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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements for Correction of Immaterial Errors
During the preparation of our fiscal 2017 tax provision, management discovered immaterial errors regarding foreign book-to-tax differences and the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts impacted by the income tax provision.
Pursuant to the guidance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 99, Materiality, management concluded that the errors were not material to any of the Company's prior period financial statements. Although the errors were immaterial to prior periods, the prior period financial statements were revised, in accordance with SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. Prior period amounts stated in this Form 10-K have been revised to facilitate comparability between current and prior year periods.
The following tables summarize the impact and financial statement line items affected by the revisions:
 
As of June 30, 2016 (in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet:
As Reported
 
Adjustments
 
As Revised
Current deferred income tax asset
$
2,776

 
$
(516
)
 
$
2,260

Prepaid expenses and deposits
5,082

 
1,219

 
6,301

Total current assets
42,409

 
703

 
43,112

Long-term deferred income tax asset
1,130

 
(107
)
 
1,023

Total assets
50,259

 
596

 
50,855

Income tax payable
1,206

 
2,078

 
3,284

Total current liabilities
28,550

 
2,078

 
30,628

Total liabilities
38,128

 
2,078

 
40,206

Additional paid-in capital
120,150

 
(908
)
 
119,242

Accumulated deficit
(108,076
)
 
(524
)
 
(108,600
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
43

 
(50
)
 
(7
)
Total stockholders’ equity
12,131

 
(1,482
)
 
10,649

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
50,259

 
596

 
50,855

 
For the year ended June 30, 2016
(in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income:
As Reported
 
Adjustments
 
As Revised
Income tax expense
$
(2,665
)
 
$
87

 
$
(2,578
)
Net income
6,019

 
87

 
6,106

Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
0.44

 
 
 
0.44

Diluted
0.41

 
 
 
0.42

Foreign currency translation adjustment
294

 
(50
)
 
244

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
294

 
(50
)
 
244

Comprehensive income
6,313

 
37

 
6,350

 
For the year ended June 30, 2015
(in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income:
As Reported
 
Adjustments
 
As Revised
Income tax expense
$
(3,666
)
 
$
138

 
$
(3,528
)
Net income
6,987

 
$
138

 
$
7,125

Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
0.50

 
 
 
$
0.51

Diluted
0.49

 
 
 
$
0.50

Comprehensive income
6,852

 
$
138

 
$
6,990

 
Statements of Stockholders' Equity
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In Capital
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
(In thousands)
Shares
 
Amount
 
Balances, June 30, 2014, as reported
14,601

 
$
15

 
$
115,331

 
$
(111,240
)
 
$
(116
)
 
$
3,990

Adjustments

 

 
(908
)
 
(749
)
 

 
(1,657
)
Balances, June 30, 2014, as revised
14,601

 
$
15

 
$
114,423

 
$
(111,989
)
 
$
(116
)
 
$
2,333

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances, June 30, 2015, as reported
13,958

 
$
14

 
$
117,657

 
$
(114,095
)
 
$
(251
)
 
$
3,325

Adjustments

 

 
(908
)
 
(611
)
 

 
(1,519
)
Balances, June 30, 2015, as revised
13,958

 
$
14

 
$
116,749

 
$
(114,706
)
 
$
(251
)
 
$
1,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances, June 30, 2016, as reported
14,028

 
$
14

 
$
120,150

 
$
(108,076
)
 
$
43

 
$
12,131

Adjustments

 

 
(908
)
 
(524
)
 
(50
)
 
(1,482
)
Balances, June 30, 2016, as revised
14,028

 
$
14

 
$
119,242

 
$
(108,600
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
10,649

 
For the year ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands)
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
As Reported
 
Adjustments
 
As Revised
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
6,019

 
$
87

 
$
6,106

Deferred income tax
(2,491
)
 
373

 
(2,118
)
Prepaid expenses and deposits
392

 
(748
)
 
(356
)
Income tax payable
1,143

 
338

 
1,481

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
5,986

 
50

 
6,036

Foreign Currency Effect on cash
251

 
(50
)
 
201

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(6,022
)
 

 
(6,022
)
 
For the year ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands)
 
As Reported
 
Adjustments
 
As Revised
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
6,987

 
$
138

 
$
7,125

Deferred income tax
91

 
(887
)
 
(796
)
Prepaid expenses and deposits
1,486

 
(217
)
 
1,269

Income tax payable

 
966

 
966

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
13,221

 

 
13,221

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(6,482
)
 

 
(6,482
)
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Certain other prior period balances have also been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
The Company prepares the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). In preparing these statements, the Company is required to use estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent 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 materially from those estimates and assumptions. On an ongoing basis, the Company reviews its estimates, including those related to inventory valuation and obsolescence, sales returns, income taxes and tax valuation reserves, share-based compensation, and loss contingencies.
Foreign Currency Translation
A portion of the Company’s business operations occurs outside the United States. The local currency of each of the Company’s subsidiaries is generally its functional currency. All assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at exchange rates existing at the balance sheet dates, revenue and expenses are translated at weighted-average exchange rates and stockholders’ equity is recorded at historical exchange rates. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets and as a component of comprehensive income. Transaction gains and losses are included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Accounting guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures requires disclosures about the fair value for all financial instruments, whether or not recognized, for financial statement purposes. Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments are based on pertinent information available to management as of June 30, 2017 and 2016. Accordingly, the estimates presented in these consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized on disposition of the financial instruments.
Management has estimated the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, commissions payable and other accrued expenses to approximate their respective carrying values reported in these consolidated financial statements because of their short maturities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers only its monetary liquid assets with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
The Company’s accounts receivable for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 consist primarily of credit card receivables. Based on the Company’s verification process for customer credit cards and historical information available, management has determined that an allowance for doubtful accounts on credit card sales related to its customer sales as of June 30, 2017 or 2016 is not necessary. No bad debt expense has been recorded for the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Inventory
As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, inventory consisted of (in thousands):
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
Finished goods
$
7,817

 
$
14,852

Raw materials
8,758

 
10,264

Total inventory
$
16,575

 
$
25,116


Inventories are carried and depicted above at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method, which includes a reduction in inventory values of $0.9 million and $0.4 million at June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives:
 
Years
Equipment (includes computer hardware and software)
3
Furniture and fixtures
5
Vehicles
5

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of estimated useful life of the related asset or the lease term.
The cost of normal maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. When an asset is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and associated accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income in other expense, net. Significant expenditures that increase the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. During the year ended June 30, 2017, there were no losses on disposal of assets. During the year ended June 30, 2016, the Company recognized a loss on disposal of $1.2 million related to the write-off of previously capitalized software development costs incurred.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their related useful lives, using a straight-line method, consistent with the underlying expected future cash flows related to the specific intangible asset. Definite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances exist that indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When indicators of impairment exist, an estimate of undiscounted net cash flows is used in measuring whether the carrying amount of the asset or related asset group is recoverable. Measurement of the amount of impairment, if any, is based upon the difference between the asset’s carrying value and estimated fair value.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized; however, they are tested at least annually for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances exist that may indicate impairment. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Annual impairment tests were completed resulting in no impairment charges for any of the periods shown. During the year ended June 30, 2017, the Company recognized a loss of $0.4 million upon write-off of previously capitalized indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Pursuant to guidance established for impairment or disposal of assets, the Company assesses impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. When an assessment for impairment of long-lived assets, long-lived assets to be disposed of, and certain identifiable intangibles related to those assets is performed, the Company is required to compare the net carrying value of long-lived assets on the lowest level at which cash flows can be determined on a consistent basis to the related estimates of future undiscounted net cash flows for such assets. If the net carrying value exceeds the net cash flows, then an impairment is recognized to reduce the carrying value to the estimated fair value, generally equal to the future discounted net cash flow. Except as previously disclosed, for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, management has concluded that there are no indications of impairment.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Accounting guidance for financial instruments requires disclosure of significant concentrations of credit risk regardless of the degree of such risk. Financial instruments with significant credit risk include cash and cash equivalents. At June 30, 2017, the Company had $8.2 million in cash accounts at one financial institution and $3.3 million in other financial institutions. As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, and during the years then ended, the Company’s cash balances exceeded federally insured limits.
Revenue Recognition
The Company ships the majority of its product directly to the consumer and receives substantially all payment for these sales in the form of credit card receipts. Revenue from direct product sales to customers is recognized upon shipment, which is when passage of title and risk of loss occurs. Estimated returns are recorded when product is shipped. Subject to some exceptions based on local regulations, the Company’s return policy is to provide a full refund for product returned within 30 days if the returned product is unopened or defective. After 30 days, the Company generally does not issue refunds to direct sales customers for returned product. The Company allows terminating distributors to return up to 30% of unopened, unexpired product that they have purchased within the prior twelve months for a full refund, less a 10% restocking fee. The Company establishes the returns reserve based on historical experience. The returns reserve is evaluated on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s reserve balance for returns and allowances was $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
Commissions and Incentives
Commissions and incentives expenses are the Company’s most significant expenses and are classified as operating expenses. Commissions and incentives expenses include sales commissions paid to the Company's independent distributors, special incentives, costs for incentive trips and other rewards. Commissions and incentives expenses do not include any amounts the Company pays to its independent distributors for personal purchases. Commissions paid to independent distributors on personal purchases are considered a sales discount and are reported as a reduction to net revenue.
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight and freight out to customers, including independent distributors, are included in cost of sales. Shipping and handling fees charged to all customers are included in sales.
Research and Development Costs
The Company expenses all costs related to research and development activities as incurred. Research and development expenses for the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 were $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes stock-based compensation by measuring the cost of services to be rendered based on the grant date fair value of the equity award. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation, net of any estimated forfeitures, over the period an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, generally referred to as the requisite service period. For awards with market-based performance conditions, the cost of the awards is recognized as the requisite service is rendered by employees, regardless of when, if ever, the market-based performance conditions are satisfied.
The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of stock options. The determination of the fair value of stock options is affected by the Company's stock price and a number of assumptions, including expected volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. The Company uses historical volatility as the expected volatility assumption required in the Black-Scholes model. The Company utilizes a simplified method for estimating the expected life of the options. The Company uses this method because it believes that it provides a better estimate than the Company’s historical data as post vesting exercises have been limited. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates appropriate for the expected terms of the stock options.
The fair value of restricted stock grants is based on the closing market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant less the Company's expected dividend yield. The fair value of performance restricted stock units that include market-based performance conditions is based on the closing market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant less the Company's expected dividend yield, with further adjustments made to reflect the market conditions that must be satisfied in order for the units to vest by using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. Key assumptions for the Monte-Carlo simulation model include the risk-free rate, expected volatility, expected dividends and the correlation coefficient. The fair value of cash-settled performance-based awards, accounted for as liabilities, is remeasured at the end of each reporting period and is based on the closing market price of the Company’s stock on the last day of the reporting period. The Company recognizes compensation costs for awards with performance conditions when it concludes it is probable that the performance conditions will be achieved. The Company reassesses the probability of vesting at each balance sheet date and adjusts compensation costs accordingly.
Reverse Stock Split
In October 2015, following approval of the Company's shareholders, the Company's board of directors approved the filing of an amendment to the Company's amended and restated articles of incorporation to effectuate a reverse split of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company's common stock on a one-for-seven basis. The reverse stock split was effective on October 19, 2015. The par value and authorized number of shares of common stock were not adjusted as a result of the reverse split. All fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split were rounded up. All issued and outstanding common stock and per share amounts contained within the Company's consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split for all periods presented.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using statutory tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the effective date of the change.
The Company recognizes tax liabilities or benefits from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the issue. The amount recognized would be the largest liability or benefit that the Company believes has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement.
Income Per Share
Basic income per common share is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, less unvested restricted stock awards. Diluted income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares and potentially dilutive common share equivalents using the treasury stock method.
The effects of approximately 0.2 million and 0.2 million common shares issuable upon exercise of options and non-vested shares of restricted stock outstanding as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, are not included in the computations as their effect was anti-dilutive.
The following is a reconciliation of net income per share and the weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of computing basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
Years ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
(As revised)
 
(As revised)
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,608

 
$
6,106

 
$
7,125

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
13,881

 
13,730

 
13,899

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Stock awards and options
237

 
735

 
180

Warrants

 
66

 
71

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
14,118

 
14,531

 
14,150

Net income per share, basic
$
0.12

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.51

Net income per share, diluted
$
0.11

 
$
0.42

 
$
0.50


Segment Information
The Company operates in a single operating segment by selling products to an international network of independent distributors that operates in an integrated manner from market to market. Commissions and incentives expenses are the Company’s largest expense comprised of the commissions paid to its independent distributors. The Company manages its business primarily by managing its international network of independent distributors. The Company does not use profitability reports on a regional or divisional basis for making business decisions. However, the Company does report revenue in two geographic regions: the Americas region and the Asia/Pacific & Europe region. Revenues by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):
 
Years ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Americas
$
150,841

 
$
158,291

 
$
138,118

Asia/Pacific & Europe
48,648

 
48,249

 
52,218

Total revenues
$
199,489

 
$
206,540

 
$
190,336

Additional information as to the Company’s revenue from operations in the most significant geographical areas is set forth below (in thousands):
 
Years ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
United States
$
144,842

 
$
152,830

 
$
132,831

Japan
$
39,390

 
$
36,343

 
$
41,428


As of June 30, 2017, long-lived assets were $6.2 million in the U.S. and $0.9 million in Japan. As of June 30, 2016, long-lived assets were $4.2 million in the U.S. and $1.3 million in Japan.
Major Products
The Company's revenues are largely attributed to two product lines, Protandim® and TrueScience®, which each accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for each of the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015. On a combined basis, these products represent approximately 77.9%, 77.9% and 83.7% of the Company's worldwide gross revenues for the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The following table shows revenues by major product line for the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
 
For the years ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Protandim®product line
$
130,873

 
65.6
%
 
$
128,019

 
62.0
%
 
$
120,967

 
63.6
%
TrueScience® product line
24,440

 
12.3
%
 
32,914

 
15.9
%
 
38,287

 
20.1
%
Other
44,176

 
22.1
%
 
45,607

 
22.1
%
 
31,082

 
16.3
%
Total
$
199,489

 
100.0
%
 
$
206,540

 
100.0
%
 
$
190,336

 
100.0
%

New Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and has subsequently issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, and ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (collectively, Topic 606).
Topic 606 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the new guidance is for companies to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning on July 1, 2018 with the option to adopt using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. The Company expects to adopt Topic 606 using the modified retrospective approach, under which the cumulative effect of initially applying Topic 606 is recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
The Company is concluding the assessment phase of implementing this guidance. The Company has evaluated each of its revenue streams and has identified similar performance obligations under Topic 606 as compared to current revenue recognition guidance. As a result, the Company expects that the timing of the recognition of revenue will remain materially unchanged compared to the current guidance.
There are also considerations related to internal control over financial reporting associated with implementing Topic 606. The Company is currently evaluating its control framework for revenue recognition and identifying any changes that may need to be made in response to the new guidance. Disclosure requirements under Topic 606 have been expanded compared to the disclosure requirements under the current guidance. Designing and implementing the appropriate controls over gathering and reporting the information required under Topic 606 is currently in process.
In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The Company adopted this updated standard in the current year during the interim period ended September 30, 2016 by reclassifying the debt issuance costs from long-term assets to a direct deduction from the related debt, consistent with the debt discount. All prior period balances have been retrospectively adjusted.
In November 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. Current GAAP requires an entity to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts in a classified statement of financial position. To simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes, the amendments in this update require that all deferred tax assets or liabilities be classified as noncurrent in the classified statement of financial position. The Company early adopted this update prospectively during the first quarter of fiscal 2017, which resulted in the reclassification of the deferred taxes from current to noncurrent on the balance sheet. Prior period balances were not retrospectively adjusted.
In February 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 841). For lessees, the amendments in this update require that for all leases not considered to be short term, a company recognize both a lease liability and right-of-use asset on its balance sheet, representing the obligation to make payments and the right to use or control the use of a specified asset for the lease term. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this amendment will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The amendments in this update involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based compensation transactions, including the income tax consequences, forfeitures, statutory withholding requirements and cash flow classification for applicable transactions, in an effort to reduce costs and complexity associated with these transactions while maintaining the usefulness of financial information. Prior to this update, all excess tax benefits were recognized in additional paid in capital ("APIC") and accumulated in an APIC pool and any tax deficiencies realized were offset against the APIC pool to the extent available, with any excess amounts recognized in the income statement. Under this new amendment, any excess tax benefits or deficiencies resulting from the exercise, vesting or settlement of share-based payment transactions will be recognized in the income statement as tax benefits or expenses prospectively from the date of adoption. Estimating forfeitures as part of the recognition of compensation costs is no longer required, rather, an entity can make the election to account for forfeitures when they occur. The Company early adopted this update during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and began recording the excess tax benefits to the income statement. The Company elected to continue estimating forfeitures as part of its share-based compensation accounting policy.
In May 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. An entity should account for the effects of a modification unless all the following are met: (1) The fair value of the modified award is the same as the fair value of the original award immediately before the original award is modified, (2) The vesting conditions of the modified award are the same as the vesting conditions of the original award immediately before the original award is modified, (3) The classification of the modified award as an equity instrument or a liability instrument is the same as the classification of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. The current disclosure requirements in Topic 718 apply regardless of whether an entity is required to apply modification accounting under the amendments in this update. The amendments in this update are effective for all annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company will apply this amendment to any award modifications made on or after the adoption date.