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(i) Basis for preparation of Financial Statements The financial statements which have been prepared under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis of accounting, are in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 (the ''Act'') and comply in all material aspects with the Accounting Standards prescribed by the Central Government, in accordance with the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 as adopted consistently by the Company, to the extent applicable. (ii) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates. (iii) Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue on accrual basis in accordance with Accounting Standard 9. The Company derives its revenue from either supply or on installation of educational products and provision of educational services. The revenue from sale of educational products/ technology equipments is recognized on transfer of property in goods which generally coincides with dispatch/ delivery to the customer. Revenue from Edureach (ICT) under BOOT contract is recognized ratably over the period of the contract/contractual obligations. Revenue from professional development is recognized after the professional development services have been rendered to the customer. Revenue from online educational services (if charged) is recognized upon receipt of subscription fee in case non-refundable otherwise ratably over the subscription period. Revenue from franchisee constituting one time franchisee fee (non- refundable) is recognized upon receipt of fee from the franchisee. The recurring revenue from franchisee is recognized on accrua basis. The revenue from tuition fee is recorded equally over the period of instruction. Revenue for smartclass projects is recognized under various heads, namely: BOOT Contracts / Out right sale basis contracts / Boot business transferred under BOOT contracts/ Exports. Revenue from smartclass BOOT contracts is recognized ratably over the period of the Contract/ contractual obligations. Revenue from Out right sale basis contracts consisting of both hardware and knowledge based content, wherein knowledge based content is recognized on icensing /delivery / grant of the same for the contract period and technology Equipments on delivery/dispatch basis. Revenue from transfer of existing BOOT Contracts is recognized on grant of right to use of Knowledge based content. However , a portion of the revenue earned on right to use/licensing of educational content/ Knowledge Based content under Out right Sale basis contracts and BOOT Business transferred under Boot Contracts is treated as unearned towards future cost of updates due to economic obligation of the Company to provide the same. The unearned revenue is recognized in subsequent period matching with the cost of future updates incurred in those period. Revenue from overseas agreements / exports is recognized when the Educational knowledge Based content license is delivered & accepted. However in case where knowledge base content is icensed for a long term period, and is dependent on percent of revenue earned by the licensee, the revenue is recognized on establishment of right to receive. Income from interest on fixed deposits is recognized using the time proportion method, based on interest rates implicit in the transaction. Dividends income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established. (iv) Expenditure Expenses are accounted for on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities. License Fees for educational content In respect of licensing contracts with fixed license fee for fixed period and a pre-defined number of sublicensing arrangements, icense fee is expensed in such a manner that cumulative amount of fee expense at the end of each year is based on higher of the following two: (i) Number of sub-licensing arrangements for which content has been provided. This will be computed based on total license fee divided by predefined number of sub licensing arrangements. (ii) Number of years of license period already expired. This will be computed based on total license fee divided by fixed period of licensing contract. In respect of contracts where license fees is paid on the basis of period of usage, the license fees is charged in the respective periods. In respect of contracts where license fee is paid on the basis of per year per sub licensing arrangement, the entire cost of license for each of the sub-licensing arrangement is expensed at the time the revenue from sub licensing arrangement is recognized. (v) Fixed assets/ Depreciation & Amortization Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. Costs include all expenses incurred to bring the assets to its present location and condition for its intended use. Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided at the written down value method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on addition to fixed assets is provided on pro-rata basis from the date the assets are ready to use. Depreciation on sale / deduction from fixed assets is provided for upto the date of sale, deduction, discardment as the case may be. Fixed assets purchased for utilization and implementing the contractual obligations under the project undertaken under Edureach (ICT), Turnkey and smartclass are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the period of contractual obligation generally ranging from 3-6 years depending upon the period of the contract. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line basis over the primary period of lease. Assets costing less than Rs.5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of purchase except in case of deployment as project assets (if any) Capital work-in-progress comprises of capital assets which are not yet put to use and also include outstanding advances paid to acquire fixed assets. Intangible Assets An Intangible asset is recognized, where it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. Intangible asset are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated amortization. Amortization on the Intangible assets is provided on pro-rata basis on the straight-line method based on management''s estimate of useful life, i.e. 3 years for software, 4 years for Knowledge-based content including smartclass content. Licensed intangible assets are amortised over the period of license. Cost of an internally generated asset comprises all expenditure that can be directly attributed, or allocated on a reasonable and consistent basis, to create, produce and make the asset ready for its intended use. (vi) Impairment of Assets The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/ external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is higher of asset''s net selling price and value in use which means the present value of future cash flows expected to arise form the continuing use of the assets and its eventual disposal. An Impairment loss is charged to the statement of profit & loss in the year in which an asset is impaired. After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life. (vii) Leases Operating lease As Lessee: Lease rentals in respect of operating lease arrangements including assets taken on operating lease are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit & loss on accrual basis. As Lessor: Lease rental income under operating lease are recognized in the Profit and Loss on a straight -line basis/ agreed terms over the period of lease as the case may be Finance lease Leases where the lessor effectively transfers substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership over the lease term are classified as finance lease. Assets taken on finance lease are capitalized at fair value or net present value of the minimum lease payments, whichever is lower. The principal component in the lease rental is adjusted against the lease liability and the interest component is charged to Profit and Loss account. (viii) Inventories Items of Inventories are measured at lower of cost and net realizable value after providing for obsolescence, if any. Cost of inventories comprises of cost of purchase, freight & other expenses incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. The cost is determined using the weighted average method. (ix) Investments Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments. Long-term investments are stated at acquisition cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long-term investments is made only if such a decline is other than temporary. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and market rate on individual investment basis. Classification in the financial statements Investments that are realisable within the period of twelve months from the balance sheet date are classified as current investment. All other investments are classified as non-current investments. (x) Foreign exchange transactions a. Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of transaction. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on restatement of the Company''s monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, other than those relating to fixed assets & other long term assets are recognised as income or as expenses in the year in which they arise. b. The Company has opted for accounting the exchange differences arising on the reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items in line with Companies (Accounting Standards) Second Amendment Rules 2011 on Accounting Standard 11 as notified by the Central Government vide Notification dated 29th December, 2011. Accordingly, the effect of exchange difference on foreign currency loan (including FCCB) is accounted for by addition or deduction to the cost of the assets so far it relates to depreciable capital asset and in other cases by transfer to Foreign Currency Monetary Items Translation Difference Account(FCMITDA) to be amortized as provided in the aforesaid notification. (xi) Employee benefits (a) Short term employee benefits 2. All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as Short term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, and bonus etc are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account in the period in which the employee renders the related service. The employees are further entitled to sick leaves which cannot be encashed and will lapse at the end of the calendar year. The company is providing provision for such employee benefits on the basis of its best estimate. (a) Long term employee benefits (i) Defined contribution plan Contributions to provident fund, labour welfare fund and ESI are deposited with the appropriate authorities and charged to the statement of profit & loss on accrual basis. The Company has no further obligations under these plans beyond its monthly contributions. (ii) Defined benefit plan Leave encashment- The Company has provided for the liability at the year end on account of unavailed earned leave as per the actuarial valuation as per the Projected Unit Credit method in accordance with Accounting Standard 15, Employee benefits. All actuarial gains/losses are charged to the statement of profit & loss in the year these arise. Gratuity- The Company provides for retirement benefits in the form of Gratuity. The Company''s gratuity plan is a defined benefit plan. The present value of gratuity obligation under such defined plan is determined based on an actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation. The obligation is measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The discount rate used for determining the present value of the obligation under the defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the valuation date having maturity periods approximating to the terms of the related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the statement of profit & loss. (b) Employee stock option scheme The stock options are accounted as per the accounting treatment prescribed by the employee stock option scheme and Employee Stock Purchase Guidelines, 1999 issued by Securities Exchange Board of India, whereby the intrinsic value of the option being, excess of market value of the underlying share immediately prior to the date of award over its exercise price is recognized as deferred employee compensation with a credit to Employee stock options outstanding account. The deferred employee compensation is charged to statement of profit & loss on straight line basis over the vesting period of the option. The balance in employee stock option outstanding account net of any unamortized deferred employee compensation is shown separately as part of shareholders fund. (ii) Borrowing cost Borrowing costs are determined in accordance with the provisions of AS 16. 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. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue. (iii) Provision for tax Tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred is included in determining the net profit for the year. Provision for current tax is based on the tax liabilities computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred Tax expense or benefit is recognized on timing difference between accounting and taxable income that originates in one year and is capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and laws that have been substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these assets can be realized in future where as in cases of existence of carry forward of losses or unabsorbed depreciation, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual certainty of realization backed by convincing evidence. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and are written-down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably / virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realized. Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) credit assets is recognized in the balance sheet where it is likely that it will be adjusted against the discharge of tax liability in future under the Income Tax Act, 1961. (iv) Provision, 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. (iv) Earning per share Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period, are adjusted for events of bonus issued to existing shareholders. For the purpose of calculating diluted earning per share, the net profits or loss attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potentia equity shares, if any. (v) Cash Flow Statement Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby net profits before tax is adjusted for the effect of transaction of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from regular revenue generating, investing and financing activities are segregated. (vi) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. (vii) Material Events Material Events occurring after the Balance Sheet date are taken into cognizance. |
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