Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A. Organization and General Description of Business Cannabis Science, Inc. (We or the Company), was incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado, on February 29, 1996, as Patriot Holdings, Inc. On August 26, 1999, the Company changed its name to National Healthcare Technology, Inc. On June 6, 2007, the Company changed its name from National Healthcare Technology, Inc., to Brighton Oil & Gas, Inc., and converted to a Nevada corporation. On March 25, 2008 the Company changed its name to Gulf Onshore, Inc. On April 7, 2009, the Company changed its name to Cannabis Science, Inc., and obtained a new CUSIP number. On May 7, 2009 the Company common shares commenced trading under the new stock symbol OTCBB: CBIS. Cannabis Science, Inc. is at the forefront of medical marijuana research and development. The Company works with world authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses, and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce, and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products. In sum, we are dedicated to the creation of cannabis-based medicines, both with and without psychoactive properties, to treat disease and the symptoms of disease, as well as for general health maintenance. The Company formed two operating subsidiaries Cannabis Science BV and Cannabis Science International Holding BV in The Netherlands on May 10 th th On November 15, 2013, the Company submitted a patent application N2010968 in Europe entitled "Composition for the Treatment of Neurobehavioral Disorders." The subject of the patent is development of cannabinoid-based formulations to treat a variety of neurobehavioral disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and sleep disorders. On November 20, 2014, the Company signed an amendment to the license agreement with Apothecary Genetics Investments LLC. Pursuant to the amendment, the Company is acquiring all property, building, and equipment of Apothecary. The Company anticipates closing the purchase in fiscal 2015 once all assets are identified with supported fair market values and the transfer of land title is completed. On February 20, 2015, the Company closed on the acquisition of additional 30.1% interest in Michigan Green Technologies LLC (MGT), bringing the Companys ownership position to 50.1% controlling interest. MGT is working on various Michigan initiatives with state government to legalize and commercialize medical cannabis business, as was done in Colorado, Washington State, and other U.S. states. The Company recognized $51,367 in goodwill related to the MGT acquisition. On May 27, 2015, the Company entered into a collaborative drug development deal with IGX Bio and its GenePro®, a DNA-based immunotherapeutic that recently received FDA IND approval to enter into human trials. The companies intend to develop a joint protocol to demonstrate potential synergistic effects of their respective drug candidates in HIV, as well as potential new drug candidates. The collaboration between IGX Bio and the Company and will provide a scientific evaluation of GenePro® and CS-TATI-1 to demonstrate the enhanced potential of therapeutic vaccination and the anti-inflammatory effects of cannabinoids to deter disease progression in AIDS patients unable to control HIV replication. B. Basis of Presentation These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Companys fiscal year end is December 31. Interim Financial Reporting While the information presented in the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements is unaudited, it includes all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These interim financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as used in the December 31, 2014 audited financial statements of Cannabis Science, Inc. (the Company). All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Interim financial statements and the notes thereto do not contain all of the disclosures normally found in year-end audited financial statements and these Notes to Financial Statements are abbreviated and contain only certain disclosures related to the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. It is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the Companys audited financial statements and related notes for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on file no. 000-28911 on April 21, 2015. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015. The following subsidiaries and controlling interests are included with the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2015: On May 6, 2013, the Company formed Cannabis Science International Holdings B.V. and on May 10, 2013, the Company formed Cannabis Science B.V. for the purpose of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries for the Companys European and world-wide operations. Minimal business and operating activities have commenced in the subsidiaries as of March 31, 2015. On August 6, 2014, the Company signed a proposal letter with Michigan Green Technologies, LLC (MGT) to acquire an additional 30.1% equity in MGT that would increase the Companys equity ownership to 50.1%. As consideration for acquiring the additional 30.1% equity, the Company agreed to issue shares to the principals and shareholders of MGT. On February 20, 2015, the Company formalized the August 6, 2014 proposal letter and closed on the acquisition of MGT. As consideration for the additional 30.1% equity in MGT, increasing the Companys ownership to a 50.1% controlling interest, the Company issued 1,200,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $60,000 to shareholders of MGT for services rendered pursuant to two-year consulting agreements. The Company closed on the acquisition of MGT on February 20, 2015. On March 3, 2015, the Company entered into a 10-year management agreement with John Dalaly, principal of MGT, and issued 12,500,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $625,000 for services to be rendered related to the MGT business and operations. For other accounting policies please refer to The Company qualifies as an emerging growth company as defined in Section 101 of the Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) as we do not have more than $1,000,000,000 in annual gross revenue and did not have such amount as of December 31, 2014, our last fiscal year. We are electing to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards under Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act. |