Description of Business and Summary of Accounting Principles | 1. Description of Business and Summary of Accounting Principles Description of Business and Concentrations ValueSetters, Inc. (“ValueSetters,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a provider of consulting services, subscription services, advertising and digital goods using technology distribution platforms like the Internet and mobile devices in the media and entertainment markets. The financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The Company’s fiscal year end is April 30. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary after elimination of significant intercompany balances and transactions. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income and the reversal of deferred tax liabilities during the period in which related temporary differences become deductible. Based upon several profitable quarters over the past two years, and the Company's ability to generate operating income of $1,147,222 and $624,433 in fiscal 2020 and 2019, respectively, and taxable income in both fiscal years, the Company recorded a current deferred tax asset of $180,000 as of April 30, 2020, and reduced the valuation allowance to zero dollars, as it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with the tax authorities. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in income tax expense. The Company has determined that it had no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition or disclosure. Revenue Recognition under ASC 606 The Company adopted ASC 606 for the year ended April 30, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company had no material contracts outstanding at the prior year-end, and consequently there were no material effects upon adoption or on prior period activity. The Company recognizes service revenue from its consulting contracts and its game website using the five-step model as prescribed by ASC 606: • Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer; • Identification of the performance obligations in the contract; • Determination of the transaction price; • Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and • Recognition of revenue when or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company identifies performance obligations in contracts with customers, which primarily are professional services and subscription services. The transaction price is determined based on the amount the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for transferring the promised services to the customer. The transaction price in the contract is allocated to each distinct performance obligation in an amount that represents the relative amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for satisfying each performance obligation. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations are satisfied. The Company usually bills its customers before it provides any services, and begins performing services after the first payment is received. Contracts are typically one year or less. For larger contracts, in addition to the initial payment, the Company may allow for progress payments throughout the term of the contract. Judgments and Estimates The estimation of variable consideration for each performance obligation requires the Company to make subjective judgments. The Company enters into contracts with customers that regularly include promises to transfer multiple services, such as digital marketing, web-based videos, offering statements, and professional services. For arrangements with multiple services, the Company evaluates whether the individual services qualify as distinct performance obligations. In its assessment of whether a service is a distinct performance obligation, the Company determines whether the customer can benefit from the service on its own or with other readily available resources, and whether the service is separately identifiable from other services in the contract. This evaluation requires the Company to assess the nature of each individual service offering and how the services are provided in the context of the contract, including whether the services are significantly integrated, highly interrelated, or significantly modify each other, which may require judgment based on the facts and circumstances of the contract. When agreements involve multiple distinct performance obligations, the Company allocates arrangement consideration to all performance obligations at the inception of an arrangement based on the relative standalone selling prices (SSP) of each performance obligation. Where the Company has standalone sales data for its performance obligations which are indicative of the price at which the Company sells a promised service separately to a customer, such data is used to establish SSP. In instances where standalone sales data is not available for a particular performance obligation, the Company estimates SSP by the use of observable market and cost-based inputs. The Company continues to review the factors used to establish list price and will adjust standalone selling price methodologies as necessary on a prospective basis. Service Revenue Service revenue from subscriptions to the Company's game website is recognized over time on a ratable basis over the contractual subscription term beginning on the date that the platform is made available to the customer. Payments received in advance of subscription services being rendered are recorded as a deferred revenue. Professional services revenue is recognized over time as the services are rendered. Consequently, when an upfront fee does not relate to the transfer of a promised good or service, the fee is an advance payment for future goods or services and the Company does not recognize the fee as revenue until the future services are provided. When a contract with a customer is signed, the Company assesses whether collection of the fees under the arrangement is probable. The Company estimates the amount to reserve for uncollectible amounts based on the aging of the contract balance, current and historical customer trends, and communications with its customers. These reserves are recorded as operating expenses against the contract asset (Accounts Receivable). Contract Assets Contract assets are recorded for those parts of the contract consideration not yet invoiced but for which the performance obligations are completed. The revenue is recognized when the customer receives services. Contract assets are included in other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets and will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period . Deferred Revenue Deferred revenues represent billings or payments received in advance of revenue recognition and is recognized upon transfer of control. Balances consist primarily of annual plan subscription services and professional and training services not yet provided as of the balance sheet date. Deferred revenues that will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period are recorded as current deferred revenues in the consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder recorded as other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Costs to Obtain a Customer Contract Sales commissions and related expenses are considered incremental and recoverable costs of acquiring customer contracts. These costs are capitalized as other current or non-current assets and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the contract, which approximates the benefit period. The benefit period was estimated by taking into consideration the length of customer contracts, technology lifecycle, and other factors. All sales commissions are recorded as consulting fees within the Company's consolidated statement of operations. Remaining Performance Obligations The Company's subscription terms are typically less than one year. All of the Company’s revenues in the years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, which amounted to $1,753,558 and $1,013,612, respectively, are considered contract revenues. Contract revenue as of April 30, 2020 and 2019, which has not yet been recognized, amounted to $656 and $15,711, respectively, and is recorded on the balance sheet as deferred revenue. The Company expects to recognize revenue on all of its remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months. Costs of Services Costs of services consist of direct costs that we pay to third parties in order to provide the services that generate revenue. Earnings Per Share Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. To the extent that stock options and convertible debt are anti-dilutive, they are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. As of April 30, 2019, the Company had stock options outstanding to purchase 18,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.03 per share, which were not considered in the earnings per share calculation because of their anti-dilutive effect. See Note 9. The options expired on May 7, 2019 and no options were outstanding as of April 30, 2020. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents during fiscal 2020 and 2019. The Company uses one financial institution for its cash balances and on occasion maintains cash balances that exceed federally insured limits. Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation which requires all share-based payments to employees, including the vesting of restricted stock grants to employees, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and credited to common stock and capital in excess of par value during the period during which services are rendered. In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Improvement to Nonemployee Share-based Payment Accounting, which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments. The company elected early adoption of this ASU, using the modified retrospective approach, so that all stock compensation to employees and nonemployees is treated under the same guidance as in ASC 718. No outstanding stock option grants were required to be revalued upon the adoption of this ASU. Advertising Expenses Advertising and marketing expenses are recorded separately in the Statements of Operations and are expensed as incurred. Investments Investments are accounted for at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. The Company holds three investments that are recorded on its balance sheet. The Company owns 2,350,000 membership interest units of Deuce Drone LLC, at a cost of $0.35 per unit, for a total value of $822,500. The Company owns 300,000 membership interest units of Kingscrowd LLC, at a cost of $1.80 per unit, for a total value of $540,000. The Company owns 488 membership interest units of Netcapital Systems LLC, at cost minus impairment of $91.15 per unit, for a total value of $44,482. Use of Estimates In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimate relates to investments and the accruals for income tax valuation allowance. On a continual basis, management reviews its estimates, utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Determination of Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable In general, carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. Deferred Revenue Deferred Revenue represents revenues collected but not earned as of the year end. The Company renders services, or rights to use its software, over a specific time period and revenues are recognized as earned as time passes. Debt At April 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s secured debt was carried at its face value plus accrued interest. Based on the financial condition of the Company, it is impracticable for the Company to estimate the fair value of its debt. The Company has no instruments with significant off balance sheet risk. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 Financial Instruments-Credit Losses In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which makes modifications to disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The amendment is effective for public companies with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this pronouncement to its consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), which reduces complexity for the accounting for costs of implementing a cloud computing service arrangement. The amendment is effective for public companies with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this pronouncement to its consolidated financial statements. In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Improvement to Nonemployee Share-based Payment Accounting, which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments. The company elected early adoption of this ASU, using the modified retrospective approach, so that all stock compensation to employees and nonemployees is treated under the same guidance as in ASC 718. In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, we will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances. |