Aeries Technology, Inc. New Standards Disclosure
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“Topic 326”): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. Topic 326 requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost as well as certain off balance sheet commitments (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments). The Company had an off-balance sheet guarantee at the April 1, 2023 adoption date (see Note 17 – Commitment and Contingencies). The expected credit loss for this guarantee was estimated using the probability of default method. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 on April 1, 2023 using a modified retrospective approach. Results for reporting periods beginning April 1, 2023 are presented under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable US GAAP.
The adoption of ASU 2016-13 resulted in an after-tax cumulative-effect reduction to opening retained earnings and noncontrolling interest of $223 as of April 1, 2023. The following table summarizes the impact of the Company’s adoption of ASU 2016-13:
| As Reported March 31, 2023 |
Impact of Adoption |
Balance as of 2023 |
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| Accumulated retained earnings (deficit) | 6,318 | (190 | ) | 6,128 | ||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 1,279 | (33 | ) | 1,246 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 13,416 | (149 | ) | 13,267 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,117 | 4,117 | ||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 4,201 | 21 | 4,222 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 2,259 | (1 | ) | 2,258 | ||||||||
| Long-term investments | 1,564 | (126 | ) | 1,438 | ||||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 1,237 | 75 | 1,312 | |||||||||
Expense related to credit losses is classified within “Selling, general & administrative expenses” in the consolidated statements of operations.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | Showing above |
| 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 | |
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