Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation |
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Global Equity International Inc. is the parent company of its 100% subsidiary Global Equity Partners Plc and Global Equity Partners Plc. is the parent company of its 100% subsidiary, GE Professionals DMCC (Dubai). All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates |
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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 assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. |
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Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate could change in the near term due to one or more future non confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Risks and Uncertainties | Risks and Uncertainties |
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The Company’s operations are subject to significant risk and uncertainties including financial, operational, competition and potential risk of business failure. The risk of social and governmental factors is also a concern since the Company is headquartered in Dubai. |
Cash | Cash |
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The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At March 31, 2015 and at December 31, 2014, respectively; the Company had no cash equivalents. |
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
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The Company recognizes accounts receivable in connection with the services provided. The Company recognizes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on an analysis of current receivables aging and expected future write-offs, as well as an assessment of specific identifiable customer accounts considered at risk or uncollectible. |
Foreign currency policy | Foreign currency policy |
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The Company’s accounting policies related to the consolidation and accounting for foreign operations are as follows: All foreign currency transactions will be translated into United States dollars “$” and/or “USD” as the reporting currency. Assets and liabilities will be translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses will be translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the reporting period. Equity transactions will be translated at each historical transaction date spot rate. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period will be included as a component of our stockholders’ equity (deficit) as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).” Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions will be included in the statement of operations and comprehensive loss as other income (expense). |
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For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and for the year ended December 31, 2014, our functional and operational currency was the US Dollar. |
Marketable Securities | Marketable Securities |
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(A) Classification of Securities |
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At the time of the acquisition, a security is designated as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading, which depends on the ability and intent to hold such security to maturity. Securities classified as trading and available-for-sale are reported at fair value, while securities classified as held-to-maturity are reported at amortized cost. |
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All securities held at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, were designated as available for sale. Any un-realized gains and losses are reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains (losses) will be computed on a specific identification basis and will be reflected in the statement of operations. |
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Cost Method Investment |
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At March 31, 2013, the Company had investment in securities of two different Companies, having a cost of $163,000 that was treated as a cost method investment. The value of the cost method investment pertains to the receipt of 9.2% of the common stock in a private company in which the best evidence of value was the services rendered and a further 9.86% of the common stock in another private company in which the best evidence of value was the services rendered. |
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At June 30, 2013, there were identifiable events or changes in circumstances that had a significant adverse effect on the value of one of the investments: hence the Company impaired $160,000 of the investments. |
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At June 30, 2013, the Company received 2,000,000 shares from a private company and client having a cost of $2,000 that is treated as a cost method investment. The value of the cost method investment pertains to the receipt of 8.55% of the common stock in a private company in which the best evidence of value was the services rendered. |
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At December 31, 2014, there were identifiable events or changes in circumstances that had a significant adverse effect on the value of one of the investments hence the Company impaired $2,000 of the investments. |
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Equity investment in companies is accounted for under the cost method as the equity investments do not have readily determinable fair values. As per ASC codification 320 “Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”, non-marketable equity securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value are not required to be accounted for under the equity method and are typically carried at cost. |
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(B) Other than Temporary Impairment |
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The Company reviews its equity investment portfolio for any unrealized losses that would be deemed other-than-temporary and require the recognition of an impairment loss in income. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, the Company evaluates, among other factors, general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investments. Management also considers the type of security, related-industry and sector performance, as well as published investment ratings and analyst reports, to evaluate its portfolio. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. If market, industry, and/or investee conditions deteriorate, the Company may incur future impairments. The Company recorded as permanent impairment loss on available for sale marketable securities of Nil and $2,000 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. |
Fixed Assets | Fixed Assets |
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Fixed Assets are to be stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided based on estimated useful lives of the assets. Cost of improvements that substantially extend the useful lives of assets can be capitalized. Repairs and maintenance expenses are to be charged to expense when incurred. In case of sale or disposal of an asset, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated financial statements. |
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| | | 3/31/15 | | | | 12/31/14 | | |
Furniture and Equipment | | $ | 37,204 | | | $ | 36,095 | | |
Accumulated depreciation | | $ | (8,622 | ) | | $ | (5,871 | ) | |
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Net fixed assets | | $ | 28,582 | | | $ | 30,224 | | |
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Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, was $2,752 and $471, respectively. |
Beneficial Conversion Feature | Beneficial Conversion Feature |
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For conventional convertible debt where the rate of conversion is below market value, the Company records a “beneficial conversion feature” (“BCF”) and related debt discount. |
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When the Company records a BCF, the relative fair value of the BCF would be recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective debt instrument. The discount would be amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt. |
Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discount | Debt issue costs and debt discount |
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The Company may pay debt issue costs, and record financing costs and debt discounts in connection with raising funds through the issuance of convertible debt. These costs are amortized over the life of the debt to interest expense. If a conversion of the underlying debt occurs, a proportionate share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed. |
Original Issue Discount | Original issue discount |
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For certain convertible debt issued, the Company provides the debt holder with an original issue discount. The original issue discount is recorded to debt discount, reducing the face amount of the note and is amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt. |
Valuation of Derivative Instruments | Valuation of Derivative Instruments |
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ASC 815-40 (formerly SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities”), requires that embedded derivative instruments be bifurcated and assessed, along with free-standing derivative instruments such as warrants, on their issuance date and in accordance with ASC 815-40-15 (formerly EITF 00-19 “Accounting for derivative financial instruments indexed to, and potentially settled in, a company’s own stock”) to determine whether they should be considered a derivative liability and measured at their fair value for accounting purposes. In determining the appropriate fair value, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing formula and present value pricing. At March 31, 2015, the Company adjusted its derivative liability to its fair value, and reflected the change in fair value, in its consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition |
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We recognize revenue when all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; (2) the product or service has been provided to the customer; (3) the amount of fees to be paid by the customer is fixed or determinable; and (4) the collection of our fees is probable. |
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For the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, the Company received cash only as consideration for services rendered. |
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At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had the following concentrations of accounts receivables with customers: |
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Customer | | 31-Mar-15 | | 31-Dec-14 | | | | | |
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ACI | | 100,00% | | 100.00% | | | | | |
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For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, the Company had the following concentrations of revenues with customers: |
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Customer | | | 31-Mar-15 | | | 31-Mar-14 |
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YMD | | | | 0 | % | | | 16 | % |
MHB | | | | 0 | % | | | 16 | % |
IOA | | | | 0 | % | | | 16 | % |
SAC | | | | 100 | % | | | 30 | % |
DSI | | | | 0 | % | | | 20 | % |
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The Company currently holds the following equity securities in private and also reporting companies: |
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Company | | No. Shares | | | Status | | | |
M1 Lux AG | | | 2,000,000 | | | Private Company | | | |
Monkey Rock Group Inc. | | | 1,500,000 | | | Reporting Company – OTC | | | |
Voz Mobile Cloud Limited | | | 3,200,000 | | | Private Company | | | |
Arrow Cars International Inc. | | | 3,000,000 | | | Reporting Company – OTC | | | |
Direct Security Integration Inc. | | | 400,000 | | | Private Company | | | |
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Deferred Revenue | Deferred Revenue |
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Deferred revenue represents fees that have been received by the Company for requested services that have not been substantially completed. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 the Company received $475,000 from 3 clients for services to be rendered during the years 2015 and 2016. At March 31, 2015, the Company recognized $15,000 of deferred revenue as revenue; leaving the deferred revenue balance of $922,015 (which includes $462,015 of deferred revenue received during the years ended 2013 and 2014.) |
Share-based Payments | Share-based payments |
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The Company recognizes all forms of share-based payments, including stock option grants, warrants and restricted stock grants at their fair value on the grant date, which is based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. |
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Share based payments, excluding restricted stock, are valued using a Black-Scholes pricing model. Share based payment awards issued to non-employees for services rendered are recorded at either the fair value of the services rendered or the fair value of the share-based payment, whichever is more readily determinable. The grants are amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods, which is generally the vesting period. |
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When computing fair value, the Company considered the following variables: |
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| ● | The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the U.S. Treasury yield for a period consistent with the expected term of the share based payment in effect at the time of the grant. | | | | | | | |
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| ● | The expected term was developed by management estimate. | | | | | | | |
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| ● | The Company has not paid any dividends on common stock since inception and does not anticipate paying dividends on its common stock in the near future. | | | | | | | |
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| ● | The expected volatility is based on management estimates regarding private company stock, where future trading of stock in a public market is expected to be highly volatile. | | | | | | | |
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| ● | The forfeiture rate is based on historical experience. | | | | | | | |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings per Share |
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Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. The Company has no common stock equivalents, which, if exercisable, would be dilutive. A separate computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share is not presented. |
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities | Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities |
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The Company measures assets and liabilities at fair value based on an expected exit price as defined by the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements, which represents the amount that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability, as the case may be, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value may be based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. |
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The authoritative guidance on fair value measurements establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis whereby inputs, used in valuation techniques, are assigned a hierarchical level. The following are the hierarchical levels of inputs to measure fair value: |
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| ● | Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Level 2: Inputs reflect: quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities; or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. | | | | | | | |
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| ● | Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s assumptions incorporated in valuation techniques used to determine fair value. These assumptions are required to be consistent with market participant assumptions that are reasonably available. | | | | | | | |
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The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounts payable to related parties and loans payable to related parties, approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these instruments. |
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The Company has assets and liabilities measured at fair market value on a recurring basis. Consequently, the Company had gains and losses reported in the statement of operations. |
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The following is the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); significant other observable inputs (Level 2); and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3): |
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Level 1 – Cash | | $ | 1,979 | | | $ | 19,026 | | |
Level 2 – Marketable Securities | | | - | | | | - | | |
Level 3 – Non-Marketable Securities | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,000 | | |
Level 3 – Derivative liability | | | (606,774 | ) | | | (695,447 | ) | |
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The following section describes the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure financial instruments at fair value: |
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Marketable Securities — the Level 2 position consists of the Company’s investment in equity securities of stock held in publically traded companies. The valuation of these securities is based on significant inputs that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data. These valuations are typically based on quoted prices in active markets. The Company´s investments in equity securities are in relatively inactive markets. |
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Non-Marketable Securities at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis — certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The level 3 position consist of investments accounted for under the cost method. The Level 3 position consists of investment in an equity security held in a private company. |
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Management believes that an “other-than-temporary impairment” would be justified, as according to ASC 320-10 an investment is considered impaired when the fair value of an investment is less than its amortized cost basis. The impairment is considered either temporary or other-than-temporary. The accounting literature does not define other-than-temporary. It does, however, state that other-than-temporary does not mean permanent; although, all permanent impairments are considered other-than-temporary. The literature does provide some examples of factors which may be indicative of an “other-than-temporary impairment”, such as: |
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| ● | the length of time and extent to which market value has been less than cost; | | | | | | | |
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| ● | the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and | | | | | | | |
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| ● | the intent and ability of the holder to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. | | | | | | | |
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Management believes that the fair value of its investment has been correctly measured, as the length of time that the stock has been less than cost is nominal. |
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Changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value, for three months ended March 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows: |
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Balance, December 31, 2014 | | $ | 3,000 | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | | - | | | | | | |
Purchases, sales and settlements | | | - | | | | | | |
Impairment loss | | | - | | | | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | $ | 3,000 | | | | | | |
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Derivative liability — these instruments consist of certain of our notes which are convertible based on a discount to the market value of our common stock. These instruments were valued using pricing models which incorporate the Company’s stock price, volatility, U.S. risk free rate, dividend rate and estimated life. |
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The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities (derivative liabilities) for the three months ended March 31, 2015. |
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Balance, December 31, 2014 | | $ | (695,447 | ) | | | | | |
Additions to derivative instruments | | | - | | | | | | |
Change in fair value of derivative instruments | | | 88,673 | | | | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | $ | (606,774 | ) | | | | | |
Loans to Third Parties | Loans to Third Parties |
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On March 22, 2013 the Company granted a loan to Dreamscapes Properties International Inc. The principal amount lent was $6,000, the agreed interest rate was 5% per annum and finally, the loan would have to be repaid no later than one year from the date that the loan was granted. This loan is currently in default. The Company plans to speak to Dreamscapes Properties International Inc. with a view to discuss a payment plan over the next 6 months. |
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In October 2014, the Company granted a loan to another third party. The principal amount lent was $4,825. It was agreed that no interest would be paid and that the loan would have to be repaid no later than one year from the date that the loan was granted. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
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There are no new accounting pronouncements that have any impact on the Company’s financial statements. |