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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the three and nine Months ended June 30,
2021
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to
__________
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
001-34770
20-4057712
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(Commission
File No.)
(IRS Employee
Identification No.)
12600 Hill Country Blvd. , Suite R-275 , Bee Cave , Texas 78738
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
800 - 588-3893
(Issuer Telephone number)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)
of the Act:
Title of each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A
N/A
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Act: Common Stock, $.001 par value
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer: (1)
has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405
of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes
☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.
See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”,
and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)
Large accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated Filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☒
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant
to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s
Common Stock as of August 24, 2021 was 91,618,412 .
FINANCIAL GRAVITY COMPANIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2021 (unaudited) and September 30, 2020
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
25
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
29
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
29
Part II
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
31
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
31
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
31
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
31
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
32
Item 5.
Other Information
32
Item 6.
Exhibits
32
SIGNATURES
33
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 - Financial Statements
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
30-Jun-21
30-Sep-20
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 438,790
$ 482,854
Trade accounts receivable, net
–
114,970
Right to use lease asset
78,048
259,645
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
526,753
238,324
Total current assets
1,043,590
1,095,793
OTHER ASSETS
Property and equipment, net
42,821
81,712
Proprietary content, net
98,502
143,643
Right to use lease asset
133,716
–
Intellectual property
53,170
53,170
Goodwill
1,094,702
8,475,305
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 2,466,502
$ 9,849,624
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable – trade
$ 33,697
$ 107,674
Accrued expenses
1,318,062
1,067,392
Contract liabilities
58,858
76,470
Deferred rent
99,742
–
Line of credit
38,830
54,112
Lease liability – current
83,432
259,645
Related Party Payables
48,894
69,838
Notes payable
42,788
23,596
Total current liabilities
1,724,303
1,658,727
Notes payable - net of current
439,503
712,982
Lease liability - non-current
170,044
–
Total non-current liabilities
609,547
712,982
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
–
–
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, $ 0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 83,618,412 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and 83,618,412 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020.
83,618
83,618
Additional paid-in capital
14,446,063
14,385,086
Accumulated deficit
( 14,397,029 )
( 6,990,790 )
Total stockholders’ equity
132,653
7,477,914
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 2,466,502
$ 9,849,624
The accompanying notes are a n integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months and nine months ended June
30, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
For the
For the
For the
For the
Three Months
Three Months
Nine Months
Nine Months
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Total Revenue
Broker Dealer Income
$ 244,470
$ –
$ 767,284
$ –
Investment Management Fee
1,068,885
581,430
2,901,543
1,329,146
Service Income
363,304
366,061
1,397,504
920,433
Total Revenue
1,676,659
947,491
5,066,332
2,249,580
Operating Expenses
Cost of services
29,166
17,659
87,396
44,317
Professional services
123,077
61,681
352,881
243,881
Depreciation and amortization
21,594
38,636
89,098
86,443
General and administrative
342,023
168,084
896,438
348,158
Marketing
23,249
56,865
56,029
90,999
Salaries and wages
1,535,930
867,330
4,271,396
2,014,413
Total Operating Expenses
2,075,039
1,210,254
5,753,239
2,828,211
Operating Loss
( 398,381 )
( 262,763 )
( 686,907 )
( 578,631 )
Other income (expense)
661,045
( 20,747 )
661,045
129,253
Loss on impairment of Goodwill
( 7,380,603 )
–
( 7,380,603 )
–
Interest expense
( 1,538 )
12,341
( 3,808 )
11,867
Total other (expense) income
( 6,721,096 )
( 8,406 )
( 6,723,366 )
141,120
Net Loss before Income taxes
( 7,119,477 )
( 271,169 )
( 7,410,273 )
( 437,511 )
Income Taxes
( 7,634 )
–
( 4,034 )
–
Net (Loss)
$ ( 7,111,843 )
$ ( 271,170 )
$ ( 7,406,240 )
$ ( 437,511 )
Loss Per Share - Basic
$ ( 0.09 )
$ ( 0.01 )
$ ( 0.12 )
$ ( 0.01 )
Loss Per Share - Diluted
$ ( 0.08 )
$ ( 0.08 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
For the three and nine-month periods ended June
30, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited
Number of Shares Issued and
Outstanding
Common Stock Par Value Amount
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Total
Balance at September
30, 2019
41,436,033
$ 41,436
$ 7,391,592
$ ( 6,199,115 )
$ 1,233,913
Stock based employee compensation
expense
–
–
36,147
–
36,147
Stock options exercised
12,799
13
170
–
183
Private Placement stock issue
75,757
76
24,924
–
25,000
Stock issued in exchange for services
382,932
383
49,617
–
50,000
Forta acquisition
41,115,527
41115
6,784,021
–
6,825,136
Net loss
–
–
–
( 437,512 )
( 437,512 )
Balance at
June 30, 2020
83,023,048
$ 83,023
$ 14,286,471
$ ( 6,636,627 )
$ 7,732,867
Balance at March 31, 2020
41,524,589
$ 41,525
$ 7,425,269
$ ( 6,365,456 )
$ 1,101,337
Stock based employee compensation
expense
–
–
27,564
–
27,564
Stock issued in exchange for services
382,932
383
49,617
–
50,000
Forta acquisition
41,115,527
41,115
6,784,021
–
6,825,136
Net loss
–
–
–
( 271,170 )
( 271,170 )
Balance at
June 30,2020
83,023,048
$ 83,023
$ 14,286,471
$ ( 6,636,627 )
$ 7,732,867
Balance at September 30, 2020
83,618,412
$ 83,618
$ 14,385,086
$ ( 6,990,790 )
$ 7,477,914
Stock based employee compensation
expense
–
–
60,978
–
60,978
Net loss
–
–
–
( 7,406,240 )
( 7,406,240 )
Balance at
June 30, 2021
83,618,412
$ 83,618
$ 14,446,063
$ ( 14,397,030 )
$ 132,653
Balance at March 31, 2021
83,618,412
$ 83,618
$ 14,451,172
$ ( 7,285,186 )
$ 7,249,604
Stock based employee compensation
expense
–
–
( 5,107 )
–
( 5,107 )
Net loss
–
–
–
( 7,111,844 )
( 7,111,844 )
Balance at
June 30,2021
83,618,412
$ 83,618
$ 14,446,063
$ ( 14,397,030 )
$ 132,653
The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended June 30,
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended June 30,2021
Nine Months Ended June 30,2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$ ( 7,406,240 )
$ ( 437,511 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
89,098
86,443
Stock based compensation
97,463
12,228
Stock options issued for services
–
50,000
Right of use of lease asset
64,962
–
Loss on impairment of Goodwill
7,380,603
–
Forgiveness of PPP loans
( 661,045 )
–
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables
114,970
87,259
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
( 288,430 )
( 168,835 )
Accounts payable – trade
( 73,976 )
( 40,215 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
239,818
27,454
Related Party Payable
( 20,944 )
–
Deferred revenue
( 14,007 )
( 24,664 )
Deferred rent
91,136
–
Notes payable - current
19,192
–
Lease liability
( 45,410 )
–
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
( 412,807 )
( 407,842 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash acquired from Forta acquisition
–
710,154
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment
( 3,540 )
( 829 )
Net cash used in investing activities
( 3,540 )
709,325
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings from lines of credit
Proceeds from notes payable
422,900
283,614
Payments on notes payable
( 35,335 )
( 11,893 )
Payments on line of credit
( 15,282 )
( 4,935 )
Proceeds from the sale of common stock
–
25,000
Net cash provided by financing activities
372,283
291,786
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
( 44,064 )
593,269
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
482,854
36,053
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$ 438,790
$ 629,322
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
$ 1,538
$ 5,624
Taxes
$ –
$ –
The accompanying notes are in integral par these
consolidated financial statements
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Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Financial Gravity Companies, Inc., and subsidiaries
(the “Company”) is headquartered in Austin Texas, with locations in Allen, Texas, Denver, Colorado and Cincinnati, Ohio. The
currently operating wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company include:
Sofos Investments, Inc. (“Sofos”).
Sofos is a registered investment advisor (“RIA”), registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and provides asset
management services to individuals and businesses, including money management, financial planning, and wealth management. Sofos commenced
its money management services in late 2020, and by June 30, 2021 had in excess of $ 150,000,000 in assets under management.
Tax Master Network, LLC, runs the Tax Master Network®
(“TMN”) that provides four primary services including monthly subscriptions to the TMN systems, coaching and marketing services.
TMN currently supports over 300 Certified Public Accountants (“CPA”) and Enrolled Agent professionals, training them to support
clients through tax planning services. TMN has developed the Certified Tax Master® that includes client acquisition and retention
systems. TMN also offers tax planning services through the Tax Blueprint®, which includes an extensive individualized review and assessment
of the client’s tax situation. The initial assessment sets the requirements for a custom Tax Blueprint® for each client to use
as guide to implementation of the identified tax savings strategies. Finally, TMN offers the Tax Operating System, which is a system for
integrating and executing tax planning strategies.
TMN also provides CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and other
tax professionals a system for marketing, selling, and fulfilling tax-planning engagements. The system rests on two proprietary SAAS-based
applications, the Tax Ninja software, which uses non-technical language in written reports introducing clients to tax-saving concepts
and strategies; and the Tax Operating System®, which automates implementation of tax strategies. The system also includes: 1) marketing
and practice-management tools and resources; 2) access to the Technical Training Center and the Sales Training Center to support members;
3) the monthly Fueled program which promotes personal development education; 4) the weekly Tax Beat client newsletter (a client newsletter);
and 5) the Certified Tax Master® designation (which identifies members as offering special training not usually available to clients).
TMN membership also includes the option to participate in the Financial Advisor Technical Education (FATE) program, which serves two goals:
1) it helps tax planners do a better job helping clients manage tax exposure in their investment portfolios; and 2) it gives members a
proprietary "done for you" path into the investment advisory business.
MPath Advisor Resources, LLC (“MPath”)
MPath is an insurance marketing organization and provides insurance products and services to insurance agents or agencies. This is a new
venture that will be focused upon insurance marketing and will capture business synergies in the sale of insurance products by financial
advisors with TMN and with Forta.
Forta Financial Group, Inc. (“Forta”)
is a broker-dealer, a registered investment advisor, and a licensed insurance agent. It primarily operates in Colorado and has independent
advisors and representatives in other states.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies
consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) is as follows.
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments
with an initial maturity of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances at financial
institutions located throughout the United States, which at times may exceed insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses
in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. Cash does not include the
net capital deposit of approximately $ 100,000 at First Clearing, which is recorded on the balance sheet with prepaid expenses and other
current assets.
Noncash financing and investing activities on
the Statement of Cash Flows includes $ 661,045 of debt forgiveness related to PPP loans for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021.
Receivables
Trade accounts receivable are carried at the invoiced
amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts based on management’s review of outstanding balances. The collectability of the
Company’s accounts receivable is reviewed on an ongoing basis, using historical payment trends and a review of specific accounts.
Accounts receivable are written off after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and when management determines the amounts
to be uncollectible. Recoveries of receivables previously written off are recorded when received. The allowance for doubtful accounts
was $ 0 as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
In the normal course of business, the Company
may extend credit to its customers, on an unsecured basis, substantially all of whom are in the United States of America. The Company
does not believe that it is exposed to any significant risk of loss on accounts receivable.
Prepaid Expenses and other current assets
Prepaid expenses consist of expenses the Company has paid for prior
to the service or good being provided. These prepaid expenses will be recorded as expense at the time the service has been provided. This
asset group also includes an accrued income asset, for Investment Management Fees, which are billed and collected in arrears. The Accrued
Income balance as of June 30, 2021 is $ 285,175 . This accounting is pursuant to recently revised accounting policies, which improve reporting
accuracy, and as such, there are no prior meaningful comparative balances. The Company will report comparative balances when available.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to earnings over their
estimated service lives by the straight-line method.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings
as incurred; major repairs and replacements are capitalized. When items of property or equipment are sold or retired, the related cost
and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations.
Proprietary Content
The proprietary content acquired as a part of
the TMN purchase has been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $525,100, the value attributed to it on the date
of the purchase. The proprietary content is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an eight- year estimated life. During each of
the three and nine Months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded amortization expense of $ 16,364 and $ 16,320 for the three
months, and $ 49,903 and $ 49,138 for the nine months, respectively, on this intangible asset, which is included in depreciation and amortization
expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Accumulated amortization at June 30, 2021 was $ 426,598 and $ 377,505
at September 30, 2020.
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Future amortization of proprietary content is
estimated to be as follows for the years ended September 30:
Schedule of future amortization
2021
$ 16,185
2022
64,740
2023
17,577
Future amortization
$ 98,502
Non-compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements entered into as a part
of the TMN purchase have been recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at $ 26,300 , the value attributed to such agreements
on the date of the purchase. The non-compete agreements are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the five-year term of the non-compete
clause of the agreement. During each of the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded amortization expense of $ 0
and $ 1,308 respectively. During each of the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded amortization expense of $ 0
and $ 3,938 respectively on this intangible asset, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations. Accumulated amortization was $ 26,300 at September 30, 2020. This asset is fully amortized and written off, at
September 30, 2020.
Intellectual Property
The Company accounts for intellectual property
in accordance with GAAP and accordingly, intellectual property is stated at cost. Intellectual property with indefinite lives are not
amortized but are tested for impairment at least annually. Management has determined that the intellectual property has an indefinite
life and does not consider the value of intellectual property recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets to be impaired
as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020.
Goodwill
The Company conducts ongoing annual impairment assessments, at the
reporting unit level, of its recorded goodwill. The Company assesses qualitative factors in order to determine whether it is more likely
than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The qualitative factors evaluated by the Company include:
macroeconomic conditions of the local business environment, overall financial performance, and other entity specific factors as deemed
appropriate. If, through this qualitative assessment, the conclusion is made that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s
fair value is less than its carrying amount, an impairment test is performed. Management determined, by assessing the qualitative factors,
that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Forta reporting unit is less than its carrying value and that the goodwill
associated with the Forta reporting unit has been fully impaired. As such, Management has written off the full amount, $ 7,380,603 , of
the recorded goodwill associated with the Forta reporting unit as of June 30, 2021. The factors that Company considered included
the loss of investment advisors to competitors or to retirement resulting in substantially reduced revenue and lowered prospects for growth,
and the number of claims by former clients that will divert assets away from operations.
Goodwill consists
of the following:
Schedule of goodwill
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
TMN Goodwill
$ 1,094,702
$ 1,094,702
Forta Goodwill
–
7,380,603
Total Goodwill
$ 1,094,702
$ 8,475,305
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Income Taxes
The Company records federal and state income,
which requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes based on tax effects of differences
between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities.
The Company accounts for all uncertain tax positions
in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740
– Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties and
disclosure related to uncertain income tax positions. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax
benefits as a component of income tax expense. There was no accrued interest, penalties or uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2021
and September 30, 2020.
From time to time, the Company is audited by taxing
authorities. These audits could result in proposed assessments of additional taxes. The Company believes that its tax positions comply
in all material respects with applicable tax law. However, tax law is subject to interpretation, and interpretations by taxing authorities
could be different from those of the Company, which could result in the imposition of additional taxes. The Company’s Federal returns
since 2016 are still subject for examination by taxing authorities.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed by
dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period.
Average number of common shares were 83,618,412 and 83,618,412 for the three and nine Months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, and 72,018,838
and 51,669,659 for the three and nine Months Ended June 30, 2020, respectively.
For the three and nine Months ended June 30, 2021,
approximately 4,466,284 and 4,466,284 , respectively, common stock equivalents were not added to the diluted average shares because inclusion
of such equivalents would be antidilutive. For the three and nine Months Ended June 30, 2020, approximately 1,351,323 and 1,351,323 , respectively,
common stock equivalents were not added to the diluted average shares because inclusion of such equivalents would be antidilutive.
Revenue Recognition
The Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards
Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers October
1, 2019 on a modified basis. As the initial adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition
or results of operations, no cumulative effect was recognized at the date of initial application. The Company also had no significant
changes to systems, processes, or controls.
The Company derives its revenues primarily from
the following activities: Investment Management Fees, Securities Brokerage Commissions, Tax Master Network subscriptions, Tax Operating
System subscriptions, Financial Advisor subscriptions, Tax BluePrint sales, and Insurance Sales.
Investment management fees are recognized as services
are provided by the Company through Forta. Investment management fees include fees earned from assets under management by providing professional
services to manage clients’ investments. Fees are generally paid quarterly, in advance, for each quarter or monthly in arrears.
Revenues are earned over the period in which the service is provided, which is typically monthly.
Revenue represents gross billings less discounts,
and are net of sales taxes, as applicable. Amounts invoiced for work not yet completed are shown as deferred revenue in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
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Trade accounts receivable are carried only for
investment management fees that are billed to and paid by customers. Currently the Company has the ability to pull all fees from the client
accounts, and no trade accounts receivable are carried. Client fees due on accounts the Company can pull the fees from, are carried in
Accrued Income. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 and $0 as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Sofos generates investment management fees for
money management services and investment advisory services based upon assets under management. Revenue is recognized as earned, at the
end of each month.
Forta generates commission revenue from the sale
of securities, annuities and premiums on life insurance policies held by third parties. The revenue is recognized on a trade date basis
for commissions on securities sales and upon acceptance of insurance policies by insurers.
MPath generates revenue from insurance marketing
services for insurance agents, including sourcing of insurance policies through selling agreements.
Tax Master Network has five levels of network
subscription services that are charged and collected on a month-to-month basis. None of these programs come with a long-term commitment
or contract, and there is no up-front payment beyond the monthly subscription fee. Cancellations are processed within the month requested
and memberships are closed at the end of the period for which the most recent payment was made. Members are not entitled to refunds for
unused memberships. Any subscription fees paid for a future period are deferred in the financial statements. TMN also sells Tax Blueprint®.
These are tax planning strategies guides, to save customers taxes through the implementation of the recommended tax strategies. After
an initial assessment, the customers pay half of the year one tax savings. A contract liability is recognized when the customer payment
is received. Revenue is deferred until the customer reviews and accepts the final Tax Blueprint® document and returns an executed
delivery agreement.
The Company received revenue from Sofos’
operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, $ 1,479,481 and $ 1,019,505 , and for the three months ended June
30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, $ 554,152 and $ 243,622 .
The Company received revenue from Forta’s
operations for the nine months and three months ended June 30, 2021 including:
Schedule of revenues from operations
Investment Advisory fees
$ 515,415
$ 1,422,745
Commission-based transactions
244,470
767,284
Insurance and Other Service Revenue
45,753
114,570
Other
–
–
Total Revenue
$ 805,639
$ 2,304,598
The Company received revenue from TMN’s
operations from the following major sources for the nine months and three months ended June 30:
Schedule of revenues from operations
Three Months
Three Months
Nine Months
Nine Months
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
TMN membership subscriptions
$ 205,871
$ 178,463
$ 653,467
$ 529,500
Tax Blueprints
67,500
47,500
232,500
134,000
Commissions/Referrals and Other
5,043
41,239
31,154
63,450
Total
$ 278,415
$ 267,202
$ 917,121
$ 726,950
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The Company received revenue from MPath’s
operations from insurance sales of $ 365,131 and $ 0 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $ 38,453 and $ 0
for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Advertising and Marketing
Marketing costs are charged to operations when
incurred. Marketing expenses were $ 56,029 and $ 90,999 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $ 23,249 and
$ 56,865 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the
Company reported stock based compensation of $ 63,508 , and for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 $ 183,751 , respectively. For the three
and nine months ended June 30, 2020 the Company reported stock based compensation of $ 50,885 and $ 67,136 , respectively.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial
statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Adjustments
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial
statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”),
pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting only
of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position
and operating results of the Company as of and for the respective periods. However, these operating results are not necessarily indicative
of the results expected for a full fiscal year or any other future period. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included
in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, management
of the Company believes, to the best of their knowledge, that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading. The Company has determined that there were no subsequent events that would require adjustments to the accompanying consolidated
financial statements through the date the financial statements were issued. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2020, included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the Company will need to manage additional
asset units under contract and/or additional financing to fully implement its business plan, including continued growth and establishment
of a stronger brand.
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For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company reported $ 5,066,332
in revenue, a net loss of $ 7,406,240 , which included the write off of Company’s goodwill related to the investment in Forta of $ 7,380,603 ,
income recognized from the forgiveness of PPP loans of $ 661,045 , net cash used in operations of $ 412,807 , cash used in financing activities
of $ 288,762 , purchases of assets of $ 3540 , and an accumulated deficit of $ 14,397,029 . These operating results raise substantial doubt
about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future
effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome
of these uncertainties.
On February 2, 2021 Forta received a PPP loan
in the amount of $ 422,900 . This PPP loan bears a fixed interest rate of 1% over a five-year term, is guaranteed by the federal government,
and does not require collateral. The loan may be forgiven, in part or whole, if the proceeds are used to retain and pay employees and
for other qualifying expenditures. The Company expects that the full proceeds of the PPP loan will be eligible for forgiveness.
Company’s plans for expansion include attracting
additional clients through marketing efforts with its current and future investment management and insurance agent representatives, as
well as increasing the TMN membership and the investment advisory activity of the members to increase assets under management and Company’s
revenue. Future growth plans will include efforts to increase advisory headcount through recruiting of individuals advisors and groups
of advisors. There is no guaranty that the Company will achieve these objectives.
Future Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 Financial
Instruments-Credit Losses, which amends how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments
that are not measured at fair value through net income, which applies to trade accounts receivable and the calculation of the allowance
for uncollectible accounts receivable. In November of 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic
326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates, which deferred the effective date of ASU Topic No.
2016-13 to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this accounting
guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements. Since the Company currently uses an expected loss from customers method,
the Company does not anticipate the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results
of operations.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04
Intangibles-Goodwill and Other Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which provides guidance to simplify the subsequent measurement
of goodwill by eliminating the Step 2 procedure from the goodwill impairment test. Adoption of ASU 2017-04 does not have a material impact
on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
3.
SEGMENT REPORTING
We manage our business in four reportable segments.
Each of our active subsidiaries is treated as a segment. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on a segment’s
share of consolidated operating income. Therefore, for instance, the tax unit, Financial Gravity Tax (“FGT”), was sold in
October of 2020 because the Company did not see growth potential in the unit’s accounting and direct tax advice operations. Certain
growth operations of the tax unit, including the tax operating system, have been taken over by TMN.
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Segment Reporting
FGC
Forta
MPath
Sofos
TMN
TOTAL
Income
Broker Dealer
$ –
$ 151,569
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 151,569
Service Income
–
10,737
30,133
11,380
267,202
319,452
Investment Management Fees
–
244,227
–
232,243
–
476,470
Total Income
–
406,533
30,133
243,622
267,202
947,491
Expense
Compensation Expense
408,387
261,426
–
103,835
93,681
867,330
Cost of services
–
11,007
–
–
6,652
17,659
Depreciation Amortization
38,636
–
–
–
–
38,636
General and Administrative
62,817
82,884
2,244
17,440
2,698
168,084
Marketing
31,636
7,414
–
15,639
2,175
56,865
Professional Services
34,258
27,171
–
251
–
61,681
Total Expense
575,734
389,902
2,244
137,165
105,206
1,210,254
Net Operating Income
( 575,734 )
16,631
27,889
106,458
161,996
( 262,763 )
Other Income
( 20,747 )
–
–
–
–
( 20,747 )
Total Other Income
( 20,747 )
–
–
–
–
( 20,747 )
Other Expense
Interest Expense
12,341
–
–
–
–
12,341
Income Taxes
–
–
–
–
–
–
Total Other Expense
12,341
–
–
–
–
12,341
Net Other Income/(Loss)
( 8,406 )
–
–
–
–
( 8,406 )
Net Income/(Loss)
$ ( 584,140 )
$ 16,631
$ 27,889
$ 106,458
$ 161,996
$ ( 271,170 )
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
FG
Companies
Forta
Sofos
Mpath
TMN
TOTAL
Broker Dealer
$ –
$ 244,470
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 244,470
Service Income
–
45,753
683
38,453
278,415
363,304
Investment Management Fees
–
515,415
553,469
–
–
1,068,884
Total Income
–
805,638
554,152
38,453
278,415
1,676,658
Expense
Compensation Expense
484,310
723,069
219,200
10,850
98,500
1,535,929
Cost of services
–
18,310
–
–
10,856
29,166
Depreciation & Amortization
5,105
125
–
–
16,364
21,594
General and Administrative
119,793
190,687
4,462
7,386
19,695
342,023
Marketing
7,488
5,233
–
681
9,846
23,248
Professional Services
54,551
49,690
3,889
–
14,947
123,077
Total Expense
671,247
987,114
227,551
18,917
170,208
2,075,037
Net Ordinary Income
( 671,247 )
( 181,476 )
326,601
19,536
108,207
( 398,379 )
Other Income
Loan Forgiveness
283,345
377,700
–
–
–
661,045
Total Other Income
283,345
377,700
–
–
–
661,045
Other Expense
Interest Expense
903
635
–
–
–
1,538
Income Taxes
( 64,562 )
56,928
–
–
–
( 7,634 )
Loss on impairment of Goodwill
7,380,603
–
–
–
–
7,380,603
Total Other Expense
7,316,944
57,563
–
–
–
7,374,507
Net Other Income
( 7,033,599 )
320,137
–
–
–
( 6,713,462 )
Net Income/(Loss)
$ ( 7,704,846 )
$ 138,661
$ 326,601
$ 19,536
$ 108,207
$ ( 7,111,843 )
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
FGC
FGT
Forta
MPath
Sofos
TMN
TOTAL
Income
Broker Dealer
$ –
$ –
$ 151,569
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 151,569
Service Income
( 3,263 )
69,721
10,737
30,133
39,545
726,950
873,824
Investment Management Fees
–
–
244,227
–
979,959
–
1,224,187
Total Income
( 3,263 )
69,721
406,533
30,133
1,019,505
726,950
2,249,580
Gross Profit
( 3,263 )
69,721
406,533
30,133
1,019,505
726,950
2,249,580
Expense
Compensation Expense
1,120,858
( 78 )
261,426
1,972
385,049
245,186
2,014,413
Cost of services
–
4,410
11,007
–
–
28,899
44,317
Depreciation Amortization
72,094
–
–
–
–
14,350
86,443
General and Administrative
211,992
1,620
82,884
2,655
25,235
23,772
348,158
Marketing
54,899
2,411
7,414
–
20,158
6,117
90,999
Professional Services
212,815
–
27,171
–
897
2,997
243,881
Total Expense
1,672,658
8,363
389,903
4,627
431,339
321,320
2,828,211
Net Operating Income
( 1,675,922 )
61,358
16,631
25,506
588,166
405,630
( 578,631 )
Other Income
129,253
–
–
–
–
–
129,253
Total Other Income
129,800
–
–
–
–
–
129,800
Other Expense
Interest Expense
5,678
–
–
–
–
( 55 )
5,624
Income Taxes
–
–
( 14,123 )
–
–
–
( 14,123 )
Total Other Expense
5,678
–
( 14,123 )
–
–
( 55 )
( 8,500 )
Net Other Income/(Loss)
124,122
–
14,123
–
–
55
138,300
Net Income/(Loss)
$ ( 1,548,980 )
$ 61,358
$ 30,754
$ 25,506
$ 588,166
$ 405,685
$ ( 437,511 )
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
FG Companies
Forta
Sofos
Mpath
TMN
TOTAL
Income
Broker Dealer
$ –
$ 767,284
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ 767,284
Service Income
–
114,570
683
365,131
917,121
1,397,505
Investment Management Fees
–
1,422,745
1,478,798
–
–
2,901,543
Total Income
–
2,304,599
1,479,481
365,131
917,121
5,066,332
Expense
Compensation Expense
1,389,281
1,959,331
531,973
96,311
294,500
4,271,396
Cost of services
0
45,846
11,074
–
30,476
87,396
Depreciation & Amortization
60,083
284
–
–
28,731
89,098
General and Administrative
201,983
569,240
16,670
16,707
91,839
896,439
Marketing
17,525
17,584
132
1,135
19,653
56,029
Professional Services
169,302
137,628
3,889
175
41,886
352,880
Total Expense
1,838,174
2,729,913
563,738
114,328
507,085
5,753,238
Net Ordinary Income
( 1,838,174 )
( 425,314 )
915,743
250,803
410,036
( 686,906 )
Other Income
Loan Forgiveness
283,345
377,700
–
–
–
661,045
Total Other Income
283,345
377,700
–
–
–
661,045
283,345
377,700
–
–
–
661,045
Other Expense
Interest Expense
3,173
635
–
–
–
3,808
Income Taxes
199,820
( 203,854 )
–
–
–
( 4,034 )
Loss on impairment of Goodwill
7,380,603
–
–
–
–
7,380,603
Total Other Expense
7,583,596
( 203,219 )
–
–
–
7,380,377
Net Other Income
( 7,300,251 )
580,919
–
–
–
( 6,719,332 )
Net Income/(Loss)
$ ( 9,138,425 )
$ 155,605
$ 915,743
$ 250,803
$ 410,036
$ ( 7,406,240 )
4.
BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On May 21, 2020 the Company acquired 100% of the
stock of Forta. Forta is a broker dealer, registered investment advisor and an insurance brokerage, subject to FINRA, SEC and insurance
regulation. Forta’s financial performance is included in Company’s consolidated statements starting as of May 21, 2020.
The Company acquired Forta in May of 2020 in exchange for 45,785,879
shares of Company common stock. A liability of $ 699,117 has been recorded for 4,178,564 shares of common stock related to the acquisition
remaining to be issued as of December 31, 2020. Forta is a broker dealer, and its acquisition presented the Company with an opportunity
to compete in the broker dealer market, and to try to grow in this area of financial services.
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Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Forta Financial Group, Inc.
Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
As of May 21, 2020
Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
PURCHASE PRICE
$ 7,652,415
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash
710,154
Accounts Receivable
20,882
Other Current Assets
135,056
Total Current Assets
866,093
Other Assets
582,330
TOTAL ASSETS
1,448,423
LIABILITIES
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Total Accounts Payable
18,215
Total Other Current Liabilities
710,131
Total Current Liabilities
728,346
Long-Term Liabilities
Total Long-Term Liabilities
448,265
Total Liabilities
1,176,611
Goodwill
$ 7,380,603
5.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at June 30:
Schedule of property and equipment
Estimated
Service Lives
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
2 to 5 years
$ 60,442
$ 407,580
Internally developed software
5 years
152,000
152,000
212,442
559,580
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
( 169,621 )
( 477,868 )
$ 42,821
$ 81,712
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Depreciation expense was $ 5,230 and $ 21,009 for
the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Depreciation expense was $ 47,775 and $ 33,367 during the nine months ended
June 30, 2021 and 2020 respectively.
6.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Intellectual property consists of the following:
Schedule of intellectual property
Intellectual property at September 30, 2020
$ 53,170
Intellectual property purchased at cost
–
Intellectual property at June 30, 2021
$ 53,170
7.
LEASES
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02
Leases, which changed financial reporting as it relates to leasing transactions to recognize a lease liability, measured on a discounted
basis; and a right-of-use asset, for the lease term. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-10 Codification Improvements to Topic
842, Leases and ASU No. 2018-11 Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-1 Codification
Improvements to Topic 842, Leases. The Company adopted these ASUs on October 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company did
not elect the hindsight practical expedient and did elect the package of practical expedients to not reassess prior conclusions related
to contracts containing leases, lease classification and initial direct costs for all leases. The initial adoption of the standard recognized
right-of-use assets of $ 323,097 and lease liabilities of $ 337,454 on the Company’s statement of financial position with no impact
on the Company's results of operations. The Company had no significant changes to processes or controls.
The Company leases their office space through
an operating lease in Denver Colorado runs through 2024 and non-material offices leases in Cincinnati, Ohio, and short-term tenancies
in Austin, Texas, Allen, Texas and Loveland, Colorado. Company’s lease agreements obligate the Company to pay real estate taxes,
insurance, and certain maintenance costs, which are accounted for separately. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any
material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The Company determines if an arrangement is an operating lease at
inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. All other leases are recorded on the
balance sheet as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for the lease term. Lease assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement
date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term and include options to extend or terminate the lease when they are
reasonably certain to be exercised. The present value of lease payments is determined primarily using the incremental borrowing rate based
on the information available at lease commencement date. The Company’s operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line
basis over the lease term and is recorded in general and administrative expenses.
The Company also leases certain equipment under
operating leases.
Total Company rent expense for the three months
ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 respectively was $ 106,543 , and $ 59,115 . Total Company rent expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2021
and 2020, respectively was $ 241,168 and $ 123,703 . The rent expense for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 include a final settlement
of the termination of the Allen lease, of $66,000. The Forta lease for its Greenwood Village premises was renegotiated. As part of the
lease amendment entered into with the lessor in December 2020, the rent owed for September to December 2020 was deferred and will be paid
over the term of the amended lease.” The difference between rental expense and rental payments is recorded as deferred rent in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Management expects that in the normal course of business, leases will be renewed or replaced
by other leases. Company also has short term leases that are insignificant in its other locations.
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Minimum future annual rental payments under non-cancelable
operating leases having original terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Schedule of future minimum rental payments for operating leases
Denver Lease
Rental Payments
2021
$ 49,129
2022
139,721
2023
141,630
2024
47,369
Total Rental Payments
$ 377,849
Less: Deferred Rent
( 99,742 )
Interest
( 24,631 )
Net Rental Payments
$ 253,476
8.
LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a revolving line of credit with
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in the amount of $ 67,500 . Amounts drawn under this line of credit are due on demand, and monthly interest and principal
payments are required. The interest rate on the line of credit is 9.5 %. This line of credit is supported by the personal guarantee of
John Pollock. Line of credit balance was $ 38,830 and $ 54,112 at June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
9.
NOTES PAYABLE
On April 19, 2020, the Company entered into an
unsecured Promissory Note Payable with Charles O’Banon (“O’Banon”), a customer, in the amount of $ 32,205 . The
note is in settlement of tax penalties and interest he incurred, that were proximately caused by the Company’s actions. The monthly
principal and interest payments are $ 623 , with a balloon payment of $ 14,048 in April 2022. The note is being repaid over 36 months and
bears an interest rate of 6 %. The Company has instituted abatement efforts on O’Banon’s behalf, with the taxing authority,
however the abatement was denied. The outstanding balance on June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, were $ 18,897 and $ 23,534 respectively.
On August 31, 2020, the Company entered into an
agreement with John DuPriest (DuPriest), a former officer of Forta, in settlement pursuant to employment termination. The parties entered
into an unsecured promissory note to DuPriest in the amount of $ 52,000 .00, bearing interest of 5 %, payable over 26 months beginning with
January 15, 2021 through February 15, 2023 . The balance at June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 were $ 40,494 and $ 52,000 , respectively.
On February 2, 2021 Forta received a PPP loan
in the amount of $ 422,900 . This PPP loan bears a fixed interest rate of 1 % over a five-year term, are guaranteed by the federal government,
and does not require collateral. The loan may be forgiven, in part or whole, if the proceeds are used to retain and pay employees and
for other qualifying expenditures. The Company expects that the full proceeds of the PPP loans will be eligible for forgiveness, which
would result in an increase in capital.
Two PPP loans received in May 2020 were forgiven
in April 2021, $ 283,345 , and in June 2021, $ 377,700 , resulting in income from those forgivenesses.
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The Company’s maturities of debt subsequent
to June 30, 2021 are as follows:
Schedule of debt maturities
2021
$ 254,238
2022
217,611
2023
10,442
Total debt
$ 482,291
10.
ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses increased by $ 225,359
for the nine months ending June 30, 2021 to $ 1,292,751
from $ 1,067,392 as of September 30, 2020. Accrued
expenses consist of the following at June 30:
Schedule of accrued expenses
30-Jun-21
30-Sep-20
SAR Liability
$ 154,567
$ 31,793
Accrued payroll
138,096
105,458
Commissions payable
80,586
16,783
State Tax liability
0
3,165
Federal Tax liability
0
3,355
Credit Cards
( 401 )
12,798
Other Accounts payable
765,117
699,117
Accrued operating expenses
97,345
194,923
Accrued E&O liability
82,752
–
Total accrued expenses
$ 1,318,062
$ 1,067,392
11.
INCOME TAXES
For the three months ending June 30, 2021 and
2020, the effective tax rate of 0 % varies from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes, net losses, certain
nondeductible expenses, and an increase in the valuation allowance associated with the net operating loss carryforwards. Our deferred
tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards remain fully reserved due to uncertainty of utilization of those assets.
A deferred tax liability or asset is determined
based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates which
will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations
are the result of changes in the assets and liabilities for deferred taxes. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary,
by the amount for any tax benefits that, based on available evidence, are not expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the current
tax payable or refundable for the year plus or minus the net change in the deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes
of the Company arise from the temporary differences between financial statement and income tax recognition of NOL carry-forwards.
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The deferred tax assets and liabilities in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets include the following components at June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020:
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities
30-Jun-21
30-Sep-20
Net non-current deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry-forward
$ 1,250,479
$ 1,314,515
Property and equipment
4,329
4,329
Total
1,254,808
1,318,844
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets
( 7,221 )
( 7,221
Net
1,247,587
1,311,623
Less valuation allowance
( 1,247,588 )
( 1,311,623
Net deferred taxes
$ –
$ –
12.
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND CONCENTRATIONS
From time to time, the Company is a party to or
otherwise involved in legal proceedings, claims and other legal matters, arising in the ordinary course of its business or otherwise.
It is management’s opinion that there are no legal proceedings the outcome of which will be material to its ability to operate or
market its services, its consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows.
Forta has 16 pending FINRA claims that arise from
the sale to clients of alternative investments (REITs, Business Development Loan Funds, and Oil and Gas securities). Most of the claims
arise from investments prior 2015. None of the registered representatives that recommended these alternative investments is currently
associated with Forta. The total amount of the pending claims is in excess of $3,000,000 and the Company is in the process of determining
the best approach to respond to the claims. Based on the status of the claims with FINRA, management cannot reasonably estimate
a potential range of losses or settlements of the claims. Forta is evaluating how best to resolve the claims. Forta no longer generates
significant revenue from brokerage activity like the sale of alternative investments and the continuing need for a broker dealer will
be evaluated by Company.
In December 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus,
referred to as COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. Since then, COVID-19 has spread to other countries, including
the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Further, the President of the
United States declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency. States in which we operate declared states of emergency related to
the spread of COVID-19 and issued executive orders directing individuals to stay at their place of residence for an indefinite period
of time.
The financial markets demonstrated significant
volatility in reaction to the virus outbreak. There has been considerable strain on companies in many sectors of the economy. Investors
suffered significant decreases in the value of their investment portfolios, and the economy has significantly shut down. While the economy
has reopened, the Delta variant may impact the Company. During periods of high volatility and uncertainty many investors choose to stop
ongoing investment activity and sit on the sidelines until the markets become more stable.
The Company’s revenues are adversely affected
when investors reduce their investment activities. In addition, part of Company’s revenues is based upon the value of assets under
management. If the investment portfolios of clients decrease in value, the fees charged for investment advice also decreases.
The Company could be affected by lack of access
to its offices, although that seems to have had little short-term impact as employees have succeeded in maintaining productivity while
working remotely. The long-term effects, however, may present significant issues.
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Any significant shutdown of the economy for a
sustained period will affect the Company’s revenue which could lead to losses.
13.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to 300,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2021 the
Company sold 0 shares, for $ 0 and during the nine months Ended June 30, 2020, respectively, the Company sold 75,757 , for $ 25,000 .
14.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
Effective February 27, 2015, the Company established
the 2015 Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). The Board of Directors of the Company has the authority and discretion to grant stock
options. The maximum number of shares of stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of options under the Plan is 9,000,000 . Eligible
individuals include any employee of the Company or any director, consultant, or other person providing services to the Company. The expiration
date and exercise price are as established by the Board of Directors of the Company. No option may be issued under the Plan after February
27, 2018.
Effective November 22, 2016, the Company established
the 2016 Stock Option Plan (the “2016 Plan”). The Board of Directors of the Company has the authority and discretion to grant
stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs). The maximum number of shares of stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise
of options under the 2016 Plan is 20,000,000 . Eligible individuals include any employee of the Company or any director, consultant, or
other person providing services to the Company. The expiration date and exercise price are as established by the Board of Directors of
the Company. No option may be issued under the Plan after ten years from the date of adoption of the 2016 Plan.
The Company recognizes the fair value of stock-based
compensation awards as wages in the accompanying statements of operations for employee grants, commissions for non-employee grants, and
stock appreciation rights grants, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which
is based on risk-free rate of 0.834 %, dividend yield of 0 %, expected life of 10 years and volatility of 35 % to 40 % in 2020 and 87.67 %
in 2021. SAR awards are being treated as a liability award while the options are being treated as equity awards. While the fair value
of the options are based on the Black Scholes assumptions included here, the SAR awards are based on assumptions at period end and are
treated as liability awards. Forfeitures are recorded as they occur.
Stock option and stock appreciation rights activity
is summarized as follows:
Schedule of option activity
Shares Under Option
Value of Shares Under Option
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding - September 30, 2019
2,788,476
550,455
$ 0.29
81 months
Granted
5,600,000
1,361,200
$ 0.23
108 months
Exercised
( 116,375 )
( 13,850 )
$ 0.09
87 months
Canceled or expired
( 1,299,405 )
( 1,845,870 )
$ 0.27
Outstanding - September 30, 2020
6,972,696
51,935
$ 0.17
100 months
Granted
187,500
45,956
$ 0.25
118 months
Exercised
–
–
$ –
Canceled or expired
–
–
$ –
Outstanding - June 30, 2021
7,160,196
97,891
$ 0.23
98 months
Exercisable - June 30, 2021
2,693,912
$ 0.25
85 months
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Unamortized share-based compensation expense as
of June 30, 2021 amounted to $382,874 which is expected to be recognized over the next 4.3068 years.
Total compensation expense, included in salaries
and wages, of previously unamortized stock compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $ 54,034 and $ 50,885 , respectively,
and for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, was $ 158,184 and $ 67,136 .
On November 27, 2019, the 2016 Plan was
amended to allow grants of other equity related rights, including Stock Appreciation Rights. During the three and nine months ended June
30, 2021, 0 and 0 options and SARs were granted, respectively.
15.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As a result of the acquisition of the TMN business
in 2016, the Company is obligated to make payments to TaxTuneup, LLC, which is an entity owned by Edward A. Lyon (a current board member),
each month totaling $16,500. The total paid under these agreements was $ 49,500 and $ 49,500 for the three months ended June 30,2021 and
2020 respectively, and $ 148,500 and $ 148,500 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 respectively.
On April 12, 2020, the Company entered into a
loan agreement with John Pollock, Executive Vice President of the Company. The note bears interest at 2.76 % and will be repaid in six
equal installments of $ 2,520 , beginning July 1, 2020. The balance of the loan at June 30, 2021 was $ 5,259 and at September 30, 2020 was
$ 5,152 .
In addition, there are payables owed to Mr. Pollock
of approximately $51,000 related to services rendered by him to Company, and $10,000 owed to a former principal of TMN for services rendered.
There is no specific due date on these obligations, but Company plans are substantial reductions in the amounts owing this fiscal year.
16.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In March 1, 2021 Company entered into a
merger agreement with NCW Group, Inc. The consummation of the merger was completed in July of 2021 and Company issued 8,000,000 shares
of its common stock in exchange for 100% ownership of the NCW Group, Inc. The owners of the two companies and some staff have become employees
of Company , and NCW has ceased to exist.
The number of FINRA claims against Forta has increased
to 22 as of August 2021. The claims that arise from the sale to clients of alternative investments (REITs, Business Development Loan Funds,
and Oil and Gas securities). Most of the claims arise from investments prior 2015. None of the registered representatives that recommended
these alternative investments is currently associated with Forta. The total amount of the pending claims is in excess of $3,000,000 and
the Company is in the process of determining the best approach to respond to the claims. Based on the status of the claims with FINRA,
management cannot reasonably estimate a potential range of losses or settlements of the claims. Forta is evaluating how best to resolve
the claims. Forta no longer generates significant revenue from brokerage activity like the sale of alternative investments and the continuing
need for a broker dealer will be evaluated by Company.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
The following Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help you understand its historical results
of operations during the periods presented and its financial condition. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with its financial
statements and the accompanying notes and contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and assumptions that
could cause its actual results to differ materially from management’s expectations. See the sections entitled “Forward-Looking
Statements” and “Risk Factors” included in this Form 10-Q for the nine months ended June 30, 2021.
Plan of Operations
Financial Gravity is a parent company of financial
services companies including brokerage, financial advisor services and wealth management, insurance, estate planning, family office services,
risk management, business and personal tax planning, and business consulting. Financial Gravity's mission is to bring together companies
and services that will deliver a complete financial services experience to our clients.
Financial Gravity’s Subsidiaries:
Forta Financial Group, Inc.
Forta is a securities broker dealer, a registered
investment advisor and a licensed insurance agency. Forta is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(''SEC") and with a registered broker-dealer with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). Forta is also
a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ("SIPC"). The Company's securities activities is limited to introducing
and forwarding securities on a fully disclosed basis to a carrying broker-dealer. The Company as a matter of policy does not hold funds
or securities for customers or owe money or securities to customers. Pursuant to Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Forta
is required to maintain minimum net capital of $100,000 and ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital shall not exceed 15 to 1. On
June 30, 2021, the Forta’s net capital was $220,583 and the aggregate indebtedness to net capital was 114.29%. The Company is exempt
from certain provisions of Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such exemption is in accordance with paragraph (k) (2)
(ii) of the Rule.
Sofos Investments, Inc.
Sofos is a Registered
Investment Advisory firm. Sofos manages investment portfolios and is a registered investment advisor engaged in financial planning and
wealth management and is registered either with the Securities and Exchange Commission “SEC” or state securities authorities.
MPath Advisor Resources, LLC (“MPath”)
MPath is an insurance marketing organization and provides insurance products and services to insurance agents or agencies.
Tax Master Network, LLC
Tax Master Network (“TMN”) supports
over 300 CPAs and Enrolled Agent professionals, training them to add crucial tax planning services to support clients. Company believes
that TMN customer base adds significant business development opportunities in the investment advisory area. The Company developed the
Certified Tax Master® for this group and rolled out new client systems and client acquisition systems. TMN also provides tax services
through its “Tax Blueprint®” system which identifies several strategies for lowering the client's taxes.
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Results of Operations for the three and nine
months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020
Revenues
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, revenue
increased $2,816,752 to $5,066,332 from $2,249,580 for the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The principal components of the increase in
revenue are: revenue of approximately $1,900,000 from Forta, increased investment management revenue from Sofos of approximately $458,000,
and increased revenue from TMN of approximately 190,000, and from Mpath of approximately $365,000, offset by decreased revenue at Financial
Gravity Tax of approximately $70,000 as compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2020.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, revenue increased $735,835
to $1,676,659 from $947,491 for the three months Ended June 30, 2020. The principal components of the increase in revenue are: revenue
of approximately $400,000 from Forta, increased investment management revenue from Sofos of approximately $321,000, and increased revenue
from TMN of approximately 11,000, and from Mpath of approximately $38,000.
Operating Expenses
Cost of services activity increased $11,507 to
$29,166 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $17,659 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The three month increase consists
of an increase in Forta clearing house charges of $7,000, and an increase in TMN credit card processing charges of approximately $4,000,
due to increased membership. Cost of services activity increased $42,613 to $87,396 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from $44,317
for the nine months Ended June 30, 2020. The nine month increase is principally due to an increase in Forta clearing house charges of
approximately $34,000 and a Sofos customer settlement of $11,073. The cost of services is credit card processing fees and Forta cost of
brokerage services.
Professional services expenses include legal expenses
, professional fees, and business consulting. Professional services expenses increased $61,396 to $123,077 for the three months ended
June 30, 2021 from $61,681 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 This increase is primarily due to an increase in legal fees and accounting
arising from Forta operations. Professional services expenses increased $118,000 to $352,881 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from
$243,881 for the nine months Ended June 30, 2020 This increase is primarily due to an increase in legal fees and accounting arising from
Forta operations.
Depreciation and amortization expenses include
depreciation on fixed assets and amortization of definite lived intangibles. Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $17,042
to $21,594 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $38,636 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease is due to a significant
number of assets becoming fully depreciated. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $2,655 to $89,098 for the nine months ended
June 30, 2021 from $86,443 for the nine months Ended June 30, 2020.
General and administrative expenses increased
$175,677 to $342,023 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $168,084 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase is
primarily due to a final rent settlement on the termination of the Allen lease, of $66,000, and increase of Forta's expenses of approximately
$108,000 for the period, and an increase in TMN G&A of $17,000. General and administrative expenses increased $548,280 to $896,438
for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from $348,158 for the nine months Ended June 30, 2020. The drivers of the increase are the same
categories as in the three month increases.
Marketing expenses decreased by $33,166
to $23,249 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $56,865 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 Marketing expenses decreased
by $34,970 to $56,029 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from $90,999 for the nine months Ended June 30, 2020. The decreases are
due to the Company shutting down some previous marketing channels, while new channels have yet to be identified and implemented.
Compensation expenses increased $643,033 to $1,510,363
for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $867,330 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The three month increase is principally
due to an increase in commissions of approximately $350,000, an increase in FGC compensation of approximately $55,000 and an increase
in Forta non-commission compensation of approximately, $205,000. Compensation expenses increased $2,231,416 to $4,271,396 for the nine
months ended June 30, 2021 from $2,014,413 for the nine months Ended June 30, 2020. The increase is principally comprised of an increase
in commissions, $1,240,000, increased Forta non-commission compensation, $740,000, and an increase in FGC compensation $150,000.
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The Company experienced an increase in its net
loss of $6,845,684 to a net loss of $7,111,843 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from a net loss of $266,159 for the three months
ended June 30, 2020. The Company experienced an increase in its net loss of $6,968,728 to a net loss of $7,406,240 for the nine months
ended June 30, 2021 from a net loss of $437,512 for the nine months Ended June 30, 2020. The changes are primarily attributable to loan
forgiveness on PPP loans, in combination with the reasons noted above.
Significant Accounting Policies
Certain critical accounting policies affect the
more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. These policies
are contained in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions.
The preparation of 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 reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable.
The Company derives its revenues primarily from
six components: Investment Management Fees, Brokerage Commissions, Tax Master Network subscriptions, Tax Operating System subscriptions,
Financial Advisor subscriptions, Tax BluePrint sales, and Insurance Sales.
Sofos Investments, Inc. generates investment management
fees for services provided by the Company. Investment management fees include fees earned from assets under management by providing professional
services to manage client investments. Investment management fees are calculated as a percentage of assets under management for the period.
Investment management fees are Revenue is recognized as earned, at the end of each period. Fees are withdrawn from investor assets monthly,
in arrears.
Commission revenue is derived from the sale of
securities, annuities and premiums on life insurance policies. The revenue is recognized when commissions are earned from the sale of
securities, and when it is determined that insurance products are sold. Commissions are received after products are sold, issued or in
force.
Revenue represents gross billings less discounts,
and are net of sales taxes, as applicable. Amounts invoiced for work not yet completed are shown as deferred revenue in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
Tax Master Network has five levels of services
that are charged and collected on a month-to-month subscription basis. None of these programs come with a long-term commitment or contract,
and there is no up-front payment beyond the monthly subscription fee. Cancellations are processed within the month requested and memberships
are closed at the end of the period for which the most recent payment was made. Members are not entitled to refunds for unused memberships.
Any subscription fees paid for a future period are deferred in the financial statements. TMN also sells Tax Blueprint®. These are
tax planning strategies guides, to save customers taxes through the implementation of the recommended tax strategies. After an initial
assessment, the customers pay half of the year one tax savings. Revenue is deferred until the customer reviews and accepts the final Tax
Blueprint® document and returns an executed delivery agreement. Subscription income is billed to client credit card monthly, on the
monthly anniversary of client sign-up. Tax BluePrint sales are billed to the client after a preliminary assessment and client approval
to move forward. Revenue has been recognized in 2021 in the amount of $76,470, that was included in the contract liability at the beginning
of the at the end of 2020.
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Services income is recognized as consulting and
other professional services are performed by the Company. Income is recognized as services are delivered.
Commission revenue is derived from the sale of
premiums on life insurance policies held by third parties. The revenue is recognized as received from the insurer, issuer.
Revenue represents gross billings less discounts,
net of sales tax, as applicable. Amounts invoiced for work not yet completed are shown as deferred revenue in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
In the normal course of business, the Company
extends credit on an unsecured basis to its customers, substantially all of whom are located in the United States of America. The Company
does not believe that it is exposed to any significant risk of loss on accounts receivable.
Stock-Based Compensation.
The Company recognizes the fair value of stock-based
compensation awards as wages in the accompanying statements of operations for employee grants, commissions for non-employee grants, and
stock appreciation rights grants, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which
is based on risk-free rate of 0.59%, dividend yield of 0%, expected life of 10 years and volatility of 35% to 40% in 2020 and is based
on risk-free rate of 0.834%, dividend yield of 0%, expected life of 10 years and volatility of 87.68% in 2021. SAR awards are being treated
as a liability award while the options are being treated as equity awards. While the fair value of the options are based on the Black
Scholes assumptions included here, the SAR awards are based on assumptions at period end and are treated as liability awards. Forfeitures
are recorded as they occur.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash and
cash equivalents of $435,040. The decrease of $194,282 in cash and cash equivalents from September 30, 2020 was due to net cash provided
by operating activities of $98,019 net cash used in investing activities of $3,540, and net cash used in operations of $412,807.
As shown below, at June 30, 2021, our contractual
cash obligations totaled approximately $799,227, all of which consisted of debt principal and lease obligations.
Maturities by years
Contractual obligations
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
Total
Notes payable
$ 254,238
$ 228,053
$ 482,291
Lease liability
83,432
170,044
253,476
Line of Credit
38,830
–
38,830
Total contractual cash obligations
$ 385,417
$ 413,811
$ 799,227
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements
have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the Company will need to manage additional
asset units under contract and/or additional financing to fully implement its business plan, including continued growth and establishment
of a stronger brand.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company
reported $5,066,332 in revenue, a net loss of $7,406,240, net cash used in operations of $412,807, and an accumulated deficit of $14,397,029.
These operating results raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include
any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification
of liabilities that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
In in February of 2021, Forta received a PPP loan
of $422,900. The loan may be forgiven, in part or whole, if the proceeds are used to retain and pay employees and for other qualifying
expenditures. The Company expects that the full proceeds of the PPP loan will be eligible for forgiveness, which would result in an increase
in capital of $422,900.
Company’s plans for expansion include attracting
additional clients through marketing efforts with its current and future brokerage, investment management and insurance agent representatives,
as well as increasing the TMN membership and the investment advisory activity of the members to increase assets under management and Company’s
revenue. Future growth plans will include efforts to increase advisory headcount through recruiting of individuals advisors and groups
of advisors. There is no guaranty that the Company will achieve these objectives.
Off Balance Sheet Transactions and Related Matters
Other than operating leases discussed in Note
7 to the consolidated financial statements, there are no off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent
obligations), or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that have, or may have, a material effect on financial
condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources
of the Company.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk. Our business is leveraged
and, accordingly, is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Any significant increase in interest rates could have a material adverse
effect on our financial condition and ability to continue as a going concern.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30,
2020. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (the “Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures,
no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily
applies its judgment in evaluating the cost benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on its evaluation, management
concluded as of June 30, 2021 that its disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because of material weaknesses in our internal
control over financial reporting, described below in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Notwithstanding
the identified material weaknesses, management believes the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q fairly represent in all material
respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Management’s Report on Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible
for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Responsibility, estimates and judgments by management
are required to assess the expected benefits and related costs of control procedures. The objectives of internal control include providing
management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition,
and that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and recorded properly to permit the preparation
of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The Company’s
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of
June 30, 2021. In making this assessment, its management used the criteria based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
2013 issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2021, its internal control over financial reporting was not effective in providing
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes
in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
reviewed the results of their assessment with its board of directors.
Based on its evaluation under this framework,
management concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of the evaluation date due to the factors
stated below.
•
Insufficient Resources: The Company has inadequate number of personnel with requisite expertise in the key functional areas of finance and accounting to be able to have appropriately designed and operating entity level controls including risk assessment; information and communication; monitoring; and financial reporting.
•
Inadequate Segregation of Duties: The Company has inadequate number of personnel to properly segregate duties to implement control procedures.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Internal control over financial reporting has
inherent limitations which include but is not limited to the use of independent professionals for advice and guidance, interpretation
of existing and/or changing rules and principles, segregation of management duties, scale of organization, and personnel factors. Internal
control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns
resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management
override. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements on a
timely basis, however these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process and it is possible to design into
the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness
to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
No changes in Internal Control over Financial
Reporting have been made since fiscal year end 2020.
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Part II Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are a party to or otherwise
involved in legal proceedings, claims and other legal matters, arising in the ordinary course of our business or otherwise. As indicated
in the Subsequent Events the number of FINRA claims against Forta has increased to 22 as of August 2021. The claims arise from the sale
to clients of alternative investments (REITs, Business Development Loan Funds, and Oil and Gas securities). Most of the claims arise from
investments prior 2015. None of the registered representatives that recommended these alternative investments is currently associated
with Forta. The total amount of the pending claims is in excess of $3,000,000 and the Company is in the process of determining the best
approach to respond to the claims. Based on the status of the claims with FINRA, management cannot reasonably estimate a potential range
of losses or settlements of the claims. Forta is evaluating how best to resolve the claims. Forta no longer generates significant revenue
from brokerage activity like the sale of alternative investments and the continuing need for a broker dealer will be evaluated by Company.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Forta has 20 pending FINRA claims that arise from
the sale to clients of alternative investments (REITs, Business Development Loan Funds, and Oil and Gas securities). These income generating
investments did not do as well as the stock markets, and the performance has lagged the market. While the exposure on these cases would
not be material, the costs of defense for legal fees may be substantial. Company is evaluating the impact upon operations of the expenses.
In December 2020, a novel strain of coronavirus,
referred to as COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. Since then, COVID-19 has spread to other countries, including
the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Further, the President of the
United States declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency.7 States in which we operate declared states of emergency related to
the spread of COVID-19 and issued executive orders directing individuals to stay at their place of residence for an indefinite period
of time.
The financial markets demonstrated significant
volatility in reaction to the virus outbreak. There has been considerable strain on companies in many sectors of the economy. Investors
suffered significant decreases in the value of their investment portfolios, and the economy has significantly shut down. While the economy
has reopened, the Delta variant may impact the Company. During periods of high volatility and uncertainty many investors choose to stop
ongoing investment activity and sit on the sidelines until the markets become more stable.
The Company’s revenues are adversely affected
when investors reduce their investment activities. In addition, part of Company’s revenues is based upon the value of assets under
management. If the investment portfolios of clients decrease in value, the fees charged for investment advice also decreases.
The Company could be affected by lack of access
to its offices, although that seems to have had little short-term impact as employees have succeeded in maintaining productivity while
working remotely. The long-term effects, however, may present significant issues.
Any significant shutdown of the economy for a
sustained period will affect the Company’s revenue which could lead to losses.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in IXBRL, and included in exhibit 101)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 27, 2021
By: /s/ Scott Winters
Scott Winters
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: August 27, 2021
By: /s/ Todd Oligino
Todd Oligino
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Capacity
Date
/s/ Scott Winters
Co-Chairman, CEO
August 27, 2021
Scott Winters
(principal executive officer)
/s/ Todd Oligino
CFO
August 27, 2021
Todd Oligino
(principal financial officer)
/s/ John Pollock
Co-Chairman, EVP
August 27, 2021
John Pollock
/s/ Edward A. Lyon
Director
August 27, 2021
Edward A. Lyon
/s/ Jennifer Winters
Director
August 27, 2021
Jennifer Winters
/s/ William R. Nelson
Director
August 27, 2021
William R. Nelson
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