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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Asure has prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and has included the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiaries. We have eliminated all significant intercompany transactions and balances in consolidation. Asure has made certain reclassifications to the prior year’s financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. As discussed in Note 8- Stockholders’ Equity, Asure has adjusted all prior periods have to reflect its 3-for-2 stock split as if it had occurred at the earliest date presented in these financial statements.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
SEGMENTS

The chief operating decision maker is Asure’s Chief Executive Officer who reviews financial information presented on a company-wide basis.  Accordingly, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)  Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280, Asure determined that it has a single reporting segment and operating unit structure.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
USE OF ESTIMATES

Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at fiscal year end and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the fiscal year.  The more significant estimates made by management include the valuation allowance for the gross deferred tax assets, useful lives of fixed assets, the determination of the fair value of its long-lived assets, and the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed during acquisitions. Asure bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions its management believes reasonable under the given circumstances.  These estimates could be materially different under different conditions and assumptions.  Additionally, the actual amounts could differ from the estimates made. Management periodically evaluates estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements for continued reasonableness. Asure makes appropriate adjustments, if any, to the estimates used prospectively based upon such periodic evaluation.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
CONTINGENCIES

Asure was the defendant or plaintiff in various actions that arose in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2012, we believe none of the pending legal proceedings to which we are a party are material to us.
Liquidity Disclosure [Policy Text Block]
LIQUIDITY

As of December 31, 2012, Asure’s principal source of liquidity consisted of $2,177 of current cash and cash equivalents as well as future cash generated from operations. Cash and cash equivalents were $1,067 at December 31, 2011.   On March 29, 2013, we amended our Senior Note Payable that provided for updated financial covenants in exchange for an increase in the interest rate from 10% to 11.5%.  See Note 5 for more information.  We believe that we have and/or will generate sufficient cash for its short and long term needs, including meeting the requirements of the amended Senior Note Payable. We are continuing to reduce expenses and thus may utilize our cash balances in the short-term to reduce long-term costs. Based on current internal projections, Asure’s management expects that we can generate positive cash flows from operating activities in the next twelve months as well.

Management is focused on growing its existing software operations and exploring additional strategic acquisitions in the near future, although it has no agreements to do so at this time.  In the short-term, Asure plans to fund any acquisitions with equity, available cash, future cash from operations, or cash or debt raised from outside sources.

We cannot assure that we can grow our cash balances or limit our cash consumption and thus maintain sufficient cash balances for our planned operations or future acquisitions.  Future business demands may lead to cash utilization at levels greater than recently experienced.  We may need to raise additional capital in the future, including making the required $2,000 principal payment to Deerpath Funding, LP.  However, we cannot assure that we will be able to raise additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all. Management believes that we have sufficient capital and liquidity to fund and cultivate the growth of our current and future operations for at least the next 12 months and to maintain compliance with its revised debt.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash deposits and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash represents a certificate of deposit held in a cash collateral account as required by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (“Bank”), to secure our obligations under our credit card line with the Bank.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We apply the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and non-financial assets and liabilities such as goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
DERIVATIVE

Our convertible notes payable contained an embedded derivative instrument related to the conversion feature that we accounted for separately.  We re-measured the fair values of these instruments for each reporting period and recorded a gain or loss for the change in fair value. The eliminated embedded derivative was settled during 2012. See Note 5 for further details.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

We grant credit to customers in the ordinary course of business. We limit concentrations of credit risk related to our trade accounts receivable due to our large number of customers, including third-party resellers, and their dispersion across several industries and geographic areas. As noted above, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain reserves for potential credit losses. We require advanced payments or secured transactions when deemed necessary.

Asure reviews potential customers’ credit ratings to evaluate customers’ ability to pay an obligation within the payment term, which is usually net thirty days.  If we receive reasonable assurance of payment and know of no barriers to legally enforce the payment obligation, we may extend credit to customers. We place accounts on account “Credit Hold” if a placed order exceeds the credit limit or sooner if circumstances warrant.  We follow our credit policy consistently and routinely monitor our delinquent accounts for indications of uncollectability.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

Asure maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount we estimate sufficient to provide adequate protection against losses resulting from extending credit to our customers.  We base this allowance, in the aggregate, on historical collection experience, age of receivables and general economic conditions. The allowance for doubtful accounts also considers the need for specific customer reserves based on the customer’s payment experience, credit-worthiness and age of receivable balances.  Asure’s bad debts have not been material and have been within management expectations. The allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2011 does not include $61 in Provision for Doubtful accounts from our acquisitions in the fourth quarter of 2011.  

The following table summarizes the annual changes in our allowance for doubtful accounts:

Balance at December 31, 2010
 
$
46
 
    Provision for doubtful accounts receivable
   
10
 
    Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable
   
(37
)
    Balance at December 31, 2011
 
$
19
 
    Provision for doubtful accounts receivable
   
179
 
    Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable
   
             (16
) 
    Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
182
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
INVENTORY

Inventory consists of finished goods and is stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventory includes purchased LCD panels and a full range of biometric and card recognition clocks that we sell as part of our workforce management solutions as well as our human resource and payroll processes to complement our NetSimplicity and time and labor management software products respectively. We routinely assess our on-hand inventory for timely identification and measurement of obsolete, slow-moving or otherwise impaired inventory.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

We record property and equipment, including software, furniture and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation. We record internal support equipment, such as video teleconferencing equipment used internally for purposes such as sales and marketing demonstrations, Company meetings, testing, troubleshooting customer problems and engineering, at manufactured cost if we constructed the asset, or at cost, if purchased. We record depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated economic useful lives of the assets, which range from two to five years.  Property and equipment also includes leasehold improvements and capital leases, which we record at cost less accumulated amortization.  We record amortization of leasehold improvements and capital leases using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or over the life of the respective assets, as applicable. We recognize gains or losses related to retirements or disposition of fixed assets in the period incurred. We expense repair and maintenance costs as incurred. We periodically review the estimated economic useful lives of our property and equipment and make adjustments, if necessary, according to the latest information available.
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Asure has accounted for our acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting based on ASC 805—Business Combinations, which requires recognition and measurement of all identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their full fair value as of the date we obtain control. We have determined the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon our estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. While we have used our best estimates and assumptions to measure the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition, any changes in the estimated fair values of the net assets recorded for the acquisitions will result in an adjustment to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, we record any subsequent adjustments to our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year, and between annual tests if indicators of potential impairment exist, using a fair-value-based approach. There has been no impairment of goodwill for the periods presented. See Notes 4 and 6 for additional information regarding goodwill. We amortize intangible assets not considered to have an indefinite useful life using the straight-line method over their estimated period of benefit, which generally ranges from one to ten years. Each reporting period, we evaluate the estimated remaining useful life of intangible assets and assess whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization or indicate that impairment exists. We have not identified any impairments of finite-lived intangible assets during any of the periods presented. See Note 6 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional information regarding intangible assets.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

In accordance with ASC 350, Asure reviews and evaluates our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that we may not recover their net book value.  When such factors and circumstances exist, including those noted above, we compare the assets’ carrying amounts against the estimated undiscounted cash flows to be generated by those assets over their estimated useful lives.  If the carrying amounts are greater than the undiscounted cash flows, we estimate the fair values of those assets by discounting the projected cash flows.  We record any excess of the carrying amounts over the fair values as impairments in that fiscal period.  We have identified no impairment of long-lived assets during any of the periods presented.
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNTS

We recognize original issue discounts, when incurred on the issuance of debt, as a reduction of the current loan obligations that we amortize to interest expense over the life of the related indebtedness using the effective interest rate method. We record the amortization as interest expense – amortization of OID and derivative mark-to-market in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). At the time of any repurchases or retirements of related debt, we will write off the remaining amount of net original issue discounts and include them in the calculation of gain/(loss) on retirement in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
REVENUE RECOGNITION

We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is probable.   We recognize software revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 985-605, Revenue Recognition.  Our revenues consist of software license, software subscription and service fees.  We earn revenue from the software element through the licensing or right to use our software and from the sale of specific software products.  We earn service fee income through the sale of maintenance and technical support, training and installation. We recognize revenue from the sale of hardware devices upon shipment of the hardware.  Asure also sells multiple elements within a single sale.  

Since we currently offer software both as a perpetual license and as software as a service, revenue recognition varies based on which of these forms of software the customer purchases.

When we sell software licenses in a multiple element arrangement and vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value is available for the undelivered element, we generally recognize sales revenue on the date we ship the product, using the residual method, and record a portion of revenue as deferred (unearned) due to the applicable undelivered elements. We base VSOE of fair value for our maintenance, training and installation services on the prices charged for the maintenance and services when sold separately. Undelivered elements for our multiple element arrangements with a customer are generally restricted to post contract support, training and install. We base the amount of revenue allocated to these undelivered elements on the VSOE of fair value for those undelivered elements. We recognize deferred revenue due to undelivered elements ratably on a straight-line basis over the service period (typically one year) or when we complete the service. When VSOE of fair value is not available for the undelivered element of a multiple element arrangement, we recognize sales revenue ratably, on a straight-line basis over the service period of the undelivered element.  Our training and installation services are not essential to the functionality of our products, as third parties or the customers themselves can provide these services.

We also sell software subscriptions and may at times sell related setup, implementation and professional services in the same arrangement.  Setup and implementation services typically occur at start of the software subscription period, while certain professional services may not occur several months later depending on the nature of the services and the customer requirements.  We allocate the value of the arrangement to each separate unit of accounting based on VSOE of selling price, when it exists, third-party evidence of selling prices for like services or estimated selling price. We recognize software subscription service revenues pro-rata over the life of the software subscription contract, while we recognize the related setup, implementation or professional services revenues upon completion.

We do not recognize revenue for agreements with rights of return, refundable fees, cancellation rights or acceptance clauses until such rights of return, refund or cancellation have expired or acceptance has occurred.  Our arrangements with resellers do not allow for any rights of return.

Deferred revenue includes amounts received from customers in excess of revenue recognized, and is comprised of deferred maintenance, service and other revenue.  We recognize deferred revenues in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) when we complete the service and over the terms of the arrangements, primarily ranging from one to three years.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
ADVERTISING COSTS

We expense advertising costs as we incur them.  Advertising expenses were $16 and $3 for 2012 and 2011, respectively. We recorded these expenses as part of sales and marketing expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
LEASE OBLIGATIONS

Asure recognizes its lease obligations with scheduled rent increases over the term of the lease on a straight-line basis. Accordingly, we charge the total amount of base rentals over the term of our leases to expense on a straight-line method, recording the amount of rental expense in excess of lease payments as a deferred rent liability. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, we had deferred rent liabilities of $0 and $5, respectively, which we classified as long-term liabilities. We also recognize capital lease obligations and record the underlying assets and liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, Asure had $389 and $66 in capital lease obligations, respectively.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

We measure the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries using the local currency as the functional currency. Accordingly, we translate the assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries at current exchange rates at each balance sheet date. We record translation adjustments arising from the translation of net assets located outside of the United States into United States dollars in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. We translate income and expenses from the foreign subsidiaries using monthly average exchange rates. We include net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions in other income and expenses, which were not significant in 2012 and 2011.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
INCOME TAXES

We account for income taxes using the liability method under FASB ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events included in the financial statements. Under the liability method, we determine deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which we expect the differences to reverse. We reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that we will not realize some component or all of the deferred tax assets.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

We adopted Statement ASC 718 effective August 1, 2005, using the modified prospective application transition method. The modified prospective application method requires that companies recognize compensation expense on stock-based payment awards that are modified, repurchased or cancelled after the effective date.  We estimate the fair value of each award granted from our stock option plans at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During 2012 and 2011, we granted 260,000 and 470,000 stock options, respectively.

As of December 31, 2012, we expect to recognize $315 of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested option grants over the course of the following three years.

We issued 30, 000 shares of common stock related to exercises of stock options granted from our stock option plans for 2012 and 2,000 shares in 2011.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 (Topic 220): Fair Value Measurement. The new guidance creates a uniform framework for applying fair value measurement principles. It eliminates differences between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. New disclosures required by the guidance include: quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used for Level 3 measurements; a qualitative discussion about the sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in the unobservable inputs disclosed, including the interrelationship between inputs; and a description of the company’s valuation processes. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and all amendments will be applied prospectively with any changes in measurements recognized in income in the period of adoption. The adoption of these standards did not materially affect our financial position or results of operations.

In September, 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05 (Topic 820): Comprehensive Income . The new guidance amends disclosure requirements for the presentation of comprehensive income. The amended guidance eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. Companies must present all changes in OCI either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The guidance does not change the items that companies report in OCI. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not materially impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows and only impacts the presentation of OCI in the consolidated financial statements. We adopted these standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08 amending accounting related to goodwill impairment testing.  ASU 2011-08 allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test.  Under these amendments, an entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount.  The amendments include a number of events and circumstances for an entity to consider in conducting the qualitative assessment.  ASU 2011-08 is effective for impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.  We have not applied the optional requirements of ASU 2011-08 in our goodwill impairment testing.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02 amending accounting standards related to impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill.  ASU 2012-02 allows an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets. An entity that elects to perform a qualitative assessment no longer is required to perform the quantitative impairment test for an indefinite-lived intangible asset if it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. ASU 2012-02 is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted.  We have not applied the optional requirements of ASU 2012-02 in our indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing.