Note 15 – Effects of Adopting ASU Topic 606 - (in thousands except share and per share amounts)

As described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, we account for revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No.2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which we adopted on January 1, 2018 using the modified-retrospective method.  The effect of the changes made to the Company’s January 1, 2018 balance sheet as a result of the adoption of Topic 606 were as follows:

BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
 
Reported As of
December 31, 2017
  
Effects of Adopting
Topic 606
  
As of
January 1, 2018
 
Current liabilities:
         
Deferred revenue, current portion
 
$
1,500
  
$
(1,500
)
 
$
 
Total current liabilities
 
$
4,482
  
$
(1,500
)
 
$
2,982
 
             
Deferred revenue, non-current portion
 
$
1,000
  
$
(1,000
)
 
$
 
Total Liabilities
 
$
5,622
  
$
(2,500
)
 
$
3,122
 
Accumulated deficit
 
$
(175,516
)
 
$
2,500
  
$
(173,016
)
Total Stockholder’s Equity
 
$
1,553
  
$
2,500
  
$
4,053
 

The impacts of adoption of Topic 606 on the consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations were as follows:

  
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
 
Pre-Topic 606
  
Effects of Adopting
Topic 606
  
(as reported)
 
Current liabilities:
            
Deferred revenue, current portion
 
$
1,000
  
$
(1,000
)
 
$
 
Total current liabilities
 
$
2,863
  
$
(1,000
)
 
$
1,863
 
             
Total liabilities
 
$
2,863
  
$
(1,000
)
 
$
1,863
 
Accumulated deficit
  
(199,422
)
  
1,000
   
(198,422
)
Total stockholders’ equity
 
$
8,888
  
$
1,000
  
$
9,888
 

  
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
 
Pre-Topic 606
  
Effects of Adopting
Topic 606
  
(as reported)
 
Revenue
 
$
1,563
  
$
(1,500
)
 
$
63
 
Loss from operations
  
(23,957
)
  
(1,500
)
  
(25,457
)
Loss before taxes
  
(23,903
)
  
(1,500
)
  
(25,403
)
Net loss
 
$
(23,906
)
 
$
(1,500
)
 
$
(25,406
)
Basic and diluted loss per share
 
(0.38
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.40
)
Weighted average shares outstanding basic and diluted
  
62,985,763
   
62,985,763
   
62,985,763
 

The adoption of Topic 606 had no impact on net cash used in operating activities.

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.