UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 (Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2008

o           TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from ________ to ___________.

Commission file number: 0-9483

SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEVADA
30-0298178
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

462 Seventh Ave, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10018
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

(212) 239-2666
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes o No x

As of December 18, 2008, we had 164,736,291 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

 
 

 

SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
3
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008
3
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2008 and 2007
4
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six Months Ended October 31, 2008 and 2007
5
     
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
6
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
24
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
24
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
25
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
25
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
25
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
26
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
26
     
Item 5.
Other Information
26
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
27
     
Signatures
 
28
 
 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
October 31,
   
April 30,
 
   
2008
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 84,735     $ 68,462  
RISC loan receivables, net of reserve of $84,711 and $86,312 respectively (NOTE D)
    4,247,385       4,260,002  
Motorcycles and other vehicles under operating leases net of accumulated depreciation of $267,058 and $ 336,100 respectively, and loss reserve of $19,283 and $ 25,231 respectively (NOTE B)
    906,996       1,251,631  
Purchased Portfolio (NOTE G)
    100,000       -  
Interest receivable
    39,893       58,382  
Accounts receivable
    47,084       37,024  
Inventory (NOTE C)
    79,827       79,069  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $138,945 and $129,986 respectively (NOTE E)
    52,302       61,261  
Restricted cash
    445,592       444,902  
Deposits
    48,967       48,967  
Total assets
  $ 6,052,780     $ 6,309,879  
                 
LIABILITIES AND DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 1,350,984     $ 1,464,133  
Notes payable-Senior Lender (NOTE F)
    4,691,583       5,029,864  
Secured Senior note payable, net (NOTE G)
    100,000       -  
Convertible Notes payable (NOTE H)
    2,817,859       2,665,359  
Notes payable-other (NOTE I)
    1,411,000       1,147,500  
Loans payable-related parties (NOTE J)
    342,260       244,760  
Other liabilities
    -       6,741  
Deferred revenue
    15,750       22,617  
                 
Total liabilities
    10,729,435       10,580,974  
                 
Deficiency in Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized of which 35,850 shares have been designated as Series A convertible preferred stock, with a stated value of $100 per share, 825 and 825 shares issued and outstanding respectively
    82,500       82,500  
Common stock, $.001 par value; 340,000,000 shares authorized, 160,200,075 and 130,798,657 shares issued and outstanding respectively
    160,200       130,799  
Common stock to be issued, 15,875,733 and 12,160,210 shares respectively
    15,876       12,160  
Additional paid-in-capital
    19,998,749       17,727,889  
Accumulated deficit
    (24,933,980 )     (22,224,442 )
Total deficiency in stockholders’ equity
    (4,676,655 )     (4,271,095 )
                 
Total liabilities and deficiency in stockholders’ equity
  $ 6,052,780     $ 6,309,879  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)

   
Three Months Ended
October 31,
   
Six Months Ended
October 31,
 
    
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Revenue :
                       
Rental Income, Leases
  $ 78,643     $ 97,213     $ 168,337     $ 202,342  
Interest Income, Loans
    193,664       158,076       397,707       297,028  
Other
    28,742       42,015       129,924       81,931  
Total Revenues
    301,049       297,303       695,969       581,300  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
General and administrative
    977,427       1,206,382       2,341,579       2,303,086  
Depreciation and amortization
    48,088       71,429       109,171       150,825  
 Total operating expenses
    1,025,515       1,277,811       2,450,750       2,453,911  
                                 
Loss from operations
    (724,466 )     (980,508 )     (1,754,782 )     (1,872,611 )
                                 
Other expenses:
                               
Interest expense and financing cost, net
    (273,507 )     (214,545 )     (952,234 )     (384,941 )
                                 
Net Loss
    (997,973 )     (1,195,053 )     (2,707,016 )     (2,257,552 )
                                 
Preferred dividend payable
    1,261       18,100       2,522       22,713  
                                 
Net loss attributed to common stockholders
  $ (999,234 )   $ (1,213,153 )   $ (2,709,538 )   $ (2,280,265 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share attributed to common stockholders
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
    158,640,140       124,797,340       152,754,485       124,385,994  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONDENCED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
Six Months Ended
October 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES :
           
Net Loss
  $ (2,707,016 )   $ (2,280,265 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and Amortization
    109,171       150,826  
Allowance for loss reserves
    (8,548 )     52,507  
Amortization of deferred revenue
    (6,867 )     (7,700 )
Amortization of deferred compensation
    -       24,000  
Beneficial conversion discount
    318,282       -  
Equity based compensation
    134,281       273,151  
Stock based finance cost
    855,119       273,008  
Forgiveness of dividend payable
    -       224,164  
Change in fair value of penalty warrant and warrant liability
    -       (174 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in:
            -  
Interest Receivables
    18,489       (78,667 )
Accounts Receivable
    (10,060 )     27,137  
Restricted cash
    (690 )     (98,417 )
Increase (decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (46,117 )     (141,436 )
Deferred revenue
    -       (4,374 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (1,343,956 )     (1,586,240 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net Proceed from motorcycles and other vehicles
    251,370       (387,865 )
Net Proceed from RISC
    13,460       (1,121,527 )
Paid for Purchase of AML Portfolio
    (80,000 )     -  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    184,830       (1,509,392 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net Repayment to senior lender
    (338,281 )     1,556,639  
Net Proceeds from convertible notes
    1,052,500       1,175,500  
Net Proceeds from other notes
    263,500       335,000  
Net Loan proceeds from other related parties
    97,500       20,000  
Net Proceeds from secured note
    100,000       -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    1,175,219       3,087,139  
                 
Net Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 16,093     $ (8,493 )
                 
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  $ 68,642     $ 22,032  
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents , end of period
  $ 84,735     $ 13,538  
                 
Cash paid for:
               
Interest
  $ 156,726     $ 207,406  
Income taxes
  $ 993     $ 6,415  
                 
Non-Cash Transactions:
               
Common stock issued in exchange for previously incurred debt
  $ 900,000       -  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2008 and for the three and six month periods ended October 31, 2008 and 2007 have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form 10-Q and Regulation S-K and Form 10-QSB and Regulation S-B. The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally present in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures provided are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and explanatory notes for the year ended April 30, 2008 as disclosed in the Company’s 10-KSB for that year as filed with the SEC.

The results of operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year ending April 30, 2009.

Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

The Company originates leases on new and used motorcycles and other powersports vehicles from motorcycle dealers throughout the United States. The Company’s leases are accounted for as either operating leases or direct financing leases. At the inception of operating leases, no lease revenue is recognized and the leased motorcycles, together with the initial direct costs of originating the lease, which are capitalized, appear on the balance sheet as “motorcycles under operating leases-net”. The capitalized cost of each motorcycle is depreciated over the lease term, on a straight-line basis, down to the Company’s original estimate of the projected value of the motorcycle at the end of the scheduled lease term (the “Residual”). Monthly lease payments are recognized as rental income. Direct financing leases are recorded at the gross amount of the lease receivable (principal amount of the contract plus the calculated earned income over the life of the contract), and the unearned income at lease inception is amortized over the lease term.

The Company purchases Retail Installment Sales Contracts (“RISC”) from motorcycle dealers. The RISCs are secured by liens on the titles to the vehicles. The RISCs are accounted for as loans. Upon purchase, the RISCs appear on the Company’s balance sheet as RISC loan receivable current and long term. Interest income on these loans is recognized when it is earned.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

The Company realizes gains and losses as the result of the termination of leases, both at and prior to their scheduled termination, and the disposition of the related motorcycle. The disposal of motorcycles, which reach scheduled termination of a lease, results in a gain or loss equal to the difference between proceeds received from the disposition of the motorcycle and its net book value. Net book value represents the residual value at scheduled lease termination. Lease terminations that occur prior to scheduled maturity as a result of the lessee’s voluntary request to purchase the vehicle have resulted in net gains, equal to the excess of the price received over the motorcycle’s net book value.

Early lease terminations also occur because of (i) a default by the lessee, (ii) the physical loss of the motorcycle, or (iii) the exercise of the lessee’s early termination. In those instances, the Company receives the proceeds from either the resale or release of the repossessed motorcycle, or the payment by the lessee’s insurer. The Company records a gain or loss for the difference between the proceeds received and the net book value of the motorcycle.

The Company charges fees to manufacturers and other customers related to creating a private label version of the Company’s financing program including web access, processing credit applications, consumer contracts and other related documents and processes. Fees received are amortized and booked as income over the length of the contract.

The Company evaluates its operating and retail installment sales leases on an ongoing basis and has established reserves for losses, based on current and expected future experience.

Stock Based Compensation

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) during third quarter of fiscal year 2006, which no longer permits the use of the intrinsic value method under APB No. 25. The Company uses the modified prospective method to adopt SFAS No. 123(R), which requires compensation expense to be recorded for all stock-based compensation granted on or after January 1, 2006, as well the unvested portion of previously granted options. The Company is recording the compensation expense on a straight-line basis, generally over the explicit service period of three to five years. The Company made no stock-based compensation grants prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) and therefore has no unrecognized stock compensation related liabilities or expense unvested or vested prior to 2006.

Net Loss Per Share

The Company uses SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”, for calculating the basic and diluted loss per share. We compute basic loss per share by dividing net loss and net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed similar to basic loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential shares had been issued and if the additional shares were dilutive. Common equivalent shares are excluded from the computation of net loss per share if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Per share basic and diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders amounted to $0.01 and $0.01 for the three months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $0.01 and $0.01 for the six months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. At October 31, 2008 and 2007, 35,116,084 and 64,704,486 potential shares, respectively, were excluded from the shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would reduce net loss per share.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”), which establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. SFAS No. 141R is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited and the Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the adoption will have on its financial position results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interest in Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”), which will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity within the balance sheets. SFAS No. 160 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited and the Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, that the adoption will have on its financial position results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2007, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued Statement of Position 07-1, “Clarification of the Scope of the Audit and Accounting Guide Investment Companies and Accounting by Parent Companies and Equity Method Investors for Investments in Investment Companies” (“SOP 07-1”). SOP 07-1 provides guidance for determining whether an entity is within the scope of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide Investment Companies (the “Audit Guide”). SOP 07-1 was originally determined to be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2007, however, on February 6, 2008, FASB issued a final Staff Position indefinitely deferring the effective date and prohibiting early adoption of SOP 07-1 while addressing implementation issues.
 
In December 2007, the FASB ratified the consensus in EITF Issue No. 07-1, “Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements” (“EITF 07-1”). EITF 07-1 defines collaborative arrangements and requires collaborators to present the result of activities for which they act as the principal on a gross basis and report any payments received from (made to) the other collaborators based on other applicable authoritative accounting literature, and in the absence of other applicable authoritative literature, on a reasonable, rational and consistent accounting policy is to be elected. EITF 07-1 also provides for disclosures regarding the nature and purpose of the arrangement, the entity’s rights and obligations, the accounting policy for the arrangement and the income statement classification and amounts arising from the agreement. EITF 07-1 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, which will be the Company’s fiscal year 2009, and will be applied as a change in accounting principle retrospectively for all collaborative arrangements existing as of the effective date. The Company has not yet evaluated the potential impact of adopting EITF 07-1 on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment to FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS No. 161”).  SFAS No. 161 is intended to improve financial standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.  Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.  It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 161, if any, will have on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets”.  This FSP amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”.  The Company is required to adopt FSP 142-3 on September 1, 2009, and earlier adoption is prohibited.  The guidance in FSP 142-3 for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset shall be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after adoption, and the disclosure requirements shall be applied prospectively to all intangible assets recognized as of, and subsequent to, adoption.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of FSP 142-3 on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS No. 162”).  SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (the GAAP hierarchy).  SFAS No. 162 will become effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.”  The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 14-1 “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP APB 14-1”).  FSP APB 14-1 requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) on conversion to separately account for the liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s non-convertible debt borrowing rate.  FSP APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 on a retroactive basis.  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the AICPA, and the SEC did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior periods’ data to the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported losses.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE B - MOTORCYCLES AND OTHER VEHICLES UNDER OPERATING LEASES

Motorcycles and other vehicles under operating leases at October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 consist of the following:

 
October 31,
 
April 30,
 
  
2008
 
2008
 
         
Motorcycles and other vehicles
  $ 1,193,337     $ 1,612,962  
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (267,058 )     (336,100 )
Motorcycles and other vehicles, net of accumulated depreciation
    926,279       1,276,862  
Less: estimated reserve for residual values
    (19,283 )     (25,231 )
Motorcycles and other vehicles under operating leases, net
  $ 906,996     $ 1,251,631  
 
Depreciation expense for vehicles for the three and six months ended October 31, 2008 was $43,608 and $100,212, respectively. Depreciation expense for vehicles for the three and six months ended October 31, 2007 was $62,464 and $130,800, respectively.

NOTE CINVENTORY

Inventory is comprised of repossessed vehicles and vehicles which have been returned at the end of their lease. Inventory is carried at the lower of depreciated cost or market, applied on a specific identification basis. At October 31, 2008, the Company’s inventory of repossessed or returned vehicles valued at market was $79,827, which will be resold.

NOTE DRETAIL (RISC) LOAN RECEIVABLES

RISC loan receivables, which are carried at cost, were $4,332,096 and $4,346,315 at October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008, respectively, including deficiency receivables of $96,616 and $30,697, respectively. The following is a schedule by years of future principal payments related to these receivables. Certain of the assets are pledged as collateral for the note described in Note F.

Year ending October 31,
     
2009
 
$
1,004,145
 
2010
   
1,099,354
 
2011
   
1,134,858
 
2012
   
822,761
 
2013
   
270,978
 
   
$
4,332, 096
 
 
 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE EPROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Major classes of property and equipment at October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 consist of the followings:

  
 
October 31,
2008
   
April 30,
2008
 
Computer equipment, software and furniture
  $ 191,247     $ 191,247  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (138,945 )     (129,986 )
Net property and equipment
  $ 52,302     $ 61,261  

Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment was $4,479 and $8,959 for the three months and six months ended October 31, 2008, respectively, and $32,939 for the year ended April 30, 2008. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three and six months ended October 31, 2007 were $8,966 and $20,026, respectively.

NOTE F - NOTES PAYABLE TO SENIOR LENDER

The Company finances certain of its leases through a third party. The repayment terms are generally one year to five years and the notes are secured by the underlying assets. The weighted average interest rate at October 31, 2008 is 10.37%.

At October 31, 2008, the notes payable mature as follows:

12 Months Ended
 
 
 
October 31,
 
Amount
 
2009
 
$
1,278,434
 
2011
   
1,212,707
 
2012
   
1,145,431
 
2013
   
799,102
 
2014
   
255,908
 
   
$
4,691,582
 

Notes payable to Senior Lender at April 30, 2008 were $5,029,864.

NOTE G - PURCHASED PORTFOLIO AND SECURED SENIOR NOTE

On October 31, 2008, the Company purchased certain loans secured by a portfolio of secured motorcycle leases (“Purchased Portfolio”) for a total purchase price of $100,000.  The Company paid $80,000 at closing and agreed to pay the remaining $20,000 upon receipt of additional Purchase Portfolio documentation.  Proceeds from the Purchased Portfolio start accruing to the Company beginning November 1, 2008.

To finance the purchase, the Company issued a $150,000 Senior Secured Note dated October 31, 2008 (“Senior Secured Note”) in exchange for $100,000 from the Senior Secured Note holder.  Terms of the Senior Secured Note require the Company to make semi-monthly payments in amounts equal to all net proceeds from Purchased Portfolio lease payments and motorcycle asset sales received until the Company has paid $150,000 to the Senior Secured Note holder.  The Company is obligated to pay any remainder of the Senior Secured Note by November 1, 2009 and has granted the Senior Secured Note holder a security interest in the Purchased Portfolio.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE G - PURCHASED PORTFOLIO AND SECURED SENIOR NOTE (continued)

Once the Company has paid $150,000 to the Senior Secured Note holder from Purchased Portfolio proceeds, the Company is obligated to pay fifty percent of all net proceeds from Purchased Portfolio lease payments and motorcycle asset sales until the Company and the Senior Secured Note holder mutually agree the Purchase Portfolio has no remaining proceeds.

As of October 31, 2008, the Company carries the Purchased Portfolio at its $100,000 cost, which is less than its estimated market value, and carries the liability for the Senior Secured Note at $100,000, which is net of $50,000 in deferred financing costs that will be amortized over the estimated term of the Senior Secured Note along with the Senior Secured Note holder’s estimated share of Purchased Portfolio proceeds.

NOTE H – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

Convertible Notes Payable
 
October 31,
2008
   
April 30,
2008
 
6% Convertible Notes, due various dates from April 22, 2008 to March 31, 2009
  $ 2,007,859     $ 2,625,359  
6.5% Convertible Notes, due various dates from December 12, 2008 to April 17, 2009
    400,000       -  
9% Convertible Note, due December 30, 2008
    40,000       40,000  
10% Convertible Note, due from July19, 2008 to March 2, 2009
    370,000       -  
                 
Total
  $ 2,817,859     $ 2,665,359  

As of October 31, 2008, an aggregate of $655,500 of Convertible Notes Payable were past due.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company: borrowed from three accredited investors $400,000 in 10% short term unsecured notes with due dates from July 19, 2008 to September 30, 2008 of which $50,000 has been repaid in this period.  At the option of the note holder, the notes are convertible into a fixed conversion price based upon a price equal to a 40% discount from the lowest closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five trading days immediately preceding the receipt of funds by the Company from the purchaser of note.

In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for Convertible Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios (“EITF 98-5”), the Company recognized an embedded beneficial conversion feature present in the notes. The Company allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of that feature to additional paid-in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate of $318,182 of the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the embedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid-in capital and a discount against the notes. The debt discount attributed to the beneficial conversion feature was expensed during the three months ended July 31, 2008.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to nine accredited investors, six month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $400,000. The notes bear 6.5 % simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert these notes at maturity, these notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.03 to $0.06 per share. The notes will mature in six months on various dates through April 17, 2009.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)
 
NOTE H – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE (continued)

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to seven accredited investors, six month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $82,500. The notes bear 6% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert these notes at maturity, these notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.05 to $0.07 per share. The notes will mature in six months on various dates through December 25, 2008.

During the quarter ended July 31, 2008, the Company issued 723,684 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $29,205, in lieu of cash as interest for convertible notes which were converted during the quarter. Additionally, the Company issued 16,941,072 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $700,000, upon conversion of $700,000 in convertible notes.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to one accredited investor a four month unsecured note in the aggregate amount of $20,000. The note bears 10% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert the note at maturity, the note will be convertible into shares of common stock at price of $0.034 per share. The note will mature in four months on February 28, 2009.

NOTE I - NOTES PAYABLE - OTHER
 
Notes Payable - Other
 
October 31,
2008
   
April 30,
2008
 
6% Bridge Loan, due August 15, 2008 and January 1, 2009
  $ 75,000     $ 75,000  
8% Note, due August 15, 2008
    40,000       40,000  
8% Demand Notes
    485,000       375,000  
10% Bridge Loans, due various dates from May 15, 2008 March 31, 2009
    176,000       275,000  
10% Notes, due various dated from August 15, 2008 to March 31, 2009
    107,500       232,500  
12% Notes due March 31, 2009
    145,000       150,000  
12% Bridge Notes due October 26, 2008 to January 1, 2009
    162,500       0  
12.46% Collateralized note due October 29, 2010
    220,000       0  
Total
  $ 1,411,000     $ 1,147,500  

As of October 31, 2008, an aggregate amount of $162,500 of Notes Payable Other was past due.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to one accredited investor an unsecured demand note in the amount of $110,000. The note bears 8% simple interest and the interest may be paid in cash or shares of the Company. The principal and interest owing thereon will become due and payable immediately in the event of default on repayment by the Company.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company repaid $99,000 of 10% Bridge notes and issued 1,634,662 shares of its restricted common stock valued at $.0336 per share in lieu of cash for the $54,925 accrued interest thereon.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to four accredited investors unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $80,000. The notes bear 10% simple interest and the interest may be paid in cash or shares of the Company. The principal and interest owing thereon will become due and payable immediately in the event of default on repayment by the Company. The notes mature in two months on various dates through October 24, 2008.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE I - NOTES PAYABLE – OTHER (continued)

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to one accredited investor an unsecured note in the aggregate amount of $20,000. The note bears 10% simple interest. The principal and interest owing thereon will become due and payable immediately in the event of default on repayment by the Company. The note matures on February 28, 2009.

Additionally, during the six months ended October 31, 2008, one 10% note in the amount of $200,000, plus accrued interest thereon in the amount of $16,931.51, were converted into 3,615,523 shares of restricted common stock. As of December 15, 2008, these shares have not been issued.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to two accredited investors’ unsecured notes in the amount of $170,000 of which $7,500 was repaid. The notes bear 12% simple interest. The notes mature in two months on various dates through November 2, 2008. During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company repaid $5,000 of 12% bridge notes.

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company sold to one accredited investors a secured note in the amount of $220,000. The notes bear 12.46% simple interest. The note matures on October 29, 2010 and is secured by a second lien on a pool of motorcycles.

NOTE J - LOANS PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company borrowed $100,000 from a Director on a demand basis without interest and repaid $2,500 to one officer. As of October 31, 2008, aggregated loans payable to officers and Directors were $342,260.

NOTE KEQUITY TRANSACTIONS

The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock with $0.001 par value per share and $100 stated value per share, of which 35,850 shares have been designated as Series A convertible preferred stock, and 340,000,000 shares of common stock with $0.001 par value per share. As of October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008, the Company has issued and outstanding 825 and 825 shares of Series A preferred stock issued and outstanding respectively. The Company had 160,200,075 and 130,798,657 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008, respectively.

Preferred Stock Series A

On July 20, 2007, one shareholder holding 16,745 shares of Series A preferred stock converted those shares into 10,733,974 shares of common stock and forgave $215,253 in accumulated but unpaid dividends on the preferred shares. On January 31, 2008, three shareholders holding 2,225 shares of preferred stock converted those shares into 1,426,230 shares of common stock. The 12,160,204 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the preferred shares had not been physically issued as of October31, 2008.

Common Stock

During the six months ended October 31, 2008 and the six months ended October 31, 2007, the Company expensed $134,281 and $273,151, respectively, for non-cash charges related to stock and option compensation expense.

 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE KEQUITY TRANSACTIONS (continued)

During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company issued 700,000 shares of unregistered common stock valued at $54,218 as inducements for loans which amount was expensed as financing cost. During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company issued 3,402,000 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $267,000, as penalties for loans.  During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company issued 1,634,662 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $54,924, in lieu of cash as interest for bridge loans. During the six months ended October 31, 2008; the Company issued 723,684 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $29,205, in lieu of cash as interest for convertible notes. During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company issued 16,941,072 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $700,000, upon conversion of $700,000 in convertible notes resulting in an increase in additional-paid-in capital of $683,059. During the six months ended October 31, 2008, pursuant to an agreement with an investor relations consultant, the Company issued 6,000,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $520,000. During the six months ended October 31, 2008, the Company agreed to issued 3,333,333 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $200,000, upon conversion of $200,000 of Bridge notes and the Company agreed to issue 282,190 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at $16,932, in lieu of cash as interest for the Bridge notes resulting in an increase in additional-paid-in capital of $223,316.

NOTE L SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

During November 2008, the Company sold to two accredited investors, six month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $10,000. The notes bear 6.5 % simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert these notes at maturity, these notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.02 to $0.03 per share. The notes will mature in on various dates through May 20, 2009.

During November 2008, the Company sold to an accredited investor, a four month unsecured note in the aggregate amount of $25,000. The note bears 8% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert the note at maturity; the notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at a price of $0.02 per share. The note matures on March 25, 2009.

During November 2008, the Company sold to three accredited investors, four month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $35,000. The notes bear 10% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert these notes at maturity, these notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.02 to $0.03 per share. The notes will mature on various dates through March 20, 2009.

In December 2008, the Company cancelled 200,000 shares of its common stock which had been issued as loan penalty shares in error in October 2008 and December 2008.
 
In December 2008, the Company issued 240,000 shares in connection with a 10% $25,000 bridge loan received in November 2007, of which $17,500 has been repaid, and issued 20,000 shares as penalty for late payment.  In December 2008, pursuant to outstanding loan agreements, the Company issued 476,000 penalty shares valued at $0.03 per share.  In December 2008, a note holder converted $127,800 of convertible notes and $6,812 accrued interest thereon into 4,000,216 shares of common stock.
 
 
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SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE M - GOING CONCERN MATTERS

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial statements during the period October 1, 2001 (date of inception) through October 31, 2008, the Company incurred loss of $24,933,980. Of these losses, $2,707,016 was incurred in the six months ending October 31, 2008 and $2,257,552 in the six months ending October 31, 2007. These factors among others may indicate that the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations. Management is devoting substantially all of its efforts to developing its business and raising capital and there can be no assurance that the Company’s efforts will be successful. However, there can be no assurance can be given that management’s actions will result in profitable operations or the resolution of its liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

In order to improve the Company’s liquidity, the Company’s management is actively pursuing additional equity financing through discussions with investment bankers and private investors and the US Government. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in its effort to secure additional equity financing.

 
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ITEM 2. 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with (1) our interim unaudited financial statements and their explanatory notes included as part of this quarterly report, and (2) our annual audited financial statements and explanatory notes for the year ended April 30, 2008 as disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for that year as filed with the SEC.

“Forward-Looking” Information

This report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent our expectations and beliefs, including, but not limited to statements concerning the Company’s expected growth. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statement was made. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the Three Months Ended October 31, 2008 to the Three Months Ended October 31, 2007

For the three months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, we have generated limited, but increasing, sales revenues, have incurred significant expenses, and have sustained significant losses. We believe we will continue to earn increasing revenues from operations during the remainder of fiscal year ending April 30 2009 and in the upcoming fiscal year.

Revenues

Revenues totaled $301,049 during the three months ended October 31, 2008 as compared to $297,303 during the three months ended October 31, 2007. Current period revenue was comprised of $78,643 in lease revenue, $193,664 in interest income from RISC loans, and $28,742 in other income. Prior period revenue was comprised of $97,213 in lease revenue, $158,076 in interest income from RISC loans, and $42,015 in other income.

Costs and Expenses

General and administrative expenses were $977,427 during the three months ended October 31, 2008, compared to $1,206,382 during the three months ended October 31, 2007, a decrease of $228,995 or 19%. Expenses incurred during the current three month period consisted primarily of the following expenses: Compensation and related costs, $360,678; Accounting, audit and professional fees, $178,158; Consulting fees, $39,375; Rent, utilities and Telecomm expenses $104,236; Travel and entertainment, $20,561;and stock based compensation, $67,736. Expenses incurred during the comparative three month period in 2007consisted primarily of the following expenses: Compensation and related costs, $432,173; Accounting, audit and professional fees, $154,188; Consulting fees, $264,455; Rent and utilities, $71,533; Travel and entertainment, $14,401; and stock based compensation, $86,834.

We incurred a non-cash charge of $67,736 during the three months ended October 31, 2008 related to options and shares of common stock and common stock options issued for consulting fees and services. The comparable non-cash charges for the three months ended October 31, 2007 was $86,834.

 
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Net Loss

We incurred a net loss before preferred dividends of $997,973 for our three months ended October 31, 2008 as compared to $1,195,054 for the corresponding interim period in 2007. The $197,081 or 16.5% decrease. The decrease in our net loss before preferred dividends for our three month interim period ended October 31, 2008 was attributable primarily to a $252,297 or 19.7% decrease in operating expenses.

We also incurred non-cash preferred dividend expense of $1,261for our three month period ended October 31, 2008, with an expense of $18,100 in the corresponding interim period of 2007. The decrease in preferred dividend expense was attributable to the conversion of preferred stock to common stock.

Our net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased to $999,234 for our three month period ended October 31, 2008 as compared to $1,213,154 for the corresponding period in 2007. The $213,919 or 17.6% decrease in net loss attributable to common stockholders for our three month period ended October 31, 2008 was due primarily to the $252,297 or 19.7% decrease in operating expenses, and a $58,962 or 27.5% increase in interest expense and financing costs the decrease in preferred dividends of $16,838.

Comparison of the Six Months Ended October 31, 2008 to the Six Months Ended October 31, 2007

For the six months ended October 31, 2008 and 2007, we have generated limited, but increasing, sales revenues, have incurred significant expenses, and have sustained significant losses. We believe we will continue to earn increasing revenues from operations during the remainder of fiscal year ending April 30 2009 and in the upcoming fiscal year.

Revenues

Revenues totaled $695,969 during the six months ended October 31, 2008 as compared to $581,300 during the six months ended October 31, 2007. Current period revenue was comprised of $168,337 in lease revenue, $397,707 in interest income from RISC loans, $25,495 in gain on disposition of vehicles, $3,867 in Preferred Provider Program and $100,562 in other income. Prior period revenue was comprised of $202,342 in lease revenue, $297,028 in interest income from RISC loans, $19,700 in private label fees and Preferred Provider Program and $62,231 in other income.

Costs and Expenses

General and administrative expenses were $2,341,579 during the six months ended October 31, 2008, compared to $2,303,086 during the six months ended October 31, 2007, an increase of $38,493, or 1.6%. Expenses incurred during the current six month period consisted primarily of the following expenses: Compensation and related costs, $787,722; Accounting, audit and professional fees, $224,345; Consulting fees, $104,175; Rent, utilities and Telecomm expenses $198,129; Travel and entertainment, $31,273; and stock based compensation, $654,730. Expenses incurred during the comparative six month period in 2007 consisted primarily of the following expenses: Compensation and related costs, $933,486; Accounting, audit and professional fees, $161,592; Consulting fees, $344,701; Rent and utilities, $145,947; Travel and entertainment, $38,598; and stock based compensation, $273,151.

We incurred a non-cash charge of $654,730 during the six months ended October 31, 2008 related to options and shares of common stock issued for consulting fees and services. We did not incurred a non-cash charge during the six months ended October 31, 2007 related to options and shares of common stock issued for consulting fees and services. For the six months ended October 31, 2008, we incurred a non-cash charge of $327,218 related to shares of common stock issued for financing cost and a non-cash charge of $318,182 for beneficial conversion discount for convertible securities issued during the period,. For the six months ended October 31, 2007, we incurred a non-cash charge of $105,133 related to shares of common stock issued for financing cost.

 
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Net Loss

We incurred a net loss before preferred dividends of $2,707,016 for our six months ended October 31, 2008 as compared to $2,257,552 for the corresponding interim period in 2007. The $449,463 or 19.9% increase in our net loss before preferred dividends for our six month interim period ended October 31, 2008 was attributable to a $114,668, 19.7%, increase in revenue, and a $532,489, 500% increase in non-cash financing costs and beneficial conversion discount, and a $34,804, 12.5% increase in interest expense.

We also incurred non-cash preferred dividend expense of $2,522 for our six month period ended October 31, 2008 as compared with a non-cash expense of $22,713 in the corresponding interim period of 2007. The decrease in preferred dividend expense was attributable to the conversion of preferred shares to common stock.

Our net loss attributable to common stockholders increased to $2,709,538 for our six month period ended October 31, 2008 as compared to $2,280,265 for the corresponding period in 2007. The $429,273 increase in net loss attributable to common stockholders for our six month period ended October 31, 2008 was due to the increase in net loss and the decrease in preferred dividends.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of October 31, 2008, we had a deficit net worth of $4,676,655. We generated a deficit in cash flow from operations of $1,343,956 for the six months ended October 31, 2008. This deficit is primarily attributable to our net loss from operations of $2,707,016, partially offset by depreciation and amortization of $109,171, other non-cash charges totaling $1,307,682 and to changes in the balances of current assets and liabilities. Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased by $46,117, other receivables decreases of $18,489 and prepaid expenses increased by $10,060.

Cash flows provided by investing activities for the six months ended October 31, 2008 was $184.830, primarily due to the net sale of RISC contracts of $13,460 and payments from motorcycles and vehicles of $251,370, offset by the purchase of a portfolio of loans secured by leases for $800,000.

We met our cash requirements during the six month period through proceeds of convertible notes of $1,072,500, proceeds of notes payable $343,500 and loans payable to officers $97,500 and net payments on debt financing of $338,281. Additionally, we have received limited revenues from leasing and financing motorcycles and other vehicles, fees from our municipal lease program, and from our Preferred Provider Program.

We do not anticipate incurring significant research and development expenditures, and we do not anticipate the sale or acquisition of any significant property, plant or equipment, during the next twelve months.  At October 31, 2008 we had 15 full time employees. If we fully implement our business plan, we anticipate our employment base may increase by approximately 50% during the next twelve months. As we continue to expand, we will incur additional cost for personnel. This projected increase in personnel is dependent upon our generating revenues and obtaining sources of financing. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in raising the funds required or generating revenues sufficient to fund the projected increase in the number of employees.

While we have raised capital to meet our working capital and financing needs in the past, additional financing is required in order to meet our current and projected cash flow deficits from operations and development. We are seeking financing, which may take the form of debt, convertible debt or equity, in order to provide the necessary working capital. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in raising the funds required.

We estimate that we will need to raise approximately $2,000,000 in additional funds to fully implement our business plan during the next twelve months and for our general operating expenses. As of October 31, 2008, we have do not have sufficient operating capital to continue our planned business operations for the next twelve months and for our general operating expenses.

 
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The Company obtained a senior credit facility in July 2005, which was subsequently renewed.  In August 2008, reflective of the current restrictive credit environment, this lender significantly tightened its lending criteria which, in turn, has caused us to tighten our credit criteria, thereby significantly limiting our ability to purchase RISC Contracts and purchase vehicles for lease. In August 2008, we signed a commitment letter with a European based bank for a one year $25 million renewable senior secured credit facility, which under certain conditions can be extended for a second year. The closing of this facility is subject to due diligence, documentation and certain other terms. If we successfully complete the conditions of this bank, we anticipate the closing of this facility will occur early in our third fiscal quarter.  We have an agreement with a domestic bank for the leasing of vehicles and equipment by state, political subdivisions thereof or other governmental or 501(c) (3), not for profit entities. Under this agreement, we receive certain fees for finding, negotiating and documenting lease transactions purchased by this bank. This agreement is exclusive as to motorcycles and other powersports equipment and non-exclusive for other equipment and vehicles. A number of these transactions are solicited from our dealer base. In October 2008, we entered into a Vendor Program Agreement with a private funding source which will provide commercial, non-governmental, non-consumer leases, rentals and other customized funding arrangements for the acquisition of powersports vehicles to customers referred to this funding source by the Company. Under this agreement, we receive certain fees for finding, negotiating and documenting lease transactions purchased by this funding source. We are continuously seeking additional credit facilities and long term debt financing. Any debt financing, if available, would likely require payment of interest and may involve restrictive covenants that could impose limitations on the operating flexibility of the Company. If we are not successful in generating sufficient liquidity from operations or in raising sufficient capital resources to finance our general operating expenses and our growth, on terms acceptable to us, this would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, and we will have to adjust our planned operations and development to a more limited scale.

GOING CONCERN ISSUES

The independent auditors report on our April 30, 2008 and 2007 financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report states that the Company’s historical losses and the lack of revenues raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, due to the losses incurred and its lack of significant operations. If we are unable to develop our business, we have to discontinue operations or cease to exist, which would be detrimental to the value of the Company’s common stock. We can make no assurances that our business operations will develop and provide us with significant cash to continue operations.

In order to improve the Company’s liquidity, the Company’s management is actively pursuing additional financing through discussions with investment bankers, financial institutions and private investors. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in its effort to secure additional financing.

We continue to experience net operating losses. Our ability to continue as a going concern is subject to our ability to develop profitable operations. We are devoting substantially all of our efforts to developing our business and raising capital. Our net operating losses increase the difficulty in meeting such goals and there can be no assurances that such methods will prove successful.

The primary issues management will focus on in the immediate future to address this matter include: seeking additional credit facilities from institutional lenders; seeking institutional investors for debt or equity investments in our Company; short term interim debt financing: and private placements of debt and equity securities with accredited investors.

To address these issues, we are negotiating the potential sale of securities with investment banking companies to assist us in raising capital. We are also presently in discussions with several institutions about obtaining additional credit facilities.

 
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INFLATION

The impact of inflation on the costs of the Company, and the ability to pass on cost increases to its customers over time is dependent upon market conditions. The Company is not aware of any inflationary pressures that have had any significant impact on the Company’s operations over the past quarter, and the Company does not anticipate that inflationary factors will have a significant impact on future operations.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company does not maintain off-balance sheet arrangements nor does it participate in non-exchange traded contracts requiring fair value accounting treatment.

TRENDS, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

We have sought to identify what we believe to be the most significant risks to our business, but we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized nor can we guarantee that we have identified all possible risks that might arise.

Our annual operating results may fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors, most of which are outside our control, including: the demand for our products and services; seasonal trends in purchasing, the amount and timing of capital expenditures and other costs relating to the commercial and consumer financing; price competition or pricing changes in the market; technical difficulties or system downtime; general economic conditions and economic conditions specific to the consumer financing sector.

Our annual results may also be significantly impacted by the impact of the accounting treatment of acquisitions, financing transactions or other matters. Particularly at our early stage of development, such accounting treatment can have a material impact on the results for any quarter. Due to the foregoing factors, among others, it is likely that our operating results may fall below our expectations or those of investors in some future quarter.

Our future performance and success is dependent upon the efforts and abilities of our management. To a very significant degree, we are dependent upon the continued services of Anthony L. Havens, our President and Chief Executive Officer and member of our Board of Directors. If we lost the services of either Mr. Havens, or other key employees before we could get qualified replacements, that loss could materially adversely affect our business. We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of our management.

Our officers and directors are required to exercise good faith and high integrity in our management affairs. Our bylaws provide, however, that our directors shall have no liability to us or to our shareholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director except with respect to (1) a breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (2) acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (3) liability which may be specifically defined by law or (4) a transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

The present officers and directors own approximately 50% of the outstanding shares of common stock, without giving effect to shares underlying convertible securities, and therefore are in a position to elect all of our Directors and otherwise control the Company, including, without limitation, authorizing the sale of equity or debt securities of Sparta, the appointment of officers, and the determination of officers’ salaries. Shareholders have no cumulative voting rights.

We may experience growth, which will place a strain on our managerial, operational and financial systems resources. To accommodate our current size and manage growth if it occurs, we must devote management attention and resources to improve our financial strength and our operational systems. Further, we will need to expand, train and manage our sales and distribution base. There is no guarantee that we will be able to effectively manage our existing operations or the growth of our operations, or that our facilities, systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support any future growth. Our ability to manage our operations and any future growth will have a material effect on our stockholders.

 
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If we fail to remain current on our reporting requirements, we could be removed from the OTC Bulletin Board which would limit the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market.  Companies trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, such as us, must be reporting issuers under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and must be current in their reports under Section 13, in order to maintain price quotation privileges on the OTC Bulletin Board. If we fail to remain current on our reporting requirements, we could be removed from the OTC Bulletin Board. As a result, the market liquidity for our securities could be severely adversely affected by limiting the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future events, however, may differ markedly from our current expectations and assumptions. While there are a number of significant accounting policies affecting our financial statements, we believe the following critical accounting policies involves the most complex, difficult and subjective estimates and judgments.

Revenue Recognition

The Company originates leases on new and used motorcycles and other powersports vehicles from motorcycle dealers throughout the United States. The Company’s leases are accounted for as either operating leases or direct financing leases. At the inception of operating leases, no lease revenue is recognized and the leased motorcycles, together with the initial direct costs of originating the lease, which are capitalized, appear on the balance sheet as “motorcycles under operating leases-net”. The capitalized cost of each motorcycle is depreciated over the lease term, on a straight-line basis, down to the Company’s original estimate of the projected value of the motorcycle at the end of the scheduled lease term (the “Residual”). Monthly lease payments are recognized as rental income. Direct financing leases are recorded at the gross amount of the lease receivable (principal amount of the contract plus the calculated earned income over the life of the contract), and the unearned income at lease inception is amortized over the lease term.

The Company purchases Retail Installment Sales Contracts (“RISC”) from motorcycle dealers. The RISCs are secured by liens on the titles to the vehicles. The RISCs are accounted for as loans. Upon purchase, the RISCs appear on the Company’s balance sheet as RISC loan receivable current and long term. Interest income on these loans is recognized when it is earned.

The Company realizes gains and losses as the result of the termination of leases, both at and prior to their scheduled termination, and the disposition of the related motorcycle. The disposal of motorcycles, which reach scheduled termination of a lease, results in a gain or loss equal to the difference between proceeds received from the disposition of the motorcycle and its net book value. Net book value represents the residual value at scheduled lease termination. Lease terminations that occur prior to scheduled maturity as a result of the lessee’s voluntary request to purchase the vehicle have resulted in net gains, equal to the excess of the price received over the motorcycle’s net book value.

Early lease terminations also occur because of (i) a default by the lessee, (ii) the physical loss of the motorcycle, or (iii) the exercise of the lessee’s early termination. In those instances, the Company receives the proceeds from either the resale or release of the repossessed motorcycle, or the payment by the lessee’s insurer. The Company records a gain or loss for the difference between the proceeds received and the net book value of the motorcycle.

The Company charges fees to manufacturers and other customers related to creating a private label version of the Company’s financing program including web access, processing credit applications, consumer contracts and other related documents and processes. Fees received are amortized and booked as income over the length of the contract.

 
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The Company evaluates its operating and retail installment sales leases on an ongoing basis and has established reserves for losses, based on current and expected future experience.

Stock-Based Compensation

On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 123(R) (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”. SFAS 123(R) supersedes APB opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and amends FASB Statement No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows”. Generally, the approach in SFAS 123(R) is similar to the approach described in SFAS 123. However, SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro-forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. Management has elected to apply SFAS 123(R) in the third quarter of fiscal year 2006.

Website Development Costs

We have incurred costs to develop a proprietary web-based private label financing program for processing including web access, processing credit applications, consumer contracts and other related documents and processes. The Company has elected to recognize the costs of developing its website and related intellectual property the website development costs in accordance with Emerging Issue Task Force (“EITF”) No. 00-02, “Accounting for Website Development Costs.” As such, the Company expenses all costs incurred that relate to the planning and post implementation phases of development of its website. Direct costs incurred in the development phase are capitalized and recognized over the estimated useful life. Costs associated with repair or maintenance for the website are included in cost of net revenues in the current period expenses. During the quarter ended October 31, 2008 and July 31, 2008, the Company expensed $13,519 and $12,685 respectively as website development costs.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

There have been no significant new pronouncements since the issuance of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008.

 
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ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.
 
ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were effective.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, is based upon certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
 
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Not applicable.

ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

In August 2008, in transactions deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to seven accredited investors an aggregate of $80,000 in short term, unsecured 10% notes due October 2008. As inducements for these loans, the Company agreed to issue one share of unregistered common stock for each dollar lent.  In the event of default, the interest rate is to increase to 20%. In the event of default, the holders of notes for $50,000 are entitled to an additional 0.2 share of unregistered common stock, for each month the default is not cured, for each dollar lent, and the holders of notes for $30,000 are entitled to one additional share of unregistered common stock, on a one-time basis, for each dollar lent.

During the three months ended October 31, 2008, in a transaction deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to one accredited investor a short term, sixty day unsecured 12% note in the amount of $70,000.  As an inducement for the loan, the Company issued 70,000 shares of its restricted common stock to the lender. The principal and interest owing thereon will become due and payable immediately in the event of default on repayment by the Company. In the event of default, the interest rate shall be increased to 25%, and the Company shall issue to the lender 56,000 shares of its common stock for each month the note remains unpaid. Additionally, in the event of default, the note shall be collateralized by a subordinated security interest in all of the Company’s assets.

During the three months ended October 31, 2008, in transactions deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to three accredited investors six month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $40,000.  The notes bear 6.5% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert these notes at maturity, these notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at a price equal to a 40% discount from the lowest closing price of the Company’s common stock for the five trading days immediately preceding the receipt of funds by the Company from the purchaser of notes. The notes will mature on various dates through April 17, 2009.

During the three month period ended October 31, 2008, in transactions deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company borrowed from one accredited investor a four month unsecured note in the amount of $20,000. The note bears 10% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert the note at maturity, the note will be convertible into shares of common stock at a price of $0.034 per share. The note will mature on March 2, 2009.

In August 2008, in a transaction deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to an accredited investor a $200,000 11% note, secured by equipment, due August 2010.  In October 2008, the note was amended to a $220,000 12.462% note due October 29, 2010.  Beginning with November 29, 2008, the Company is to make monthly principal and interest payments of $10,404. In connection with the amendment, the Company agreed to issue the lender 250,000 shares of common stock.

 
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During November 2008, in transactions deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to two accredited investors, six month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $10,000. The notes bear 6.5 % simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert these notes at maturity, these notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.02 to $0.03 per share. The notes will mature on various dates through May 20, 2009.
 
During November 2008, in a transaction deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to an accredited investor, a four month unsecured note in the aggregate amount of $25,000. The note bears 8% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert the note at maturity; the note will be convertible into shares of common stock at a price of $0.02 per share. The note matures on March 25, 2009.

During November 2008, in transactions deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to three accredited investors, four month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $35,000. The notes bear 10% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert these notes at maturity, these notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at prices ranging from $0.02 to $0.03 per share. The notes will mature on various dates through March 20, 2009.

During November 2008, in a transaction deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to one accredited investor, a 10% $25,000 bridge loan, of which $17,500 has been repaid, and in December 2008, the Company issued 240,000 shares in consideration of the loan and 20,000 shares as penalty for late payment.

During December 2008, in transactions deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to three accredited investors, four month unsecured notes in the aggregate amount of $80,000. The notes bear 8% simple interest, payable in cash or shares, at the Company’s option, with principal and accrued interest payable at maturity. Should the Company opt to convert the note at maturity; the notes will be convertible into shares of common stock at a price of $0.02 per share. The notes will mature on various dates through April 5, 2009.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

In October 2008, in a transaction deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, the Company sold to an accredited investor a $150,000 note, secured by equipment, due November 1, 2009.  The Company is to make biweekly payments from proceeds from collection of certain receivables, credited against the amount due.  Additionally, after full repayment, the Company is to pay the lender 50% of remaining proceeds from collection of such receivables.

 
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ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS.

The following exhibits are filed with this report:

Exhibit No.
 
Description
11
 
Statement re: computation of per share earnings is hereby incorporated by reference to “Financial Statements” of Part I - Financial Information, Item 1 - Financial Statements, contained in this Form 10-Q.
31.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
31.2*
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
32.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
32.2*
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

* Filed herewith
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
SPARTA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC.
   
Date:  December 22, 2008
By:
/s/ Anthony L. Havens
   
Anthony L. Havens
   
Chief Executive Officer
   
Date:  December 22, 2008
By:
/s/ Anthony W. Adler
   
Anthony W. Adler
   
Principal Financial Officer
 
 
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