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01. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention basis. The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Accounting Standards referred under section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 have been adopted by the Company and disclosures made in accordance with the requirements of Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Indian Accounting Standards. 02. Fixed Assets a) Fixed assets are stated at costs, which comprises of purchase consideration and other directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to its working condition for the intended use. b) Deprecation on fixed assets is provided on straight- line method at the rates and in the manner as prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. 03. Translation of Foreign Currency Items Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange in force on the date of the transactions. Current Assets and Current Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of the Balance Sheet. The resultant gain / loss is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account, except in cases where they relate to the acquisition of fixed assets, in which case they are adjusted to the carrying cost of such assets. The Forward Contract including derivatives contract entered into to hedge foreign currency risk on unexpected firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions recognized in the financial statements accordingly as per Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of chartered Accountants of India, exchange difference arising on such contracts are recognized in the period in which they arise. Gain and losses arising on account of such transaction are recognized as income/ expenses in the Profit and Loss Account. 04. Research and Development Revenue expenditure on Research & Development is included under the natural heads of expenditure. Capital expenditure on Research & Development is treated in the same manner as expenditure on other fixed assets. 05. Valuation of Inventory a) Closing stock of finished goods is valued at the lower of estimated cost or net realizable value. b) Closing stock of semi-finished goods is valued at estimated cost. c) Inventory of raw material and packing material is valued at cost. 06. Investments Investments are valued at costs unless there is a permanent fall in their value as at the date of Balance Sheet. 07. Retirement Benefits Encashment of accrued leave salary and retirement benefits to employees are provided on accrual basis. 08. Contingent Liability Liabilities though contingent, are provided for if there are reasonable prospects of such liabilities maturing. The other Contingent Liabilities, which are not acknowledged as debt are disclosed by way of note, but claims of frivolous nature are ignored. Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date. 09. Revenue Recognition a. Sales are inclusive of excise duty / customs duty and net of trade discounts. Export sales include goods invoiced against confirmed orders and cleared from excise and customs authorities. b. Export incentives receivable on exports made during the year, are recognized as income. c. Other items of revenue including export benefits are recognized in accordance with the Accounting Standard (AS-9). Accordingly, wherever there are uncertainties in the ascertainment / realization of income such as interest from customers, the same is not accounted for. 10. Taxes on Income a. Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated taxable income for the current accounting year computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. b. Deferred tax is recognized on timing difference between the income accounted in financial statements and taxable income for the year, and quantified using tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date are accounted for on the basis of Accounting Standard (AS-22) 11. Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition, construction and production of assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such asset up to the date of completion. Other borrowing costs are recognized as expenses in the period in which they are incurred and charged to the Profit & Loss Account. 12. Impairment of Assets The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any indication that any asset including goodwill, may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the carrying value of such assets is reduced to its estimated recoverable amount and the amount of such impairment loss is charged to Profit & Loss Account. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to that effect. 13. Segment accounting Segment accounting policies are in line with the accounting policies of the company. In addition, the following specific accounting policies have been followed for segment reporting: a. Segment revenue includes sales and other income directly identifiable with/ allocable to the segment. b. Expenses that are directly identifiable with / allocable to segment are considered for determining the segment results. c. Segment assets and liabilities include those directly identifiable with respective segments. Unallocable assets and liabilities represent the assets and liabilities that relate to the company as a whole and not allocable to any segment. |
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| Source : Dion Global Solutions Limited | |||||
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