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(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 as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. (b) Use of Estimates: - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires that management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of income and expenses of the year. The reported balance of assets and liabilities and the disclosure relating to contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements. These estimates are based upon management''s best knowledge of current events and actions. The difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/materialised. (c) Fixed Assets: - Fixed Assets are stated at original cost, net of tax/duty credits availed if any, less accumulated depreciation/ amortisation. Costs include all expenses incurred to bring the assets to its present location and condition. Assets acquired by way of slump sale are recorded at book value in the books of the transferor as on the date of transfer. Revenue expenses incurred in connection with project implementation in so far as such expenses relate to the period prior to the commencement of commercial activity are treated as part of the fixed assets and capitalised. - Intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid for acquisition and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. (d) Depreciation/Amortisation: - Depreciation on all fixed assets is provided pro-rata from/up to the date of acquisition/disposal using the straight line method at the rates prescribed by Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. - In case of Goodwill, the amount is amortized @4.75% p.a. using the straight-line method. (e) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: - Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised if there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources and the amount of obligation can be reliably estimated. - Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements. (f) Revenue Recognition: - Income from Fees and subscriptions, recorded net of discounts and rebates have been recognised as income for the year irrespective of the period, for which these are received. However, the Fees receivable from existing members as at the end of the year has been recognised as income for the year. - The costs relating to rendering of these services being unascertainable are charged off to revenue in the year in which they become legally payable. - Input credit availed on Service Tax through revenue expenses paid are accounted for separately as income, thus accounting the expenses at their gross values inclusive of service tax. Expenses on which service tax is paid in subsequent year are booked net off the Un-availed Service Tax at end of the year. - Income by way of Franchise Fees (including up-front fees) received pursuant to franchise agreements entered are recognised as income of the period in accordance with terms of the agreement, and as per data submitted by the franchisees. - Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable. - Any other income i.e. from juice bar sales, consumables etc. are recognised on receipt basis since the realisations there-from are immediate and no credit is allowed to the customers/members. (g) Impairment of Assets: - The management periodically assesses using, external and internal sources, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. - An impairment loss is charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the year in which the asset is identified as impaired. - At each balance sheet date, the management reviews the carrying amounts of its assets included in each cash generating unit to determine whether there is any indication that those assets were impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of impairment loss. - The impairment loss recognised in prior accounting periods is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount. (h) Employee benefits: - All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as a short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, contractual labour charges and short term compensated absences, etc is recognised in the period in which the employee/contractual labour renders the related service. - The gratuity liability is provided and charged off as revenue expenditure based on actuarial valuation. The Company has subscribed to the group gratuity scheme policy of LIC of India. - Any other payments under the relevant labour statutes, wherever applicable are reimbursed to the Outsourced Agency as and when applicable. (i) Borrowing Cost: - Borrowing cost incurred for qualifying assets is capitalised up to the date the asset is ready for intended use, based on borrowings incurred specifically for financing the asset. In determining the amount of borrowing cost eligible for capitalization during a period, any income earned on the temporary investment on those borrowings is deducted from the borrowing cost incurred. - Other Borrowing costs are charged off to Revenue Account in the year in which they are incurred. (j) Foreign Currency Transactions: - Foreign Currency Transactions are recorded on initial recognition in the reporting currency, using the exchange rate on the date of the transaction. At each balance sheet date, foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. - Exchange differences that arise on settlement of monetary items or on reporting at each balance sheet date of the Company''s monetary items at the closing rate are: i. Upto 31st March, 2008, recognised as income or expense in the period in which they arise and ii. Thereafter adjusted in the cost of fixed assets specifically financed by the borrowings to which the exchange differences relate. (k) Earnings per share: Basic Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the year, by weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted Earnings Per Share - For the purpose of calculating Diluted EPS the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all potential equity shares. (l) Taxes on Income: - Current Tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. - Deferred Taxation is recognised for all timing differences between accounting income and taxable income and is quantified using enacted/substantial enacted tax rates as at balance sheet date. Deferred Tax asset are recognised subject to the management''s judgement that the realisation is virtually/reasonably certain. - Tax credit is recognised in respect of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in terms of Section 115JAA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 based on convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax within the statutory time frame and the same is reviewed at each balance sheet date. (m) Investments: - Long-term Investments are stated at cost, less provision for other than temporary diminution in value. Current investments comprising investments in Mutual Funds are stated at the lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. (n) Cash Flow Statement: - The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard (AS) 3 on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company. - Cash and cash equivalents presented in the cash flow Statement consist of cash on hand, balances in Current, Fixed Deposit and Cash Credit Accounts with Bank. (o) Transfer to Debenture Redemption Reserve is made pro-rata over the life of Debentures in terms of the requirement of provisions of Companies Act, 1956. (p) Segment Reporting: - There is only one reportable business segment as envisaged by Accounting Standard (AS) 17 ''Segment Reporting''. Accordingly, no separate disclosure for the segment reporting is required to be made in the financial statement of the Company. - Secondary segmentation based on geography has not been presented as the Company operates primarily in India and the Company perceives that there is no significant difference in its risk and returns in operating from different geographic areas within India. (q) Lease: Leases, where the Lessor effectively retains the substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased items, are classified as operating lease. Operating lease payments are recognised as expenses in the Statement of Profit & Loss. |
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