SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal accruals) considered for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the result that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 and related notes thereto included the registration statement on Form S-4 as amended which was filed by Long Island Iced Tea Corp. on April 24, 2015 and declared effective on May 1, 2015. |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Principles of Consolidation The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates The preparation of 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 the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and also affect the amounts of revenues and expenses reported for each period. Actual results could differ from those which result from using such estimates. Management utilizes various other estimates, including but not limited to, assessing the collectability of accounts receivable, accrual of rebates to customers, the valuation of inventory, determining the estimated lives of long-lived assets, determining the potential impairment of intangibles, other legal claims and contingencies. The results of any changes in accounting estimates, are reflected in the financial statements in the period in which the changes become evident. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period that they are determined to be necessary. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition Revenue is stated net of sales discounts and rebates paid to customers (See Customer Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives, below). Net sales are recognized when all of the following conditions are met: (1) the price is fixed and determinable; (2) evidence of a binding arrangement exists (generally, purchase orders); (3) products have been delivered and there is no future performance required; and (4) amounts are collectible under normal payment terms. These conditions typically occur when the products are delivered to or picked up by the Company’s customers. |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Customer Marketing Programs and Sales Incentives The Company participates in various programs and arrangements with customers designed to increase the sale of its products. Among these programs are arrangements under which allowances can be earned by customers for various discounts to the end retailers or for participating in specific marketing programs. The Company believes that its participation in these programs is essential to ensuring volume and revenue growth in a competitive marketplace. The costs of all these various programs that were included as a reduction in net sales, totaled $ 26,221 40,934 54,919 86,712 |
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs incurred to move finished goods from the Company’s sales distribution centers to customer locations are included in selling and marketing expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and totaled $ 27,563 11,639 71,813 33,179 |
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Advertising The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. For the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, advertising expense was $ 29,130 226,555 155,623 674,746 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less when acquired to be cash equivalents. |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Accounts Receivable The Company sells products to distributors and in certain cases directly to retailers, and extends credit, generally without requiring collateral, based on its evaluation of the customer’s financial condition. While the Company has a concentration of credit risk in the retail sector, it believes this risk is mitigated due to the diverse nature of the customers it serves, including, but not limited to, its type, geographic location, size, and beverage channel. Potential losses on the Company’s receivables are dependent on each individual customer’s financial condition and sales adjustments granted after the balance sheet date. The Company carries its trade accounts receivable at net realizable value. Typically, accounts receivable have terms of net 30 days and do not bear interest. The Company monitors its exposure to losses on receivables and maintains allowances for potential losses or adjustments. The Company determines these allowances by (1) evaluating the aging of its receivables; (2) analyzing its history of sales adjustments; and (3) reviewing its high-risk customers. Past due receivable balances are written off when the Company’s efforts have been unsuccessful in collecting the amount due. Accounts receivable are stated at the amounts management expects to collect. September 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Accounts receivable, gross $ 388,472 $ 198,637 Allowance for doubtful accounts (40,000) (24,000) Accounts receivable, net $ 348,472 $ 174,637 |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash on deposit with financial institutions and accounts receivable. At times, the Company’s cash in banks is in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. The Company has not experienced any loss as a result of these deposits. These cash balances are maintained with one bank. As of September 30, 2015, one customer accounted for 15 36 13 |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories The Company’s inventory includes raw materials such as bottles, sweeteners, labels, flavors and packaging. Finished goods inventory consists of bottled and packaged iced tea. The Company values its inventories at the lower of cost or market, net of reserves. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company recorded an adjustment of $ 38,673 As of September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Finished goods $ 908,230 $ 433,478 Raw materials and supplies 105,454 127,629 Total inventories $ 1,013,684 $ 561,107 |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property and Equipment Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Major property additions, replacements, and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not extend the useful lives of an asset or add new functionality are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the respective estimated useful lives of the Company’s assets. The estimated useful lives typically are 3 years 5 years 5 years 27,043 23,399 76,578 48,261 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Intangible Assets Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually or when circumstances indicate that there could be an impairment. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. Intangibles assets with indefinite useful lives consist of the cost to purchase an internet domain name for $ 20,000 Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their expected useful life. Intangible assets with useful lives are tested for impairment when circumstances indicate that there could be an impairment. Intangible assets with finite useful lives include website development costs of $ 8,745 12,498 3 years 15,000 6,255 15,000 2,502 1,251 1,251 3,753 1,251 |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes Effective May 27, 2015, the Company completed its reverse merger, whereby Long Island Brand Beverages LLC was deemed to be the accounting acquirer of Cullen Agricultural Holding Corp. From the date of the reverse merger, the Company’s results of operations began to be taxed as a C corporation. Prior to the reverse merger, the Company’s operations were taxed as a limited liability company, whereby the Company elected to be taxed as a partnership and the income or loss was required to be reported by each respective member on their separate tax returns. The Company’s change in status was not deemed to have a significant impact on the Company’s deferred tax assets primarily due to the fact that the Company recorded a full valuation allowance as a result of the Company’s historical operating losses. In addition, Cullen’s historical net operating losses may be subject to limitations as stipulated under Internal Revenue Code 382. The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement, and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company estimates the degree to which tax assets and credit carry forwards will result in a benefit based on expected profitability by tax jurisdiction. In its interim financial statements, the Company follows the guidance in ASC 270, “Interim Reporting” and ASC 740 “Income Taxes”, whereby the Company utilizes the expected annual effective tax rate in determining its income tax provisions for the interim periods. That rate differs from U.S. statutory rates primarily as a result of valuation allowance related to the Company’s net operating loss carryforward as a result of the historical losses of the Company. Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liabilities. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740“Income Taxes”. No uncertain tax provisions have been identified. The Company accrues interest and penalties, if incurred, on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Our primary tax jurisdictions are our federal, various state, and local taxes. Generally, Federal, State and Local authorities may examine the Company's tax returns for three years from the date of filing. In accordance with ASC 740, the Company evaluates whether a valuation allowance should be established against the net deferred tax assets based upon the consideration of all available evidence and using a “more likely than not” standard. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. The determination to record a valuation allowance is based on the recent history of cumulative losses and current operating performance. In conducting the analysis, the Company utilizes an approach, which considers the current year loss, including an assessment of the degree to which any losses are driven by items that are unusual in nature and incurred to improve future profitability. In addition, the Company reviews changes in near-term market conditions and any other factors arising during the period, which may impact its future operating results. |
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Stock Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 establishes accounting for stock-based awards exchanged for employee services. Under the provisions of ASC 718, stock based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The fair value of the Company’s common stock options are estimated using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected volatility, dividend rate, risk free interest rate and the expected life. The Company calculates the expected volatility using the historical volatility or comparable companies over the most recent period equal to the expected term and evaluates the extent to which available information indicate that future volatility may differ from historical volatility. The expected dividend rate is zero as the Company does not expect to pay or declare any cash dividends on common stock. The risk-free rates for the expected terms of the stock options are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The Company has not experienced significant exercise activity on stock options. Due to the lack of historical information, the Company determined the expected term of its stock option awards issued using the simplified method. The simplified method assumes each vesting tranche of the award has a term equal to the midpoint between when the award vests and when the award expires. The Company expenses stock-based compensation by using the straight-line method. The Company accounts for stock options granted to consultants using the accounting guidance included in ASC 505-50 “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees” (“ASC 505-50”). In accordance with ASC 505-50, the Company estimates the fair value of unvested stock options each reporting period using the fair value of the Company’s common stock or the fair value of the services, based on which amount represents a more reliable measure of the cost incurred. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Earnings per share Basic net earnings per common share is computed by dividing income/loss available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect, in periods in which they have a dilutive effect, the impact of common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes those with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common shares during the periods presented. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes outstanding options in periods where the exercise of such options would be antidilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 there were 194,667 138,250 |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accrued expenses and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. |
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Reclassification Certain reclassifications have been made to the accompanying 2014 condensed financial statements to conform them to the 2015 presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on the Company’s net loss for the periods presented. |
Seasonal Sales [Policy Text Block] | Seasonality The Company’s business is seasonal with the summer months in the second and third quarter of the fiscal year typically generating the largest net sales. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). It outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that "an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services." ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods, for public companies, and for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those annual periods, for private companies. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASU on the Company's financial statements. In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-12, “Accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period,” (“ASU 2014-12”) which requires performance-based awards with a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period to be accounted for as a performance condition. If performance targets are clearly defined and it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved, stock-based expense should be recognized over the remaining requisite service period. This guidance will be effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the provisions of the ASU and assessing the potential effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” related to disclosure of uncertainties about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The new standard provides guidance on determining when and how reporting entities must disclose going concern uncertainties in their financial statements. The new standard requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date of issuance of the entity's financial statements. Additionally, an entity must provide certain disclosures if there is substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The new standard will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on the Company's financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory”, which changed the subsequent measurement guidance from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost or net realizable value, with net realizable value defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. No other changes were made to the current guidance on inventory measurement. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its financial statements. |
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Management’s Evaluation of Subsequent Events The Company evaluates events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Based upon the review, other than described in Note 1 Business Organization, Liquidity, and Management’s Plans, Note 4 Commitments and Contingencies, and Note 10 Subsequent Events, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements. |