Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the assessment of collectability of revenue recognized, and the valuation of accounts receivable, inventory, other assets, right-of-use assets, goodwill and intangible assets, liabilities, deferred income tax assets and liabilities including future years’ taxable income, and stock-based compensation. These estimates have the potential to significantly impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements, either because of the significance of the financial statement item to which they relate, or because they require judgment and estimation due to the uncertainty involved in measuring, at a specific point in time, events that are continuous in nature. Reclassifications Certain prior year balances within the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Revenue Recognition Services revenue generally consists of commissions and fees from providing auction services, appraisals, brokering of sales transactions and providing merger and acquisition advisory services. Asset sales revenue generally consists of proceeds obtained through sales of purchased assets. Revenue is recognized for both services revenue and asset sales revenue based on the ASC 606 standard recognition model, which consists of the following: (1) an agreement exists between two or more parties that creates enforceable rights and obligations, (2) the performance obligations are clearly identified, (3) the transaction price has been determined, (4) the transaction price has been properly allocated to each performance obligation, and (5) the entity satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer for each of the entities. All services and asset sales revenue from contracts with customers is considered to be derived from the two reportable segments of the asset liquidation business, the Industrial Assets Division and the Financial Assets Division. Generally, revenue is recognized in the asset liquidation business at the point in time in which the performance obligation has been satisfied and full consideration is received. The exception to recognition at a point in time occurs when certain contracts provide for advance payments recognized over a period of time. Services revenue recognized over a period of time is not material in comparison to the Company’s total revenues (less than 1% of total revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021) and, therefore, not reported on a disaggregated basis. Further, as certain contracts stipulate that the customer make advance payments, amounts not recognized within the reporting period are considered deferred revenue and the Company’s “contract liability.” As of September 30, 2021, the deferred revenue balance was approximately $104,000. Revenue is generally recognized in the period that the Company satisfies the performance obligation and cash is collected; however, in certain situations, the Company records receivables related to asset liquidation based on timing of payments for asset liquidation transactions held at the end of the reporting period. The Company does not record a “contract asset” for partially satisfied performance obligations. The Company evaluates revenue from asset liquidation transactions in accordance with the accounting guidance to determine whether to report such revenue on a gross or net basis. The Company has determined that it acts as an agent for the Company’s fee based asset liquidation transactions, and, therefore, the Company reports the revenue from transactions in which it acts as an agent on a net basis. The Company also earns asset liquidation income through asset liquidation transactions that involve the Company acting jointly with one or more additional purchasers, pursuant to a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company (“LLC”) agreement (collectively, “Joint Ventures”). For these transactions, in which the Company’s ownership share meets the criteria for the equity method investments under ASC 323, the Company does not record asset liquidation revenue or expense. Instead, the Company’s proportionate share of the net income (loss) is reported as earnings of equity method investments. In general, the Joint Ventures apply the same revenue recognition and other accounting policies as the Company. In 2019, the Company began providing specialty financing solutions to investors in charged-off and nonperforming asset portfolios. Fees collected in relation to the issuance of loans, which are included within services revenue, include loan origination fees, interest income, portfolio monitoring fees, and a backend profit share percentage related to the underlying asset portfolio. The loan origination fees are offset with any direct origination costs and are deferred upon issuance of the loan and amortized over the lives of the related loans, as an adjustment to interest income. The interest method is used to arrive at a periodic interest cost (including amortization) that will represent a level effective rate on the sum of the face amount of the debt and (plus or minus) the unamortized premium or discount and expense at the beginning of each period. The portfolio monitoring fees and the backend profit share percentage are considered a separate earnings process as compared to the origination fees and interest income. Portfolio monitoring fees are recorded at the agreed upon rate at the time in which payments are made by the borrower. The backend profit share percentage is recognized in accordance with the agreed upon rate at the time in which the amount is realizable and earned. The revenue recognition policy was established due to the uncertainty of timing of the amount of backend profit share percentage that will be realized, and the lack of historical precedent as this is a new business for the Company. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company generated revenues specific to one customer representing 9% and 12% of total revenues, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company generated revenues specific to the same customer representing 6% and 8% of total revenues for the respective periods. Leases The Company is obligated to make future payments under existing lease agreements that (1) specifically identify the asset, and (2) convey the right to control the use of the identified asset in exchange for consideration for a period of time. The Company determines whether a contract is a lease at the inception of the arrangement. We evaluate leasing arrangements in accordance with the accounting guidance to determine whether the contract is operating or financing in nature. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, or under predefined thresholds, are not recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Lease expense for these leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The critical accounting policies used in the preparation of the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements are discussed in the Company’s Form 10-K. There were no changes to these policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. ASU 2019-12 became effective January 1, 2021 and did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“ASU 2016-13”), which applies a current expected credit loss model which is a new impairment model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The expected credit losses, and subsequent adjustments to such losses, will be recorded through an allowance account that is deducted from, or added to, the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, with the net carrying value of the financial asset presented on the consolidated balance sheet at the amount expected to be collected. ASU 2016-13 eliminates the current accounting model for loans and debt securities acquired with deteriorated credit quality under ASC 310-30, which provides authoritative guidance for the accounting of the Company’s notes receivable. With respect to smaller reporting companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates include the assessment of collectability of revenue recognized, and the valuation of accounts receivable, inventory, other assets, right-of-use assets, goodwill and intangible assets, liabilities, deferred income tax assets and liabilities including future years’ taxable income, and stock-based compensation. These estimates have the potential to significantly impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements, either because of the significance of the financial statement item to which they relate, or because they require judgment and estimation due to the uncertainty involved in measuring, at a specific point in time, events that are continuous in nature.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year balances within the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Revenue Recognition

Services revenue generally consists of commissions and fees from providing auction services, appraisals, brokering of sales transactions and providing merger and acquisition advisory services. Asset sales revenue generally consists of proceeds obtained through sales of purchased assets. Revenue is recognized for both services revenue and asset sales revenue based on the ASC 606 standard recognition model, which consists of the following: (1) an agreement exists between two or more parties that creates enforceable rights and obligations, (2) the performance obligations are clearly identified, (3) the transaction price has been determined, (4) the transaction price has been properly allocated to each performance obligation, and (5) the entity satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer for each of the entities.

All services and asset sales revenue from contracts with customers is considered to be derived from the two reportable segments of the asset liquidation business, the Industrial Assets Division and the Financial Assets Division. Generally, revenue is recognized in the asset liquidation business at the point in time in which the performance obligation has been satisfied and full consideration is received. The exception to recognition at a point in time occurs when certain contracts provide for advance payments recognized over a period of time. Services revenue recognized over a period of time is not material in comparison to the Company’s total revenues (less than 1% of total revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021) and, therefore, not reported on a disaggregated basis. Further, as certain contracts stipulate that the customer make advance payments, amounts not recognized within the reporting period are considered deferred revenue and the Company’s “contract liability.” As of September 30, 2021, the deferred revenue balance was approximately $104,000. Revenue is generally recognized in the period that the Company satisfies the performance obligation and cash is collected; however, in certain situations, the Company records receivables related to asset liquidation based on timing of payments for asset liquidation transactions held at the end of the reporting period. The Company does not record a “contract asset” for partially satisfied performance obligations.

The Company evaluates revenue from asset liquidation transactions in accordance with the accounting guidance to determine whether to report such revenue on a gross or net basis. The Company has determined that it acts as an agent for the Company’s fee based asset liquidation transactions, and, therefore, the Company reports the revenue from transactions in which it acts as an agent on a net basis.

The Company also earns asset liquidation income through asset liquidation transactions that involve the Company acting jointly with one or more additional purchasers, pursuant to a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company (“LLC”) agreement (collectively, “Joint Ventures”). For these transactions, in which the Company’s ownership share meets the criteria for the equity method investments under ASC 323, the Company does not record asset liquidation revenue or expense. Instead, the Company’s proportionate share of the net income (loss) is reported as earnings of equity method investments. In general, the Joint Ventures apply the same revenue recognition and other accounting policies as the Company.

In 2019, the Company began providing specialty financing solutions to investors in charged-off and nonperforming asset portfolios. Fees collected in relation to the issuance of loans, which are included within services revenue, include loan origination fees, interest income, portfolio monitoring fees, and a backend profit share percentage related to the underlying asset portfolio.

The loan origination fees are offset with any direct origination costs and are deferred upon issuance of the loan and amortized over the lives of the related loans, as an adjustment to interest income. The interest method is used to arrive at a periodic interest cost (including amortization) that will represent a level effective rate on the sum of the face amount of the debt and (plus or minus) the unamortized premium or discount and expense at the beginning of each period.

The portfolio monitoring fees and the backend profit share percentage are considered a separate earnings process as compared to the origination fees and interest income. Portfolio monitoring fees are recorded at the agreed upon rate at the time in which payments are made by the borrower. The backend profit share percentage is recognized in accordance with the agreed upon rate at the time in which the amount is realizable and earned. The revenue recognition policy was established due to the uncertainty of timing of the amount of backend profit share percentage that will be realized, and the lack of historical precedent as this is a new business for the Company.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company generated revenues specific to one customer representing 9% and 12% of total revenues, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company generated revenues specific to the same customer representing 6% and 8% of total revenues for the respective periods.

Leases

The Company is obligated to make future payments under existing lease agreements that (1) specifically identify the asset, and (2) convey the right to control the use of the identified asset in exchange for consideration for a period of time. The Company determines whether a contract is a lease at the inception of the arrangement. We evaluate leasing arrangements in accordance with the accounting guidance to determine whether the contract is operating or financing in nature. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, or under predefined thresholds, are not recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Lease expense for these leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The critical accounting policies used in the preparation of the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements are discussed in the Company’s Form 10-K. There were no changes to these policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. ASU 2019-12 became effective January 1, 2021 and did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“ASU 2016-13”), which applies a current expected credit loss model which is a new impairment model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The expected credit losses, and subsequent adjustments to such losses, will be recorded through an allowance account that is deducted from, or added to, the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, with the net carrying value of the financial asset presented on the consolidated balance sheet at the amount expected to be collected. ASU 2016-13 eliminates the current accounting model for loans and debt securities acquired with deteriorated credit quality under ASC 310-30, which provides authoritative guidance for the accounting of the Company’s notes receivable. With respect to smaller reporting companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.