a. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical
cost convention on the accrual basis. GAAP comprises mandatory
accounting standards prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules 2006 and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (SEBI). Accounting policies have been consistently applied
except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or
a revision of an existing accounting standard requires a change in the
accounting policy hitherto in use.
b. Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP
requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures
relating to contingent assets and liabilities as at the date of the
financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during
the period. Examples of such estimates include provisions for doubtful
debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans,
income taxes, post-sales customer support and the useful lives of fixed
assets and intangible assets. Actual result could differ from these
estimates. Difference between the actual results and estimates are
recognised in the period in which the results are known/ materialised.
c. Revenue Recognition
i. Revenue from sale of solutions and services is recognized in
accordance with the sales contract and when significant risks and
rewards in respect of ownership are transferred to the customers.
ii. Revenue from customer-related long-term contracts is recognised by
reference to the percentage of completion of the contract at the
balance sheet date. Company''s long term contracts specify a fixed
price for the sale of license and installation of software solutions &
services and the related revenue is determined using the percentage of
completion method. The percentage of completion is calculated by
comparing costs incurred to date with the total estimated costs of the
contract. If the contract is considered profitable, it is valued at
cost plus attributable profits by reference to the percentage of
completion. Any expected loss on individual contracts is recognised
immediately as an expense in the Profit & Loss Account.
iii. Income from maintenance contract is recognized proportionately
over the period of the contract.
iv Dividend on investments held by the Company is accounted for as and
when it is declared.
d. Fixed Assets, Intangibles, Depreciation, Amortisation and Capital
Work in Progress (CWIP)
i. All Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction
less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. Where the
acquisition of fixed assets are financed through long term foreign
currency loans the exchange difference on such loans are added to or
subtracted from the cost of such fixed assets.
ii. The company provides depreciation on fixed assets on Straight Line
Method (SLM), at the rates and in the manner specified in schedule XIV
of the Companies Act, 1956 except for computer plant and its related
equipments.
iii. Depreciation on computer plant and its related equipment is
provided on the Straight Line Method (SLM) over the economic useful
life of assets, which is ascertained to be 4 years by the management.
iv. Leasehold land is amortised over the period of lease.
v. Capital Work-in-Progress is stated at cost comprising of direct cost
and related incidental expenditure. The advances given for acquiring /
construction of fixed assets are shown under CWIP.
vi. Intangibles:
Intellectual Property Rights are amortised over a period of ten years
Computer Software is amortised over a period of 4 years.
e. Impairment of Assets
The fixed assets are reviewed for impairment at each balance sheet
date. In case of any such indication, the recoverable amount of these
assets is determined, and if such recoverable amount of the asset or
cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its
carrying amount, the impairment loss is recognized by writing down such
assets to their recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed if
there is change in the recoverable amount and such loss either no
longer exists or has decreased.
f. Investments
Investments are classified into Current Investment and Long Term
Investments. Current Investments are carried at lower of the cost and
fair value. Long Term Investments are carried at cost. Provision for
diminution is made only if, in the opinion of the management, such a
decline is other than temporary.
g. Inventories
Systems, Softwares, Peripheral and Spares are valued at lower of cost
or net realisable value on first in first out basis.
Finished products are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value.
h. Foreign Currency Transactions
i. Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the date of transaction.
ii. All monetary foreign currency assets/liabilities are translated at
the rates prevailing on the date of balance sheet.
iii. The exchange difference between the rates prevailing on the date
of transaction and on the date of settlement as also on translation of
monetary items at the end of the year (other than those relating to
long term foreign currency monetary items) is recognised as income or
expense, as the case may be.
iv. Exchange differences relating to long term foreign currency
monetary items, to the extent they are used for financing the
acquisition of fixed assets are added to or subtracted from the cost of
such fixed assets and the balance is accumulated in ''Foreign Currency
Monetary Item Translation Difference Account'' and amortised over the
balance term of the long term monetary item or 31st March, 2012
whichever is earlier.
v. The premium / discount arising at the inception of the forward
contract is amortised as expenses or income over the life of the
contract.
vi. Gain /loss on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract
are recognised as income or expenses for the period.
i. Employee Benefits
1. Short Term Employee Benefits
Short Term Employees Benefits are recognized as an expense at the
undiscounted amount in the Profit and Loss Account of the year in which
the related services is rendered.
2. Post Employment Benefits
Provident Fund
The Company contributes monthly at a determined rate. These
contributions are remitted to the Employee Provident Fund Commissioner
office and are charged to Profit and Loss account on accrual basis.
Gratuity
The Company provides for gratuity (a defined benefit retirement plan)
to all the eligible employees. The benefit is in the form of lump sum
payments to vested employees on retirement, on death while in
employment, or termination of employment for an equivalent to 15 days
salary payable for each completed year of service subject to a maximum
of Rs. 10 lacs. Vesting occurs on completion of five years of service.
Liability in respect of gratuity is determined using the projected unit
credit method with actuarial valuations as on the balance sheet date
and gains/ losses are recognized immediately in the profit and loss
account.
Leave Encashment
Liability in respect of leave encashment is determined using the
projected unit credit method with actuarial valuations as on the
balance sheet date and gains/losses are recognized immediately in the
profit and loss account.
j. Borrowing Cost
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or
construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost
of that assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes
substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other
borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which
they are incurred.
k. Earnings Per Share
In accordance with the Accounting Standard 20 ( AS — 20) Earnings Per
Share issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, basic
/ diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period.
l. Income Tax
Income tax comprises of current tax, and deferred tax. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
of timing differences, subject to the consideration of prudence.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates
enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The
carrying amount of deferred tax asset / liability is reviewed at each
balance sheet date.
m. Shares/Bond Issue Expenses and Premium on Redemption of Bonds Share
/ Bond issue expenses and premium payable on redemption of bonds are
written off to Securities Premium Account.
n. Warranty Cost
The company accrues the estimated cost of warranties at the time when
the revenue is recognised. The accruals are based on the Company''s
historical experience of material usage and service delivery cost.
o. Prior Period Items
Prior period expenses/incomes are accounted under the respective heads.
Material items, if any, are disclosed separately by way of a note.
p. Provisions & Contingent Liabilities
The company creates a provision when there is a present obligation as a
result of an obligating event that probably requires an outflow of
resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there
is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably
will not, require an outflow of resources. Where there is a possible
obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood
of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
q. Leases
Operating leases: Rental in respect of all operating leases are charged
to Profit & Loss Account.
r. Other Accounting Policies
These are consistent with the generally accepted accounting practices.
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