Debt Issuance Costs

The Company follows authoritative guidance for accounting for financing costs (as amended) as it relates to convertible debt issuance cost. These costs are deferred and amortized over the term of the debt period or until redemption of the convertible debentures. Debt Issuance Costs are reported on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the face amount of the related notes. Amortization of debt issuance costs amounted to $5,093,001 and $690,079 and are included in Interest Expense and Interest Expense - Related Parties on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs in the amounts of $1,187,817 and $3,877,801 are netted against Convertible Notes Payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets presented in these financial statements as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.