SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation |
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The accompanying financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the accounting and financial reporting conventions of the investment company industry. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications |
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Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassification had no effect on the previous reported results of operations or stockholders’ equity. |
Use of estimates | Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Cash and cash equivalents | Cash Equivalents |
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The Company considers any investments in short-term money market funds with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. |
Investments | Investments |
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Investments primarily comprise strategic, non-controlling equity ownership interests in privately held or illiquid businesses. The Company currently values its investments at fair value as determined by internal valuation guidelines as well as outside appraisals. |
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Strategic investments are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that the carrying values of the investments have not been impaired. If the Company determines that an impairment loss on a strategic investment has occurred due to a decline in fair value or other market conditions, the investment is written down to its estimated fair value. |
Fair value of financial instruments | Fair Value Measurements |
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GAAP defines fair value 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. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the use of inputs used in valuation methodologies into the following three levels: |
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| • | Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available. |
| • | Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs to the valuation methodology that are derived principally from or can be corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. |
| • | Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using discounted cash flow methodologies, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. |
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The Company’s investments are valued by level within the fair value hierarchy. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation methodology for each investment type and discussion of key unobservable inputs is described below. |
Common Stocks | Common Stocks |
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Generally, when the Company invests in common stocks that are traded on the NASDAQ Markets or over-the-counter markets (such as the OTCBB, OTCQB or OTC Pink marketplaces), such common stocks are valued at the last traded price. If there is no trade on a measurement date, the Company will typically value the common stock at the closing bid price. However, in certain circumstances, the closing trading price is not considered to be a fair indication of the value for which the Company can sell the common stock. In such cases, the common stock must be analyzed to determine what exit price the Company would receive when liquidating the position. Investments in non-marketable common stocks at December 31, 2014 were valued based on subsequent transactions with unrelated third parties. These positions are classified as Level 3 securities by the Company. |
Derivative financial instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments |
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Derivative financial instruments include stock options and call and put warrants at December 31, 2014. Derivatives are accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value reported in operations. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s derivative financial instruments include the underlying common stock, duration, volatility and discount rate, which are used in the Black-Scholes model. Changes to any of those inputs in isolation would result in fluctuations in the fair value measurement. |
Investment Transaction, Related Income and Expenses | Investment Transaction, Related Income and Expenses |
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Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are recognized on the first-in, first-out method. Dividend income on investments owned is recognized on the exdividend date, net of applicable withholding taxes. |
Revenue recognition | Revenue Recognition |
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The Company recognizes revenue for services when all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; (2) the investment banking 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 fees is probable. |
Earnings per share | Earnings per Share |
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The Company follows ASC Topic 260 to account for the earnings per share. Basic earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. During periods when common stock equivalents, if any, are anti-dilutive they are not considered in the computation. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no dilutive common shares equivalents outstanding. |
Concentration Risks | Concentration Risks |
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During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company had $83,338 in revenue generated from two customers for consulting services and had interest income from a related party of $36,585. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had $164,593 in revenue generated from two customers. |
Income taxes | Income Taxes |
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The Company follows ASC Topic 740 for recording the provision for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based upon the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rate applicable when the related asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred income tax expenses or benefits are based on the changes in the asset or liability each period. If available evidence suggests that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is required to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Future changes in such valuation allowance are included in the provision for deferred income taxes in the period of change. |
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Deferred income taxes may arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or non-current, depending on the classification of assets and liabilities to which they relate. Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or non-current depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. |
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The Company applies a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold for all tax uncertainties. ASC Topic 740 only allows the recognition of those tax benefits that have a greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2014 the Company reviewed its tax positions and determined there were no outstanding or retroactive tax positions with less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities; therefore, this standard has not had a material effect on the Company. |
Advertising costs | Advertising costs |
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Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, advertising costs of $62,816 and $44,173, respectively, were included in general and administrative expenses. |
Recent pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
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The Company has evaluated the recent accounting pronouncements through the date of this filing, and management does not expect adoption of such pronouncements to have an impact on the Company’s financial statements. |