NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 3 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in understanding the financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements. |
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Earnings Per Share |
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The provisions of Topic 260 in the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 260) provide the guidance for the calculation of "basic" and "diluted" earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity similar to fully diluted earnings per share. |
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At December 31, 2013 and at December 31, 2012, there were 6,000,000 and 7,556,667 common stock warrants outstanding which were not included in the calculation of earnings (loss) per share because they would have been anti-dilutive. |
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Fair Value Measurements |
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Topic 820 in the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 820) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. In this standard, the FASB clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. In support of this principle, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. The fair value hierarchy is as follows: |
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· | Level 1 inputs — Unadjusted quoted process in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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· | Level 2 inputs — Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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· | Level 3 inputs — Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Investments in available-for-sale securities and investments in silver coins and bars are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs. For these investments, the Company obtains fair value from active markets. |
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The Company's note receivable (net of discount) is reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. The discounting of this note receivable utilized interest rates. |
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The following table presents information about the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value. |
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| | Fair Value | | | Markets for | | | Observable | | | Unobservable | |
| | December 31, | | | Identical Assets | | | Inputs | | | Inputs | |
Description | | 2013 | | | (Level 1) | | | (Level 2) | | | (Level 3) | |
Investments – Available for Sale | | $ | 151,821 | | | $ | 151,821 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Securities |
Note Receivable (net of discount) | | | 1,802,524 | | | | - | | | | 1,802,524 | | | | - | |
Total Assets Measured at Fair Value | | $ | 1,954,345 | | | $ | 151,821 | | | $ | 1,802,524 | | | $ | - | |
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Going Concern |
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As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company typically has limited cash and limited revenues and has incurred an accumulated deficit of $7,905,790 from original inception through December 31, 2013. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to seek additional capital from new equity securities offerings that will provide funds needed to increase liquidity and fully implement its business plan. |
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Historically, the Company has generally funded its operations with proceeds from the sale of marketable securities, royalty and option agreement payments, and from the sale of the Company's common stock. Should the Company be unable to raise capital through any of these avenues, its business, financial position, results of operations and cash flow will likely be materially adversely impacted. As such, substantial doubt as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern remains as of the date of these financial statements. |
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The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence. An estimated $900,000 is believed necessary to continue operations and increase development through the next twelve months. |
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Currently, the Company anticipates raising most of the $900,000 needed through the issuance of common stock to private investors. The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products and services, capital expenditures and revenues generated. |
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Notes Receivable |
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The Company's policy for notes receivable is to continue accruing interest income until it becomes likely that the note is uncollectible. At that time, an allowance for bad debt would be established and interest would stop accruing. |
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Principles of Consolidation |
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The Company's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its two wholly owned subsidiaries: Lakeview Consolidated Silver Mines, Inc. and Bohica Mining Corp. The inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. |
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Reclassification |
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Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. |
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These reclassifications had no effect on reported losses, total assets, or stockholders' equity as previously reported. |
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Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company's financial statements; accordingly, it is possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material effect on the reported amounts of Shoshone's financial position and results of operations. |
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Provision for Taxes |
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Topic 740 in the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 740) prescribes recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. At September 30, 2013, the Company had taken no tax positions that would require disclosure under ASC 740. |
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Pursuant to ASC 740, income taxes are provided for based upon the liability method of accounting. Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences on future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the "more likely than not" standard imposed by ASC 740 to allow recognition of such an asset. |
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The significant components of the deferred tax assets at December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013 were calculated at an estimated 34% federal income tax rate on net operating losses of $7,841,000 and $7,540,000, respectively and impairment of a long-lived asset not currently deductible for federal income tax purposes of $2,065,000. The effects are as follows: |
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Deferred Tax Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net operating loss carry-forward | | $ | 1,964,000 | | | $ | 1,860,000 | | | | | | | | | |
Recognized impairment of property | | | 702,000 | | | | 702,000 | | | | | | | | | |
Net deferred tax assets | | | 2,666,000 | | | | 2,562,000 | | | | | | | | | |
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Deferred Tax Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Installment income | | | (605,000 | ) | | | (605,000 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | (10,000 | ) | | | (10,000 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | (615,000 | ) | | | (615,000 | ) | | | | | | | | |
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Net deferred tax assets | | $ | 2,051,000 | | | $ | 1,947,000 | | | | | | | | | |
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Valuation allowance | | | (2,051,000 | ) | | | (1,947,000 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Net deferred tax liabilities | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | | | | | | | |
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As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the cost of the deferred tax liability, valuation allowances equal to both the deferred tax liability and deferred tax asset have been established at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, the Company had net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $7,841,000 and $7,540,000, respectively, which expire in the years 2025 through 2032. |
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At December 31, 2013, the Company had a total deferred tax liability of $615,000. Of this amount $605,000 represents the total estimated taxes payable on the income from the note receivable on the sale of Bilbao concessions that is recognized under the full accrual method for financial statement purposes and the installment sale method for income tax purposes. See Note 4. |
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At December 31, 2013, the Company has a total deferred tax asset of $2,666,000 which relates to the Company's net operating loss carry-forward of $1,964,000 and impairment of long-lived assets of $702,000. The change in the valuation allowance from September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 was $104,000. |
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The Company may be assessed penalties and interest related to the underpayment of income taxes. Such assessments would be treated as a provision of income tax expense on the financial statements. For the years ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, no income tax expense has been realized as a result of operations and no income tax penalties and interest have been accrued related to uncertain tax positions. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the State of Idaho. These filings are subject to a three year statute of limitations unless the returns have not been filed at which point the statute of limitations becomes indefinite. No filings are currently under examination. The Company is at least two years behind in tax filings. No adjustments have been made to reduce the estimated income tax benefit at year end. Any valuations relating to these income tax provisions will comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. |
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