INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND 2015

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1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND 2015

2 BCM BURGER COMER MAGLIARI CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT To the Board of Trustees of ilearn Academy Charter School, Inc. Report on Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of ilearn Academy Charter School, Inc., (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statements of financial position as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. Management s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. SAIPAN OFFICE SUITE 203 MH II BUILDING MARINA HEIGHTS BUSINESS PARK P.O. BOX , SAIPAN, MP TEL NOS. (670) (670) FAX NOS. (670) (670) GUAM OFFICE HENGI PLAZA, SUITE SOUTH MARINE DRIVE TAMUNING, GUAM TEL NOS. (671) (671) FAX NOS. (671) (671)

3 Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ilearn Academy Charter School Inc., as of, and the changes in net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Tamuning, Guam November 10,

4 Statements of Financial Position Assets Assets: Cash $ 177,946 $ 62,269 Accounts receivable (Note 2) - 197,358 Total assets $ 177,946 $ 259,627 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Accounts payable (Note 4) $ 170,000 $ 289,742 Due from related party (Note 4) - 15,000 Total liabilities 170, ,742 Net assets: Unrestricted 7,946 (45,115) Total liabilities and net assets $ 177,946 $ 259,627 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 3

5 Statements of Activities Years Ended Revenues and other support (Notes 2 and 3): Appropriation- Students $ 2,475,000 $ 1,459,638 Extended learning 20,065 - Fundraising - 1,861 Miscellaneous Total revenues and other support 2,495,686 1,461,499 Expenses: Contract services (Notes 1, 2 and 4) 1,565,918 1,129,715 Salaries and wages 743, ,505 Curriculum and materials 118,250 57,614 Travel and meetings 11,078 - Insurance 3,983 1,736 Bank charges Supplies - 3,055 Professional fees Total expenses 2,442,625 1,506,664 Changes in net assets 53,061 (45,165) Net assets at beginning of year (45,115) 50 Net assets at end of year $ 7,946 $ (45,115) See accompanying notes to financial statements. 4

6 Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended Cash flows from operating activities: Change in net assets $ 53,061 $ (45,165) Adjustments to reconcile changes in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities: (Increase) decrease in assets: Accounts receivable 197,358 (197,358) Increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable (119,742) 289,742 Accrued liabilities (15,000) 15,000 Net cash provided by operating activities 62, ,384 Net increase in cash 115,677 62,219 Cash at beginning of year 62, Cash at end of year $ 177,946 $ 62,269 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 5

7 Notes to Financial Statements (1) Organization ilearn Academy Charter School, Inc., (the Academy) is a non-profit public benefit corporation designed to enrich student learning in all content areas but with a special emphasis in technology, science, and math. The Academy was incorporated under the laws of Guam on December 5, 2014 and is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Academy began student enrollment during January The Academy is established for the purpose of operating an academy charter school which operates independently from the Guam Public School System for the purposes specifically set forth in 17 GCA The Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Trustees are elected or selected pursuant to the Charter granted by GACS. The Board of Trustees consists of not less than five (5) members and not more than nine (9) members. At least one member must be a parent or guardian of a student attending the Academy and one member must be from the general public. The Academy is an independent contractor with Saint Paul Christian School (SPCS) under the A+ contract for five successive years. Under the terms of agreement, Saint Paul Christian School is the sole provider of the facility, fixed assets and related equipment, utilities, services, and supplies to the Academy. In return, the Academy is obligated to pay monthly contract dues invoiced by Saint Paul Christian School. The Academy is subject to independent oversight by Guam Academy Charter School Council (the Council). The Council is tasked with monitoring the Academy operations, compliance with applicable laws and the provisions of the charter granted; the progress of meeting student academic achievement expectations specified in the charter; and compliance with annual reporting requirements. (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies A summary of the Academy significant accounting policies utilized in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements is as follows: Basis of Accounting The accompanying schedule of revenue and expense of the Academy is presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). In accordance with GAAP, revenue and support are recognized when earned and expenses and related liabilities are recorded when the obligations are incurred. Revenue from government grants is recognized as related expenses are incurred. 6

8 Notes to Financial Statements (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued Cash For purposes of the statement of financial position and the statement of cash flows, cash is defined as cash on hand, cash in savings and cash in checking accounts. Receivables Accounts receivable primarily represent amounts due from federal and local governments as of. Management believes that all receivables are fully collectible; therefore, no provisions for uncollectible accounts were recorded. At, the amount of $0 and $197,358, respectively, was due from the Guam Department of Education for reimbursable operation costs incurred and billed during last fiscal year. Net Asset Classes The Academy is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted. Net assets of the School are defined as: Unrestricted: All resources over which the governing board has discretionary control to use in carrying on the general operations of the Academy. Temporarily restricted: These net assets are restricted by donors to be used for specific purposes. The Academy does not currently have any temporarily restricted net assets. Permanently restricted: These net assets are permanently restricted by donors and cannot be used by the Academy. The Academy does not currently have any permanently restricted net assets. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 7

9 Notes to Financial Statements (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued Revenue Recognition The Academy receives financial support in monthly allotments from the General Fund of Guam of the Government of Guam via the Guam Department of Education to finance administrative and general expenses on a reimbursable basis. Such expenses mainly consist of contract dues under the A+ Contract, salaries and wages, and Extended Learning wages due to after school teachers. The actual amounts remitted to the Academy are determined by the Guam Department of Education s Internal Auditors through the validation of submitted invoices. Pursuant to Guam Public Law 33-66, the per pupil cost was $5,500 for the fiscal year ending September 30, Student enrollment is not to exceed 450 students during Fiscal Year The number of enrolled students was multiplied by the FY 2016 Government of Guam General Appropriations Act approved amount of $5,500 per student enrollee. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, the maximum of 450 students were enrolled in the Academy. The Academy therefore received $2,475,000 in government appropriations. Pursuant to Public Law under the General Appropriations Act of 2017 passed and on August 29, 2016, the maximum allowable students for school year was increased from 515 students to 740 students with an associated increase per pupil cost increased from $5,500 to $6,500 per pupil cost for each student enrollee. Contributions The Academy adopted FASB ASC Section , Not-for-Profit Entities Revenue Recognition. Contributions received are recorded as increases in unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted net assets, depending on the existence and/or nature of any donor restrictions. All donor-restricted contributions are reported as increases in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets, depending on the nature of the restriction. When a restriction expires (that is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is accomplished), temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. 8

10 Notes to Financial Statements (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued In-Kind Contributions The Academy follows standards relating to contributions received and contributions made as consistent with FASB Codification. The Academy records donated goods at the estimated fair market value at the time of receipt. During the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Academy did not recognize any revenues for donated goods under inkind contributions in the Statement of Activities. Fund Raising and Donations The Academy participates in various fundraising activities during the year. Revenues received from these fundraising activities are recognized as fundraising income. In addition, the Academy receives cash donations from private individuals and businesses that are recognized as donations when received. Budgets Pursuant to the Guam Academy Charter Schools Act of 2009, the Board of Trustees adopts an annual budget. The annual budget must be submitted to the Guam Academy Charter Schools Council every fiscal year. The Council must submit the budget to the Superintendent of Education of the Government of Guam s Department of Education (GDOE) which in turn incorporates such as part of its budget submitted the Guam Legislature. Following the appropriation of GDOE s operating budget for the fiscal year, the amount approved by the Guam Legislature for the operation of the Academy shall be available for expenditure by the Academy s Board of Trustees. Annual and Sick Leave Permanent employees who are guaranteed leave with their contracts are entitled to paid vacation and sick leave. Entitled employees can accrue 4 hours of paid sick leave and 3 hours of paid personal leave every pay period. Accumulation of compensated leave hours may not exceed 56 hours of sick leave and 21 hours of personal leave within a school year. Unused personal or sick leave at the end of a school year will be credited to the employee at approximately half of the employee s current contractual rate multiplied by the number of unused hours of sick and personal leave. As of September 30, 2016, there is no contingent liability for unused personal and sick leave as leave balances were paid to employees at the end of School Year on May 30,

11 Notes to Financial Statements (2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued Income Taxes The Academy is a nonprofit organization exempt from income taxes under the provision of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for income tax has been made in the accompanying schedule of revenue and expense. A Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax is filed by the Academy. IRS forms 990 filed by the Academy are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for up to three years from the extended due date of each return. (3) Economic Dependency The Academy receives approximately 100% of its annual revenue from the Guam Department of Education under a five-year charter agreement. Under such agreement, the Council will review the Academy every five years, beginning on the date on which the charter is granted or renewed, to determine whether the charter should be revoked for material violations of laws and the terms of agreement or if the Academy fails to meet the goals and student academic achievement expectations. (4) Related Party Transactions Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the A+ Contract, Saint Paul Christian School is the sole provider of the facility, equipment, utilities, services, and supplies to the Academy in exchange for monthly contract dues. Certain board members of ilearn are also officers or board members of SPCS. For the year ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, amounts paid to SPCS totaled $1,545,708 and $ 1,129,715, respectively. Additionally, the Academy has a payable due to SPCS in the amount of $170,000 and $282,742 as of, respectively. A member of the Board of Trustees advanced $15,000 to the Academy during the year ended September 30, There are specified repayments terms or conditions. (5) Concentration of Credit Risk The Academy maintains one bank account with a financial institution. The Academy at times maintains cash balances in excess of $250,000, the amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The School has not made any provisions as it has not incurred any losses due to exceeding insured amounts. 10

12 Notes to Financial Statements (5) Risk Management The Academy is exposed to various risks of loss related to student or employee injury for which the school carries workmen s compensation insurance. The Academy maintains workmen s compensation insurance to provide for claims arising from these risks. There were no material losses sustained as a result of the Academy risk management practices. (6) Subsequent Events The Academy has evaluated subsequent events from October 1, 2016 through November 10, 2016, the date of which financial statements were available to be issued. The Academy did not note any subsequent events requiring disclosure or adjustment to the accompanying financial statements. 11