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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Organization and Business
 
Founded in
1979,
Information Analysis Incorporated, which we refer to as the “Company”, “we”, or “IAI”, is in the business of modernizing client information systems, performing professional information technology (IT) services, and developing and maintaining IT systems for government and commercial organizations. IAI's core competencies lie in legacy system (COBOL) migration and modernization, including developing user-friendly interfaces for complex legacy environments, database conversion and migration, development of electronic fillable forms (e-Forms), including smart forms, Section
508
compliant forms, and web-based and mobile device forms solutions, full life cycle Oracle development, and custom software development. The Company also engages in sales of
third
-party software for electronic forms development and management, legacy systems modernization, and robotics process automation. IAI's ultimate customers include federal and state government agencies as well as private sector organizations throughout the United States, with a concentration in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
 
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
 
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form
10
-Q and Article
8
-
03
of Regulation S-
X.
Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements include all adjustments necessary (which are of a normal and recurring nature) for the fair and
not
misleading presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2020
included in the Annual Report on Form
10
-K filed by the Company with the SEC on
March 31, 2021 (
the “Annual Report”), as amended. The accompanying
December 31, 2020,
balance sheet was derived from the audited financial statements included in the Annual Report. The results of operations for any interim periods are
not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations for any other interim period or for a full fiscal year.
 
There have been
no
changes in the Company's significant accounting policies as of
March 31, 2021,
as compared to the significant accounting policies disclosed in Note
1,
"Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10
-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2020,
that was filed with the SEC on
March 31, 2021.
 
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
 
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results can, and in many cases will, differ from those estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
See Note
2
for a detailed description of revenue recognition under Accounting Standards Update
No.
2014
-
09,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic
606
) (“ASU
2014
-
09”
) and its related amendments (collectively known as “ASC
606”
).
 
Segment Reporting
 
The Company has concluded that it operates in
one
business segment, providing products and services to modernize client information systems.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of
ninety
days or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Deposits are maintained with a federally insured bank. 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 Company typically does
not
require collateral from its customers. 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.
No
allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded at
March 31, 2021
and
December 31, 2020.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over the lesser of the useful life or
five
years, off-the-shelf software is depreciated over the lesser of
three
years or the term of the license, custom software is depreciated over the least of
five
years, the useful life, or the term of the license, and computer equipment is depreciated over
three
years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated 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 operations.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
At
December 31, 2020,
the Company had the stock-based compensation plans described in Note
4
below. Total compensation expense related to these plans was
$27,711
and
$450
for the
three
months ended
March 31, 2021
and
2020,
respectively. The Company estimates the fair value of options granted using a Black-Scholes valuation model to establish the expense. 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 over the period of performance.
 
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.  The net operating loss carryforwards are offset by a full valuation allowance.
 
The Company has analyzed its income tax positions using the criteria required by GAAP and concluded that as of
March 31, 2021,
and
December 31, 2020,
it has
no
material uncertain tax positions and
no
interest or penalties have been accrued. The Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately
$2.7
million,
none
of which will expire, if unused, on
December 31, 2021.
 
Income (Loss) Per Share
 
The Company's income (loss) per share calculations are based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. The dilutive effect of stock options, warrants and other equity instruments are included for purposes of calculating diluted income per share, except for periods when the Company reports a net loss, in which case the inclusion of such equity instruments would be antidilutive. See Note
8
for more details.
 
Related Party Transactions
 
The Company's Director of Human Resources is the spouse of Stan Reese, who served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company through
December 31, 2020,
and now serves as Chief Executive Officer and President. During the
three
months ended
March 31, 2021
and
2020,
the Director of Human Resources received wages and paid leave distributions totaling
$37,511
and
$34,536,
respectively, as an employee of the Company.
 
COVID-
19
 
The COVID-
19
(coronavirus) outbreak has had a notable impact on general economic conditions, including, but
not
limited to, the temporary closures of many businesses, “shelter in place” and other governmental regulations, and “work from home” directives. There are many unknowns, and many regional inconsistencies. Notable potential effects on the Company include U.S. government procurements
may
be delayed or cancelled, work on new or existing contracts that require personal interactions
may
be suspended, payment processing for customer invoices
may
be delayed, employees and customers or their families
may
become infected, and personal business development meetings
may
not
be able to take place. The Company continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-
19
outbreak closely.
 
To date, the COVID-
19
impact on the Company's existing business has been minimal. The Company had previously implemented the necessary infrastructure for its employees to work remotely, so it did
not
experience material issues supporting its customers. The Company rapidly adapted to the challenges presented to its administration, including challenges to management, accounting, and information technology infrastructure. The extent to which business development efforts have been hampered by the inability to meet with potential customers in person is indeterminable. The full extent to which the COVID-
19
outbreak will impact the Company's business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows over time is uncertain.