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What accounting standard did Cicis adopt as of January 1, 2023, for financial instruments and credit losses?

Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

2022 were $186,610. Accounts receivable, marketing fund, restricted at December 31, 2022 were $1,556,337.

Note 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (ASC 326), as of January 1, 2023, with the cumulative-effect transition method with the required prospective approach. The measurement of expected credit losses under the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, which include accounts receivable. An allowance for credit losses under the CECL methodology is determined using the loss-rate approach and measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Where financial instruments do not share risk characteristics, they are evaluated on an individual basis. The adoption of ASC 326 had no material impact on the Company's combined financial statements.

Consistent with ASC 326, the Company offsets accounts receivable with an allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is the Company's best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company's existing accounts receivable and is based on historical loss patterns, the number of days that billings are past due, and an evaluation of the potential risk of loss associated with specific accounts. Account balances are charged against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded an allowance for credit losses of $30,166 and $0, respectively.

Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (ASC 326), as of January 1, 2023. This adoption was implemented using the cumulative-effect transition method with a prospective approach. The ASC 326 standard focuses on measuring expected credit losses, particularly for financial assets measured at amortized cost, which includes accounts receivable.

Under ASC 326, Cicis determines an allowance for credit losses using the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. This involves a loss-rate approach, measured collectively when similar risk characteristics are present among financial instruments. Instruments lacking shared risk characteristics are evaluated individually. Despite adopting this new standard, Cicis states that the implementation of ASC 326 did not have a material impact on the company's combined financial statements.

Consistent with ASC 326, Cicis offsets accounts receivable with an allowance for credit losses, representing the company's best estimate of probable credit losses within existing accounts receivable. This estimate is informed by historical loss patterns, the age of past due billings, and an assessment of potential loss risks associated with specific accounts. As of December 31, 2024, Cicis recorded an allowance for credit losses of $30,166, while the allowance was $0 as of December 31, 2023. Prior to adopting ASC 326, Cicis maintained an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was also recorded as $0 as of December 31, 2022.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.