| Property and Equipment Property and equipment, which consist of furniture and fixtures, computer equipment and software, and leasehold improvements; are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from three to five years. Leasehold improvements, which are also included in property and equipment, are recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization, which is computed on the straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Investments The Company uses the equity method of accounting for its investments in and earnings or losses of affiliates that it does not control but over which it does exert significant influence. The Company also considers whether the fair values of any of its equity method investments have declined below their carrying value whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded values may not be recoverable. If the Company considered any such decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results, product development activities, and the overall health of the affiliate's industry), then a write-down would be recorded to estimated fair value. Income Taxes The Company is treated as a partnership for income tax purposes. Income or loss from the Company’s activities is allocated among the members based on their respective profit and loss percentage, pursuant to the Company’s operating agreement. No provision has been made for federal taxes, since such taxes, if any, accrue to the members. The Company is subject to certain other minimum state and local taxes. Deferred income taxes are provided for the estimated income tax effect of temporary differences between financial and tax bases in assets and liabilities. The current provision for income taxes is $40,000 offset by a deferred credit provision of $38,000. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to makes estimates and assumptions. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from estimated amounts. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The recorded values of long-term debt and line of credit approximate their fair values as interest approximates market rates. |