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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Operations

 

Information Analysis Incorporated (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1979 to develop and market computer applications software systems, programming services, and related software products and automation systems. The Company provides services to customers throughout the United States, with a concentration in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Generally the Company recognizes revenue when a contract has been executed, the contract price is fixed and determinable, delivery of services or products has occurred, and collectability of the contract price is considered probable and can be reasonably estimated. Revenue is earned under time and materials and fixed-price contracts. For sales of third-party software products, revenue is recognized upon delivery.

 

Revenue on time and materials contracts is recognized based on direct labor hours expended at contract billing rates and adding other billable direct costs.

 

For fixed-price contracts that are based on unit pricing, the Company recognizes revenue for the number of units delivered in proportion to total expected units to be delivered in any given reporting period.

 

For fixed-price contracts in which the Company is paid a specific amount to be available to provide a particular service for a stated period of time, revenue is recognized ratably over the service period. The Company applies this method of revenue recognition to sales of maintenance contracts on third-party software sales, as on Adobe and Micro Focus software, for which the Company is responsible for “first line support” to the customer and for serving as a liaison between the customer and the third-party maintenance provider for issues the Company is unable to resolve.

 

The Company engages in fixed-price contracts with the U.S. Government involving the complex delivery of technology products and services. Accordingly, these contracts are within the scope of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Audit and Accounting Guide for Audits of Federal Government Contractors. To the extent contracts are incomplete at the end of an accounting period, revenue is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, on a proportional performance basis, using costs incurred in relation to total estimated costs.

 

Sales of third-party software products such as Adobe and Micro Focus products are reported on a gross basis with the Company as a principal under authoritative guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). This determination was based on the following: 1) the Company has inventory risk as suppliers are not obligated to accept returns, 2) the Company has reasonable latitude, within economic constraints, in establishing price, 3) the Company, in its marketing efforts, frequently aids the customer in determining product specifications, 4) the Company has physical loss inventory risk as title transfers at the shipping point, 5) the Company bears full credit risk, and 6) the amount the Company earns in the transaction is neither a fixed dollar amount nor a fixed percentage.

 

The Company’s contracts with agencies of the U.S. government are subject to periodic funding by the respective contracting agency. Funding for a contract may be provided in full at inception of the contract or ratably throughout the contract as the services are provided. In evaluating the probability of funding for purposes of assessing collectability of the contract price, the Company considers its previous experiences with its customers, communications with its customers regarding funding status, and the Company’s knowledge of available funding for the contract or program. If funding is not assessed as probable, revenue recognition is deferred until realization is deemed probable.

 

Payments received in advance of services performed are recorded and reported as deferred revenue. Services performed prior to invoicing customers are recorded as unbilled accounts receivable and are presented on the Company’s balance sheets in the aggregate with accounts receivable.

 

Revenue derived as commission for facilitating a sales transaction in which a customer introduced by the Company makes a purchase directly from the Company’s supplier or another designated reseller is recognized when the commission payment is received. Since the Company is not a direct party in the sales transaction, payment by the supplier is the Company’s confirmation that the sale occurred.

 

Government Contracts

 

Company sales to departments or agencies of the U.S. government are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), which could result in the renegotiation of amounts previously billed. Because the Company has not entered into any cost plus fixed fee contracts since 1997, management believes there is minimal risk of an audit by DCAA resulting in a material misstatement of previously reported financial statements.

 

Segment Reporting

 

In accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the FASB, the Company has concluded that it operates in one business segment, providing products and services to modernize client information systems.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of ninety days or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Balances at times exceed federally insured limits, but management does not consider this to be a significant concentration of credit risk.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable consist of trade accounts receivable and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Accounts with receivable balances past due over 90 days are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company does not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers. The Company has recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $99,863 at September 30, 2011 and $22,152 at December 31, 2010.

 

Note Receivable - employee

 

Note receivable - employee consists of a note to a non-officer employee of the Company. The note bears interest compounded at 3.5%, requires equal semi-monthly payments, and will mature on August 10, 2013.

 

Fixed Assets

 

Fixed assets are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the term of the lease or the estimated life of the improvement, whichever is shorter. Maintenance and minor repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions are recorded in current operations.

  

Stock-Based Compensation

 

At September 30, 2011, the Company had the stock-based compensation plans described in Note 3 below. Total compensation expense related to these plans was $928 and $1,786 for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, of which $0 related to options awarded to non-employees. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, total compensation expense related to these plans was $5,774 and $10,591, respectively, of which $0 and $5,250, respectively, related to options awarded to non-employees. The Company estimates the fair value of options granted to establish the expense using a Black-Scholes valuation model. When stock-based compensation is awarded to employees, the expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period. When stock-based compensation is awarded to non-employees, the expense is recognized immediately.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

The Company’s earnings per share calculations are based upon the weighted average of shares of common stock outstanding. The dilutive effect of stock options, warrants and convertible notes are included for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, except for periods when the Company reports a net loss, in which case the inclusion of such equity instruments would be antidilutive.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): “Amendments to Achieve Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs”. This Update addresses how to measure fair value and requires new disclosures about fair value measurements. The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company believes that the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 for Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): “Presentation of Comprehensive Income”. This Update improves the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. This update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company believes that the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period.

 

Income Taxes

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured by applying enacted tax rates and laws for the taxable years in which those differences are expected to reverse. In addition, a valuation allowance is required to be recognized if it is believed more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be fully realized. Authoritative guidance prescribes a recognition threshold of more likely than not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those positions to be recognized in the financial statements. The Company continually reviews tax laws, regulations and related guidance in order to properly record any uncertain tax liabilities.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments include trade receivables, note receivable-employee, and accounts payable. Management believes the carrying value of financial instruments approximates their fair value, unless disclosed otherwise in the accompanying notes.

 

Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated the period from September 30, 2011, the date of the financial statements, through the date of the issuance and filing of the financial statements, and has determined that no material subsequent events have occurred that would affect the information presented in these financial statements or require additional disclosure.