The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
MAP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008
1 – ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Map Financial Group Inc. (the “Company”), was incorporated in the state of Nevada on June 27, 2008. The Company is a financial services holding company with several wholly- owned subsidiaries located in various Caribbean countries. The subsidiaries offer primarily short term micro loans to employees of various governmental and approved private companies.
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Map Financial Group Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, FastCash International Ltd. a British Virgin Islands company; Financial Services Inc.; FastCash Dominica Ltd; FastCash (St. Lucia) Ltd.; FastCash Antigua Ltd; FastCash Ltd (Grenada); Cash Express Ltd (St. Vincent). Affiliated companies not under common control of the Company were excluded from the consolidated statements. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and general practices within the financial services industry.
Use of Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosures. Accordingly, the actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Any adjustments applied to estimate amounts are recognized in the year in which such adjustments are determined.
Income taxes – Future income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method whereby future 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. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect of future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rate is recognized in income in the period that substantive enactment or enactment occurs. To the extent that the company does not consider it to be more likely than not that a future tax asset will be recovered, it provides a valuation allowance against the net future losses time.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Property and equipment – Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the related asset.
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MAP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Advertising Costs – The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred.
Earnings per common share – Basic earnings per common share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares during each reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share includes potentially dilutive securities such as outstanding options and warrants, using various methods such as the treasury stock or modified treasury stock method in the determination of dilutive shares outstanding during each reporting period. The Company does not have any potentially dilutive instruments for this reporting period.
Fair value of Financial Instruments – The carrying value of accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the short period of time to maturity.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements – In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, which is an Amendment of FASB Statement Nos. 133 and 140. This Statement resolves issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation of Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” This Statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (Fin 48) which provides clarification related to the process associated with accounting for uncertain tax provisions recognized in consolidated financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance related to, among other things, classification, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and disclosure requirements. Currently this pronouncement has no effect on the financial statements.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurement” that provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged, provided that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year, including financial statements for an interim period within that fiscal year. Currently this pronouncement has no effect on the financial statements.
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MAP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 provides the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the intent to mitigate volatility in financial reporting that can occur when related assets and liabilities are recorded on different bases. The Company does not expect SFAS No. 159 to have a material impact on the financial statements.
Foreign currency translation:
The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency, Eastern Caribbean Dollars as the functional currency. These subsidiaries generate and expend cash primarily in their local currency. Revenues and expenses of such subsidiaries have been translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Assets and liabilities have been translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date.
Nature of Operations in Foreign Countries:
All of the Company’s subsidiaries are located in various foreign countries. These foreign operations are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the countries in which the Company operates. Among other risks, the Company’s operations are subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; changing taxation policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and government regulations.
Revenue recognition:
Income on all loans is recognized using the interest method. Service and other related fees are recognized when earned. For impaired loans accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when management believes, after considering collection efforts and other factors that the borrower’s financial condition is such that the collection of interest is doubtful. Loans are considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.
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MAP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Direct Write-Off Method Used to Record Bad Debts:
The Company has elected to record bad debts using the direct write-off method. Generally accepted accounting principles require that the allowance method be used to recognize bad debts; however, the effect of using the direct write-off method is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained under the allowance method.
3 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Fair value of property and equipment acquired at July 31, 2008 consist of the following:
Furniture and fixtures | | | | | | $ | 18,659 | |
Equipment and computers | | | | | | | 10,414 | |
Software | | | | | | | 11,898 | |
Total | | | | | | $ | 40,971 | |
4– NOTE PAYABLE
This represents amounts due by the various subsidiaries in the form of a revolving credit agreement in the amount of $1,000,000 each, totaling $5,000,000. Advances under the terms of the agreement are due and payable on demand together with interest at a rate of 15% per annum. Amounts due at July 31, 2008 were $1,540,031.
Subsequent Event
On August 6, 2008 FastCash International and its subsidiaries entered into a master loan agreement with MapCash Management, Ltd in the amount of $10,000,000. Advances under the term of the agreement are due and payable on demand together with interest at a rate of 15% per annum. The proceeds of the loan shell be used solely for its working capital needs.
5– COMMON STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 par value $0.001 common shares. There were 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2008.
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MAP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008
6 – PREFERRED STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 par value $0.001 preferred shares. There were no shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2008.
7 – CONCENTRATION OF RISK
The Company maintains cash in deposit accounts in federally insured banks. At times, the balance in the accounts may be in excess of federally insured limits.
8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management and its legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company’s legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
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MAP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008
8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED):
Various subsidiaries of the Company leases office space on a month to month basis while others have leases expiring at various dates through 2012. These leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals. The future minimal rental payments required under these leases are as follows:
| | Year ending December 31, | | | | | | | Amount | |
| | 2008 | | | | | | | | $ | 19,538 | |
| | 2009 | | | | | | | | | 10,051 | |
| | 2010 | | | | | | | | | 10,875 | |
| | 2011 | | | | | | | | | 10,875 | |
| | 2012 | | | | | | | | | 9,063 | |
| | Total | | | | | | | | $ | 60,402 | |
9 – ACQUISITIONS:
On July 31, 2008 the Company acquired FastCash International Ltd, a holding company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, and its subsidiaries. These subsidiaries include Financial Services Inc. which is located in the Commonwealth of Dominica; FastCash Dominica Ltd; FastCash Ltd. (Grenada); FastCash Antigua Ltd; FastCash (St. Lucia) Ltd. and Cash Express Ltd. (St Vincent). These companies operate in the financial services industry and offer primarily short term micro loans.
Purchase price:
The companies were acquired by the issuance of 10,000,000 common shares in return for 100% of the common stock of FastCash International Ltd. The Company recorded the initial investment at $201,932 reflecting the fair market value for the cash, assets and liabilities assumed.
Allocation of purchase price:
The FastCash International acquisition is accounted for as a purchase business combination. Assets and liabilities assumed are recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair values as of July 31, 2008. Based on management’s estimates the book values were assumed to be the same as the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
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MAP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008
9 – ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED):
The following summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:
Trade accounts receivables | | $ | 1,815,267 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 40,971 | |
Other assets | | | 50,348 | |
Trade accounts payables and accrued liabilities | | | (321,948 | ) |
Note payable | | | (1,540,031 | ) |
Total assets , net of cash acquired | | $ | 44,607 | |
Unaudited Pro Forma Results: |
Unaudited proforma financial information is presented below as if the acquisitions occurred at the beginning of the period, January 1, 2008. The proforma information presented below does not purport to present what the actual results would have been had the acquisitions in fact occurred at the beginning of the year.
Proforma results for seven months ended July 31, 2008:
Proforma income | | $ | 758,960 | |
Proforma general and administrative expenses | | | 343,838 | |
Proforma operating income | | | 415,122 | |
Proforma net income | | | 198,610 | |
Proforma basic and diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.01 | |
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCIAL SERVICES , INC AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
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Current Assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) | | $ | 157,325 | | $ | 60,436 | |
Accounts receivable (Note 2) | | | 1,815,267 | | | 554,409 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,500 | | | 2,748 | |
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Total Current Assets | | | 1,974,092 | | | 617,593 | |
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Property and equipment, net (Note 2 and 3) | | | 40,971 | | | 30,989 | |
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Other Assets: | | | | | | | |
Deposit | | | 2,310 | | | 199 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 2,017,373 | | $ | 648,781 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | |
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Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 275,410 | | $ | 53,094 | |
Current portion of long term debt | | | — | | | 11,029 | |
Note payable (Note 4) | | | 1,540,031 | | | 484,510 | |
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Total Current Liabilities | | | 1,815,441 | | | 548,633 | |
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Long term liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Long term debt (Note 5) | | | — | | | 22,101 | |
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Stockholders’ Equity: | | | | | | | |
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Common stock (Note 6) | | | 18,380 | | | 14,704 | |
Retained earnings | | | 183,552 | | | 63,343 | |
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Total Stockholders’ Equity | | | 201,932 | | | 78,047 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 2,017,373 | | $ | 648,781 | |
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
FOR THE SEVEN MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007 |
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Income | | $ | 758,960 | | $ | 231,942 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | |
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General and administrative expenses | | | 343,838 | | | 142,364 | |
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Operating Profit | | | 415,122 | | | 89,578 | |
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Interest expense | | | 118,564 | | | 37,808 | |
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Income before provision for income taxes | | | 296,558 | | | 51,770 | |
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Provision for income taxes | | | 97,948 | | | 16,763 | |
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Net profit | | $ | 198,610 | | $ | 35,007 | |
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Basic and diluted net profit per share | | $ | 3.97220 | | $ | 0.87518 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 50,000 | | | 40,000 | |
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES |
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
FOR THE SEVEN MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2008 |
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Balance at January 1, 2008 | | | 50,000 | | $ | 18,380 | | $ | — | | $ | (15,058 | ) | $ | 3,322 | |
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Net profit | | | | | | — | | | — | | | 198,610 | | | 198,610 | |
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Balance at July 31, 2008 | | | 50,000 | | $ | 18,380 | | $ | — | | $ | 183,552 | | $ | 201,932 | |
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SEVEN MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | |
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Net profit | | $ | 198,610 | | $ | 35,007 | |
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Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 7,994 | | | 6,088 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Increase in accounts receivable | | | (632,063 | ) | | (250,404 | ) |
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses | | | 2,084 | | | (956 | ) |
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 142,649 | | | 40,987 | |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | | (280,726 | ) | | (169,278 | ) |
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Purchase of property and equipment | | | (11,879 | ) | | (5,031 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (11,879 | ) | | (5,031 | ) |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | — | | | 7,352 | |
Repayment of bank loan | | | (28,568 | ) | | (6,027 | ) |
Proceeds from note payable | | | 426,203 | | | 209,181 | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 397,635 | | | 210,506 | |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 105,030 | | | 36,197 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 52,295 | | | 24,239 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | | $ | 157,325 | | $ | 60,436 | |
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Interest paid | | $ | 64,676 | | $ | 34,536 | |
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
1 – ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Financial Services Inc. and affiliates (the “Company”), were incorporated in various Caribbean countries during 2006 and 2007. These Companies operate in the financial services industry and offer primarily short term micro loans to employees of various governmental and approved private companies.
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation – The combined financial statements include the accounts of Financial Services Inc. and its affiliates, FastCash (St Lucia) Ltd; FastCash (Antigua) Ltd; FastCash Ltd (Grenada); Cash Express Ltd. (St Vincent), which together are under common control. The combined financial statements present more meaningful information than if financial statements for each affiliate are presently separately. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the combination. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and general practices within the financial services industry.
Use of Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosures. Accordingly, the actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Any adjustments applied to estimate amounts are recognized in the year in which such adjustments are determined.
Income taxes – Future income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method whereby future 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. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect of future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rate is recognized in income in the period that substantive enactment or enactment occurs. To the extent that the company does not consider it to be more likely than not that a future tax asset will be recovered, it provides a valuation allowance against the net future losses time.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Property and equipment – Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the related asset.
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Advertising Costs – The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs for the seven months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 were $29,985 and $31,332 respectively.
Earnings (loss) per common share – Basic earnings (loss) per common share are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares during each reporting period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share includes potentially dilutive securities such as outstanding options and warrants, using various methods such as the treasury stock or modified treasury stock method in the determination of dilutive shares outstanding during each reporting period. The Company does not have any potentially dilutive instruments for this reporting period.
Fair value of Financial Instruments – The carrying value of accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the short period of time to maturity.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements – In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, which is an Amendment of FASB Statement Nos. 133 and 140. This Statement resolves issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation of Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” This Statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (Fin 48) which provides clarification related to the process associated with accounting for uncertain tax provisions recognized in consolidated financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance related to, among other things, classification, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and disclosure requirements. Currently this pronouncement has no effect on the financial statements.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurement” that provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged, provided that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year, including financial statements for an interim period within that fiscal year. Currently this pronouncement has no effect on the financial statements.
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 provides the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the intent to mitigate volatility in financial reporting that can occur when related assets and liabilities are recorded on different bases. The Company does not expect SFAS No. 159 to have a material impact on the financial statements.
Foreign currency translation:
The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s and its affiliates are measured using the local currency, Eastern Caribbean Dollars as the functional currency. These companies generate and expend cash primarily in their local currency. Revenues and expenses of such affiliates have been translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Assets and liabilities have been translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. There were no major exchange rate fluctuation during the period and therefore no foreign exchange gain or loss arising from translation was recorded for the periods ended July 31, 2008 and 2007.
Revenue recognition:
Income on all loans is recognized using the interest method. Service and other related fees are recognized when earned. For impaired loans accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when management believes, after considering collection efforts and other factors that the borrower’s financial condition is such that the collection of interest is doubtful. Loans are considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.
Direct Write-Off Method Used to Record Bad Debts:
The Company has elected to record bad debts using the direct write-off method. Generally accepted accounting principles require that the allowance method be used to recognize bad debts; however, the effect of using the direct write-off method is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained under the allowance method.
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
3 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at July 31, 2008 and 2007 consist of the following:
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Furniture and fixtures | | | | | | $ | 24,058 | | $ | 10,606 | |
Equipment and computers | | | | | | | 20,493 | | | 12,533 | |
Software | | | | | | | 26,060 | | | 24,062 | |
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Less accumulated depreciation | | | | | | | 29,640 | | | 16,212 | |
| | | | | | $ | 40,971 | | $ | 30,989 | |
Depreciation expense for the seven months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 were $7,994 and $6,088 respectively.
4 – NOTE PAYABLE
This represents amounts due by the various affiliates in the form of a revolving credit agreement in the amount of $1,000,000 for each company for a total of $ 5,000,000. Advances under the terms of the agreement are due and payable on demand together with interest at a rate of 15% per annum. Amounts due at July 31, 2008 and 2007 were $1,540,031 and $484,510 respectively.
5 – BANK LOAN PAYABLE
The company has an unsecured promissory note which expires in the year 2010 and at which interest is charged at 12.5 percent annually. This loan was fully repaid in July 2008.
| | | | | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
| | | Balance due | | | $ | — | | $ | 33,130 | |
| | | Current portion | | | | — | | | (11,029 | ) |
| | | Long term | | | $ | — | | $ | 22,101 | |
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FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
6 – COMMON STOCK
The Company and its affiliates are authorized to issue 11,020,000 par value $0.3676 common shares. Common shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2008 and 2007 were 50,000 and 40,000 respectively.
7 – CONCENTRATION OF RISK
The Company maintains cash in deposit accounts in federally insured banks. At times, the balance in the accounts may be in excess of federally insured limits.
8– COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management and its legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company’s legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
8– COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONT’D)
Various affiliates of the Company leases office space on a month to month basis while others have leases expiring at various dates through 2012. These leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals. Rent expense charged to operations for the seven months ended July 31, 2008 and 2007 were $22,173 and $14,348 respectively.
The future minimal rental payments required under these leases are as follows:
| | Year ending December 31, | | | | | | | Amount | |
| | 2008 | | | | | | | | $ | 19,538 | |
| | 2009 | | | | | | | | | 10,051 | |
| | 2010 | | | | | | | | | 10,875 | |
| | 2011 | | | | | | | | | 10,875 | |
| | 2012 | | | | | | | | | 9,063 | |
| �� | Total | | | | | | | | $ | 60,402 | |
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FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Financial Services Inc. and Affiliates
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Financial Services Inc. and affiliates (the Company) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the related combined statements of operations, stockholder’s equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company and its affiliates are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Financial Services Inc. and affiliates at December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
FRUMKIN, LUKIN & ZAIDMAN CPAs’, P.C.
Rockville Centre, New York
June 4, 2008
FINANCIAL SERVICES , INC AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND DECEMBER 31, 2006
| | | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) | | | | $ | 52,295 | | $ | 24,239 | |
Accounts receivable (Note 2) | | | | | 1,183,204 | | | 304,005 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | | 3,584 | | | 1,792 | |
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Total Current Assets | | | | | 1,239,083 | | | 330,036 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment, net (Note 2 and 3) | | | | | 37,086 | | | 32,048 | |
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Other Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Deposit | | | | | 2,310 | | | 199 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | | $ | 1,278,479 | | $ | 362,283 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | | | 132,761 | | | 12,109 | |
Current portion of long term debt | | | | | 11,029 | | | 11,029 | |
Note payable (Note 4) | | | | | 1,113,828 | | | 275,329 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | | | 1,257,618 | | | 298,467 | |
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Long term liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Long term debt | | | | | 17,539 | | | 28,128 | |
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Stockholders’ Equity: | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock (Note 5) | | | | | 18,380 | | | 7,352 | |
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | | | (15,058 | ) | | 28,336 | |
Total Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | 3,322 | | | 35,688 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | $ | 1,278,479 | | $ | 362,283 | |
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The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
| | | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
| | | | | | | |
Income | | | | $ | 476,922 | | $ | 188,539 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses | | | | | 402,012 | | | 128,918 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Operating Profit | | | | | 74,910 | | | 59,621 | |
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Other expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | | | 98,869 | | | 38,986 | |
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(Loss) income before provision for income taxes | | | | | (23,959 | ) | | 20,635 | |
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Provision for income taxes | | | | | 19,435 | | | 10,290 | |
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Net (loss) profit | | | | $ | (43,394 | ) | $ | 10,345 | |
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Basic and diluted net (loss) profit per share | | | | $ | (0.86788 | ) | $ | 0.51725 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | | | 50,000 | | | 20,000 | |
The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007
| | COMMON STOCK | | ADDITIONAL | | | | | | | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | AMOUNT | | PAID – IN CAPITAL | | RETAINED EARNINGS | | STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |
Balance at January 1, 2006 | | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 17,991 | | $ | 17,991 | |
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Issue of common stock | | 20,000 | | | 7,352 | | | — | | | — | | | 7,352 | |
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Net profit | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,345 | | | 10,345 | |
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Balance at December 31, 2006 | | 20,000 | | | 7,352 | | | — | | | 28,336 | | | 35,688 | |
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Issue of common stock | | 30,000 | | | 11,028 | | | — | | | | | | 11,028 | |
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Net (loss) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (43,394 | ) | | (43,394 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2007 | | 50,000 | | $ | 18,380 | | $ | — | | $ | (15,058 | ) | $ | 3,322 | |
The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND DECEMBER 31, 2006
| | | | | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net (loss) profit | | | | | | $ | (43,394 | ) | $ | 10,345 | |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) profit to net cash used in | | | | | | | | | | | |
operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | | | | | 11,520 | | | 9,349 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase in accounts receivable | | | | | | | (879,199 | ) | | (209,155 | ) |
Decrease in due from affiliates | | | | | | | — | | | 4,861 | |
Increase in prepaid expenses | | | | | | | (1,792 | ) | | (689 | ) |
Increase in deposits | | | | | | | (2,111 | ) | | (199 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | | | | | 120,652 | | | (5,402 | ) |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | | | | | | (794,324 | ) | | (190,890 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | | | | | (16,559 | ) | | (12,943 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | | | | | (16,559 | ) | | (12,943 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Issuance of common stock | | | | | | | 11,028 | | | 7,352 | |
Repayment of bank loan | | | | | | | (10,589 | ) | | (9,351 | ) |
Repayment of short term loans | | | | | | | — | | | (68,530 | ) |
Proceeds from note payable | | | | | | | 838,500 | | | 276,763 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | | | | | 838,939 | | | 206,234 | |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | 28,056 | | | 2,401 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | | | | | 24,239 | | | 21,838 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | | | | | | $ | 52,295 | | $ | 24,239 | |
Supplemental cash flow information: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | | | | | $ | 36,750 | | $ | 18,412 | |
Income taxes paid | | | | | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
1 – ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Financial Services Inc. and affiliates (the “Company”), were incorporated in various Caribbean countries during 2006 and 2007. These Companies operate in the financial services industry and offer primarily short term micro loans to employees of various governmental and approved private companies.
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation – The combined financial statements include the accounts of Financial Services Inc. and its affiliates, FastCash Dominica, Ltd; FastCash (St Lucia) Ltd; FastCash Antigua Ltd; FastCash Ltd (Granada); Cash Express (St Vincent), which together are under common control. The combined financial statements present more meaningful information than if financial statements for each affiliate are presently separately. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the combination. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and general practices within the financial services industry.
Use of Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosures. Accordingly, the actual amounts could differ from those estimates. Any adjustments applied to estimate amounts are recognized in the year in which such adjustments are determined.
Income taxes – Future income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method whereby future 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. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability settled. The effect of future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rate is recognized in income in the period that substantive enactment or enactment occurs. To the extent that the company does not consider it to be more likely than not that a future tax asset will be recovered, it provides a valuation allowance against the net future losses time.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Property and equipment – Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the related asset.
Advertising Costs – The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $54,874 and $13,343 respectively.
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Earnings (loss) per common share – Basic earnings (loss) per common share are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares during each reporting period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share includes potentially dilutive securities such as outstanding options and warrants, using various methods such as the treasury stock or modified treasury stock method in the determination of dilutive shares outstanding during each reporting period. The Company does not have any potentially dilutive instruments for this reporting period.
Fair value of Financial Instruments – The carrying value of accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the short period of time to maturity.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements – In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, which is an Amendment of FASB Statement Nos. 133 and 140. This Statement resolves issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation of Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” This Statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (Fin 48) which provides clarification related to the process associated with accounting for uncertain tax provisions recognized in consolidated financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance related to, among other things, classification, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, and disclosure requirements. Currently this pronouncement has no effect on the financial statements.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurement” that provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged, provided that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for that fiscal year, including financial statements for an interim period within that fiscal year. Currently this pronouncement has no effect on the financial statements.
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 provides the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the intent to mitigate volatility in financial reporting that can occur when related assets and liabilities are recorded on different bases. The Company does not expect SFAS No. 159 to have a material impact on the financial statements.
Foreign currency translation:
The financial position and results of operations of the Company’s and its affiliates are measured using the local currency, Eastern Caribbean Dollars as the functional currency. These companies generate and expend cash primarily in their local currency. Revenues and expenses of such affiliates have been translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Assets and liabilities have been translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. There were no major exchange rate fluctuation during the period and therefore no foreign exchange gain or loss arising from translation was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.
Revenue recognition:
Income on all loans is recognized using the interest method. Service and other related fees are recognized when earned. For impaired loans accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when management believes, after considering collection efforts and other factors that the borrower’s financial condition is such that the collection of interest is doubtful. Loans are considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all contractual principal and interest payments due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.
Direct Write-Off Method Used to Record Bad Debts:
The Company has elected to record bad debts using the direct write-off method. Generally accepted accounting principles require that the allowance method be used to recognize bad debts; however, the effect of using the direct write-off method is not materially different from the results that would have been obtained under the allowance method.
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
3 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at December 31, 2007 and 2006 consist of the following:
| | | | | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | | | | $ | 17,552 | | $ | 8,858 | |
Equipment and computers | | | | | | | 15,118 | | | 12,155 | |
Software | | | | | | | 26,060 | | | 21,160 | |
| | | | | | | 58,730 | | | 42,173 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | | | | | 21,644 | | | 10,125 | |
| | | | | | $ | 37,086 | | $ | 32,048 | |
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $11,520 and $9,349 respectively.
4 – NOTE PAYABLE
This represents amounts due by the various affiliates in the form of a revolving credit agreement in the amount of $1,000,000 for each company for a total of $ 5,000,000. Advances under the terms of the agreement are due and payable on demand together with interest at a rate of 15% per annum. Amounts due at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $1,113,828 and $275,329 respectively.
5 – COMMON STOCK
The Company and its affiliates are authorized to issue 11,020,000 par value $0.3676 common shares. Common shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were 50,000 and 20,000 respectively.
6 – CONCENTRATION OF RISK
The Company maintains cash in deposit accounts in federally insured banks. At times, the balance in the accounts may be in excess of federally insured limits.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND AFFILITES
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management and its legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company’s legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
Various affiliates of the Company leases office space on a month to month basis while others have leases expiring at various dates through 2012. These leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals. Rent expense charged to operations for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $27,864 and $14,202 respectively.
The future minimal rental payments required under these leases are as follows:
| | Year ending December 31, | | | | | | | Amount | |
| | 2008 | | | | | | | | $ | 19,538 | |
| | 2009 | | | | | | | | | 10,051 | |
| | 2010 | | | | | | | | | 10,875 | |
| | 2011 | | | | | | | | | 10,875 | |
| | 2012 | | | | | | | | | 9,063 | |
| | Total | | | | | | | | $ | 60,402 | |
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