New Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements

2. New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses Topic 326, which requires certain financial assets to be measured at amortized cost net of an allowance for estimated credit losses, such that the net receivable represents the present value of expected cash collection. In addition, this standard update requires that certain financial assets be measured at amortized cost reflecting an allowance for estimated credit losses expected to occur over the life of the assets. The estimate of credit losses must be based on all relevant information including historical information, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the amounts. Topic 326 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2022 for smaller reporting companies. This standard update is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes as part of its overall simplification initiative to reduce costs and complexity in applying accounting standards while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to users of the financial statements. Amendments include removal of certain exceptions to the general principals of ASC 740, Income Taxes, and simplification in several other areas such as accounting for franchise tax (or similar tax) that is partially based on income. ASU 2019-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020. This standard update is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815, which clarifies that a company should consider observable transactions that require a company to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting under ASC 323, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Venture, for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with ASC 321, Investments – Equity Securities, immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method. ASU 2020-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020. This standard update is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 

In April 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform Topic 848, which provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. Topic 848 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. This standard update is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.