INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT | INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 “Fair Value Measurement” (ASC 820) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. GAAP and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 describes a fair value hierarchy based on the following three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable: Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities; and model-driven valuations whose significant inputs are observable; and Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented below (in thousands): Total Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 June 30, 2024 Assets: Funds held for clients Money market funds $ 4,411 $ 4,411 $ — $ — Available-for-sale securities 70,565 — 70,565 — Total $ 74,976 $ 4,411 $ 70,565 $ — December 31, 2023 Assets: Funds held for clients Money market funds $ 3,431 $ 3,431 $ — $ — Available-for-sale securities 71,770 — 71,770 — Total $ 75,201 $ 3,431 $ 71,770 $ — Cash equivalents and investments classified as available-for-sale within funds held for clients consisted of the following for the periods presented below (in thousands): Amortized Gross Unrealized Gains (1) Gross Unrealized Losses (1) Aggregate June 30, 2024 Cash equivalents $ 4,422 $ — $ (11) $ 4,411 Available-for-sale securities: Certificates of deposit 739 1 — 740 Corporate debt securities 64,524 85 (1,185) 63,424 Municipal bonds 4,231 — (203) 4,028 U.S. Government agency securities 2,410 — (37) 2,373 Total available-for-sale securities 71,904 86 (1,425) 70,565 Total (2) $ 76,326 $ 86 $ (1,436) $ 74,976 December 31, 2023 Cash equivalents $ 3,447 $ — $ (16) $ 3,431 Available-for-sale securities: Certificates of deposit 845 2 (1) 846 Corporate debt securities 67,277 258 (1,090) 66,445 Municipal bonds 4,251 — (239) 4,012 U.S. Government agency securities 500 — (33) 467 Total available-for-sale securities 72,873 260 (1,363) 71,770 Total (2) $ 76,320 $ 260 $ (1,379) $ 75,201 (1) Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a component of comprehensive loss. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 22 and 54 securities, respectively, in an unrealized gain position and there were 148 and 113 securities in an unrealized loss position, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, these unrealized losses were less than $56 individually and $1,425 in the aggregate. As of December 31, 2023, these unrealized losses were less than $61 individually and $1,363 in the aggregate. We invest in high quality securities with roughly 70% of our portfolio made up of A ratings and above with unrealized losses primarily attributable to macroeconomic factors rather than credit related. These securities have not been in a continuous unrealized gain or loss position for more than 12 months. We do not intend to sell these investments and we do not expect to sell these investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity. We review our investments to identify and evaluate investments that indicate possible credit losses. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is a credit loss include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the credit rating of the investment, and our intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. (2) At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, none of these securities were classified as cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Funds held for clients represent assets that the Company has classified for use solely for the purposes of satisfying the obligations to remit funds relating to the Company’s payroll and payroll tax filing services, which are classified as client funds obligations on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Funds held for clients have been invested in the following categories for the periods presented below (in thousands): June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 Cash and cash equivalents held to satisfy client funds obligations $ 119,873 $ 147,305 Short-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligations 11,420 10,042 Long-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligations 59,145 61,728 Total funds held for clients $ 190,438 $ 219,075 Expected maturities of available-for-sale securities are as follows for the period presented below (in thousands): June 30, 2024 One year or less $ 11,420 After one year through five years 59,145 Total $ 70,565 |