Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2 . SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Our significant accounting policies are discussed in “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “Form 10-K”). Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial statements that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of our consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2019 and our consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on reported net income and did not result in any material change to operating cash flows. In the consolidated balance sheets, we combined the line items “Intangible assets, net” and “Other assets” in the prior period in order to conform to the current period presentation. In addition to these adjustments, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified in connection with the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-18, “Restricted Cash” (“ASU 2016-18”) as discussed below. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In January 2019, we adopted ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” using the modified retrospective approach. Under this adoption method, we have not restated comparative prior periods and have carried forward the assessment of whether our contracts are or contain leases, the classification of our leases and the remaining lease terms. See Note 6 for a discussion of our adoption of this standard. In August 2018, the SEC adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, to eliminate or modify certain disclosure rules that are redundant, outdated, or duplicative of U.S. GAAP or other regulatory requirements. In addition, the amendments provide that disclosure requirements related to the analysis of stockholders' equity are expanded for interim financial statements. An analysis of the changes in each caption of stockholders' equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement, as well as the amount of dividends per share for each class of shares. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-18, which was effective on January 1, 2018. This guidance requires that the consolidated statements of cash flows explain the change during the reporting period of the totals of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts for restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Accordingly, we applied the guidance using the retrospective transition method to each period presented which adjusted the consolidated statements of cash flows to include restricted cash held to satisfy client funds obligations, as a component of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. Impact on Previously Reported Results As noted above, we adopted ASU 2016-18 during the three months ending June 30, 2019. We assessed the materiality of this presentation on prior periods’ consolidated financial statements in accordance with the SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99, “Materiality”, codified in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 250, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.” Based on this assessment, we concluded that the correction is not material to any previously issued interim financial statements. The correction had no impact on our consolidated statements of income or consolidated balance sheets in previously issued consolidated financial statements. We will conform presentation of previously reported consolidated statements of cash flow information in future filings. The following tables present the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows line items after giving effect to the adoption of ASU 2016-18: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 As previously reported ASU 2016-18 adjustments As adjusted Cash flows from operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities $ 80,426 $ — $ 80,426 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of short-term investments from funds held for clients (16,800 ) — (16,800 ) Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments from funds held for clients 14,500 — 14,500 Net change in funds held for clients (435,213 ) 435,213 — Purchases of property and equipment (14,889 ) — (14,889 ) Net cash provided by investing activities (452,402 ) 435,213 (17,189 ) Cash flows from financing activities Net cash used in financing activities 417,565 — 417,565 Total increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 45,589 435,213 480,802 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents Beginning of period 45,718 940,746 986,464 End of period $ 91,307 $ 1,375,959 $ 1,467,266 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 As previously reported ASU 2016-18 adjustments As adjusted Cash flows from operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities $ 99,864 $ — $ 99,864 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of short-term investments from funds held for clients (100,902 ) — (100,902 ) Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments from funds held for clients 71,500 — 71,500 Net change in funds held for clients 218,809 (218,809 ) — Purchases of property and equipment (31,873 ) — (31,873 ) Net cash provided by investing activities 157,534 (218,809 ) (61,275 ) Cash flows from financing activities Net cash used in financing activities (248,845 ) — (248,845 ) Total increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents 8,553 (218,809 ) (210,256 ) Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents Beginning of period 46,077 1,052,783 1,098,860 End of period $ 54,630 $ 833,974 $ 888,604 Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates include income taxes, loss contingencies, the useful life of property and equipment and intangible assets, the life of our client relationships, the fair value of our stock-based awards and the fair value of our financial instruments, intangible assets and goodwill. These estimates are based on historical experience where applicable and other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. Seasonality Our revenues are seasonal in nature. Recurring revenues include revenues relating to the annual processing of payroll forms, such as Form W-2, Form 1099, and Form 1095 and revenues from processing unscheduled payroll runs (such as bonuses) for our clients. As payroll forms are typically processed in the first quarter of the year, first quarter revenues and margins are generally higher than in subsequent quarters. These seasonal fluctuations in revenues can also have an impact on gross profits. Historical results impacted by these seasonal trends should not be considered a reliable indicator of our future results of operations. Employee Stock Purchase Plan An award issued under the Paycom Software, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) is classified as a share-based liability and recognized at the fair value of the award. Expense is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Funds Held for Clients and Client Funds Obligation As part of our payroll and tax filing application, we (i) collect client funds to satisfy their respective federal, state and local employment tax obligations, (ii) remit such funds to the appropriate taxing authorities and accounts designated by our clients, and (iii) manage client tax filings and any related correspondence with taxing authorities. Amounts collected by us from clients for their federal, state and local employment taxes are invested by us, and we earn interest on these funds during the interval between receipt and disbursement. These investments are shown in our consolidated balance sheets as funds held for clients, and the offsetting liability for the tax filings is shown as client funds obligation. The liability is recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at the time we obtain the funds from clients. The client funds obligation represents liabilities that will be repaid within one year of the consolidated balance sheet date. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the funds held for clients were invested in money market funds, demand deposit accounts, commercial paper with a maturity duration less than three months and certificates of deposit. Short-term investments in commercial paper and certificates of deposit with an original maturity duration greater than three months are classified as available-for-sale securities, and are also included within the funds held for clients line item in the consolidated balance sheets. These available-for-sale securities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value, which approximates the amortized cost of the securities. Funds held for clients are classified as a current asset in the consolidated balance sheets because the funds are held solely to satisfy the client funds obligation. Stock Repurchase Plan In May 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase plan allowing for the repurchase of shares of our common stock in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws, including Rule 10b5-1 programs. Since the initial authorization of the stock repurchase plan, our Board of Directors has amended and extended and authorized new stock repurchase plans from time to time. Most recently, in November 2018, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $150.0 million of our common stock. As of June 30, 2019, there was $123.5 million available for repurchases. Our stock repurchase plan may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased depends on a number of factors, including the market price of our common stock, general market and economic conditions, shares withheld for taxes associated with the vesting of restricted stock and other corporate considerations. The current stock repurchase plan will expire on November 19, 2020. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we repurchased an aggregate of 202,492 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $189.78 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations for certain employees upon the vesting of restricted stock. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2018-15, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)” (“ASU 2018-15”). ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effects of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” (“ASU 2018-13”). ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements in Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” based on the FASB Concepts Statement, “Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting – Chapter 8: Notes to Financial Statements,” including consideration of costs and benefits. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effects of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements. |