Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Liquidity and Capital Resources Historically, the Company has incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations. The Company has principally financed these losses from the sale of equity securities and the issuance of debt instruments. As a result of the Reorganization in August 2017, more fully described in Note 3, the Company has revised its operations and business plan. In addition, during 2017 amounts previously due to the Chief Financial Officer was converted to common stock (Note 6) and the previously outstanding convertible debentures were converted into shares of common stock (Note 7). As a result of these transactions as well as adjustments to the Company’s business plans, working capital as of December 31, 2017 increased to approximately $593,000 as compared to a working capital deficit of approximately $1,949,000 as of December 31, 2016 and long term liabilities decreased by approximately $1,577,000 as compared to December 31, 2016. In addition, and as more fully described in Note 12, the Company acquired two operating entities subsequent to December 31, 2017. Coupled with the reduction of liabilities described above, the Company projects the results of these acquisitions will provide positive cash flows. However, actual results could materially differ from the Company’s projections. Accordingly, the Company may be required to raise additional funds through various sources, such as equity and debt financings. While the Company believes it is probably that such financings could be secured, there can be no assurance the Company will be able to secure additional sources of funds to support its operations, or if such funds are available, that such additional financing will be sufficient to meet the Company’s needs or on terms acceptable to us. At December 31, 2017, the Company had cash of $763,000. In addition, in January of 2018, the Company received proceeds totaling $200,000 for the issuance of convertible notes. In February of 2018, the then outstanding convertible loan notes totaling $400,000, including the $200,000 outstanding at December 31, 2017, were converted into common stock. In February 2018, the Company received $562,500 from the exercise of outstanding common stock warrants. The Company expects to receive further investment from the exercise of additional common stock warrants in the second quarter of 2018 for net proceeds of approximately $723,000. Together with the cash on hand as a result of these transactions and based on the Company’s current operational plan and budget, the Company believes that it is probable that it has will have sufficient cash to fund its operations into at least the second quarter of 2019. Basis of Accounting and Presentation These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Foreign Currency Translation The reporting currency of the Company is the United States dollar. Assets and liabilities other than those denominated in U.S. dollars, primarily in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and China, are translated into United States dollars at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate of exchange throughout the period. Gains or losses from these translations are reported as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) until all or a part of the investment in the subsidiaries is sold or liquidated. The translation adjustments do not recognize the effect of income tax because the Company expects to reinvest the amounts indefinitely in operations. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange-rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in general and administrative expenses. Cash Cash and cash equivalents include bank demand deposit accounts and highly liquid short term investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Cash consists of checking accounts held at financial institutions in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China which, at times, balances may exceed insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses related to these balances, and management believes the credit risk to be minimal. Accounts receivable and concentrations Subsequent to the Reorganization (Note 3) the Company recognizes revenue from the sale of licenses of the digitally secure messaging on an invoice basis. The Company does not have off-balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers. As of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, two customers accounted for 100% and 61%, respectively, of the accounts receivable balance and one customer accounted for 75% of the revenue for the year ended December 31, 2017. Intangible Assets Intangible assets include software development costs and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of ten years. The Company periodically evaluates whether changes have occurred that would require revision of the remaining estimated useful life. The Company performs periodic reviews of its capitalized intangible assets to determine if the assets have continuing value to the Company. As a result of this review, no impairment charges were recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. During the year ended December 31, 2016 software development costs of $467,000 had been capitalized. Impairment of Other Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates the recoverability of its property and equipment and other long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. An impairment loss is recognized when the net book value of such assets exceeds the estimated future undiscounted cash flows attributed to the assets or the business to which the assets relate. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the assets. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 the Company recorded no impairment losses related to the Company’s long-lived assets. Debt Issue Costs Debt issue costs related to long-term debt are recorded as a reduction of debt outstanding and amortized over the term of the related debt using the effective interest method. Income Taxes Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, operating loss, and tax credit carryforwards, and are measured using the enacted income tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Realization of certain deferred income tax assets is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in the appropriate jurisdiction. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred income tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. The initial recording and any subsequent changes to valuation allowances are based on a number of factors (positive and negative evidence). The Company considers its actual historical results to have a stronger weight than other, more subjective, indicators when considering whether to establish or reduce a valuation allowance. The Company continually evaluates its uncertain income tax positions and may record a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. Estimated interest and penalties are recorded as a component of interest expense and other expense, respectively. Because tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations, significant judgment is required. As a result, the Company makes certain estimates and assumptions in: (1) calculating its income tax expense, deferred tax assets, and deferred tax liabilities; (2) determining any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets; and (3) evaluating the amount of unrecognized tax benefits, as well as the interest and penalties related to such uncertain tax positions. The Company’s estimates and assumptions may differ significantly from tax benefits ultimately realized. Historically the Company has not filed income tax returns and the related required informational filings in the US. Certain informational filings if not filed contain penalties. The Company is currently addressing this issue with advisors to determine the amount, if any, of potential payments due. Given the complexity of the issue the Company is unable to quantify a range of potential loss, if any. Accordingly no liability has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in respect of this matter Net Loss per Share Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted loss per share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic loss per share) and potentially dilutive securities. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, shares issuable from outstanding stock, warrants (totaling 3,936,388- 2017 and 666,324 - 2016) are antidilutive because of net losses, and as such, their effect has not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share. Common shares issuable are considered outstanding as of the original approval date for purposes of earnings per share computations. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Other comprehensive income (loss), as defined, includes net income (loss), foreign currency translation adjustment, and all changes in equity (net assets) during a period from non-owner sources. To date, the Company has not had any significant transactions that are required to be reported in other comprehensive income (loss), except for foreign currency translation adjustments. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the fiscal year. The Company makes estimates for, among other items, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, determination of future cash flows associated with impairment testing for long-lived assets, determination of the fair value of stock options and warrants, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, allowances for doubtful accounts, and potential income tax assessments and other contingencies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, current conditions, and other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Stock-based payments The Company accounts for stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which includes subjective judgements about the expected life of the awards, forfeiture rates and stock price volatility. Revenue recognition The Company earns revenue under license agreement, for the use of its secure messaging software, which include a license fee and the sale of user licenses. The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned (and vendor specific objective evidence of fair value has been established for all elements in the license agreement). The Company establishes persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement for each type of revenue transaction based on a signed contract with the customer and that delivery has occurred on services have been rendered, price fixed and determinable and collecitivity is reasonably assured. Revenue for user licenses purchased by customers is recognized when the user license is delivered. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition” and most industry-specific guidance on revenue recognition throughout the ASC. The new standard is principles-based and provides a five step model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized when a company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard also requires disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information surrounding the amount, nature, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new standard, as updated in 2015, will be effective for us in the first quarter of the year ending December 31, 2018 and can be applied either retrospectively to all periods presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” ASU 2016-10 clarifies the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations. This ASU applies to all companies that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, but not before interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Entities have the choice to apply the ASU either retrospectively to each reporting period presented or by recognizing the cumulative effect of applying these standards at the date of initial application and not adjusting comparative information. We have evaluated the impact of the new accounting standard on our revenue recognition policies and do not believe that it will have an impact on our financial statements. |