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Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Unaudited Interim Financial Information

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

 

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our accounting practices described in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, and are unaudited. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2012. The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, accordingly, do not include all the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S.GAAP”) with respect to annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals that are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information, have been included. However, operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in 2013. Such reclassifications include moving Coupon expense from Selling and marketing expense to Product revenue (net of returns and discounts) and moving the income (expense) in the Change in the value of derivative instruments from Financing expense to Other income (expense). These had no effect on net income.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

 

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Accordingly, cash and cash equivalents consist of petty cash, checking accounts and money market funds.

Trade Receivables and Credit Policy

Trade Receivables and Credit Policy

 

Trade receivables are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment generally within 10-60 days from the invoice date. Accounts are considered delinquent when outstanding for more than 7 days past due date. The Company does not have a policy of accruing interest on past due accounts. Payments on trade receivables are applied as instructed per the customer, or to the earliest unpaid invoices. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents an estimate of amounts considered uncollectible and is determined based on management’s historical collection experience, adverse situations that may affect the customer’s ability to repay, and prevailing economic conditions. Specific accounts deemed uncollectible are written off periodically with subsequent receipts on previously written off accounts credited to bad debt expense.

Inventory Valuation

Inventory Valuation

 

Inventories of nutritional and dietary supplements are stated at lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company operates predominantly as a distributor of its dietary supplement products through traditional large retailers and electronic intermediaries. Revenue from product sales is recognized upon transfer of title of the Company’s product to its customers. Net sales represent product sales less actual returns, allowances, discounts, and promotions. Sales to direct customers have an unconditional money back guarantee for thirty to sixty days after the date of purchase. Sales to several of the retail customers carry a “Sale or Return” Purchase agreement per contract, where if minimum sales thresholds are not met within required timeframe, the inventory will be returned to the Company for full credit. Other retail customers receive a percentage discount from invoice to cover any customer returns or damages they may incur.

 

In addition, the Company provides allowances for sales returns based upon estimated and known returns. Product returns are recorded as a reduction of net revenues and as a reduction of the accounts receivable balance.

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales

 

The Company purchases its products directly from third party manufacturers. The Company’s cost of sales include product costs, cost of warehousing and distribution. Included in the cost of sales are shipping and handling costs that are incurred by the Company.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

 

The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities, and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

The Company has adopted the provisions of Codification Topic 740-10, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” (previously Financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”), as of June 1, 2011.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

 

ASC 820-10 establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities and requires additional disclosure about fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal (or most advantageous market) for the asset or liability in than orderly transaction between market participants at the measure date.

 

The Company has a number of financial instruments, including cash, receivables, inventory, payables and debt obligations. The Company has issued warrants which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company estimates that the fair value of these financial instruments does not materially differ from the respective reported balance sheet amounts.

 

Accordingly, the adoption of ASC 820-10 has not had a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

Marketing

Marketing

 

The Company expenses all production costs related to advertising costs as they are incurred, including print and television when the advertisement has been broadcast or otherwise distributed. The Company records website costs related to its direct-to-consumer advertisements in accordance with FASB ASC 340-20 “Capitalized Advertising Costs”. In accordance with FASB ASC 340-20, direct response advertising costs incurred should be reported as assets and should be amortized over the estimated period of the benefits, based on the proportion of current period revenue from the advertisements to probable future revenue.

Research and Development Costs

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are expensed when incurred.

Distribution, Shipping and Handling Costs

Distribution, Shipping and Handling Costs

 

Shipping costs on purchases and shipping and handling fees related to sales charged to customers are both included in cost of sales. As mentioned in Revenue Recognition, shipping and handling revenue billed customers are reflected in other revenues.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments and trade accounts receivables. Concentrations of credit with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of customers comprising the Company’s customer bases and their dispersion across different geographic locations.

 

The Company maintains cash balances at one financial institution located in Colorado and one in California. Accounts at these institutions are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per account. At times during the year, the Company’s bank balances have exceeded the FDIC limit. Management believes the risk of loss at such institutions to be minimal.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include but are not limited to the fair value determination of derivative instruments, returns allowance and allowance for notes receivable.