SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The consolidated balance sheets and statement of operations at September 30, 2015 include the books of ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (Nevada) and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. During the period ended September 30, 2015, the Company formed ForeverGreen Peru S.A.C., a wholly owned subsidiary. |
Foreign Currency Translation | Foreign Currency Translation The Company’s functional currency is recorded in various currencies, corresponding to the various foreign subsidiaries and its reporting currency is the United States dollar. Management has adopted ASC 830-20, “Foreign Currency Matters – Foreign Currency Transactions.” All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. For revenues and expenses, the weighted average exchange rate for the period is used. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in other comprehensive loss. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported for notes payable approximate fair value because the underlying instruments are at interest rates which approximate current market rates. |
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share | Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Such potentially dilutive shares are excluded when the effect would be anti-dilutive. Our potentially dilutive shares from convertible notes payable in the amount of 4,083,403 were excluded as of September 30, 2015. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Revenues and costs of revenues are recognized during the period in which the products are provided. The Company applies the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605-10, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements ASC 605-10, which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation, and disclosure of revenue in financial statements filed with the SEC. ASC 605-10 outlines the basic criteria that must be met to recognize revenue and provides guidance for disclosure related to revenue recognition policies. In general, the Company recognizes revenue for sale of products when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company’s source of revenue is from the sale of various food and other natural products. The Company recognizes the sale upon shipment of such goods. The Company offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee against defects for 30 days after the sale of their product except for a few circumstances. The Company extends this return policy to its members for a 30 day period and the consumer has the same return policy in effect against the member. All conditions of ASC 605-10 are met and the revenue is recorded upon sale, with an estimated allowance for returns where material. |
Inventory | Inventory Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market and valued on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventory consists primarily of consumable food products and ingredients. Food products are discarded as they reach the expiration dates because the food products are made with natural foods containing a minimum of preservatives. Non-food products are reviewed periodically to determine any obsolescence and a reserve is booked when appropriate. The products have expiration dates that range from 3 months on some of the food products to 2 years for non-food products. On September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the reserve for obsolete inventory had balances in the amount of $40,000 and $40,000, respectively. This allowance is due to receiving some defective inventory. |
Accounts Receivable and Member Advances | Accounts Receivable and Member Advances Accounts receivable arise from doing business with third party distributor centers in various locations throughout South America and Korea. The accounts receivable are made up of fees owed by the distribution centers to the Company for the right to do business in our name. The Company evaluates the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts when it is determined that collection amounts owed is unlikely. No allowance has been recorded at September 30, 2015 or at December 31, 2014. Members are required to pay for products prior to shipment. Members typically pay for products in cash, by wire transfer or by credit card. Accordingly, the Company seldom carries accounts receivable from members that are not distribution centers and any balances carried would be minimal. As a business growth incentive, the Company advanced $566,008 to new Members to assist them with building their businesses. No allowance has been recorded for uncollectable advances. |
Valuation of Long-lived Assets | Valuation of Long-lived Assets In accordance with ASC 360-10, the carrying values of the Company’s long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that they may not be recoverable. The Company records impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used or to be disposed of when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount. The Company’s assessment of events and circumstances indicated that an analysis for impairment of long-lived assets as of September 30, 2015 was not needed. |
Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of patent costs, trademark costs and the customer base. Patent costs are costs incurred to develop and file patent applications. Trademark costs are costs incurred to develop and file trademark applications. If the patents or trademarks are approved, the costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of 7 years for patents and 10 years for trademarks. Unsuccessful patent and trademark application costs are expensed at the time the application is denied. Management assesses the carrying values of long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances warrant such a review. In performing this assessment, management considers current market analysis of the technology and future cash flows. The Company recognizes impairment losses when undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated from long-lived assets are less than the net carrying amount of intangible assets. No impairment was recognized, accordingly, during the periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. |
New Accounting Pronouncements | New Accounting Pronouncements In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-16, Business Combinations In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customer (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date Revenue from Contracts with Customer In June 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-10, Technical Corrections and Improvements The Company has reviewed all other recently issued, but not yet adopted, accounting standards in order to determine their effects, if any, on its consolidated results of operation, financial position and cash flows. Based on that review, the Company believes that none of these pronouncements will have a significant effect on its current or future earnings or operations. |