Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | 1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Jones Soda Co. develops, produces, markets and distributes premium beverages which it sells and distributes primarily in the United States and Canada through its network of independent distributors and directly to its national and regional retail accounts. In addition, following the closing of the Plan of Arrangement, we intend to use the proceeds from our recent financings exclusively for the purpose of expanding our business to the production of cannabis-containing beverages and related products. We are a Washington corporation and have four Basis of presentation, consolidation and use of estimates The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, September 30, 2022, In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments, consisting only of those of a normal and recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. Preparing financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not not 10 December 31, 2021. Liquidity As of September 30, 2022 December 31 2021, nine September 30, 2022 2021 nine September 30, 2022. During the nine September 30, 2022, 4 May 16, 2022. Additionally, upon the consummation of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Plan of Arrangement”) with Pinestar Gold Inc. (“Pinestar”) the Company received $7.1 million in net proceeds from a subscription receipt offering completed by Pinestar (the “Pinestar Subscription Receipt Offering”) prior to the Plan of Arrangement. The Plan of Arrangement resulted in issuance of an aggregate of 20,000,048 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Jones Shares”) which were issued in exchange for all ofthe outstanding common shares of Pinestar (the “Pinestar Shares”), including the Pinestar Shares issued in connection with the Pinestar Subscription Receipt Offering, on a one one During the three nine September 30, 2022, three nine September 30, 2021, may may We intend to continually monitor and adjust our operating plan as necessary to respond to developments in our business, our markets and the broader economy. In addition, the continuation of the COVID- 19 may may As of the date of this Report, as a result of our cash on hand, we believe that our current cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet the Company’s funding requirements for one Seasonality and other fluctuations Our sales are seasonal and we experience fluctuations in quarterly results as a result of many factors. We historically have generated a greater percentage of our revenues during the warm weather months of April September. may may not not Revenue recognition Our contracts have a single performance obligation which is satisfied at the point in time when the customer has title and the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the product. Title and the significant risk and rewards of ownership are deemed to transfer when products are loaded onto a truck for shipment or Free on Board (“FOB”) shipping point. We primarily receive fixed consideration for sales of product, subject to adjustment as described below. Shipping and handling amounts paid by customers are primarily for online orders, and are included in revenue, and totaled $34,000 and $36,000 for the three September 30, 2022 2021, nine September 30, 2022 2021, See Note 1, 10 March 14, 2022 Revenue is recorded net of provisions for discounts, slotting fees payable by us to retailers to stock our products and promotion allowances. Discounts, slotting fees and promotional allowances vary the consideration we are entitled to in exchange for the sale of products to distributors. We estimate these discounts, slotting fees and promotional allowances in the same period that the revenue is recognized for product sales to customers. These estimates are based on contract terms and our historical experience with similar programs and require management judgement with respect to estimating customer participation and performance levels. Differences between estimated expense and actual costs are normally insignificant and are recognized in earnings in the period such differences are determined. The amount of revenue recognized represents the amount that will not September 30, 2022 2021, nine September 30, 2022 2021, All sales to distributors and customers are generally final. In limited instances we may not 30 15 The accounts receivable balance primarily includes balances from trades sales to distributors and retail customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts based primarily on historical write-off experience. Account balances that are deemed uncollectible are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Allowances for doubtful accounts of $108,000 and $114,000 as of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, No nine September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2022, December 31, 2021, Net loss per share Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted earnings per share is computed by adjusting the weighted average number of common shares by the effective net exercise or conversion of all dilutive securities. Due to the net loss in the three nine September 30, 2022, three nine September 30, 2021, 4 4 Recent accounting pronouncements In August 2020, 2020 06, 2020 06” December 15, 2023, 2020 06 In June 2016, 2016 13, 2016 13” first 2023 2016 13 |