Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block] | Note 8 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09, as amended, outlines a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new revenue recognition model provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. On August 12, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date". The amendments in this update defers the effective date of Update 2014-09 for all entities by one year. The ASU, as amended, is effective for the first interim period within an annual period beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is evaluating the provisions of this update and has not determined the impact that its adoption will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which applies to inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. This ASU simplifies the subsequent measurement of inventories by replacing the lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost or net realizable value test. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." This ASU requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as non-current on the balance sheet rather than being separated into current and non-current. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to retrospectively adopt this accounting standard in the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and as a result, prior periods in the consolidated financial statements were adjusted. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This ASU is a comprehensive new lease standard that amends various aspects of existing accounting guidance for leases. The core principle of this ASU will require lessees to present the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on their balance sheets. The ASU is effective for public companies for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the new standard to determine the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No 2016-09 “ Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15, “ Statement of Cash Flows” In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, “ Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-17, “ Consolidation” The Company does not believe there are any other recent accounting pronouncements that would have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. |