Summary of significant accounting policies | Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies Liquidity In assessing the Company’s liquidity, the Company monitors and analyzes its cash on-hand and its operating and capital expenditure commitments. The Company’s liquidity needs are to meet its working capital requirements, operating expenses and capital expenditure obligations. Debt financing in the form of loans payable and loans from related parties have been utilized to finance the working capital requirements of the Company. As of October 31, 2018, the Company’s net working capital was approximately $33,000 and the Company had cash of approximately $25.9 million. Although the Company believes that it can realize its current assets in the normal course of business, the Company’s ability to repay its current obligations will depend on the future realization of its current assets and the future operating revenues generated from its operations. The Company expects to realize the balance of its current assets within the normal operating cycle of a twelve month period. If the Company is unable to realize its current assets within the normal operating cycle of a twelve month period, the Company may have to consider supplementing its available sources of funds through the following sources: ● the Company will continuously seek equity financing to support its working capital; ● other available sources of financing from PRC banks and other financial institutions; ● financial support and credit guarantee commitments from the Company’s related parties or to obtain due date extension of approximately $5.5 million current payable balance as of October 31, 2018 from its related parties. Based on the above considerations, the Company’s management is of the opinion that it has sufficient funds to meet the Company’s working capital requirements and debt obligations as they become due one year from the date of this report. However, there is no assurance that management will be successful in their plans. There are a number of factors that could potentially arise that could undermine the Company’s plans, such as changes in the demand for the Company’s products or installations, PRC government policy, economic conditions, and competitive pricing in the industries that the Company operated in. Basis of presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, its results of operations and its cash flows, as applicable, have been made. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with information included in the Company’s July 31, 2018 annual report on Form 10-K filed on October 30, 2018. Principles of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries, the VIEs for which the Company or its subsidiary is the primary beneficiary and the VIEs’ subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of estimates and assumptions The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Significant accounting estimates reflected in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the estimated cost used to calculate the percentage of completion recognized in the Company’s revenues, the useful lives of property, plant and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets, allowance for accounts receivable doubtful accounts, allowance for inventory obsolescence reserve, allowance for advance to suppliers doubtful accounts, allowance for deferred tax assets, fair value of the assets and the liabilities of the entity acquired through its business combination, valuation of warranty reserves, contingent consideration liabilities, and the accrual of potential liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Variable interest entities On September 30, 2018, Xiangtian Shenzhen terminated the VIE Agreements as part of its restructuring to facilitate the shift of business focus between entities controlled by the Company. After the restructuring, the Company’s headquarter is now located in the city of Xianning, Hubei Province, and Sanhe Xiangtian, the Company’s previous headquarters, located in the city of Sanhe, Hebei Province, has become the Company’s sales office. The VIE Agreements include the following: ● Framework Agreement on Business Cooperation, dated July 25, 2014, by and between Xiangtian Shenzhen and Sanhe Xiangtian; ● Exclusive Management, Consulting and Training and Technical Service Agreement, dated July 25, 2014, by and between Xiangtian Shenzhen and Sanhe Xiangtian; ● Exclusive Option Agreement, dated July 25, 2014, by and among Xiangtian Shenzhen, Sanhe Xiangtian and Shanhe Xiangtian Shareholders; ● Equity Pledge Agreement, dated July 25, 2014, by and among Xiangtian Shenzhen, Sanhe Xiangtian and the Shanhe Xiangtian Shareholders; ● Know-How Sub-License Agreement, dated July 25, 2014, by and between Xiangtian Shenzhen and Sanhe Xiangtian; and ● Powers of Attorney of the Sanhe Xiangtian Shareholders dated July 25, 2014. In connection with the termination of the VIE Agreements, on September 30, 2018, Sanhe Xiangtian transferred its 100% equity interest of Xianning Xiangtian to the Sanhe Xiangtian Shareholders and the Sanhe Xiangtian Shareholders transferred their 100% equity interest of Sanhe Xiangtian to Xianning Xiangtian. As a result of the foregoing equity transfers, Sanhe Xiangtian became a wholly owned subsidiary of Xianning Xiangtian. On the same day, the Company, through Xiangtian Shenzhen and Xiangtian HK, entered into the New VIE Agreements, pursuant to which Xianning Xiangtian became the Company’s new contractually controlled affiliate. The principal terms of the agreements entered into among Xianning Xiangtian and Xiangtian Shenzhen, the primary beneficiary, are described below: ● Framework Agreement on Business Cooperation ● Agreement of Exclusive Management, Consulting and Training and Technical Service ● Exclusive Option Agreement ● Equity Pledge Agreement ● Know-How Sub-License Agreement ● Power of Attorney ● Spousal Consent Letters The Framework Agreement and the Exclusive Management Agreement have initial terms of ten years but each contains a renewal provision that allows Xiangtian Shenzhen to extend the term of such agreements at its sole option by written notice with no limitation as to such extensions. The Know-How Sub-License Agreement is valid for the duration of Xianning Xiangtian’s operation. The other agreements are of unlimited duration. The Company’s total assets and liabilities presented in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements represent substantially all of total assets and liabilities of the VIE because the other entities in the consolidation are non-operating holding entities with nominal assets and liabilities. The following financial statement amounts and balances of the VIE were included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 and for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively: October 31, July 31, Current assets $ 43,646,134 $ 33,240,433 Non-current assets 25,127,729 25,568,517 Total assets $ 68,773,863 $ 58,808,950 Current liabilities $ 41,506,532 $ 46,576,026 Non-current liabilities 5,973,113 7,205,133 Total liabilities $ 47,479,645 $ 53,781,159 For the three months ended For the three months ended Revenues $ 19,988,438 $ 355,194 Gross Profit $ 4,195,515 $ 37,550 Income (loss) from operations $ 3,037,062 $ (687,677 ) Net income (loss) $ 1,869,784 $ (691,802 ) Business Combinations The purchase price of an acquired company is allocated between tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the acquired business based on their estimated fair values, with the residual of the purchase price recorded as goodwill. The results of operations of the acquired business are included in the Company’s operating results from the date of acquisition. Cash Cash denominated in RMB with a US dollar equivalent of $25,844,616 and $14,207,358 at October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018, respectively, were held in accounts at financial institutions located in the PRC‚ which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. In addition, these balances are not covered by insurance. While management believes that these financial institutions are of high credit quality, it also continually monitors their credit worthiness The Company and its subsidiaries and VIE have not experienced any losses in such accounts and do not believe the cash is exposed to any significant risk. Notes Receivable Notes receivable represents commercial notes due from various customers where the customers’ banks have guaranteed the payments. The notes are noninterest bearing and normally paid within three to six months. The Company has the ability to submit requests for payments to the customer’s banks earlier than the scheduled payments date, but will incur an interest charge and a processing fee. Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivables, net, are recognized and carried at original invoiced amount less an allowance for any uncollectible accounts. The Company uses the aging method to estimate the valuation allowance for anticipated uncollectible receivable balances. Under the aging method, bad debts determined by management are based on historical experience as well as the current economic climate and are applied to customers’ balances categorized by the number of months the underlying invoices have remained outstanding. Management reviews its receivables on a regular basis to determine if the bad debt allowance is adequate, and adjusts the allowance when necessary. Delinquent account balances are written-off against allowance for doubtful accounts after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable. The Company’s management continues to evaluate the reasonableness of the valuation allowance policy and update it if necessary. Inventories, net Inventories, net, consist of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the weighted average method. When appropriate, allowances to inventories are recorded to write down the cost of inventories to their net realizable value. As of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018, there were no such allowances. Advances to Suppliers, net Advances to suppliers, net, are cash deposited or advanced to outside vendors or services providers for future inventory purchases or future services. This amount is refundable and bears no interest. For any advances to suppliers determined by management that such advances will not be in receipts of inventories or refundable, the Company will recognize an allowance account to reserve such balances. Management reviews its advances to suppliers on a regular basis to determine if the allowance is adequate, and adjusts the allowance when necessary. Delinquent account balances are written-off against allowance for doubtful accounts after management has determined that the likelihood of collection is not probable. The Company’s management continues to evaluate the reasonableness of the valuation allowance policy and update it if necessary. Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Loans Receivables Loans receivables represents interest free advances to the former shareholder of Hubei Jinli by the Company prior to the acquisition of Hubei Jinli on June 30, 2018. These advances were unsecured and due on demand. Full outstanding balance of $1,759,428 of loan receivables as of July 31, 2018 were repaid in August 2018. Property, Plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method from the time the assets are placed in service. Estimated useful lives are as follows, taking into account the assets’ estimated residual value: Classification Estimated Useful Life Estimated Residual Value Plant and buildings 5-20 years 0-5% Machinery equipment 5-10 years 0-5% Computer and office equipment 3-10 years 0-5% Vehicles 5-10 years 0-5% Plant improvement 20 years 0-5% The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive loss. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred, while additions, renewals and betterments, which are expected to extend the useful life of assets, are capitalized. Construction-in-progress represents contractor and labor costs, design fees and inspection fees in connection with the construction of the Company’s production warehouses, cafeteria, and employee dormitory. No depreciation is provided for construction-in-progress until it is completed and placed into service. Intangible assets, net Intangible assets, net, are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization expense is recognized on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Classification Estimated Useful Life Land use rights 50 years Technology know-hows 10 years Patents, licenses and certifications 3-10 years All land in the PRC is owned by the government; however, the government grants “land use rights.” The Company has obtained rights to use various parcels of land for 50 years through the acquisition of Hubei Jinli in June 2018. Technology know-hows, including LSC Hand-Held Diesel Pump, CB-39 Motor Oil Pump, 0-16 MPa series hydraulic cylinder, brake cylinder and hydraulic value, and certain special operating licenses were acquired through the acquisition of Hubei Jinli and Tianjin Jiabaili in June 2018 with estimated finite useful lives between 4.5 years to 10 years. Certain PV panel certifications were contributed by the Company’s noncontrolling interest shareholders as capital contribution in March 2018 with an estimated finite useful lives of 10 years. The Company also acquired a safety production license with a finite useful of 3 years in June 2018. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration paid of an acquisition over the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiaries at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized and is tested for impairment at least annually, more often when circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. Goodwill is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. If impairment exists, goodwill is immediately written off to its fair value and the loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. As of October 31 and July 31, 2018, no impairment of goodwill was recognized. Impairment for Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets, including plant and equipment and intangible with finite lives are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (such as a significant adverse change to market conditions that will impact the future use of the assets) indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of the assets based on the undiscounted future cash flows the assets are expected to generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. If an impairment is identified, the Company would reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flows approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values. As of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018, no impairment of long-lived assets was recognized. Subscription receivable Subscription receivable represents unpaid capital contribution from its shareholders. Fair Value Measurement The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements”, for fair value measurements of financial assets and financial liabilities and for fair value measurements of nonfinancial items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements. ASC 820 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and it considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: ● Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. ● 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 assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments. ● Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value. There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of October 31, 2018. The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 31, 2018: Financial liabilities Carrying Value Fair Value Measurements at October 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Contingent payment consideration liabilities (see Note 3) $ 324,121 $ - $ - $ 324,121 Financial liabilities Carrying Value Fair Value Measurements at July 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Contingent payment consideration liabilities (see Note 3) $ 331,505 $ - $ - $ 331,505 The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and for the year ended July 31, 2018: October 31, July 31, Beginning balance $ 331,505 $ - Contingent liability obligated from business combinations - 341,411 Exchange rate effect (7,384 ) (9,906 ) Ending balance $ 324,121 $ 331,505 The Company believes the carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheet for cash, notes receivable, accounts receivable, inventories, advance to suppliers, costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, prepaid expenses, other receivables, loan receivables, short-term loans, accounts payable, advances from customers, other payables and accrued liabilities, tax payables and short-term investment payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of such instruments. The carrying amount of long-term investment payable reported in the consolidated balance sheets at carrying value, which approximates fair value as the rate of amortization of investment payment discount used were similar to interest rate charged by the bank in the PRC. As of October 31 and July 31, 2018, long-term investment payable balance was $5,973,113, net of discount of $876,577 and $7,205,133, net of discount of $869,173, respectively. Revenue Recognition On August 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606) using the modified retrospective method for contracts that were not completed as of July 31, 2018. This did not result in an adjustment to the retained earnings upon adoption of this new guidance as the Company’s revenue was recognized based on the amount of consideration expected to receive in exchange for satisfying the performance obligations. The core principle underlying the revenue recognition ASU is that the Company will recognize revenue to represent the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in such exchange. This will require the Company to identify contractual performance obligations and determine whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time, based on when control of goods and services transfers to a customer. The Company’s revenue streams are recognized over time for the Company’s sale and installation of power generation systems and are recognized at a point in time for the Company’s sale of products. The ASU requires the use of a new five-step model to recognize revenue from customer contracts. The five-step model requires that the Company (i) identify the contract with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation. The application of the five-step model to the revenue streams compared to the prior guidance did not result in significant changes in the way the Company records its revenue. Upon adoption, the Company evaluated its revenue recognition policy for all revenue streams within the scope of the ASU under previous standards and using the five-step model under the new guidance and confirmed that there were no differences in the pattern of revenue recognition. Sale and installation of power generation systems Sales of power generation system in conjunction of system installation are generally recognized based on the Company’s efforts or inputs to the satisfaction of a performance obligation using an input measure method, which essentially the same as the percentage of completion method prior to August 1, 2018 for its installation project. Therefore, take into account the costs, estimated earnings and revenue to date on contracts not yet completed. Revenue recognized is that percentage of the total contract price that costs expended to date bear to anticipated final total costs, based on current estimates of costs to complete. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor and supplies. Adjustments to the original estimates of the total contract revenue, total contract costs, or the extent of progress toward completion are often required as work progresses. Such changes and refinements in estimation are reflected in reported results of operations as they occur; if material, the effects of changes in estimates are disclosed in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The key assumptions used in the estimate of costs to complete relate to the unit material cost, the quantity of materials to be used, the installation cost and those indirect costs related to contract performance. The estimate of unit material cost is reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis, based on the updated information available in the supply markets. The estimate of material quantity to be used for completion and the installation cost is also reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis, based on the updated information on the progress of project execution. If the supply market conditions or the progress of project execution were different, it is likely that materially different amounts of contract costs would be used in the percentage of completion method of accounting. Thus the uncertainty associated with those estimates may impact the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Claims for additional contract costs are recognized upon a signed change order from the customer. The installation revenues and sales of equipment and system component are combined and considered as one performance obligation. The promises to transfer the equipment and system component and installation are not separately identifiable, which is evidencing by the fact that the Company provides a significant services of integrating the goods and services into a power generation system for which the customer has contracted. The Company currently do not have any modification of contract and the contract currently does not have any variable consideration. Sales of products The Company continues to derive its revenues from sales contracts with its customers with revenues being recognized upon delivery of products. Persuasive evidence of an arrangement is demonstrated via sales contract and invoice; and the sales price to the customer is fixed upon acceptance of the sales contract and there is no separate sales rebate, discount, or other incentive. Such revenues are recognized at a point in time after all performance obligations are satisfied and based on when control of goods transfer to a customer, which is generally similar to when its delivery has occurred prior to August 1, 2018. The Company’s disaggregate sale of products streams for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 are summarized as follows: For the three months For the three months Revenues PV panels and others $ 9,101,844 $ 305,640 Air compression equipment and other components 1,001,211 - Heat pumps 4,243,564 - High-grade synthetic fuel 4,096,752 - Hydraulic parts and electronic components 1,155,735 - Total revenue $ 19,599,106 $ 305,640 Warranty The Company generally provides limited warranties for work performed under its contracts. The warranty periods typically extend for up to five years following substantial completion of the Company’s work on a project. At the time a sale is recognized, the Company records estimated future warranty costs under ASC 460. Such estimated costs for warranties are estimated at completion and these warrants are not service warranties separately sold by the Company. Generally, the estimated claim rates of warranty are based on actual warranty experience or Company’s best estimate. There were no such reserves record for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017. No right of return exists on sales of inventory. As of October 31 and July 31, 2018, accrued warranty expense amounted to $64,325 and $67,651, respectively, and classified in the caption “other payables and accrued liabilities” in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Advertising costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in selling and general and administrative expenses. Advertising costs amounted to $31,972 and $0 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Employee benefit The full-time employees of the Company are entitled to staff welfare benefits including medical care, housing fund, pension benefits, unemployment insurance and other welfare, which are government mandated defined contribution plans. The Company is required to accrue for these benefits based on certain percentages of the employees’ respective salaries, subject to certain ceilings, in accordance with the relevant PRC regulations, and make cash contributions to the state-sponsored plans out of the amounts accrued. Total expenses for the plans were $42,722 and $26,327 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Value added taxes The Company is subject to value added tax (“VAT”). Revenue from sales of goods purchased from other entities is generally subject to VAT at the rate of 16% starting in May 2018 or at the rate of 17% in April 2018 and prior. The Company is entitled to a refund for VAT already paid on goods purchased. The VAT balance is recorded in other payables on the consolidated balance sheets. Revenues are presented net of applicable VAT. Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with U.S. GAAP for income taxes. The charge for taxation is based on the results for the fiscal year as adjusted for items, which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. An uncertain tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. No penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the period incurred. PRC tax returns filed in 2015 to 2017 are subject to examination by any applicable tax authorities. Comprehensive Income (Loss) The Company follows the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) ASC 220 “Reporting Comprehensive Income”. Comprehensive income (loss) is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The Company had other comprehensive (loss) income of ($380,986) and 89,875 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and |