What were the capitalized software development costs for Deka Lash in 2/31/2022?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
5 | 86,868 | | Interest income | | 06,704 | 1. | 618 | - 4 | | Employee retention credit income | | 811,828 | | - | | | Loss on disposal of fixed assets | | (15,000) | | - | - | | Interest expense | _ | - | | _ | (2,374) | | TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | - | 862,951 | 85 | 163 | 84,494 | | NET INCOME | S | 220,255 | $ 225 | 549 | $ 717,454 |
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ (3,671,476) |
|---|---|
| Net income | 717,454 |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | (2,954,022) |
| Net income | 225.549 |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | (2,728.473) |
| Net income | 220,255 |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 5 (2,508,218) |
| 12 | 2/31/2023 | 2/31/2022 | 1 | 2/31/2021 | ||||
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| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Maria Agenta | |||||||
| Net income | 5 | 220,255 | 5 | 225,549 | $ | 717,454 | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | ||||||||
| flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 17,948 | 13,439 | 19,608 | |||||
| Amortization | 18,000 | 13,556 | 1 | |||||
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 15,000 | - | 1 | |||||
| Allowance for notes receivable and doubtful accounts | 60,740 | - | ||||||
| Note receivable forgiveness | 71,469 | - | ||||||
| (Increase) decrease in operating assets: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 445,348 | (295,995) | (239,322) | |||||
| Prepaid expense | 47,786 | 106,374 | (253,501) | |||||
| Inventory | 88,627 | 133,497 | (476,661) | |||||
| Deferred direct franchise costs | 473,893 | (78,089) | 65,581 | |||||
| Accrued interest - notes receivable | (5,259) | (1,618) | ||||||
| Deposits | 11,010 | (7,291) | (3,719) | |||||
| Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | 228,775 | 25,662 | (22,774) | |||||
| Accrued liabilities | (65,804) | 66,821 | 117,952 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | (61,584) | 66,092 | (28,768) | |||||
| Deferred initial franchise fee revenue | (1,079,797) | 122,394 | (264,725) | |||||
| Described initial statement for texture | _ | Arguerates | _ | 122,574 | - | (204,120) | ||
| NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) | ||||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 486,407 | 390,391 | (368,875) | |||||
| OFERATING SCHYIIIES | _ | 400,407 | _ | 390,331 | - | (300,013) | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (2.372) | (96,271) | (17,730) | |||||
| Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | 18,854 | 100,277 | 1.121.500 | |||||
| Purchase of intangible asset | (2,750) | (2,025) | ||||||
| Capitalized software development costs | 12(150) | (10,000) | (44,000) | |||||
| Payments from notes receivable | 27,367 | (10,000) | [44,000) | |||||
| Issuance of notes receivable | (30,000) | (104,050) | ||||||
| Net change on notes receivable - related parties | (414,495) | (85,520) | 217,489 | |||||
| iver change on notes receivable - related parties | (4)4,492 | _ | (93,249) | 417,402 | ||||
| NET CASH FLOWS (USED IN) PROVIDED BY | ||||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (403,396) | (297,866) | 155,759 | |||||
| EVILSTEND ACTIVITIES | - | (403,50) | - | (437,000) | - | 1202102 | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net change on note payable - related parties | (68,048) | (231,837 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 63–234)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the capitalized software development costs for the company in the period ending 2/31/2022 were $(10,000). This figure represents a cash outflow related to investments in software development.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Deka Lash is investing in its software, which could be related to customer management, appointment scheduling, or other operational tools. These investments may lead to improved efficiency and service quality at the franchise level.
However, the negative value suggests that the company may have reduced its investment in software development during that specific period compared to previous years, or it could reflect amortization of previously capitalized costs. Franchisees may want to inquire about the company's long-term software development strategy and how it will impact their business operations.