REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Bi-Optic Ventures Inc. (A Development Stage Company)
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Bi-Optic Ventures Inc. (A Development Stage Company) as of February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, and the related statements of operations, stockholders deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended and accumulated from March 1, 2010 to February 28, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. The financial statements of Bi-Optic Ventures Inc. accumulated from May 31, 1984 (date of inception) to February 28, 2010 were audited by other auditors whose report dated May 12, 2010 included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements for the period from May 31, 1984 (date of inception) to February 28, 2010 reflect a net loss of $4,528,347 of the related cumulative totals. The auditors report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it related to amounts included for such periods, is based solely on the report of such auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has not generated any revenues, has a working capital deficit, and has incurred operating losses since inception. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regard to these matters are also discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Saturna Group Chartered Accountants LLP
Saturna Group Chartered Accountants LLP
Vancouver, Canada
May 24, 2013
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended February 28, 2013
(expressed in Canadian dollars)
1.
Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business
The Company was incorporated in the province of British Columbia, Canada on May 31, 1984. The Company is a development stage company, as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 915, Development Stage Entities. The Company is currently evaluating various business opportunities.
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has never generated revenues since inception and has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends or generate earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations. As at February 28, 2013, the Company has a working capital deficit of $338,957 and has accumulated losses of $5,144,598 since inception. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2.
Significant Accounting Policies
(a)
Basis of Presentation
These financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and are expressed in Canadian dollars.
(b)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the recoverability of long-lived assets and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Companys estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
(c)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
(d)
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Amortization is computed at the following rates:
Computer equipment
30% declining balance
Furniture and equipment
20% declining balance
Leasehold improvements
5 years straight-line
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BI-OPTIC VENTURES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended February 28, 2013
(expressed in Canadian dollars)
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(e)
Long-lived Assets
In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
(f)
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. The asset and liability method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
As of February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, the Company did not have any amounts recorded pertaining to uncertain tax positions.
The Company files federal and provincial income tax returns in Canada. The Company may be subject to a reassessment of federal and provincial income taxes by Canadian tax authorities for a period of three years from the date of the original notice of assessment in respect of any particular taxation year. The open taxation years range from 2010 to 2012. Tax authorities of Canada have not audited any of the Companys income tax returns for the open taxation years noted above.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in tax expense. During the years ended February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, there were no charges for interest or penalties.
(g)
Stock-based Compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation Stock Compensation and ASC 505, Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees
,
using the fair value method. All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
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BI-OPTIC VENTURES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended February 28, 2013
(expressed in Canadian dollars)
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(h)
Financial Instruments
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instruments categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Companys financial instruments consist principally of cash, amounts receivable, accounts payable, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of cash is determined based on Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The recorded values of all other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
(i)
Comprehensive Loss
ASC 220, Comprehensive Income establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive loss and its components in the consolidated financial statements. As at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, the Company has no items that represent comprehensive loss and, therefore, has not included a schedule of comprehensive loss in the financial statements
(j)
Loss per Share
The Company computes loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings per Share". ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including stock options, using the treasury stock method, and convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
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BI-OPTIC VENTURES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended February 28, 2013
(expressed in Canadian dollars)
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(k)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
3.
Property and Equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
$
|
|
Accumulated
Amortization
$
|
|
2013
Net Carrying
Value
$
|
|
2012
Net Carrying
Value
$
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computer equipment
|
9,238
|
|
7,112
|
|
2,126
|
|
3,038
|
Furniture and equipment
|
6,932
|
|
6,604
|
|
328
|
|
409
|
Leasehold improvements
|
6,157
|
|
6,157
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,327
|
|
19,873
|
|
2,454
|
|
3,447
|
4.
Related Party Transactions
(a)
During the year ended February 28, 2013, the Company incurred $30,000 (February 29, 2012 - $30,000) in management fees to a company controlled by the President of the Company.
(b)
During the year ended February 28, 2013, the Company incurred $30,000 (February 29, 2012 - $30,000) in rent and administrative services to a company controlled by the President and a director of the Company.
(c)
During the year ended February 28, 2013, the Company incurred $24,000 (February 29, 2012 - $24,000) in professional fees to a company controlled by a director.
(d)
As at February 28, 2013, an amount of $43,890 (February 29, 2012 - $950) is owed to the spouse of the President of the Company which is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
(e)
As at February 28, 2013, an amount of $nil (February 29, 2012 - $6,000) is owed from the President of the Company which is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
(f)
As at February 28, 2013, an amount of $66,500 (February 29, 2012 - $33,400) is owed to a company controlled by the President of the Company which is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
(g)
As at February 28, 2013, an amount of $113,180 (February 29, 2012 - $65,780) is owed to a company controlled by the President and a director of the Company which is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
(h)
As at February 28, 2013, an amount of $51,520 (February 29, 2012 - $24,640) is owed to a company controlled by a director of the Company which is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
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BI-OPTIC VENTURES INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended February 28, 2013
(expressed in Canadian dollars)
5.
Share Purchase Warrants
The following table summarizes the continuity of the Companys share purchase warrants:
|
|
|
|
|
Number of warrants
|
|
Weighted average
exercise price
$
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, February 28, 2011
|
6,000,000
|
|
0.15
|
|
|
|
|
Expired
|
(6,000,000)
|
|
0.15
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2013
|
|
|
|
6.
Income Taxes
The Company is subject to Canadian federal and provincial income taxes at a combined rate of 25% (2011 26.25%). The reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory rate compared to the Companys income tax expense as reported is as follows:
|
|
|
|
2013
$
|
2012
$
|
|
|
|
Income tax recovery computed at the statutory rate
|
(43,525)
|
(38,655)
|
|
|
|
Permanent differences and other
|
4
|
|
Change in enacted tax rates
|
|
1,841
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
43,521
|
36,814
|
|
|
|
Income tax provision
|
|
|
Significant components of the Companys deferred income tax assets as at February 28, 2013 and February 29, 2012, after applying enacted corporate income tax rates, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
2013
$
|
2012
$
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-capital losses carried forward
|
543,523
|
497,495
|
Net capital losses carried forward
|
52,280
|
52,280
|
Property and equipment
|
6,275
|
6,028
|
Share issuance costs
|
3,545
|
6,299
|
Valuation allowance
|
(605,623)
|
(562,102)
|
|
|
|
Net deferred income tax asset
|
|
|
As at February 28, 2013, the Company has non-capital losses carried forward of $2,174,090 which are available to offset future years taxable income. These losses expire as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
2015
|
|
286,893
|
2026
|
|
198,629
|
2027
|
|
408,015
|
2028
|
|
299,166
|
2029
|
|
225,446
|
2030
|
|
112,200
|
2031
|
|
303,376
|
2032
|
|
156,255
|
2033
|
|
184,110
|
|
|
2,174,090
|
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