Notes to the Financial Statements
Note 1 - Organization and Operations
New Century Resources Corporation
New Century Resources Corporation (the Company), was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah in July of 1979 as WEM Petroleum, Inc. From inception through 1981, the Company conducted operations in the oil and gas industry. Pursuant to an option granted the Company in August of 1979, the Company exercised its right to drill exploratory wells on 640 acres in Cache County, Utah. Although various wells were drilled and completed, the Company did not realize any revenues from these oil and gas operations. In 1984, the Company attempted to refocus its business efforts into the mining industry by entering into an option to lease property and mining equipment in Montana. It ceased any significant business operations in the latter part of the 1980's when it failed to exercise the option, due to lack of funding. In 1988, the Company made an effort to commence conducting business again by expanding its business purpose to include the marketing and development of high-tech products. The Company's Board was also authorized to seek out suitable candidates for acquisition or merger. In addition, the Company authorized a reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares one (1) share for ten (10) shares, although the same was never affected. The Company ceased doing business until late 1993.
In October 1993, the Corporation changed its name to New Century Resources Corporation, acquiring 100% of the outstanding stock of G.C. Gulf Western Trading Limited (G.C.) in exchange for 7,200,000 shares of stock, which gave the stockholders of G.C. control of the Corporation by which it has conducted its operations. This acquisition was accounted for as a reverse merger or recapitalization of G.C. No goodwill or other write-up to fair market value of the assets of G.C. occurred at the time of the merger. In 1994, the company was re-domiciled in the state of Nevada. The Nevada entity became the surviving corporation and the Utah Corporation was dissolved on February 14, 1994. As a result of the merger/change of domicile, the Articles of Incorporation of the Nevada entity became the Articles of the Company.
The Company divested itself of its 100% owned subsidiary G.C. on December 12, 2000, thereby eliminating the Trekkopje mining claims, a capitalized cost of $10,533,252, the related liabilities amounting to $8,500,000 from its acquisition, the note payable to its principal stockholder, which aggregated, came to a total of $1,046,640, and any claims to accrued interest. This divestiture was the unanimous decision of the board of directors, which was based in part, upon the Corporation's inability to raise the necessary capital to fund the exploration and development of the Trekkopje Uranium reserves. In addition, a feasibility study conducted by Dr. Brian Hambleton played crucial role in their decision making process, concluding that, due to the current Uranium market, exploitation of the Uranium reserves on the property would not be financially viable, and did not foresee any immediate or mid-term prospects in world market conditions and pricing which would lead to a pricing level justifiable of the exploitation of the Uranium reserves.
The Company has no commitments, understandings, or agreements with regard to any proposed business operations or opportunities. It is the intention of Management to actively solicit interested third parties who may be interested in acquiring a controlling interest in what is essentially a "shell" corporation. Such transactions are commonly referred to as "reverse mergers", whereby the Company would acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of a private entity in exchange for a controlling interest in the public company. No assurance can be given that Management of the Company will be successful in attracting a suitable candidate for this type of transaction or some other type of business combination; or what time frame might be involved in consummating any such transaction.
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of presentation
The accompanying financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Specifically, those presentations under reporting requirements as a development stage company. These reclassifications had no effect on reported losses.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
The Company’s significant estimates and assumptions include the fair value of financial instruments; inventory valuation and obsolescence; revenue recognized or recognizable; sales returns and allowances; income tax rate, income tax provision and valuation allowance of deferred tax assets; and the assumption that the Company will be a going concern. Those significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to those estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.
Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Management regularly reviews its estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:
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Level 1
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Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
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Level 2
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Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
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Level 3
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Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data.
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Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.
The carrying amounts of a Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses and accounts payable, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm's-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.
Fiscal Year-End
The Company elected December 31 as its fiscal year-end date.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Related Parties
The Company follows subtopic 850-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
Pursuant to Section 850-10-20 the related parties include a.) affiliates of the Company; b.) entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825–10–15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c.) trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d.) principal owners of the Company; e.) management of the Company; f.) other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g.) other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
The financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation of or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a.) the nature of the relationship(s) involved ; b.) a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c.) the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period; and d.) amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement.
Commitment and Contingencies
The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. Management does not believe, based upon information available at this time that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there is no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
Revenue Recognition
The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company has not generated revenues in the years presented.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statements of operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 740-10-25”). Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that 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 a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent (50%) likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Section 740-10-25 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.
The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as tax credit carry-backs and carry-forwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.
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 liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. 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 has incurred losses from inception, and has not been subject to any income taxes, foreign or U. S. The Company has recognized no income tax assets from future benefits of its loss carry forward, as realization is doubtful. The Company has not filed a consolidated tax return, so it is doubtful that any of its losses will be available for U. S. federal income tax purposes, as its operating subsidiary, G.C., incurred the majority of the losses in the development of a Uranium mine in Namibia.
Uncertain Tax Positions
The Company did not take any uncertain tax positions and had no adjustments to its income tax liabilities or benefits pursuant to the provisions of Section 740-10-25 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through contingent share arrangements, stock options and warrants.
As of December 31, 2014, there are potential share equivalents based on conversion options associated with our convertible promissory notes (approximately 16,122,000 potential shares), however, due to net operating losses sustained, anti-dilution issues are not applicable.
Cash Flows Reporting
The Company adopted paragraph 230-10-45-24 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for cash flows reporting, classifies cash receipts and payments according to whether they stem from operating, investing, or financing activities and provides definitions of each category, and uses the indirect or reconciliation method (“Indirect method”) as defined by paragraph 230-10-45-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report net cash flow from operating activities by adjusting net income to reconcile it to net cash flow from operating activities by removing the effects of (a) all deferrals of past operating cash receipts and payments and all accruals of expected future operating cash receipts and payments and (b) all items that are included in net income that do not affect operating cash receipts and payments. The Company reports the reporting currency equivalent of foreign currency cash flows, using the current exchange rate at the time of the cash flows and the effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign currencies is reported as a separate item in the reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of cash and cash equivalents and separately provides information about investing and financing activities not resulting in cash receipts or payments in the period pursuant to paragraph 830-230-45-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
Subsequent Events
The Company follows the guidance in Section 855-10-50 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the disclosure of subsequent events. The Company will evaluate subsequent events through the date when the financial statements were issued. Pursuant to ASU 2010-09 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Company as an SEC filer considers its financial statements issued when they are widely distributed to users, such as filing them on EDGAR.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
We have reviewed the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) accounting pronouncements and interpretations thereof that have effectiveness dates during the periods reported and in future periods. The Company has carefully considered the new pronouncements that alter previous generally accepted accounting principles and does not believe that any new or modified principles will have a material impact on the corporation’s reported financial position or operations in the near term. The applicability of any standard is subject to the formal review of our financial management and certain standards are under consideration.
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10, which eliminated certain financial reporting requirements of companies previously identified as “Development Stage Entities” (Topic 915). The amendments in this ASU simplify accounting guidance by removing all incremental financial reporting requirements for development stage entities. The amendments also reduce data maintenance and, for those entities subject to audit, audit costs by eliminating the requirement for development stage entities to present inception-to-date information in the statements of income, cash flows, and shareholder equity. Early application of each of the amendments is permitted for any annual reporting period or interim period for which the entity’s financial statements have not yet been issued (public business entities) or made available for issuance (other entities). Upon adoption, entities will no longer present or disclose any information required by Topic 915. The Company has adopted this standard.
In June 2014, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-12
Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.
A performance target in a share-based payment that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period should be accounted for as a performance condition under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 718,
Compensation — Stock Compensation
. As a result, the target is not reflected in the estimation of the award’s grant date fair value. Compensation cost would be recognized over the required service period, if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after 15 December 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. Management has reviewed the ASU and believes that they currently account for these awards in a manner consistent with the new guidance, therefore there is no anticipation of any effect to the financial statements.
In August 2014, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-15
Preparation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.
Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), continuation of a reporting entity as a going concern is presumed as the basis for preparing financial statements unless and until the entity’s liquidation becomes imminent. Preparation of financial statements under this presumption is commonly referred to as the going concern basis of accounting. If and when an entity’s liquidation becomes imminent, financial statements should be prepared under the liquidation basis of accounting in accordance with Subtopic 205-30,
Presentation of Financial Statements—Liquidation Basis of Accounting
. Even when an entity’s liquidation is not imminent, there may be conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. In those situations, financial statements should continue to be prepared under the going concern basis of accounting, but the amendments in this Update should be followed to determine whether to disclose information about the relevant conditions and events. The amendments in this Update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company will evaluate the going concern considerations in this ASU however, for the current period, management does not believe that it has met conditions which would subject these financial statements to additional disclosure.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
Note 3 – Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred losses of $16,048 and $12,148 for the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, resulting in an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2014 of $1,819,184. The Company has a negative working capital and no revenues earned during the periods presented. The Company seeks the consummation of a reverse merger with another operating company but has had and will have no active operations until such reverse merger is finalized.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Note 4 – Convertible Notes Payable
Convertible Demand Notes Payable
On January 8, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with George Christodoulou, the Company’s President, in the amount of $8,500, and bears interest at 10% per annum. The note is convertible into shares of the Company stock, at the demand of the lender. The conversion rate is the total principal and accrued interest outstanding divided by the Company’s par value, $0.001. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, no shares were issued in satisfaction of payments and therefore no recognition of a beneficial conversion was made for the period.
Since there is an option for repayment in cash, the beneficial conversion will be determined at the time of demand if shares are used in satisfaction of the payment request.
The remaining principal balance on this convertible note payable was $8,500 and $8,500 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
On January 8, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with Robert J. Nielson in the amount of $7,622, and bears interest at 10% per annum. The note is convertible into shares of the Company stock, at the demand of the lender. The conversion rate is the total principal and accrued interest outstanding divided by the Company’s par value, $0.001. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, no shares were issued in satisfaction of payments and therefore no recognition of a beneficial conversion was made for the period.
Since there is an option for repayment in cash, the beneficial conversion will be determined at the time of demand if shares are used in satisfaction of the payment request.
The remaining principal balance on this convertible note payable was $7,622 and $7,622 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Consulting Agreement
On October 7, 2013, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Robert J. Nielson whereby Mr. Nielson will act as an independent consultant for a period of one year, automatically extending for one year periods on each anniversary date. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company agreed to pay compensation in the amount of $3,000 per month and is entitled to accrue said compensation for up to any period not to exceed three months’ time.
Effective January 1, 2014, Mr. Nielson provided notice to the Company that he will no longer continue to perform under the Consulting Agreement and the Company accepted his resignation. As a result, the Company has not accrued compensation for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014.
As of December 31, 2014, the balance owed by the Company to Mr. Nielson is $8,384.
Note 5 – Stockholder’s Equity
Preferred Stock
The authorized preferred capital of the Company is 50,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.001, of which none are issued or outstanding.
Common Stock
The authorized capital of the Company is 200,000,000 common shares, par value $0.001, of which 12,481,724 are issued or outstanding.
On January 8, 2012, the Company entered into convertible promissory notes with Robert J. Nielson, a consultant and shareholder, and George Christodoulou, the Company’s President, in the amounts of $7,622 and $8,500, respectively (see Note 6). The notes are convertible into shares of the Company stock, at the demand of the lenders. The conversion rate is the total principal and accrued interest outstanding divided by the Company’s par value, $0.001. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, no shares were issued in satisfaction of payments.
Note 6 – Related Party Transactions
Free Office Space
The Company has been provided office space by its Chief Executive Officer at no cost. The management determined that such cost is nominal and did not recognize the rent expense in its financial statement.
Advances from Shareholder
From time to time, stockholders of the Company will make advances to the Company for working capital purposes. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s stockholder advances totaled $16,905 and $2,144, respectively. These advances are non-interest bearing and payable on demand.
Convertible Demand Note Payable
On January 8, 2012, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note with George Christodoulou, the Company’s president, in the amount of $8,500. The twenty-four month note bears interest at 10% per annum and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the demand of the lender. The conversion rate is the total principal and accrued interest outstanding divided by the Company’s par value, $0.001. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, no shares were issued in satisfaction of payments. The balance, including principal and accrued interest as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is $11,035 and $9,970, respectively.
On January 8, 2012, the Company entered into a twenty-four month convertible promissory note with Robert J. Nielson in the amount of $7,622, bearing interest at 10% per annum. The note is convertible into shares of the Company stock, at the demand of the lender. The conversion rate is the total principal and accrued interest outstanding divided by the Company’s par value, $0.001. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, no shares were issued in satisfaction of payments. The balance, including principal and accrued interest as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, was $9,896 and $8,941, respectively.
Note 7 – Executive Compensation
Since 1994, the Company has not paid any compensation to officers, directors or executives. The Board of Directors has adopted a general resolution generally permitting the payment of executive compensation, but neither compensation amounts nor any plan for the payment of the same have been approved. It is not anticipated that any executive compensation will be paid, aside from the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, unless or until the Company is able to enter into revenue producing activities.
The Company has not adopted, and does not intend to adopt in the foreseeable future, any stock appreciation rights, compensation plan providing for cash, shares or other compensation to any executive or long term incentive plan.
Note 8 – Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated all events that occur after the balance sheet date through the date when the financial statements were issued to determine if they must be reported. The Management of the Company determined that there were no reportable subsequent events to be disclosed.