Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. SUMMARY OF Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Collectors Universe, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). At September 30, 2020, our operating subsidiaries were Certified Asset Exchange, Inc. (“CAE”), Collectors Universe (Hong Kong) Limited, Collectors Universe (Shanghai) Limited, Collectors Universe (Japan) Limited, and Expos, LLC. (“Expos”), all of which are ultimately 100% owned by Collectors Universe, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Unaudited Interim Financial Information The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) necessary to present fairly the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2021 or for any other interim period during such year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the SEC (our “Fiscal 2020 10-K”). Amounts related to disclosure of June 30, 2020 balances within these interim condensed consolidated financial statements were derived from the aforementioned audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Leases The Company accounts for leases, which consist primarily of office and operations facilities, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842 Accounting for Leases Note 9- Leases Revenue Recognition The core principle of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Our primary source of revenue is the authentication and grading of collectibles, which represented about 90% of our consolidated revenues in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. Our other sources of revenues represent the balance of our revenues which are small and individually account for less than 5% of total revenues. In accordance with ASC 606 we recognize revenue for our main revenue streams as follows: Authentication and Grading Revenues: Warranty Costs Collectors Club Revenues: Certified Coin Exchange Subscription Revenues: Expos Trade Show Revenue: Advertising and Commission Revenues: Product Sales: Contract Balances. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs incurred to process and return customer collectibles submitted to us for grading or authentication are recorded as costs of revenues, net of amounts received from customers, in accordance with the guidance for Principals versus Agents as set out in ASC 606. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from results expected on the basis of those estimates, and such differences could be material to our future results of operations and financial condition. Examples of such estimates that could be material include determinations made with respect to the capitalization and recovery of software development costs, the valuation of stock-based compensation awards and the timing of the recognition of related stock-based compensation expense, the valuation of coin inventory, the amount and assessment of goodwill for impairment, the sufficiency of warranty reserves and the provision or benefit for income taxes and related valuation allowances. Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets We evaluate the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually, or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Qualitative factors are considered in performing our goodwill impairment assessment, including the significant excess of fair value over carrying value in prior years, and any material changes in the estimated cash flows of the reporting unit. We also evaluate the carrying values of all other tangible and intangible assets for impairment if circumstances arise in which the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable on the basis of future undiscounted cash flows. We determined that no impairment of goodwill or other long-lived assets existed as of September 30, 2020. During the first quarter ended September 30, 2020, we completed the annual goodwill impairment assessment with respect to the goodwill acquired in our fiscal year 2006 purchases of CCE and CoinFacts. We assessed qualitative factors, including the significant excess of their fair values over carrying value in prior years, and any material changes in the estimated cash flows of the reporting units, and determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of CCE and CoinFacts were greater than their respective carrying values, including goodwill. Foreign Currency The Company has determined that the U.S. Dollar is the functional currency for its French branch office and its Hong Kong, Japan and China subsidiaries. Based on this determination, the Company’s foreign operations are re-measured by reflecting the financial results of such operations as if they had taken place within a U.S. dollar-based economic environment. Fixed assets and other non-monetary assets and liabilities are re-measured from foreign currencies to U.S. dollars at historical exchange rates; whereas cash, accounts receivable and other monetary assets and liabilities are re-measured at current exchange rates. Gains and losses resulting from those re-measurements, were not material. Stock-Based Compensation We recognize stock-based compensation attributable to service-based equity grants over the service period based on the grant date fair values of the awards. For performance-based equity grants with financial performance goals, we begin recognizing compensation expense based on their respective grant date fair values when it becomes probable that we will achieve the financial performance goals. Restricted Stock Awards: 2021, 2020 and 2019 Long Term Incentive Plans (“LTIPs”) Retention Restricted Service Shares To create incentives for the officers and other key employees (“LTIP Participants”) to remain in the Company’s service, RSUs were granted to them as follows: Annual Grants If a Participant’s continuous service with the Company ceases, for any reason whatsoever, including a termination of the Participant’s employment with or without cause, prior to any vesting date or dates, the then unvested RSUs will be forfeited. Fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019 Performance Restricted Shares (“PSUs”) To create incentives for the LTIP Participants to focus their efforts on the achievement of increases in net cash flows (defined as net cash generated by the Company’s operating activities, minus capital expenditures and capitalized software costs), during the three years ending June 30, 2021, 2022 and 2023, (the “Performance Periods”), in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Compensation Committee granted 33,728, 51,905 and 89,542 PSUs (at maximum) respectively, to the LTIP Participants. Vesting of the PSUs was made dependent upon the achievement of net cash flow goals on an annual basis during the Performance Period, subject to possible downward or upward adjustment of 20% of the PSUs, based on a comparison of the Company’s annualized total shareholder return (“TSR”) for each Performance Period, to the annualized TSR of the Russell 2000 Index, for the same Performance Period. As the Compensation Committee establishes performance goals on an annual basis, threshold, target and maximum net cash flow goals were established for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 which give rise to a grant date for expense recognition purposes, assuming it is probable that the goals will be achieved. Grant dates will be established for future year’s PSUs early in those fiscal years which will give rise to grant dates for expense recognition purposes. For any of the PSUs to vest, a Participant must remain in the continuous service of the Company through June 30, 2021 for the fiscal 2019 PSUs, June 30, 2022 for the fiscal 2020 PSUs, and June 30, 2023 for fiscal 2021 PSUs and the threshold net cash flows goal must be achieved in at least one of the years, during the three year Performance Period. LTIP related stock-based compensation expenses of $517,000 and $77,000 were recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively and comprise expense associated with the FY 2019, FY 2020 and FY 2021 LTIP awards for which expense is recognized over the service period for RSUs and for PSUs as goals are established and it becomes probable that those goals will be achieved. Non LTIP Stock Awards In the three months ended September 30, 2020, 10,812 fully vested shares were granted to management and new outside directors appointed during the first quarter, for an expense of approximately $503,000 for the quarter. Total stock-based compensation expense for all fully vested stock grants and all unvested RSUs and PSUs in the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $1,140,000 as compared to $264,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2019. Concentrations Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Financial Instruments and Cash Balances. Substantially all of our cash in the United States is deposited at one FDIC insured financial institution. We maintained cash due from banks, inclusive of cash in overseas accounts, in excess of the bank’s FDIC insured deposit limits of approximately $33,580,000 at September 30, 2020. Revolving Credit Line Credit Line borrowings bear interest, at the Company’s option, either at LIBOR plus 2.25% or at 0.25% below the highest prime lending rate published from time to time by the Wall Street Journal. The Company is required to pay a quarterly unused commitment fee of 0.0625% of the amount by which (if any) that the average of the borrowings outstanding under the Credit Line in any calendar quarter is less than $6 million. The Credit Line agreement contains a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a funded debt coverage ratio, similar to the debt coverage ratio that is applicable to the term loan (see below) and certain other covenants typical for this type of credit. At September 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with those covenants. Availability to borrow under the line of credit was $15,000,000 at September 30, 2020 as there were no borrowings outstanding under the line of credit at September 30, 2020. Term Loan . The term loan agreement contains two financial covenants, which require the Company to maintain (a) a funded debt coverage ratio and (b) a debt service coverage ratio, respectively. The loan agreement also contains certain other covenants typical for this type of loan, including a covenant which provides that, without the bank’s consent, the Company may not incur additional indebtedness for borrowed money, except for (i) borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit line, (ii) purchase money indebtedness and (iii) capitalized lease obligations. The Company was in compliance with those loan covenants at September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020. At September 30, 2020, the Company had $1,500,000 of outstanding borrowings under the term loan of which $750,000 is classified as a current liability and $750,000 is classified as a long-term liability in the consolidated condensed balance sheet at September 30, 2020. Accounts Receivable. Cards / Autograph and Coins Revenues Customers. Inventories Our inventories consist primarily of (i) coins which we have purchased pursuant to our coin authentication and grading warranty program and (ii) consumable supplies and special inserts that we use in our authentication and grading businesses. Coin collectibles inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the specific identification method. Consumable supplies are recorded at the lower of cost (using the first-in first-out method) or market. Inventories are periodically reviewed to identify slow-moving items, and an allowance for inventory losses is recognized, if considered necessary. It is possible that our estimates of market value of collectible coins in inventory could change, due to changes in market conditions in the various collectibles markets served by the Company, which could require us to increase that allowance for inventory losses. Capitalized Software We capitalize certain costs incurred in the development and upgrading of our software, either from internal or external sources, as part of intangible assets and we amortize those costs on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software of three years. In the three months ended September 30, 2020 we capitalized approximately $381,000 of software development costs as compared to $279,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2019. In the three months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded approximately $283,000 as amortization expense for capitalized software as compared to $229,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2019. Planning, training, support and maintenance costs incurred either prior to or following the implementation phase of software development projects are recognized as expense in the period in which they are incurred. We evaluate the carrying value of capitalized software for possible impairment, and, if necessary, an impairment loss is recorded in the period in which any impairment is determined to have occurred. Warranty Costs We provide a limited warranty covering the coins and trading cards that we authenticate and grade. Under the warranty, if any collectible coin or trading card that was previously authenticated and graded by us is later submitted to us for re-grading and either (i) receives a lower grade upon that re-submittal or (ii) is determined not to have been authentic, we will offer to purchase the collectible or, in the alternative, at the customer’s option, pay the difference in value of the item at its original grade, as compared to its value at its lower grade. However, this warranty is voided if the collectible, upon re-submittal to us, is not in the same tamper-resistant holder in which it was placed at the time we last graded it. We accrue for estimated warranty costs based on historical trends and related experience. We monitor the adequacy of our warranty reserves on an ongoing basis for significant claims resulting from resubmissions receiving lower grades or deemed not to be authentic. Warranty expense recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $238,000 as compared to $41,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2019. Dividends In accordance with the Company’s current dividend policy, we paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.175 per share of common stock in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and 2020. The declaration of cash dividends in the future is subject to final determination each quarter by the Board of Directors based on a number of factors, including the Company’s financial performance and its available cash resources, its cash requirements and alternative uses of cash that the Board may conclude would represent an opportunity to generate a greater return on investment for the Company. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instrument. |