Business Description and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business Description and Significant Accounting Policies	Business Description and Significant Accounting Policies Business Description Glowpoint, Inc. (“Glowpoint” or “we” or “us” or the “Company”) is a managed service provider of video collaboration and network applications. Our services are designed to provide a comprehensive suite of automated and concierge applications to simplify the user experience and expedite the adoption of video as the primary means of collaboration. Our customers include Fortune 1000 companies, along with small and medium enterprises in a variety of industries. We market our services globally through a multi-channel sales approach that includes direct sales and channel partners. The Company was formed as a Delaware corporation in May 2000. The Company operates in one segment. Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Glowpoint and our 100%-owned subsidiary, GP Communications, LLC, whose business function is to provide interstate telecommunications services for regulatory purposes. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Basis of Presentation The Company's fiscal year ends on December 31 of each calendar year. The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared on substantially the same basis as our annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. In the opinion of the Company's management, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The December 31, 2016 year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data in this document were derived from audited consolidated financial statements and does not include all of the disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and notes thereto included in the Company's fiscal 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2017 (the “2016 10-K”). The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods included in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or the entire fiscal year. Significant Accounting Policies The significant accounting policies used in preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements are disclosed in our 2016 10-K, and there have been no changes to the Company's significant accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2017. Taxes Billed to Customers and Remitted to Taxing Authorities We recognize taxes billed to customers in revenue and taxes remitted to taxing authorities in our cost of revenue. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, we included taxes of $142,000 and $293,000, respectively in revenue, and we included taxes of $172,000 and $312,000, respectively, in cost of revenue. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, we included taxes of $216,000 and $470,000, respectively, in revenue, and we included taxes of $265,000 and $692,000, respectively, in cost of revenue. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Subtopic 606), which supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company commenced our evaluation of the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements in late 2016 and we are actively reviewing hundreds of customer contracts. Under the ASU, revenue will be recognized as the customer obtains control of the goods and services promised in the contract (i.e., performance obligations). Given the nature of our services and terms and conditions in our contracts, the customer obtains control as we deliver services under the contract. We recognize the majority of our revenue on a monthly recurring basis as we deliver our services. The Company intends to use the retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018. Based on current analysis, management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes” (Subtopic 740). The amendments in this update require deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current regardless of the classification of the underlying assets and liabilities. For public companies, the amendments will be effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Earlier application is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-17 to have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB created Topic 842 and issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases”. This guidance supersedes Topic 840, “Leases”. This ASU requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use assets and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments on the balance sheet. For public companies, the amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (Subtopic 718), which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new rules were adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2017. Periods prior to 2017 were not adjusted to reflect the adoption of this accounting standard as the Company has adopted this standard on a prospective basis beginning January 1, 2017, and such adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Statement of Cash Flows-Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (Subtopic 230). This guidance clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The amendment addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. These updates are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The guidance should be applied retrospectively unless it is impractical to do so; in which case, the guidance should be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our financial statements and disclosures. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows-Restricted Cash” (Subtopic 230). These amendments require that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. As a result, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning of period and end of period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The amendments do not provide definition of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Effective date for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-18 to have any impact on our financial statements and disclosures, as restricted cash is currently included in the change of cash on the statement of cash flows. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (Subtopic 350). This guidance simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by removal of Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. For public companies, the standard will be effective for calendar year-end December 15, 2020. Earlier adoption is permitted for any impairment test performed after January 1, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-04 on our financial statements and disclosures.

Business Description and Significant Accounting Policies

Business Description

Glowpoint, Inc. (“Glowpoint” or “we” or “us” or the “Company”) is a managed service provider of video collaboration and network applications. Our services are designed to provide a comprehensive suite of automated and concierge applications to simplify the user experience and expedite the adoption of video as the primary means of collaboration. Our customers include Fortune 1000 companies, along with small and medium enterprises in a variety of industries. We market our services globally through a multi-channel sales approach that includes direct sales and channel partners. The Company was formed as a Delaware corporation in May 2000. The Company operates in one segment.

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Glowpoint and our 100%-owned subsidiary, GP Communications, LLC, whose business function is to provide interstate telecommunications services for regulatory purposes. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation

The Company's fiscal year ends on December 31 of each calendar year. The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared on substantially the same basis as our annual consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. In the opinion of the Company's management, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

The December 31, 2016 year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data in this document were derived from audited consolidated financial statements and does not include all of the disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and notes thereto included in the Company's fiscal 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2017 (the “2016 10-K”).

The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods included in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or the entire fiscal year.

Significant Accounting Policies

The significant accounting policies used in preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements are disclosed in our 2016 10-K, and there have been no changes to the Company's significant accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Taxes Billed to Customers and Remitted to Taxing Authorities

We recognize taxes billed to customers in revenue and taxes remitted to taxing authorities in our cost of revenue. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, we included taxes of $142,000 and $293,000, respectively in revenue, and we included taxes of $172,000 and $312,000, respectively, in cost of revenue. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, we included taxes of $216,000 and $470,000, respectively, in revenue, and we included taxes of $265,000 and $692,000, respectively, in cost of revenue.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Subtopic 606), which supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company commenced our evaluation of the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements in late 2016 and we are actively reviewing hundreds of customer contracts. Under the ASU, revenue will be recognized as the customer obtains control of the goods and services promised in the contract (i.e., performance obligations). Given the nature of our services and terms and conditions in our contracts, the customer obtains control as we deliver services under the contract. We recognize the majority of our revenue on a monthly recurring basis as we deliver our services. The Company intends to use the retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018. Based on current analysis, management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-09 to have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes” (Subtopic 740). The amendments in this update require deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current regardless of the classification of the underlying assets and liabilities. For public companies, the amendments will be effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Earlier application is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-17 to have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB created Topic 842 and issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases”. This guidance supersedes Topic 840, “Leases”. This ASU requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use assets and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments on the balance sheet. For public companies, the amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on our financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (Subtopic 718), which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new rules were adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2017. Periods prior to 2017 were not adjusted to reflect the adoption of this accounting standard as the Company has adopted this standard on a prospective basis beginning January 1, 2017, and such adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Statement of Cash Flows-Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (Subtopic 230). This guidance clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The amendment addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. These updates are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The guidance should be applied retrospectively unless it is impractical to do so; in which case, the guidance should be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on our financial statements and disclosures.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows-Restricted Cash” (Subtopic 230). These amendments require that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. As a result, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning of period and end of period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The amendments do not provide definition of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Effective date for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-18 to have any impact on our financial statements and disclosures, as restricted cash is currently included in the change of cash on the statement of cash flows.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (Subtopic 350). This guidance simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by removal of Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. For public companies, the standard will be effective for calendar year-end December 15, 2020. Earlier adoption is permitted for any impairment test performed after January 1, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-04 on our financial statements and disclosures.