a. Method of Accounting
The financial statements are prepared as per historical cost convention
on accrual basis and comply with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956, the generally accepted accounting principles in India and the
applicable accounting standards.
b. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements requires estimates and
assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of the assets
and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the
reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in
the period in which the results are known/materialised.
c. Turnover
In line with generally accepted accounting practices, turnover
comprises of net commissions earned on travel management, service
agency charges including margins in respect of tour and tour related
services, commissions/ margins earned on foreign exchange transactions
in the normal course of the business as Authorised Dealer and
Franchisees signup fees. The income arising from the buying and selling
of foreign currencies has been included on the basis of margins
achieved.
d. Revenue Recognition
In accordance with the Company''s accounting policy followed
consistently, commissions/income arising from tours and related
services is accounted after netting off all direct expenditures
relating thereto. Income from buying and selling of foreign currencies
is accounted on net basis as stated in (c) above. All revenues are
accounted when there is reasonable certainty of its ultimate
collection.
e. Expenditure
All general business expenditure is accounted in the year in which it
is incurred. All direct tour related expenses including advertisement
expenses for specific tour are accounted in the year in which the tours
are undertaken.
f. Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Costs
include all costs relating to acquisition and installation of fixed
assets. Intangible assets represent Software, Video Shoots and
Trademarks stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairments
losses, if any.
g. Depreciation
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on the written down value
method at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act,
1956. Intangible assets are amortised over a period of five to ten
years, being the expected period of use. The leasehold land is
depreciated over the lease period. Leasehold improvements are
depreciated over the lease period or at the rates prescribed for
Furniture in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is
higher.
h. Impairment of assets
An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds
its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the Profit and
Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired.
The impairment loss recognised in prior accounting period is reversed
if there has been change in the estimate of recoverable amount.
i. Investments
Long-term investments are valued at cost. Provision for diminution in
value of investments is made, if the diminution is of a nature other
than temporary. Current investments are valued at the lower of cost and
market value.
j. Inventory
Inventory represents stock of foreign currencies, which have been
valued at lower of cost and realisable value as at the year-end.
k. Employee Retirement Benefits
a. Short term employee benefits are recognised as an expense at the
undiscounted amount in the profit and loss account of the year in which
the related service is rendered.
b. Post employment and other long term employee benefits are
recognised as an expense in the profit and loss account for the year in
which the employee has rendered services. The expense is recognised at
the present value of the amounts payable determined using actuarial
valuation techniques. Actuarial gains and losses in respect of post
employment and other long term benefits are charged to the profit and
loss account.
l. Foreign Currency Transactions
a. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at spot
rates / average rates.
b. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies at the year end
are restated at year end rates.
c. Non monetary foreign currency items are carried at cost.
d. In respect of branches, which are integral foreign operations, all
transactions are translated at rates prevailing on the date of
transaction or that approximates the actual rate on the date of
transaction. Branch monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the
year end rates.
e. Any income or expense on account of exchange difference either on
settlement or on translation is recognised in the profit and loss
account.
m. Accounting for taxes on Income
Provision for current tax is made, based on the tax payable under the
relevant statute.
Deferred tax on timing differences between taxable income and
accounting income is accounted for, using the tax rates and the tax
laws enacted or substantially enacted as on the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is a
reasonable certainty of its realisation.
n. Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets :
Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognised 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 recognised but are disclosed in the
notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the
financial statements.
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