Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | A. Basis of Accounting |
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The Company uses the accrual method of accounting and has adopted a calendar year-end. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | B. Revenue Recognition |
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The Company applies the provisions of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin("SAB") No. 104, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements ("SAB 104"), which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of revenue in financial statements filed with the SEC. SAB 104 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 related to monthly contracted amounts for services provided when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | C. Cash Equivalents |
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The Company considers all short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible, within three months, to known amounts as cash equivalents. The Company has $4,031 and $473 in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | D. Property and Equipment |
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Property and equipment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consists of the following and are recorded at cost: |
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| | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
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Furniture | | $ | 11,062 | | | $ | 11,062 | |
Equipment | | | 2,741 | | | | 2,741 | |
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Total fixed assets | | | 13,803 | | | | 13,803 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | (6,915 | ) | | | (4,787 | ) |
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Net Fixed assets | | | 6,888 | | | | 9,016 | |
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Provision for depreciation of equipment will be computed on the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Depreciation is based upon estimated useful lives as follows: |
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Computer equipment 3 Years |
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Furniture & fixtures 7 Years |
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Maintenance, repairs, and renewals which neither materially add to the value of the equipment nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | E. Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock |
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The computation of earnings (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding at the date of the financial statements. There are no outstanding employee stock options, and warrants issued in settlement of debt (NOTE 5) and convertible notes payable (NOTE 7) have not been considered in the fully diluted earnings per share calculation for 2013 and 2012, as their effect would be anti-dilutive. All per-share amounts and common shares outstanding for all periods reflect the Company’s 1-for-1000 reverse stock split, which was effective March 27, 2015. |
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| | For the Year Ended | |
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Basic loss per share | | | | | | |
Net loss (numerator) | | $ | (1,623,783 | ) | | $ | (1,483,779 | ) |
Weighted average shares (denominator) | | | 592,529 | | | | 530,612 | |
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Per share amount | | $ | (2.74 | ) | | $ | (2.80 | ) |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | F. Stock-Based Compensation |
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In December 2004, FASB issued FASB ASC 718 (Prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment”). FASB ASC 718 establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. FASB ASC 718 focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. FASB ASC 718 requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. |
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The Company’s accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of FASB ASC 505-50 (Prior authoritative literature: EITF 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services” and EITF 00-18, “Accounting Recognition for Certain Transactions Involving Equity Instruments Granted to Other Than Employees”). The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (ii) the date at which the consultant or vendor’s performance is complete. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement. Stock-based compensation related to non-employees is accounted for based on the fair value of the related stock or options or the fair value of the services, whichever is more readily determinable in accordance with FASB ASC 718. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | G. Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, in the United States of America, require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | H. Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
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On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10-50, “Fair Value Measurements.” This guidance defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows: |
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| · | Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | | | | | | |
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| · | Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | | | | | | |
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| · | Level 3 inputs to valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair measurement. | | | | | | |
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The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for the cash and cash equivalents, receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The carrying value of related party notes payable approximates fair value because negotiated terms and conditions are consistent with current market rates as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The derivative liability resulting from warrants with contingent exercise prices issued in connection with the debt settlement liability (NOTE 5) is revalued on reporting dates using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, which uses quoted stock prices as one of the inputs. |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block] | I. Selling, General and Administrative Costs |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses included the following for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. |
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| | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
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Insurance | | $ | - | | | $ | 437 | |
Rent | | | 2,356 | | | | 25,590 | |
Investor relations | | | 1,870 | | | | 72,712 | |
Travel and Entertainment | | | 1,204 | | | | 300 | |
Technology costs | | | 55,000 | | | | 40,000 | |
Amortization of prepaid stock - consultants' | | | 72,354 | | | | 50,000 | |
Other general and administrative | | | 16,637 | | | | 53,755 | |
| | $ | 149,421 | | | $ | 242,794 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Policy Text Block] | J. Prepaid Expenses and other Current Assets |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets included the following for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. |
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Prepaid stock - consultants' | | $ | 81,446 | | | $ | 25,000 | |
| | $ | 81,446 | | | $ | 25,000 | |
Accrued Expenses [Policy Text Block] | K. Accrued Expenses |
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Accrued expenses included the following for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. |
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Accrued Payroll and Compensated Absences | | $ | 1,684,567 | | | $ | 1,042,166 | |
Interest payable | | | 258,265 | | | | 215,226 | |
Program termination costs | | | 55,000 | | | | 55,000 | |
Vacation accrual | | | 97,835 | | | | 97,835 | |
Other | | | 28,022 | | | | 90,643 | |
| | $ | 2,123,689 | | | $ | 1,500,870 | |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | L. Trade Receivables and Collections |
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In the collection of payments, loans or receivables, the Company applies a range of collection techniques to manage delinquent accounts. In instances where balances exceed baseline levels a third party collection agency is selected to perform a collection service. The service fees may cost the Company 25% to 40% of the face value of the debt owed and result in receiving only a small portion of monies owed. In cases where the funds are not provided in advance, the Company will carry an open receivable balance and does reserve the right to reduce the client reserve account in lieu of payment. At December 31, 2013 and 2012 the allowance for bad and doubtful accounts was $0. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | M. Income Taxes |
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The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are provided based on the difference between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities measured by the currently enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which these differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | N. Concentration |
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Financial instruments that potentially subject Trycera Financial, Inc. (the Company) to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents at well-known, quality financial institutions. At times, such cash and cash equivalents may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. |
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block] | O. Capital Structure and Security Rights |
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Common Stock - The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share. All common shares are equal to each other with respect to voting, and dividend rights, and are equal to each other with respect to liquidations rights. |
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Preferred Stock - The Company has authorization to issue 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share. The Board of Directors will be authorized to establish the rights and preferences |
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of any series of the preferred shares without shareholder approval. At this time, the Board has not established a series of the preferred shares and no preferred shares have been issued. |
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] | P. Subsequent Events Evaluation |
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Pursuant to FASB ASC 855-10-50-1, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements to be issued. |
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On May 7, 2015, the Company issued to a private party One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand (125,000) shares of Restricted Common Stock at Three Dollars ($3.00) per share for Three Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000). |
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On April 28, 2015, the Company issued to its legal council, Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares of Restricted Common Stock for services. |
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On April 14, 2015, the Company received notice of conversion and agreed to convert $37,500 of the Banner-1 Note from March 2010 into Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of Five Cents ($0.05). |
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On April 14, 2015, the Company received notice of conversion and agreed to convert $37,500 of the MJ Rich Note from March 2012 into Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of Five Cents ($0.05). |
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On April 6, 2015, the Company replaced the existing Employment Agreement for its President/CEO, Ray A. Smith with a new Employment Agreement. The terms of the new agreement are for a period Five (5) years, renewable in two (2) year increments, and includes a Stock Incentive Compensation package consisting of Thirteen Million Five Hundred Thousand (13,500,000) shares of Restricted Common Stock which were issued upon execution of the agreement and a salary of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per month beginning on January 1, 2016. |
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On March 16, 2015, the Company filed the required application along with all supplemental documentation with FINRA requesting them to review and complete the Corporate Action Request of the Company to complete a Stock-Reverse at a ratio of 1:1,000. This Corporate Action was Approved and became Effective as of March 27, 2015. |
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On January 8, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors accepted the resignation of its Director Hector Alvarez and his appointed replacement Norman Hardy. |
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On January 8, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors accepted the resignation of its Officers Steve Rowe and Hector Alvarez who indicated they wanted to freely pursue other interests. |
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In 2014 pursuant to employment agreements the Company accounted for the issuance of 31,200 shares. |
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On December 30, 2014, the Company filed a Provisional Patent designed to protect the Company’s proprietary and unique processes and systems used to build a consumer’s credit file and manage their finances. |
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On November 1, 2014, the Company entered into a two-year 10% note with a private party, totaling $50,000. |
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On July 28, 2014, the Company entered into a two-year 10% note with a private party, totaling $3,300. |
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On July 11, 2014, the Company entered into a two-year 10% promissory note with a private party, totaling $8,000. |
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On May 11, 2014 the Company’s option plan expired. |
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On April 1, 2014, the Company entered into a two-year 10% note with a private party, totaling $15,000. |
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On March 15, 2014, the Company assigned two (2) debt items, respectively $5,362 and $4,598, to a private individual, in exchange for a two-year 8% promissory note. |
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On February 24, 2014, the Company assigned debt totaling $14,000 to a private individual, in exchange for a two-year 8% promissory note. |
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On February 16, 2014, the Company entered into a two year 8% promissory note with a private party, totaling $30,000. |
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On January 24, 2014, the Company entered into a two year 10.5% note with a private party, totaling $7,500. |
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On January 10, 2014, the Company entered into a two (2) year consulting agreement with CrosspointNW, LLC for the purpose of assisting the Company deploy its LIVE Agent Auto Dealer Kiosks in up to 150 auto dealerships. As consideration for such services, the Company will pay Consultant Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) per customer who enrolls into the Company’s financial services program thru a kiosk. |