6-Month Financial Report for Period Ending 31 December 2002 |
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Bremer & Hockenberg 4551 Glencoe Ave., Suite 245
We have compiled the accompanying statement of financial position of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (a non-profit organization) as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the six months then ended in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial statements information that is the representation of management. We have not audited or reviewed the accompanying financial statements and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. As described in Note C, it is the Company's stated policy to reserve for invoices remaining unpaid for more than 180 days. Management believes that it is appropriate to make an exception to this policy for accounts that have given their written pledge of payment. Had a reserve been established in accordance with the stated policy, the decrease in net assets would have been $676,000 greater than the amount reported in the accompanying financial statements. Bremer & Hockenberg February 4, 2003 ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
INTERNET
CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS
INTERNET
CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS
INTERNET CORPORATION
FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) was established in September 1998 under the laws of the state of California as a non-profit organization. ICANN coordinates a select set of the Internet's technical management functions such as the assignment of protocol parameters, the management of the domain name system, the allocation of Internet protocol (IP) address space, and the management of the root server system. Categories of Internet domains include Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) which include the .com, .net, .org, and .edu domains and Country Code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs) examples of which are .us, .uk, and .fr. ICANN generates income from fees received from domain name registrars and related accreditation activities. Its primary sources of revenue are as follows:
ICANN also receives contributions and grants from other organizations. ICANN has three supporting organizations which serve as advisory bodies to the ICANN board of directors with respect to internet policy issues and structure within three specialized areas, including the system of IP addresses and the domain name system. The supporting organizations are the primary source of substantive policy recommendations for matters lying within their respective specialized areas. The three supporting organizations are the Address Supporting Organization (ASO), Generic Domain Name Supporting Organization (GNSO), and the Country Code Domain Name Supporting Organization (CCNSO) (under formation). The supporting organizations are not separately incorporated entities. The accounts of the supporting organization formerly known as DNSO (now GNSO) are included in the accompanying financial statements. ICANN, on behalf of GNSO, receives and processes the contributions that GNSO receives from its constituencies. NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of presentation - The financial statements of ICANN have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. ICANN recognizes contributions, including unconditional promises to give, as revenue in the period received. Contributions and net assets are classified based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. As such, the net assets of ICANN and the changes therein are classified and reported as follows:
As of December 31, 2002, ICANN has no permanently restricted net assets. Functional allocation of expenses - Expenses that can be identified with a specific program or supporting service are charged directly to the related program or supporting service. Expenses that are associated with more than one program or supporting service are allocated based on methods determined by management. As of and for the six months ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, ICANN's expenses are classified as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include deposits in bank, money market accounts, and marketable commercial paper. Concentration of credit risk - All of ICANN's cash and cash equivalents are maintained at one commercial bank. At December 31, 2002, ICANN had cash in the bank in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance limits of approximately $1,207,000. The accompanying financial statements include certain IP Address registry accounts receivable balances totaling $676,000 as of December 31, 2002. The inclusion of these receivables is based primarily on verbal understandings between ICANN and the participating registries. Such receivables and revenues are not supported by written agreements nor has any valuation allowance for collectibility been established relating to these accounts. It is the policy of management to reserve against all invoices that remain unpaid for more than 180 days (see NOTE C). Property and equipment - Property and equipment are stated at cost or, for contributed items, at fair market value at date of contribution. The equipment, furniture and fixtures are being depreciated using the accelerated method over estimated useful lives of five to seven years. Leasehold improvements are being depreciated using the straight-line method over the useful life or the remaining lease term, whichever is shorter. Deferred revenue/Accreditation fees - Accreditation fees attributable to future activities are included in cash and cash equivalents or accounts receivable and reflected as deferred revenue until earned. Promises to give - Unconditional promises to give that are expected to be collected within one year are recorded at estimated net realizable value. Unconditional promises to give that are expected to be collected in future years are recorded at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. Conditional promises to give are not included as support until the conditions are substantially met. Contributed services - Contributed services are recognized only if the services (a) create or enhance long-lived assets, or (b) require specialized skills, are provided by individuals possessing those skills and would typically need to be purchased if not provided by donation. For the six months ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, contributed legal services totaling $87,500 in both periods are included in the statement of activities as contributed services and professional services expense. Income taxes - ICANN is exempt from federal and state income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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. Accounts receivable is comprised of the following constituencies for various registry and accreditation fees at December 31:
Written agreements have not yet been reached with the certain name and address registry operators for amounts billed totaling $676,000. As described in Note B it is the policy of the Company to establish a reserve for all invoices that remain unpaid for more than 180 days. Management has determined that it is appropriate to make an exception for this policy for accounts totaling $676,000 for which written pledges have been received. NOTE D - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31:
The scheduled principal payment on debt for the period or year ended June 30, 2003 is $12,702. NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Lease commitment - In January 1999, ICANN entered into a five-year sublease agreement for an office facility. This lease was renewed effective January 1, 2003, and expires September 30, 2005. The base rent is $20,251 per month, including administration and participation fees. Future minimum lease payments for the remaining term under the operating lease, including addendums, as of December 31, 2002 are as follows:
Rent and other facilities costs totaled $116,574 and $91,927 for the six months ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Legal matters - In the ordinary course of business, ICANN is subject to lawsuits and other potential legal actions. In the opinion of management, such matters will not have a material effect on the financial position of ICANN. NOTE G - TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Temporarily restricted net assets totaling $202,512 and $162,694 at December
31, 2002 and 2001 were restricted by donors for specific activities and
projects pertaining to the Domain Name Supporting Organization.
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