1. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable in India under the
historical cost convention, on the accrual basis, in compliance with
the Accounting Standards (AS) prescribed by the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 to the extent applicable and on the principles
of a going concern.
2. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS and GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported
amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual result could
differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognized prospectively.
3. Revenue Recognition:
The revenue from Finance and Accounting sector of the BPO sector
including software development and support services is recognized as
per the work orders/agreements entered with the parties.
License fee is recognized on delivery and as per the terms of the
contract.
4. Fixed Assets:
Tangible: Fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated
depreciation. Replacements are either capitalized or charged to revenue
depending upon their nature and long term utility.
Intangible: Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and
unique software products controlled by the Company, whether developed
in-house or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the
cost beyond one year are recognized as software products.
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 as at the Balance Sheet date.
5. Impairment of Assets:
In accordance with AS 28 on Impairment of Assets prescribed by the
Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules,2006 where there is an indication
of impairment of the Companys assets
related to cash generating units, the carrying amounts of such assets
are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is
any impairment. The recoverable amount of such assets is estimated as
the higher of its net selling price and its value in use. An impairment
loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of such assets exceeds
its recoverable amount. Impairment loss is recognized in the profit
and 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 extent of the carrying
value of the asset that would have been determined (net of amortization
/ depreciation), had no impairment loss been recognized.
6. Depreciation / Amortization:
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation is provided under Straight Line
Method and in the manner prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the
Companies Act, 1956. Individual assets acquired for less than Rs 5,000
are entirely depreciated in the year of acquisition.
b) Intangible Assets – Software product (meant for sale) are amortised
over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are
amortized over its period of license.
7. Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost and provision is made to
recognize any decline in the value other than temporary in the value of
such investments. Current investments are carried at the lower of the
cost or fair value/market value and provision is made to recognize any
decline in the carrying value of the investments.
8. Employee Benefits:
a) Gratuity:
Gratuity liability is a defined benefit obligation. The Company has
taken an insurance policy under the Group Gratuity Scheme with the Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to cover the gratuity liability of
the employees and the amount paid / payable in respect of the present
value of liability of past services is charged to the Profit and loss
account every year. The difference between the amount paid / payable to
LIC and the actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year
is charged to Profit and Loss account.
b) Provident Fund:
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund / Pension Fund is a
defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the
Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the
respective funds are due. There are no other obligations other than the
contribution payable to the respective trusts.
c) Leave Entitlement:
Liability towards Leave Entitlement Benefit is provided for as at the
Balance Sheet date as per the actuarial valuation taken at the end of
the year.
9. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange
in force on the date of the transactions. Current assets, current
liabilities and borrowings denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of Balance Sheet.
The resultant gain or loss is recognized in the profit and loss
account.
10. Accounting for Taxes on Income:
Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated
taxable income for the year in accordance with the Income Tax Act,
1961.
MAT credit asset is recognized and carried forward only if there is a
reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable
within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and
tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current
rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to
crystallise. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward
only if there is a virtual/ reasonable certainty that they will be
realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective
carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.
11. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and construction of
qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets
up to the date when such asset is ready for its intended use. Other
borrowing costs are charged to profit and loss account.
12. Leases:
Where the Company has substantially acquired all risks and rewards of
ownership of the assets, leases are classified as financial lease. Such
assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at the lower of
the fair value or present value of minimum lease payment and liability
is created for equivalent amount. Each lease rent paid is allocated
between liability and interest cost so as to obtain constant periodic
rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each year.
Where significant portion of risks and reward of ownership of assets
acquired under lease are retained by lessor, leases are classified as
Operating Lease. Lease rentals for such leases are charged to Profit
and Loss account.
13. Earnings Per Share:
The earnings considered in ascertaining Earnings Per Share comprise the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises of weighted
average shares considered for deriving Basic EPS, and also weighted
average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the
conversion of all diluted potential equity shares. Diluted potential
equity shares are deemed converted at the beginning of the year, unless
they have been issued at later date.
14. Provisions, Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets:
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) 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.
iii) Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the
financial statement.
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