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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Policy Text Block [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Management's Use of Estimates

Management’s Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates which are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the fair value of investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the fair value of loans held at fair value, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, the carrying value of other real estate owned, the determination of other than temporary impairment for securities.
Marketing and Advertising

Marketing and Advertising

 

Marketing and advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Statement of Cash Flows

Statement of Cash Flows

 

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, interest bearing deposits with banks that mature within 90 days and federal funds sold on an overnight basis. Changes in loans made to and deposits received from customers are reported on a net basis.
Securities

Securities

 

Bonds, notes, and debentures for which the Company has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at cost, adjusted for premiums and discounts that are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Investment securities that would be held for indefinite periods of time but not necessarily to maturity, including securities that would be used as part of the Bank’s asset/liability management strategy and possibly sold in response to changes in interest rates, prepayments and similar factors are classified as “Available for Sale.” These securities are carried at fair value, with any temporary unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of other comprehensive loss, net of the related income tax effect. Gains and losses on the sale of such securities are accounted for on the specific identification basis in the statements of operations on the trade date.

 

If transfers between the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios occur, they are accounted for at fair value and unrealized holding gains and losses are accounted for at the date of transfer. For securities transferred to available-for-sale from held-to-maturity, unrealized gains and losses as of the date of the transfer are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. For securities transferred into the held-to-maturity portfolio from available-for-sale, unrealized gains and losses as of the date of the transfer continue to be reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and are amortized over the remaining life of the security as an adjustment to its yield, consistent with amortization of the premium or accretion of the discount.

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concern warrants such evaluation. Declines in the fair value of individual debt securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. Debt securities that are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of the impairment for debt securities related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive loss. In evaluating whether impairment is temporary or other-than-temporary, management first considers whether the Bank intends to sell the security or it is more-likely-than-not that the Bank will be required to sell the security prior to recovery. In these circumstances, the loss is determined to be other-than-temporary and the difference between the security’s fair value and its amortized cost is reflected as a loss in the statement of operations. If management does not intend to sell the security and likely will not be required to sell the security prior to forecasted recovery, management evaluates whether it expects to recover the entire amortized cost of the debt security or if there is a credit loss. In evaluating whether there is a credit loss, management considers various qualitative factors which include (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the reasons for the decline in the fair value, and (3) the financial position and access to capital of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events. If, based on an analysis of these factors, management concludes that there is a credit loss, then management calculates the expected cash flows and records a loss in earnings equal to the difference between the amortized cost of the debt security and the expected present value of cash flows. The portion of the decline in fair value that is due to factors other than credit loss is recognized in other comprehensive loss. No investment securities held by the Bank as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 were subjected to a write-down due to credit related other-than-temporary impairment. Interest income from securities adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts is recognized in interest income using the interest method over the contractual lives of the related securities. Realized gains and losses, determined using the amortized cost value of the specific securities sold, are included in noninterest income in the statement of operations.
Transfers of Financial Assets

Transfers of Financial Assets

 

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when all the components meet the definition of a participating interest and when control over the assets has been surrendered. A participating interest generally represents (1) a proportionate (pro rata) ownership interest in an entire financial assets, (2) a relationship where from the date of transfer all cash flows received from the entire financial asset are divided proportionately among the participating interest holders in an amount equal to their share of ownership, (3) the priority of cash flows has certain characteristics, including no reduction in priority, subordination of interest, or recourse to the transferor other than standard representation or warranties, and (4) no party has the right to pledge or exchange the entire financial asset unless all participating interest holders agree to pledge or exchange the entire financial asset. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Bank, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Bank does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Loans Held For Sale

Loans Held for Sale

 

The Bank originates SBA loans for which the guaranteed portion is intended to be sold within a short period of time in the secondary market. These loans are carried at fair value based on a loan-by-loan valuation using actual market bids for the specific loans held or for loan sales for similar assets in the marketplace that have occurred near the valuation date. Any change in the balance of the loan and its fair value is recorded as income or expense in each reporting period. When the guaranteed portion of the loan is sold, the gain on the sale is reduced by the income previously recognized as part of the fair value adjustment.
Loans Held At Fair Value

Loans Held at Fair Value

 

The Bank originates SBA loans for which the un-guaranteed portion is retained after the guaranteed portion is sold in the secondary market. Management has elected to carry these loans at fair value in accordance with the irrevocable option permitted under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 825-10-25 Financial Instruments. Fair value of these loans is estimated based on the present value of future cash flows for each asset based on their unique characteristics, market-based assumptions for prepayment speeds, discount rates, default and voluntary prepayments as well as assumptions for losses and recoveries which is based primarily on the risk spread to LIBOR spot curve.
Loans

Loans

 

The Bank has both the positive intent and ability to hold the majority of its loans to maturity. These loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by net unearned discount and an allowance for loan losses. Interest income on loans is recognized as earned based on contractual interest rates applied to daily principal amounts outstanding and accretion of discount.
Non-accrual and Past Due Loans.

Non-accrual and Past Due Loans

 

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received 30 days as of the date such payments were due. The Bank generally places a loan on non-accrual status when interest or principal is past due 90 days or more. If it otherwise appears doubtful that the loan will be repaid, management may place the loan on nonaccrual status before the lapse of 90 days. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Cash payments on nonaccrual loans are applied as principal payments.
Allowance For Loan Losses

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses. Loans that are determined to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance account, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. When evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, an assessment of the loan portfolio will typically include changes in the composition and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality and past loss experience, review of specific problem loans, current economic conditions which may affect borrowers’ ability to repay, and other factors which may warrant current recognition. Such periodic assessments may, in management’s judgment, require the Bank to recognize additions or reductions to the allowance. An allowance for loan losses is not calculated for loans held for sale or carried at fair value.

 

Various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses as an integral part of their examination process. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions or reductions to the allowance based on their evaluation of information available to them at the time of their examination. It is reasonably possible that the above factors may change significantly and, therefore, affects management’s determination of the allowance for loan losses in the near term.

 

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical charge-off experience, other qualitative factors, and adjustments made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data. The Bank does not allocate reserves for unfunded commitments to fund lines of credit.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The Bank will identify and assess loans that may be impaired through any of the following processes:

 

  · During regularly scheduled meetings of the Asset Quality Committee

 

  · During regular reviews of the delinquency report

 

  · During the course of routine account servicing, annual review, or credit file update

 

  · Upon receipt of verifiable evidence of a material reduction in the value of collateral to a level that creates a less than desirable loan-to-value ratio

 

Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

Large groups of smaller, homogeneous loans, including consumer installment and home equity loans, 1-4 family residential mortgages, and student loans are evaluated collectively for impairment. Accordingly, the Bank does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.
Bank Premises and Equipment

Bank Premises and Equipment

 

Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed over the shorter of the related lease term or the useful life of the assets.
Income Taxes

Income Taxes

 

The liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the future. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted on December 22, 2017, lowered the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. As a result, the carrying value of net deferred tax assets was reduced which increased income tax expense by $1,551,000 but also reduced the valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets by the same amount, therefore, there was no net effect on income tax expense.

 

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that ultimately would be sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more-likely-than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. The evaluation of a tax position taken is considered by itself and not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. It is the Bank’s policy to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax liabilities within income tax expense in the statement of operations.

 

The Bank does not have an accrual for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2017 or 2016, as deductions taken and benefits accrued are based on widely understood administrative practices and procedures and are based on clear and unambiguous tax law.
Income (Loss) Per Share (“EPS”)

Income (Loss) Per Share (“EPS”)

 

Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock.
Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into off-balance-sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they become payable.
Other Real Estate Owned

Other Real Estate Owned

 

Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are to be sold and are initially recorded at fair value, net of estimated cost to sell, at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management, and the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less the cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in valuation subsequent to the initial foreclosure are charged to operations.
Segments

Segments

 

The Company has one reportable segment, “Community Banking.” All of the Company’s activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent and assessed based on how each of the activities of the Company supports the other. For example, commercial lending is dependent upon the ability of the Bank to fund it with retail deposits and other borrowings and to manage interest rate and credit risk. This situation is also similar for consumer and residential mortgage lending. Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of the Company as one operating segment or unit.
Reclassifications

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the 2017 presentation, with no impact on earnings or shareholders’ equity.
Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive Loss

 

Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) as well as certain other items that result in a change to equity during the period. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

  December 31, 2017
(in 000’s) Before tax Tax Net of tax
  amount Benefit Amount
       
Beginning balance $   (96) $     33 $  (63)
Unrealized gain on securities  23 (8)  15
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains      
realized in net loss      -      -      -
Reclassification due to adoption of ASU 2018-02      -      9      (9)
Other comprehensive loss, net    23  1   6
     Ending balance                                                                           $ (73) $ 34 $ (57)

 

  December 31, 2016
  Before tax Tax Net of tax
  amount Benefit Amount
Beginning balance $   (30) $     11 $  (19)
Unrealized loss on securities:  (66) 22  (44)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains      
realized in net loss      -      -      -
Other comprehensive loss, net    (66)  22   (44)
Ending balance $ (96) $ 33 $ (63)
Effect of the Adoption of Accounting Standards

Effect of the Adoption of Accounting Standards

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40). The amendments in this Update provide guidance in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The amendments in this Update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Bank has adopted this accounting standard and provided additional disclosures in Note 18.

 

On February 14, 2018, the FASB finalized ASU 2018-02 - Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). This accounting standard allows companies to reclassify the "stranded" tax effect in accumulated other comprehensive income that resulted from the U.S. federal government enacted tax bill, H.R.1, An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), which requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be adjusted for the effect of a change in tax laws. 

 

The Bank has elected to adopt this accounting standard, which provides a benefit to the financial statements by more accurately aligning the impacts of the items carried in accumulated other comprehensive income with the associate tax effect.  The adoption was applied on a modified retrospective basis and resulted in a one-time cumulative effect adjustment of $8,719 between Accumulated Deficit and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the beginning of the current period.  The adjustment had no impact on Net (Loss) Income or any prior periods presented.
Effect of Upcoming Accounting Standards

Effect of Upcoming Accounting Standards

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Update’s (along with subsequent amendments and clarifications in ASUs; 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-11, and 2016-12) core principle is that a company will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, this Update specifies the accounting for certain costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer and expands disclosure requirements for revenue recognition. This Update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Bank’s financial statements.

 

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This Update applies to all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities and is intended to provide more useful information on the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other things, this Update (a) requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (b) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (c) eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities; (d) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (e) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (f) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (g) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, including not-for-profit entities and employee benefit plans within the scope of Topics 960 through 965 on plan accounting, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. All entities that are not public business entities may adopt the amendments in this Update earlier as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The standard ((along with subsequent amendments and clarifications in ASUs; 2018-01, 2018-11 and 2018-20) requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet.  A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term.  A short-term lease is defined as one in which (a) the lease term is 12 months or less and (b) there is not an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise. For short-term leases, lessees may elect to recognize lease payments over the lease term on a straight-line basis. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The amendments should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. This Update is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The underlying premise of the Update is that financial assets measured at amortized cost should be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The allowance for credit losses should reflect management’s current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset. The income statement will be effected for the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. With certain exceptions, transition to the new requirements will be through a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. Among these include recognizing cash payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment as cash outflows for financing activities; cash proceeds received from the settlement of insurance claims should be classified on the basis of the related insurance coverage; and cash proceeds received from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies should be classified as cash inflows from investing activities while the cash payments for premiums on bank-owned policies may be classified as cash outflows for investing activities, operating activities, or a combination of investing and operating activities. The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The amendments in this Update should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. If it is impracticable to apply the amendments retrospectively for some of the issues, the amendments for those issues would be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which requires that a statement of cash flows explains the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, 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 in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments in this Update should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s statement of cash flows.

 

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20). The amendments in this Update clarify what constitutes a financial asset within the scope of Subtopic 610-20. The amendments also clarify that entities should identify each distinct nonfinancial asset or in substance nonfinancial asset that is promised to a counterparty and to derecognize each asset when the counterparty obtains control. There is also additional guidance provided for partial sales of a nonfinancial asset and when derecognition, and the related gain or loss, should be recognized. The amendments in this Update are effective at the same time as the amendments in Update 2014-09. Therefore, for public entities, the amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019.

 

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20). The amendments in this Update shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity should apply the amendments in this Update on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. Additionally, in the period of adoption, an entity should provide disclosures about a change in accounting principle. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. This Update provides another transition method which allows entities to initially apply ASC 842 at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Entities that elect this approach should report comparative periods in accordance with ASC 840, Leases. In addition, this Update provides a practical expedientunder which lessors may elect, by class of underlying assets, to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease component, similar to the expedient provided for lessees. However, the lessor practical expedient is limited to circumstances in which the non-lease component or components otherwise would be accounted for under the new revenue guidance and both (a) the timing and pattern of transfer are the same for the non-lease component(s) and associated lease component and (b) the lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease. If the non-lease component or components associated with the lease component are the predominant component of the combined component, an entity should account for the combined component in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Otherwise, the entity should account for the combined component as an operating lease in accordance with ASC 842. If a lessor elects the practical expedient, certain disclosures are required. This Update is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements. The Update removes the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level I and Level II of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level III fair value measurements. The Update requires disclosure of changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level III fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level III fair value measurements. This Update is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.