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-0.75 (-15.79%) | Accounting Policy | Year : Mar '12 | ||||
1.1 Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.The financial statements have been prepared under the Historical Cost Convention on the Mercantile System of accounting and in accordance with the accounting standards referred to in Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956, to the extent applicable. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year. 1.2 Use of Estimates The preparation of the financial statements is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. It requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates and a revision to such accounting estimates is recognized in the accounting period in which such a revision takes place. 1.3 Inventories Stock of Tapes, Cassettes, Discs and Electronic Devices Inventories of raw stock consists of tapes, cassettes, compact discs and other electronic devices which are valued at lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Cost is taken on First in First Out basis (FIFO). Inventories Related to Television Software and Programme Pilots The entire cost of the programme is charged to income when the programme is first exploited. The inventory thus comprises of unamortized cost of such programmes. In case of Programme Pilots, the cost is expensed-off on first telecast and after the review of readability. Inventories Related to Movies (Feature Films) Movies under production (WIP) - at actual unamortized cost or net realizable value whichever is lower. The company amortizes 75% of the cost of movie rights acquired or produced by it, on the first theatrical release of the movie. The said amortization is made proportionately on Domestic Theatrical Rights, International Theatrical Rights and Video Rights based on Management estimate of revenues from each of these rights. In case of aforesaid rights are not exploited along with or prior to the first theatrical release, proportionate appropriated cost of the said right is carried forward to be written off as and when such right is commercially exploited or at the end of one year from the date of first theatrical release, whichever occurs earlier. Balance 25% is amortised over the balance license period or based on management estimate of future revenue potential, as the case may be. Thus inventory comprises of unamortized cost of such movie rights. 1.4 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value. 1.5 Cash Flow Statement Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit / (loss) before extraordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non- cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated based on the available information. 1.6 Depreciation Depreciation on fixed asset is provided on Written Down Value method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. 1.7 Revenue Recognition In respect of Commissioned programmes, revenue is recognized as and when the relevant Software programme is delivered to the customers. Production expenses are net of recoveries, if any. Interest is recognized using time proportion method and dividend income is recognized when the company''s right to receive dividend is established. Lease rental on equipment is recognized as revenue as per the terms of the lease agreement. In all other cases, revenue is recognized when no significant uncertainty as to its determination or realization exists. 1.8 Other Income Interest income is accounted on accrual basis. 1.9 Fixed Assets & Capital Work-in-Progress Tangible fixed assets The Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. The cost of fixed assets includes interest on borrowings attributable to acquisition of qualifying fixed assets up to the date the asset is ready for its intended use and other incidental expenses incurred up to that date. Cost includes capital cost, freight, installation cost, duties and taxes and other incidental expenses incurred during the construction/ installation and attributable to bringing the asset to its intended use. Fixed assets are further adjusted by the amount of CENVAT credit available, wherever applicable. Subsequent expenditure relating to fixed assets is capitalized only if such expenditure results in an increase in the future benefits from such asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance. Capital work-in-proaress Capital work in progress comprises of cost of fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use and outstanding advances paid to acquire fixed assets, at the balance sheet date. 1.10 Intangible Fixed Assets The Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Cost includes capital cost, freight, installation cost, duties and taxes and other incidental expenses incurred during the construction/installation and attributable to bringing the asset to its intended use. Fixed assets are further adjusted by the amount of CENVAT credit available, wherever applicable. 1.11 Foreign Currency Transactions As per Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules 2006, exchange difference arising on settlement or restatement of foreign currency denominated liabilities relating to the acquisition of fixed assets, which is in accordance with Accounting Standard-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are recognized in the Profit & Loss account. As per Schedule-VI of the Companies Act, 1956 exchange differences arising on foreign currency denominated liabilities relating to the Capital work in progress/Capital advance forms part of the Capital Work in progress/Capital Advance. 1.12 Government grants, subsidies and export incentives No Government grants, subsidies and export incentives received during the financial year 2011-12. 1.13 Investments Current investments are stated at cost or fair value whichever is lower. Long term investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in value of long term investment is made, if the diminution is other than temporary. 1.14 Employee Benefits The Company has contributed to employee''s provident fund as per provisions of the Employee''s Provident Fund Act, 1952 and is charged to Profit and Loss Account. The Company has contributed to employee''s state insurance fund as per provisions of the ESI Act, 1948 and is charged to Profit and Loss Account. As per the Company''s policy, the gratuity is payable as per the provisions of the Gratuity Act. Liability in respect of Gratuity is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation as at the date of Balance Sheet. Bonus is paid and charged to Profit and Loss Account as per the provisions of The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965. 1.15 Borrowing Cost Borrowing cost that is attributable to the acquisition or construction of a qualifying asset is capitalized as part of the cost of that asset when first put to use. Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. 1.16 Segmental Reporting Primary segments: The company has three primary reportable business segments i.e. audio-video production, movies and leasing of property and broadcasting equipments. Secondary segments: The Company caters to the needs of Indian market representing singular economic environments with similar risks and rewards and hence there are no reportable geographical segments. Identifiable expenses are accounted for directly in respective segments. Overheads are apportioned pro- rata on revenues. 1.17 Operating Lease The Company has. given broadcasting equipments under operating leases. These lease agreements are normally renewable on expiry. The rental income on operating leases is credited to profit and losses account 1.18 Earnings Per Share (EPS) The Company reports basic earning per equity share in accordance with tfie Accounting Standard-20 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Basic Earnings per equity share has been computed by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing the diluted earning per shue comprises of the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. 1.19 Taxation Tax expenses for the period comprises of both, current tax and deferred tax at the applicable enacted or substantively enacted rates. Current tax represents the amount of income tax payable in respect of the taxable income for the reporting period. Deferred tax resulting from timing difference between taxable and accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent that there is a virtual certainty that the asset will be realized in future. 1.20 Impairment of Assets The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication of impairment of carrying amount of the company''s assets. The recoverable amount of such assets are estimated, if any, indication exists, and impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of the assets exceeds its recoverable amount. 1.21 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. 1.22 Service Tax Input Credit Service tax input credit is accounted for in the books in the period in which the underlying service received is accounted and when there is no uncertainty in availing / utilizing the credits. 1.23 Miscellaneous Expenditure A. Preliminary Expenses Preliminary expenses are amortized over a period of ten years from the year of commencement of commercial operations. B. Deferred Revenue Expenditure Deferred Revenue Expenditures are those expenditures which have been incurred in an accounting period and they do not create any assets but their benefit is spread in more than one accounting period. Deferred Employee Compensation : 5 Years from the grant of the option Expenditure incurred up to the date of commencement of commercial operations, not directly attributable to fixed assets are charged to the profit and loss account during the year as per Accounting Standard-26 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. 1.24 Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) The Company calculates the employee stock compensation expense based on the intrinsic value method wherein the excess of market price of underlying equity shares as on the date of the grant of options over the exercise price of the options given to employees under the BAG ESOP Scheme of the Company, is recognized as Deferred Employee Compensation expense and is amortized over the vesting period on the basis of generally accepting accounting principles in accordance with the guidelines of Securities and Exchange Board of India and guidance note issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Accordingly, the excess of market price over the issue price of shares is recognized as employee compensation and is charged to the profit and loss account. |
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