10-K: Birdie Win Corporation Reports Fiscal Year 2024 Results, Cites Going Concern Uncertainty

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Annual Results


Birdie Win Corporation's annual report reveals a net loss of $24,082 for fiscal year 2024 and raises concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

Capital raiseThe company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining necessary financing.The company expects to finance its operations primarily through cash flow from revenue and continuing financial support from a shareholder.The shareholder has indicated the intent and ability to provide additional financing if needed.
Worse than expectedThe company's net loss of $24,082 is significantly worse than the $7,893 loss in the previous year.The company's cash balance of $1,845 is significantly lower than expected for a company with ongoing operations.The company's accumulated deficit and working capital deficit indicate a deteriorating financial position.

Summary

  • Birdie Win Corporation, a Nevada corporation headquartered in Hong Kong, provides financial literacy seminar services.
  • The company's primary service is a one-on-one Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) Seminar, conducted online via Zoom.
  • For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2024, Birdie Win generated revenue of $25,000, an increase from $20,000 in the previous year.
  • The company incurred a net loss of $24,082 for the year, compared to a net loss of $7,893 in 2023.
  • General and administrative expenses increased to $49,082 in 2024 from $29,981 in 2023.
  • As of July 31, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,845.
  • The company's financial statements indicate an accumulated deficit of $296 and a working capital deficit of $433.
  • These conditions raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
  • The company's ability to continue operations is dependent on generating profits and securing additional financing.
  • The company expects to finance its operations through revenue and shareholder support.
  • The company has 5,760,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of October 3, 2024.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The document reveals significant financial challenges, including a substantial net loss, low cash reserves, and concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The identified material weaknesses in internal controls further contribute to a negative outlook.

Positives

  • The company's revenue increased from $20,000 to $25,000 year-over-year.
  • The company has a defined service offering with a structured four-session seminar.
  • The company intends to expand its marketing efforts and hire additional instructors in the future.

Negatives

  • The company incurred a net loss of $24,082 in fiscal year 2024, significantly higher than the $7,893 loss in 2023.
  • The company has a working capital deficit of $433.
  • The company's cash balance is only $1,845.
  • There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
  • The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal controls.
  • The company currently has only one employee.

Risks

  • The company's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain due to its financial losses and limited cash reserves.
  • The company's operations are dependent on securing additional financing.
  • The company faces competition in the financial literacy services industry.
  • The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal controls, which could lead to misstatements in financial reporting.
  • The company's reliance on a single employee poses a risk to its operations.
  • The company has not yet developed a standard of procedure for instructors.
  • The company has not yet fully identified its marketing channels.

Future Outlook

The company's future operations are dependent on generating profits and securing additional financing, with the shareholder indicating an intent to provide further financial support if needed. The company plans to expand its marketing efforts and hire additional instructors.

Management Comments

  • Management believes that the material weaknesses in internal controls did not have an effect on the financial results.
  • Management believes that the lack of a functioning audit committee and the lack of a majority of outside directors on our board of directors results in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures, which could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements in future periods.
  • Management expects to finance its operations primarily through cash flow from revenue and continuing financial support from a shareholder.

Industry Context

The financial literacy services industry is competitive and fragmented, with low barriers to entry. Birdie Win competes with larger wealth management firms, private banks, and insurance brokers, but differentiates itself by not selling specific financial products, aiming to provide unbiased advice.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's revenue of $25,000 is very low compared to established financial literacy providers, which often have revenues in the millions.
  • The company's net loss of $24,082 is concerning, as many established firms in this sector are profitable.
  • The company's cash balance of $1,845 is extremely low compared to industry standards, where companies typically have significant cash reserves.
  • The company's lack of a functioning audit committee and material weaknesses in internal controls are not in line with best practices for publicly traded companies.
  • The company's reliance on a single employee is unusual for a company in this sector, where teams of professionals are typically employed.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and DirectorChee Yong YeeZonghan Wu2023-07-27Resignation of previous officer and appointment of new officer.
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, and DirectorZonghan WuYunyuan Chen2024-07-18Resignation of previous officer and appointment of new officer.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Audit CommitteeThe company does not have a functioning audit committee due to a lack of independent members and outside directors.2024-07-31Ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures.
Code of EthicsThe company has not adopted a formal Code of Ethics.2024-07-31The Board of Directors believes that general rules of fiduciary duty and federal and state laws are adequate ethical guidelines.

Legal Proceedings

  • There are currently no pending legal proceedings or claims that the company believes will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, or operating results.

Related Party Transactions

  • On April 16, 2021, the Company issued 3,600,000 shares of restricted common stock to Mr. Chee Yong Yee in consideration of $3,600.
  • As of July 31, 2022, Mr. Chee Yong Yee advanced $4,645 to the Company, which is unsecured and non-interest bearing.
  • On June 20, 2023, a Stock Purchase Agreement was entered into between Chee Yong Yee and TTTOP International Ltd, resulting in TTTOP International Ltd becoming the controlling shareholder.
  • On July 18, 2024, a Stock Purchase Agreement was entered into between TTTOP International Ltd and TOPP Holdings Group Ltd, resulting in TOPP Holdings Group Ltd becoming the controlling shareholder.
  • As of July 31, 2024, the Company has an outstanding payable of $7,780 to former director, Mr. Zonghan Wu.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders face significant risk due to the company's financial instability and going concern uncertainty.
  • Employees are at risk due to the company's financial instability and potential inability to continue operations.
  • Customers may be impacted by the company's potential inability to continue providing services.
  • Creditors face risk due to the company's financial instability and potential inability to repay debts.

Next Steps

  • The company intends to increase its personnel resources and technical accounting expertise.
  • The company plans to create a position to segregate duties consistent with control objectives.
  • The company plans to appoint one or more outside directors to the board of directors and establish a fully functioning audit committee.
  • The company intends to expand its marketing efforts and hire additional instructors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2021-04-16Birdie Win Corporation was incorporated, and Mr. Chee Yong Yee was appointed as President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a member of the Board of Directors.
2021-08-27The Company submitted an initial Form S-1 Registration Statement to the SEC.
2021-09-23The Company's Form S-1 Registration Statement was declared effective.
2021-10-11The Company closed its public offering pursuant to Form S-1.
2023-07-27Mr. Chee Yong Yee resigned, and Mr. Zonghan Wu was appointed as President, CEO, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director.
2024-07-18Mr. Zonghan Wu resigned, and Yunyuan Chen was appointed as President, CEO, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director.
2024-07-31End of the fiscal year.
2024-10-03Date of the independent auditor's report.
2024-10-04Date of the filing of the annual report.

Keywords

financial literacy, seminar, Hong Kong, Malaysia, personal finance, financial planning, going concern, internal controls, net loss, revenue

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