I. Basis for preparation of financial statements
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention on accrual basis and in accordance with the generally
accepted accounting principles in India. The financial statements
comply in all material aspects with the Accounting Standards notified
under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The Accounting Policies have
been consistently applied by the company and are consistent with those
used in the previous year. Accounting Policies not specifically
referred to otherwise are consistent with the generally accepted
accounting principles followed by the company.
2 Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as on the date of
financial statements and revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation
of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results
could differ from these estimates.
3. Revenue Recognition
Revenue from software development and consulting services is recognized
either on time and material basis or fixed price basis, as the case may
be. Revenue on time and material contracts is recognized as & when the
related services are performed. Revenue on fixed-price contracts is
recognized on the percentage of completion method under which the sales
value of performance, including earnings thereon, is recognized on the
basis of cost incurred in respect of each contract as a proportion of
total cost expected to be incurred.
Revenue from sale of licenses of software products and other products
is recognized on transfer of title in the user license. Maintenance
revenue in respect of software products is recognized as & when invoice
raised on the client over the period of the underlying maintenance
agreement. Revenue is recorded net of service tax & Vat.
Revenue from Call Center & Business Process Outsourcing Operations
arise from both time based and unit price client contracts. Such
revenue is recognized on completion of the related services and is
billable in accordance with the specific terms of contracts with
clients.
Dividend income is recognized when the company''s right to receive
dividend is established.
In other cases, income is recognized when there is no significant
uncertainty as to determination and realization.
4. Fixed Assets
Tangible: Fixed Assets are stated at cost, less accumulated
depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises of purchase
consideration and other directly attributable cost of bringing the
assets to its working condition for the intended use.
Intangible: Intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid
for acquisition of such assets and are carried at cost less accumulated
amortization.
Capital Work in Progress comprises outstanding advances paid to acquire
fixed assets and the cost of fixed assets that are not yet ready for
their intended use at the reporting date.
5. Depreciation / Amortization
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on straight-line method over
useful life of assets at the rates and in the manner as prescribed in
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Software Products are
amortized over a period of Five years as considered appropriate by the
management. Leasehold improvements are amortized over primary period of
lease. Subsequent upgrades of hardware are entirely charged off to
revenue in the year of purchase.
Individual assets costing up to Rs. 5000/- are fully depreciated in the
year of purchase.
6. Investments
Investments are classified into long-term investments and current
investments based on the management''s intention at the time of
purchase. Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be
held for not more than a year are classified as current investments.
All other investment are classified as long term investments. Long-term
investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any
decline, other than temporary, in the value of such investments,
determined separately for each investment. Current investments are
carried at the lower of the cost and fair value and provision is made
to recognize any decline in the carrying value. The comparison of cost
and fair value is done separately in respect of each category of
investments.
7. Accounting for Taxes on Income
Income tax is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard
(AS)-22- Accounting for taxes on income, notified under the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules 2006. Income tax comprises both current
and deferred tax.
Current tax is measured on the basis of estimated taxable income and
tax credits computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income
tax Act, 1961.
The tax effect of the timing differences that result between taxable
income and accounting income and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent periods are recorded as a deferred tax asset or deferred tax
liability. They are measured using substantially enacted tax rates and
tax regulations as of the Balance Sheet date.
Deferred tax assets arising mainly on account of brought forward losses
and unabsorbed depreciation under tax laws, are recognized, only if
there is virtual certainty of its realization, supported by convincing
evidence. Deferred tax assets on account of other timing differences
are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty of its
realization.
8. Translation of Foreign Currency Items
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded in the reporting currency
at the rate of exchange between reporting currency and foreign currency
in force on the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the
exchange rate prevalent at the Balance Sheet date, Non- monetary items
are carried at cost. The resultant gain/loss is recognized in the
Profit & Loss Account. Overseas investments are recorded at the rate of
exchange in force on the date of allotment/ acquisition.
9. Accounting of Employee Benefits
The Company has for its employees in India, benefits such as Gratuity
and Provident Fund.
Provident Fund:
The Company''s contribution to the provident fund along with the
employee share of provident fund deducted from the salary is paid into
Employee Provident Fund of Government of India. The Company''s
contribution to EPF is charged to revenue.
Gratuity Plan:
The Company''s Gratuity benefit scheme is a defined benefit plan. The
company''s net obligation in respect of the Gratuity benefit scheme is
provided based on the actuarial valuation made at the end of each
financial year on projected unit credit method.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Profit &
Loss Account.
10. Provisions and Contingent Liabilities
The Company recognizes a provision when there is a present obligation
as a result of a past event that probably requires outflow of
resources, which can be reliably estimated. Provisions are determined
based on the best estimate of the outflow of the economic benefits
required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. Disclosures
for a contingent liability is made, without a provision in books, when
there is an obligation that may, but probably will not, require outflow
of resources. However, when there is an obligation in respect of which
likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or
disclosure is made. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor
disclosed.
11. Impairment of Assets
The Company assesses at each balance sheet date, whether there is any
indication that any asset may be impaired. If any such indication
exists, the carrying value of such assets is reduced to its recoverable
amount and the amount of such impairment loss is charged to profit and
loss account. The recoverable amount is the greater of the assets net
selling price and value in use. After the impairment, assets are
depreciated/ amortized on the revised carrying amount over its
remaining useful life.
12. Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost
of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes
substantial period of time to get ready for intended use or sale or
those assets that are not ready for their intended use or sale when
acquired. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue in the
period in which they are incurred.
13. Operating lease
Lease arrangement where the risk and rewards incidental to ownership of
an assets substantially vest with lessor, are recognized as operating
lease. Lease rentals under operating leases are recognized in the
profit & loss on a straight line basis over the period of lease.
14. Shares Issue Expenses
Share issue expenses are written off in the years in which incurred.
15. Work-in-progress:
Work in progress is valued at cost based on the technical evaluation of
the projects by the management.
16. Earning Per Share:
Basic earning per share is computed by dividing the net profit after
tax by weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net
Profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares
considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted
average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon
conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The diluted
potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had
the shares been actually issued at the fair value, which is the average
market value of the outstanding shares. Dilutive potential equity
shares are deemed converted as at beginning of the period, unless
issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined
independently for each period presented.
The number of shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are
adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits
and bonus shares issues, including for changes effected prior to the
approval of the consolidated financial statements by the Board of
Directors.
17. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of cash flow statement on
balance sheet date comprise cash at bank and on hand and short term
investments with an original maturity of three months or less.
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