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Business and summary of significant accounting policies

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Business and summary of significant accounting policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Business and summary of significant accounting policies
Business and summary of significant accounting policies: 
 
Principles of consolidation:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. and subsidiaries include the accounts of ONE Group and its subsidiaries, Little West 12th LLC (“Little West 12th” ), One-LA, L.P. (“One LA”), Bridge Hospitality, LLC (“Bridge”), STK-LA, LLC (“STK-LA”), WSATOG (Miami), LLC (“WSATOG”), STK Miami Service, LLC (“Miami Services”), STK Miami, LLC (“STK Miami”), Basement Manager, LLC (“Basement Manager”), JEC II, LLC (“JEC II”), One TCI Ltd. (“One TCI”), One Marks, LLC (“One Marks”), MPD Space Events LLC (“MPD”), One 29 Park Management, LLC (“One 29 Park Management”), STK Midtown Holdings, LLC (“Midtown Holdings”), STK Midtown, LLC (“STK Midtown”), STKOUT Midtown, LLC (“STKOUT Midtown”), STK Atlanta, LLC (“STK Atlanta”), STK-Las Vegas, LLC (“STK Vegas”), One Atlantic City, LLC (“One Atlantic City”), Asellina Marks LLC (“Asellina Marks”), Heraea Vegas, LLC (“Heraea”), Xi Shi Las Vegas, LLC (“Xi Shi Las Vegas”), T.O.G. (UK) Limited (“TOG UK”), Hip Hospitality Limited (“Hip Hospitality UK”), T.O.G. (Aldwych) Limited (“TOG Aldwych”), CA Aldwych Limited (“CA Aldwych"), T.O.G. (Milan) S.r.l. ("TOG Milan"), BBCLV, LLC (“BBCLV”), STK DC, LLC (“STK DC”), STK Orlando, LLC ("STK Orlando"), STK Chicago, LLC ("STK Chicago"), TOG Biscayne, LLC ("TOG Biscayne"), STK Westwood, LLC ("STK Westwood") and STK Denver, LLC ("STK Denver"). The entities are collectively referred to herein as the “Company” or “Companies,” as appropriate, and are consolidated on the basis of common ownership and control. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 

Nature of business:
The Company is a hospitality company that develops and operates upscale, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides turn-key food and beverage services for hospitality venues including hotels, casinos and other high-end locations in the United States and England. As of December 31, 2014, the Company owned and operated eight (8) and managed eight (8) restaurants and lounges, including seven (7) STKs throughout the United States and one (1) in England. Eight (8) of our locations are operated under our five (5) food and beverage hospitality management agreements, in which we provide comprehensive food and beverage services for our hospitality clients.

ONE Group is a limited liability company (“LLC”) formed on December 3, 2004 under the laws of the State of Delaware. ONE Group is a management company, as well as holds a majority interest in the entities noted above. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of ONE Group, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2099.
 
Little West 12th is an LLC formed on February 28, 2005 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Little West 12th, which commenced operations on September 8, 2006, operates a restaurant known as STK located in New York, New York. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of Little West 12th, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2099. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ONE Group has a 61.22% interest in this entity.
 
One LA is a limited partnership formed on April 20, 2006 under the laws of the State of New York. One LA, which commenced operations on June 20, 2007, operated a restaurant known as One Restaurant located in West Hollywood, California. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of One LA, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2099. However, on August 1, 2009, One LA ceased operations. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ONE Group has a 78.47% interest in this entity.
  
Bridge is an LLC formed on January 4, 2005 under the laws of the State of California. Bridge operates a restaurant known as STK located in Los Angeles, California. STK commenced operations on February 24, 2008. Coco de Ville, a bar and lounge located in the same building, commenced operations on May 13, 2008. On January 15, 2011, Coco de Ville ceased operations. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of Bridge, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2057. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, STK-LA has a 77% interest in this entity.
 
STK-LA, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on May 31, 2007 under the laws of the State of New York. STK-LA has a 77% interest in Bridge. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of STK-LA, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2099.
 
WSATOG is an LLC formed on October 18, 2007 under the laws of the State of Delaware. WSATOG is a holding company that owns 100% of Miami Services and STK Miami. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of WSATOG, such LLC is set to exist in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2012, ONE Group had a 60% interest in this entity. On October 23, 2013, ONE Group executed a Transfer Agreement in which it purchased the remaining 40% interest in WSATOG from the previous minority shareholder for $1,800,000. As of December 31, 2014 ONE group has a 100% interest in this entity.
 
Miami Services, which is wholly-owned by WSATOG, is an LLC formed in October 18, 2007 under the laws of the State of Florida. Miami Services, which commenced operations on March 24, 2008, operated a food and beverage service through The Perry Hotel located in Miami Beach, Florida. On May 19, 2013, Miami Services ceased operations. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of Miami Services, such LLC is set to exist in perpetuity.
 
STK Miami, which is wholly-owned by WSATOG, is an LLC formed on October 18, 2007 under the laws of the State of Florida. STK Miami operates an STK restaurant, and operated a bar and lounge known as Coco de Ville located in Miami Beach, Florida. STK commenced operations on January 4, 2010 and Coco de Ville commenced operations on February 4, 2010. On July 3, 2011, Coco de Ville ceased operations. On May 26, 2013, the STK restaurant temporarily closed as the building underwent renovations. On March 13, 2015, STK re-opened. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of STK Miami, such LLC is set to exist in perpetuity.
 
Basement Manager is an LLC formed on January 12, 2006 under the laws of the State of New York. Basement Manager, which commenced operations on August 25, 2006, operated a nightclub known as Tenjune located in New York, New York. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of Basement Manager, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2099. As of December 31, 2014 Little West 12th has a 100% interest in this entity and at December 31, 2013, Little West 12th had a 63.4% interest in this entity. Tenjune ceased operations on February 15, 2014. On July 25, 2014 Little West 12th entered into a Transfer and Release Agreement to purchase the remaining minority interest of Basement Manager for $75,000.
  
JEC II is an LLC formed on May 28, 2003 under the laws of the State of New York. JEC II, which commenced operations on December 2, 2003, operated a restaurant known as One Restaurant located in New York, New York. In 2010, JEC II changed its concept and name of the restaurant to The Collective. On June 11, 2011, JEC II ceased operations. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of JEC II, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2099. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the ONE Group has a 96.14% interest in this entity.
 
One TCI, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, was formed on December 19, 2008 in Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies. One TCI, which commenced operations in 2009, held a management agreement with a hotel in Turks and Caicos to operate and manage the food and beverage operations in that hotel. One TCI ceased operations on October 31, 2011.
 
One Marks is an LLC formed on December 7, 2004 under the laws of the State of Delaware to hold the “One” trademark. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ONE Group has a 95.09% interest in this entity.
 
MPD, which is wholly-owned by Little West 12th, is an LLC formed in October 24, 2005 under the laws of the State of New York. MPD commenced operations on June 13, 2011 and operates the STK rooftop in New York, New York. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity.
 
One 29 Park Management, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on April 22, 2009 under the laws of the State of New York. One 29 Park Management owns ten percent of One 29 Park, LLC, which operates a restaurant and manages the rooftop of a hotel located in New York, New York. Operations for One 29 Park Management commenced on August 18, 2010. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of One 29 Park Management, such LLC is set to exist in perpetuity.
 
Midtown Holdings is an LLC formed on February 9, 2010 under the laws of the State of New York. Midtown Holdings owns 100% of STK Midtown and STKOUT Midtown. As per the LLC Operating Agreement of Midtown Holdings, such LLC is set to expire on December 31, 2099. ONE Group purchased all of the minority interest of Midtown Holdings during 2013 for $3,834,000. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ONE Group has a 100% interest in this entity.
 
STK Midtown, which is wholly-owned by Midtown Holdings, is an LLC formed on December 30, 2009 under the laws of the State of New York. STK Midtown commenced operations on December 7, 2011 and operates a restaurant known as STK located in New York City, New York. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity.
 
STKOUT Midtown, which is wholly-owned by Midtown Holdings, is an LLC formed on December 30, 2009 under the laws of the State of New York. STKOUT Midtown commenced operations on March 28, 2012 and operated a kiosk known as STKOUT Midtown in New York, New York. STKOUT Midtown ceased operations in 2013.
 
STK Atlanta, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on December 9, 2009 under the laws of the State of Georgia. STK Atlanta operates two restaurants known as STK and Cucina Asellina located in Atlanta, Georgia. STK commenced operations on December 15, 2011 and Cucina Asellina commenced operations on February 20, 2012. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity.
 
STK Vegas, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on November 13, 2009 under the laws of the State of Nevada. STK Vegas manages a restaurant known as STK located at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada which commenced operations on December 15, 2010. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity.
 
One Atlantic City, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on January 31, 2012 under the laws of the State of New Jersey. One Atlantic City commenced operations on April 9, 2012 and operated a restaurant known as ONE in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. One Atlantic City ceased operations on December 11, 2012.
 
Asellina Marks is an LLC formed on December 5, 2011 under the laws of the State of Delaware to hold the “Asellina” and "Cucina Asellina" trademarks. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ONE Group has a 50% interest in this entity.
 
Heraea, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on May 1, 2012 under the laws of the State of Nevada. Heraea commenced operations in February 2013 and operated a restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada. Heraea ceased operations on September 24, 2013.
 
Xi Shi Las Vegas, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on August 14, 2012 under the laws of the State of Nevada. Xi Shi Las Vegas was originally expected to commence operations in 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada, but a determination was made in 2014 to not open Xi Shi.
 
TOG UK was formed on July 6, 2010 under the laws of the United Kingdom. TOG UK is a holding company that owns 100% of TOG Aldwych, CA Aldwych and Hip Hospitality UK. On October 10, 2013 ONE Group executed a Transfer Agreement in which it purchased the remaining 49.99% interest in TOG UK from the previous minority shareholders in exchange for membership interest in ONE Group. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ONE group has a 100% interest in this entity.
  
Hip Hospitality UK was formed on May 13, 2010 under the laws of the United Kingdom. Hip Hospitality UK is a management company that manages and operates the food and beverage operations in the Hippodrome Casino in London. Operations in the casino commenced in 2012. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 TOG UK has a 100% interest in this entity.
 
TOG Aldwych, which is wholly-owned by TOG UK, was formed on April 18, 2011 under the laws of the United Kingdom. TOG Aldwych is a management company that manages and operates a restaurant, bar and lounges in the ME Hotel in London. Operations at these venues within the hotel commenced in 2013.
 
CA Aldwych, which is wholly-owned by TOG UK, was formed on July 4, 2012 under the laws of the United Kingdom. CA Aldwych is a management company that manages and operates a restaurant known as Cucina Asellina in the ME Hotel in London. Operations at the restaurant commenced in 2014.

TOG Milan, which is wholly owned by TOG UK, was formed on September 18, 2014 under the laws of Italy. TOG Milan will manage and operate a restaurant, bar and lounge in the ME Hotel in Milan. It is expected that operations will commence in 2015.
 
BBCLV is an LLC formed on March 8, 2012 under the laws of the State of Nevada. BBCLV commenced operations on October 31, 2012 and operated a restaurant known as Bagatelle in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ONE Group has an 86.06% interest in this entity. In July 2013, BBCLV ceased operations.
 
STK DC, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on November 20, 2012 under the laws of the State of Delaware. STK DC operates a restaurant known as STK in Washington, D.C. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ONE Group has a 93.5% interest in this entity.

STK Orlando, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on October 3, 2013 under the laws of the State of Florida. STK Orlando will operate a restaurant known as STK in Orlando, Florida. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, ONE Group has a 100% interest in this entity.
 
STK Chicago, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on June 3, 2014 under the laws of the State of Illinois. STK Chicago will operate a restaurant known as STK in Chicago, Illinois. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014, ONE Group has a 100% interest in this entity.
 
TOG Biscayne, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on January 3, 2014 under the laws of the State of Florida. TOG Biscayne is a management company that will manage and operate the food and beverage operations of a hotel in Florida. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014, ONE Group has a 100% interest in this entity.
 
STK Westwood, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on August 20, 2014 under the laws of the State of California. STK Westwood operates the food and beverage operations, and will operate a restaurant known as STK, in the W Hotel in Los Angeles, California. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014, ONE Group has a 100% interest in this entity.
 
STK Denver, which is wholly-owned by ONE Group, is an LLC formed on October 20, 2014 under the laws of the State of Colorado. STK Denver will operate a restaurant known as STK Rebel in Denver, Colorado. It is management’s intent that such LLC will continue in existence in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2014, ONE Group has a 100% interest in this entity.
  
Use of estimates:
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Investments:
Investee companies that are not consolidated, but over which the Company exercises significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, an Investee company’s accounts are not reflected within the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income; however, the Company’s share of the earnings or losses of the Investee company is reflected in the caption “Equity in loss of Investee companies” in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company’s carrying value in an equity method Investee company is reflected in the caption “Investments” in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
 
When the Company’s carrying value in an equity method Investee company is reduced to zero, no further losses are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements unless the Company guaranteed obligations of the Investee company. When the Investee company subsequently reports income, the Company will not record its share of such income until it equals the amount of its share of losses not previously recognized. See Note 8 for names of entities accounted for under the equity method.
 
Fair value of financial instruments:
The carrying amounts of cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of the term loan approximates fair value since the terms of the loan have been recently negotiated.
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash and short-term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
  
Concentrations of credit risk:
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable, which include credit card receivables. At times, the Company’s cash may exceed federally insured limits. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has cash balances in excess of federally insured limits in the amount of approximately $6,484,314 and $11,147,927, respectively. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to credit card receivables are limited. Credit card receivables are anticipated to be collected within three business days of the transaction.
 
The Company closely monitors the extension of credit to its noncredit card customers while maintaining allowances for potential credit losses, if required. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, if required, based on a history of past write-offs and collections and current credit considerations. The allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable totaled $0 at December 31, 2014 and $164,000 at 2013. The determination of the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable includes a number of factors, including the age of the accounts, past experience with the accounts, changes in collection patterns and general industry conditions.
 
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, amounts owed from hotels accounted for approximately 62% and 66% of accounts receivable, respectively, amounts owed from the landlord at STK DC accounted for approximately 6% and 0%, respectively, and amounts owed from the landlord at STK Midtown accounted for approximately 0% and 11% of accounts receivable, respectively.
 
Noncontrolling interest:
Noncontrolling interest related to the Company’s ownership interests of less than 100% is reported as noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets. The noncontrolling interest in the Company’s earnings is reported as net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
 
Foreign currency translation:
Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at year end exchange rates and revenues and expenses are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Gains or losses resulting from the translation of foreign subsidiaries represent other comprehensive income (loss) and are accumulated as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Currency transaction gains or losses are recorded as other income, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and amounted to $(280,098) and $61,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
 
Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable is primarily comprised of normal business receivables such as credit card receivables, landlord contributions for construction, management and incentive fees and other reimbursable amounts due from hotel operators where the Company has a location, and are recorded when the products or services have been delivered or rendered at the invoiced amounts.
  
Inventory:
The Company’s inventory consists of food, liquor and other beverages and is valued at the lower of cost, on a first-in first-out basis, or market.
 
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:
 
Computer and equipment
5-7 years
Furniture and fixtures
5-7 years
 
Restaurant supplies are capitalized during initial year of operations. All supplies purchased subsequent are charged to operations as incurred. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the assets or the lease term. Costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Any major improvements and additions are capitalized.
 
Impairment of long-lived assets:
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In performing a review for impairment, the Company compares the carrying value of the assets with their estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If it is determined that an impairment has occurred, the loss would be recognized during that period. The impairment loss is calculated as the difference between the asset carrying values and the present value of estimated net cash flows or comparable market values.
 
In 2013, management decided to close BBCLV and STKOUT Midtown due to continuing losses. During the fourth quarter of 2014, management determined that $391,000 of property and equipment of BBCLV and $77,000 of property and equipment of STKOUT Midtown was impaired at December 31, 2014 and no impairment was recognized during 2013. In 2014, management decided to close Tenjune due to continuing losses and no assets were impaired as a result of this closure.
 
Deferred rent:
Deferred rent represents the net amount of the excess of recognized rent expense over scheduled lease payments and recognized sublease rental income over sublease receipts. Deferred rent also includes the landlord’s contribution towards construction (lease incentive), that will be amortized over the lease term. For rent expense, the Company straight lines the expense.
 
Pre-opening expenses:
Costs of pre-opening activities are expensed as incurred.
 
Revenue recognition:
Revenue consists of restaurant sales, management, incentive and royalty fee revenues. The Company recognizes restaurant revenues when goods and services are provided. Revenue for management services (inclusive of incentive fees) are recognized when services are performed or earned and fees are earned. Royalty fees are recognized as revenue in the period the licensed restaurants’ revenues are earned.
 
Deferred revenue:
Deferred revenue represents gift certificates outstanding and deposits on parties. The Company recognizes this revenue when the gift certificates are redeemed and/or the parties are held.
 
Taxes collected from customers:
The Company accounts for sales taxes collected from customers on a net basis (excluded from revenues).
 
Income taxes:

The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method which requires deferred income tax assets and liabilities to be computed for temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
 
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. 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. After an evaluation of the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets, the Company decreased its valuation allowance by $3.1 million during 2014. See Note 10, “Incomes Taxes,” for a further discussion of the Company’s provision for income taxes.

The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
 
The Company recognizes interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of the income tax provision and includes accrued interest and penalties with the related tax liability in the consolidated balance sheets.
 
Advertising:
The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promotions as incurred. Advertising expense included in continuing operations amounted to $1.7 million and $1.5 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
 
Stock-based compensation:
Compensation cost of all share-based awards is measured at fair value on the date of grant and recognized as an expense, on a straight line basis, net of estimated forfeitures, over their respective vesting periods, net of estimated forfeitures.
 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive income (loss) consists of two components, net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). The Company’s other comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of foreign currency translation adjustments. The amount of other comprehensive income (loss) related to the foreign currency adjustment amounted to ($280,098) and $61,000 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
 
Net (loss) income per share:
Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of potential common stock. Potential common stock consists of shares issuable pursuant to stock options and warrants. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, all equivalent shares underlying options and warrants were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share. The Company had a net loss per share as of December 31, 2013, and while the Company had a net income per share as of December 31, 2014, the exercise price of such options were out of the money and therefore equivalent shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.
 
Recent accounting pronouncements
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740), Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).” The amendments provide further guidance to the balance sheet presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss or similar tax loss carryforwards, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The amendments is effective for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity” (“ASU 2014-08”). ASU 2014-08 limits the requirement to report discontinued operations to disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial result. The amendments also require expanded disclosures concerning discontinued operations and disclosures of certain financial results attributable to a disposal of a significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-08 on the consolidated financial statements.

 
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 addresses the reporting of revenue by most entities and will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. This update is effective in fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. The impact on our financial statements of adopting ASU 2014-09 is currently being assessed by management.
 
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 “Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” which provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going concern uncertainties in the financial statements. The new standard requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The update is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The impact on our financial statements of adopting ASU 2014-15 is currently being assessed by management.