Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2013 |
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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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The principal accounting policies are set out below, these policies have been consistently applied to the period presented, unless otherwise stated: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and equivalents include investments with initial maturities of three months or less. The Company maintains its cash balances at credit-worthy financial institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $250,000. |
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Oil and natural gas properties |
The Company follows the full-cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Accordingly, all costs associated with acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves, including directly related overhead costs, are capitalized. |
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All capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, including the estimated future costs to develop proved reserves, are amortized on the unit-of-production method using estimates of proved reserves. Investments in unproved properties and major development projects are not amortized until proved reserves associated with the projects can be determined or until impairment occurs. If the results of an assessment indicate that the properties are impaired, the amount of the impairment is included in loss from continuing operations before income taxes and the adjusted carrying amount of the unproved properties is amortized on the unit-of-production method. |
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Royalty interests in oil projects |
Royalty interests in oil projects include acquired royalty interests in production, development and exploration stage oil projects. The costs of acquired royalty interests in oil projects are capitalized as tangible assets as such interests do not meet the definition of a financial asset under ASC guidance. |
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Acquisition costs of production stage royalty interests are depleted using the units of production method over the life of the oil project, which is estimated using proven and probable reserves as provided by the operator. |
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Acquisition costs of development stage royalty interests, which are not yet in production, are not amortized until the project begins production. |
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Acquisition costs of exploration stage royalty interests, where there are no proven and probable reserves, are not amortized. At such time as the associated exploration stage oil project interests are converted to proven and probable reserves, the cost basis is amortized over the remaining life of the oil project, using proven and probable reserves. The carrying values of exploration stage oil projects are evaluated for impairment at such time as information becomes available indicating that the costs may not be recoverable from future production. Exploration costs are charged to operations when incurred. |
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Asset Impairment |
The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. |
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The recoverability of the carrying value of royalty interests in production and development stage oil projects is evaluated based upon estimated future undiscounted net cash flows from each royalty interest project using estimates of proven and probable reserves and other relevant information received from the operator. |
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The recoverability of the carrying value of royalty interests in exploration stage oil projects in the event of significant decreases in the price of oil, and whenever new information regarding the project is obtained from the operator indicating that production will not likely occur in the future, thus affecting the future recoverability of our royalty interests. Impairments in the carrying value of each project are measured and recorded to the extent that the carrying value in each project exceeds its estimated fair value, which is generally calculated using estimated future discounted cash flows. |
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Estimates of oil prices, the operator's estimates of proven and probable reserves and operator's estimates of operating, capital and reclamation costs are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may affect the recoverability of investment in these royalty interests in oil projects. Although management have made their best assessment of these factors based on current conditions, it is possible that changes could occur, which could adversely affect the net cash flows expected to be generated from these royalty interests. |
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Royalty Revenue |
Royalty revenue is recognized in accordance with the guidance of ASC 605 and based upon amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying royalty agreement. Specifically, revenue is recognized in accordance with the terms of the underlying royalty agreements subject to (i) the pervasive evidence of the existence of the arrangements; (ii) the risks and rewards having been transferred; (iii) the royalty being fixed or determinable; and (iv) the collectability of the royalty being reasonably assured. |
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Revenue recognized pursuant to the Global Vision Consulting ("GVC") royalty agreement is based upon 10% of revenue received by the operator of the oil project, reduced by certain costs incurred by GVC. |
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Property, Plant and Equipment |
The Company does not own any property, plant and equipment. |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses are carried at amortized cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Company becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. |
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Earnings per share |
The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share" ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all potential dilutive common shares, which comprise options granted to employees. As at August 31, 2013, the Company had no potentially dilutive shares. |
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Income taxes |
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases (temporary differences). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are recovered or settled. Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets are established when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. |
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Treasury Stock |
We account for treasury stock under the cost method. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price higher than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital in our Balance Sheets. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price lower than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital to the extent that there are gains to offset the losses. If there are no treasury stock gains in additional paid-in-capital, the losses upon re-issuance of treasury stock are recorded as a component of retained earnings in our Balance Sheets. The Company’s accounting policy upon the formal retirement of treasury stock is to deduct its par value from Common Stock and to reflect any excess of cost over par value as a deduction from Additional Paid-in Capital. |
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Company management does not believe that the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. |
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Operating Segments and Geographical Information |
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The Company manages its business under a single operating segment, consisting of Oil and Gas mining operations and Oil and Gas royalty acquisitions. Infinity Oil & Gas Company's royalty revenue and long-lived assets (royalty interests in oil projects, net) are geographically distributed as shown in the following table: |
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Oil Projects, net |
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United States | 10% |
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