Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 include the accounts of the parent entity and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intra-entity transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. This summary of accounting policies for Capstone Companies, Inc. (“CAPC” or the “Company”), a Florida corporation (formerly, “CHDT Corporation”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries is presented to assist in understanding the Company's consolidated financial statements. The accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Organization and Basis of Presentation Capstone Companies, Inc. is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. On June 6, 2012, the Company amended its charter to change its name from CHDT Corporation to CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. This name change was effective as of July 6, 2012, for purposes of the change of its name on the OTC Bulletin Board. With the name change, the trading symbol was changed to CAPC. On April 13, 2012, the Company established a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, named Capstone International Hong Kong Ltd (“CIHK”) which provides support services such as engineering, new product development, product sourcing, factory certification and compliance, product price negotiating, product testing and quality control and ocean freight logistics for the Company’s other subsidiaries. CIHK is also engaged in selling the Company’s products internationally. Nature of Business Since the beginning of fiscal year 2007, the Company has been primarily engaged in the business of developing, marketing and selling home LED products through national and regional retailers in North America and in certain overseas markets. The Company’s products are targeted for applications such as home indoor and outdoor lighting and have different functionalities to meet consumer’s needs. The Company has developed a smart interactive mirror for residential use as a variant line for its lighting products, which was launched for market at the Consumer Electronics Show in early 2020. The development of the smart interactive mirror is part of the Company’s strategic effort to find new product lines to replace or supplement existing products that are nearing or at the end of their product life cycle. These products are offered either under the Capstone brand or licensed brands. The Company’s products are typically manufactured in China by contract manufacturing companies. The Company’s operations consist of one reportable segment for financial reporting purposes: Lighting Products. Liquidity The Company reported a net loss of approximately $892 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to a net loss of approximately $1.011 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. During the fiscal year 2019, the Company was able to transition customers from licensed brands into Capstone branded products, launched new LED lighting products, reduced operating expenses by $774 thousand and invested $207 thousand in the development of the Smart Mirror portfolio. At December 31, 2019, the Company continued to remain debt free, had a cash balance of $3.1 million and an available credit facility of $7.5 million subject to eligible collateral at Sterling National Bank. Management is confident that the Company has adequate cash on hand and availability on its credit facility to meet the Company’s liquidity requirements for the next twelve months. Accounts Receivable For product revenue, the Company invoices its customers at the time of shipment for the sales value of the product shipped. Accounts receivable are recognized at the amount expected to be collected and are not subject to any interest or finance charges. The Company does not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure related to any of its customers. As of both Decembers 31, 2019 and 2018, accounts receivable serves as collateral when the Company borrows against its credit facilities. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In cases where the Company becomes aware of circumstances that may impair a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations subsequent to the original sale, the Company will recognize an allowance against amounts due, and thereby reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due and consideration of other factors such as industry conditions, the current business environment and the Company’s historical payment experience. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for bad debts charged to earnings. This evaluation is inherently subjective and requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available. As of both Decembers 31, 2019 and 2018, management has determined that accounts receivable are fully collectible. As such, management has not recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts. The following table summarizes the components of Accounts Receivable, net: December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Trade Accounts Receivables at year end $ 276,551 $ 429,405 Reserve for estimated marketing allowances, cash discounts and other incentives (263,092 ) (364,894 ) Total Accounts Receivable, net $ 13,459 $ 64,511 The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s reserve for marketing allowances, cash discounts and other incentives which is included in net accounts receivable: December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of the year $ (364,894 ) $ (194,061 ) Accrued allowances ( 89,666 ) ( 191,468 ) Reversal of prior year accrued allowances - 1,749 Expenditures 191,468 18,886 Balance at year-end $ (263,092 ) $ (364,894 ) Marketing allowances include the cost of underwriting an in store instant rebate coupon or a target markdown allowance on a specific product. Cash discounts represent discounts offered to the retailer off outstanding accounts receivable in order to initiate early payment. Inventory The Company's inventory, which consists of finished LED lighting products for resale by Capstone, is recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. The Company writes down its inventory balances for estimates of excess and obsolete amounts. The Company reduces inventory on hand to its net realizable value on an item-by-item basis when the expected realizable value of a specific inventory item falls below its original cost. Management regularly reviews the Company’s investment in inventories for such declines in value. The write-downs are recognized as a component of cost of sales. During the fiscal year 2019 and 2018, inventory write downs were $0 for each year. As of December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively, the inventory was valued at $24,818 and $27,497. Prepaid Expenses The Company’s prepaid expenses consist primarily of deposits on inventory purchases for future orders as well as prepaid insurance, trade show and subscription expense. As of December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively, prepaid expenses were $182,782 and $243,876. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated economic useful lives of the related assets as follows: Useful Life December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Computer equipment and software 3-7 years $ 53,819 $ 51,195 Machinery and equipment 3-7 years 157,267 170,567 Furniture and fixtures 3-7 years 6,828 6,828 Less: Accumulated depreciation (152,265 ) (152,870 ) Property and Equipment, Net $ 65,649 $ 75,720 Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. When required, impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of, if any, are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. No impairment losses were recognized by the Company during 2019 or 2018. Upon sale or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the determination of income or loss. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated economic useful lives. Depreciation and amortization expense was $44,194 and $45,510 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU no 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which requires leases with durations greater than twelve months to be recognized on the balance sheet and disclose key information about the leasing arrangements. The Company adopted the new standard with an effective date of January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective approach. The Company has elected to take the practical expedient to separate lease and non-lease components for its operating lease. See Note 6 “ Operating Leases” for additional disclosures as required by the new standard. Goodwill On September 13, 2006, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Capstone Industries, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Capstone”). Capstone was incorporated in Florida on May 15, 1996 and is engaged primarily in the business of wholesaling technology inspired consumer products to distributors and retailers in the United States. Under the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Capstone’s Common Stock, and recorded goodwill of $1,936,020. Goodwill acquired in business combinations is initially computed as the amount paid by the acquiring company in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment on December 31 of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. Goodwill is not amortized. Goodwill is subject to ongoing periodic impairments tests based on fair value of the reporting unit compared to its carrying amount, including goodwill. Impairment exists when a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the required annual impairment test of goodwill was performed, and no impairment existed as of the valuation dates. With the economic uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the capital markets may continue to have a downturn and adversely affect the Company’s stock price which will require the Company to test its goodwill for impairment in future reporting periods. The Company estimates the fair value of its single reporting unit relative to the Company's market capitalization. Earnings Per Common Share Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income-loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For calculation of the diluted earnings per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method. In periods where losses are reported, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the total number of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation was 1,000,00 and 970,001, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2019 a total of 180,001 stock options expired. Basic weighted average shares outstanding is reconciled to diluted weighted shares outstanding as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2019 Year Ended December 31, 2018 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 46,863,467 47,046,364 Dilutive options - - Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 46,863,467 47,046,364 Revenue Recognition The Company generates revenue from developing, marketing and selling consumer lighting products through national and regional retailers. The Company’s products are targeted for applications such as home indoor and outdoor lighting and have different functionalities Capstone currently operates in the consumer lighting products category in the United States and in certain overseas markets. These products may be offered either under the Capstone brand or licensed brands. A sales contract occurs when the customer-retailer submits a purchase order to buy a specific product, a specific quantity, at an agreed-fixed price, within a ship window, from a specific location and on agreed payment terms. The selling price in all of our customers’ orders has been previously negotiated and agreed to including any applicable discount prior to receiving the customer’s purchase order. The stated unit price in the customer’s order has already been determined and is fixed at the time of invoicing. The Company recognizes product revenue when the Company’s performance obligations as per the terms in the customers purchase order have been fully satisfied, specifically, when the specified product and quantity ordered has been manufactured and shipped pursuant to the customers requested ship window, when the sales price as detailed in the purchase order is fixed, when the product title and risk of loss for that order has passed to the customer, and collection of the invoice is reasonably assured. This means that the product ordered and to be shipped has gone through quality assurance inspection, customs and commercial documentation preparation, the goods have been delivered, title transferred to the customer and confirmed by a signed cargo receipt or bill of lading. Only at the time of shipment when all performance obligations have been satisfied will the judgement be made to invoice the customer and complete the sales contract. The Company may enter into a licensing agreement with globally recognized companies, that allows the Company to market products under a licensed brand to retailers for a designated period of time, and whereby the Company will pay a royalty fee, typically a percentage of licensed product revenue to the licensor in order to market the licensed product. The Company expenses license royalty fees and sales commissions when incurred and these expenses are recognized during the period the related sale is recorded. These costs are recorded within sales and marketing expenses. The following table disaggregates net revenue by major source: For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 Capstone Brand License Brands Total Consolidated Capstone Brand License Brands Total Consolidated Lighting Products- U.S. $ 11,218,714 $ - $ 11,218,714 $ 4,732,927 $ 6,827,308 $ 11,560,235 Lighting Products-International 1,185,731 - 1,185,731 639,130 630,959 1,270,089 Total Revenue $ 12,404,445 $ - $ 12,404,445 $ 5,372,057 $ 7,458,267 $ 12,830,324 We provide our customers with limited rights of return for non-conforming product warranty claims. As a policy, the Company does not accept product returns from customers, however occasionally as part of a customer’s in store test for new product, we may receive back residual inventory. Customer orders received are not long-term orders and are typically shipped within six months of the order receipt, but certainly within a one-year period. Our payment terms may vary by the type of customer, the customer’s credit standing, the location where the product will be picked up from and for international customers and which country their corporate office is located. The time between invoicing date and when payment is due may vary between 30 days and 90 days depending on the customer type. In order to ensure there are no payment issues, overseas customers or new customers may be required to provide a deposit or full payment before the order is delivered to the customer. The Company selectively supports retailer’s initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor or to assist in developing consumer awareness of new products launches, by providing marketing fund allowances to the customer. The Company recognizes these incentives at the time they are offered to the customers and records a credit to their account with an offsetting charge as either a reduction to revenue, increase to cost of sales, or marketing expenses depending on the type of sales incentives. Sales reductions for anticipated discounts, allowances and other deductions are recognized during the period the related revenue is recorded. During the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, Capstone determined that $0 and $1,749, respectively of previously accrued allowances were no longer required. The reduction of accrued allowances is included in net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. Warranties The Company provides the end user with limited rights of return as a consumer assurance warranty on all products sold, stipulating that the product will function properly for the warranty period. The warranty period for all products is one year from date of consumer purchase. Certain retail customers may receive an off-invoice based discount such as a defective/warranty allowance, that will automatically reduce the unit selling price at the time the order is invoiced. This allowance will be used by the retail customer to defray the cost of any returned units from consumers and therefore negate the need to ship defective units back to the Company. Such allowances are charged to cost of sales at the time the order is invoiced. For those customers that do not receive a discount off-invoice, the Company recognizes a charge to cost of sales for anticipated non-conforming returns based upon an analysis of historical product warranty claims and other relevant data. We evaluate our warranty reserves based on various factors including historical warranty claims assumptions about frequency of warranty claims, and assumptions about the frequency of product failures derived from our reliability estimates. Actual product failure rates that materially differ from our estimates could have a significant impact on our operating results. Product warranty reserves are reviewed each quarter and recognized at the time we recognize revenue. The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s product warranty liabilities which are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying December 31, 2019 and 2018 balance sheets: December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 212,495 $ 328,279 Amount accrued 180,797 59,981 Amount expensed (145,442 ) (175,765 ) Balance at year-end $ 247,850 $ 212,495 Advertising and Promotion Advertising and promotion costs, including advertising, public relations, and trade show expenses, are expensed as incurred and included in sales and marketing expenses. Advertising and promotion expense was $254,283 and $113,474 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Product Development Our research and development team located in Hong Kong working with our designated factories, are responsible for the design, development, testing, and certification of new product releases. Our engineering efforts support product development across all products, as well as product testing for specific overseas markets. All research and development costs are charged to results of operations as incurred. For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, product development expenses were $348,745 and $518,969, respectively. Shipping and Handling The Company’s shipping and handling costs are included in sales and marketing expenses and are recognized as an expense during the period in which they are incurred and amounted to $25,730 and $59,896 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities The following table summarizes the components of accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively: December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Accounts payable $ 273,606 $ 221,568 Accrued warranty reserve 247,850 212,495 Accrued compensation, benefits, marketing allowances and other expenses 114,137 27,383 Total accrued liabilities 361,987 239,878 Total $ 635,593 $ 461,446 Income Taxes The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions and certain other jurisdictions. The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 740 Income Taxes The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the relaxed tax laws and regulations and require significant judgement to apply. The Company is not subject to U.S. federal, state and local tax examinations by tax authorities generally for a period of 3 years from the later of each return due date or date filed. If the Company were to subsequently record an unrecognized tax benefit, associated penalties and tax related interest expense would be recorded as a component of income tax expense. Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718 Compensation- Stock Compensation ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of the grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expenses over the requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $40,707 and $86,666, respectively. In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 718, the Company adopted the straight-line single option method of attributing the value of stock-based compensation expense. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. 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 reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates its estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to revenue recognition, product warranty obligations, valuation of inventories, impairments, tax related contingencies, valuation of stock-based compensation, other contingencies and litigation, among others. The Company generally bases its estimates on historical experience, agreed obligations, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Historically, past changes to these estimates have not had a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. However, circumstances could change, and actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Adoption of New Accounting Standards In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Topic 842, as amended, “ Leases”. The Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at the inception of a contract. Right-of-use asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date. The liability is equal to the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments. The asset is based on the liability, subject to certain adjustments. Operating leases result in a straight-line expense (similar to operating leases under the prior accounting standard). The Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments. See Note 6 “ Operating Leases” for additional disclosures as required by the new standard. The Company continually assesses any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability to the Company. Where it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects the Company’s financial reporting, the Company undertakes a study to determine the consequence of the change to its financial statements and assures that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that the Company’s financials properly reflect the change. |