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0.6 (2.11%) | Accounting Policy | Year : Mar '12 | ||||
1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The Financial Statements have been prepared and presented under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Indian GAAP) and comply in all material aspect with the applicable Accounting Standards notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956, and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, except where otherwise stated. During the year ended March 31, 2012, the Revised Schedule VI notified under the Companies Act, 1956, has become applicable to the Company for preparation and presentation of its financial statements. The adaptation of Revised Schedule VI does not impact the recognition and measurement principles followed for preparation of financial statements. However, it has significant impact on presentation and disclosure made in the financial statements. The Company has also reclassified the previous year figure in accordance with the requirements applicable in the current year in terms of Revised Schedule VI. For recognition of Income and Expenses mercantile system of accounting is followed except in case of insurance claims where on the ground of prudence and as well as uncertainty in realization, the same is accounted for as and when accepted/received. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company except for the changes mentioned in Para 3. 2. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known. 3. Change in Accounting Policies: a) During the year under review the Company has credited gross bill amount as revenue, instead of net of retention as it was thought to be a better presentation of Financial Statement. Due to such change there has been an increase of gross contract receipt to the extent of Rs. 708 relating to last year. 4. Inventories a) Stock of raw materials, stores and spares and fuel (except for those relating to Construction activities) are valued at cost (weighted average basis) or net realisable value whichever is lower. b) Cost of Raw materials, stores, spares and fuel used in construction activities are valued at cost (weighted average basis). c) Work-in-progress is valued at cost and reflects the work done but not certified. d) The cost of inventories comprises all cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other incidental cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. e) Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated cost of completion and estimated cost necessary to make the sale. 5. Fixed Assets Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of duties (net of VAT where input credit is availed) together with any incidental costs for bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Capital work in progress is stated at amounts spent up to the date of the Financial Statement. Intangible assets comprise of License fees and other implementation cost of software (SAP) acquired for in-house use and is net of amortization. Intangible assets under development are stated at cost. 6. Depreciation / Amortization Depreciation on fixed assets acquired upto the year ended on Diwali 2040 S.Y. (Corresponding to 3rd November 1983) is provided by applying the rates specified in Schedule-XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 and calculated on written down value method. In respect of the assets acquired thereafter, other than Construction Accessories and Intangible Asset''s depreciation is charged on the straight line method at the rates prescribed in Schedule-XIV of the Companies'' Act 1956. Construction Accessories are depreciated over a period of five years on straight line method from the year of addition. Intangible Assets are amortized over the best estimates of its useful life. 7. Impairment of Assets On annual basis the Company makes an assessment of any indicator that may lead to impairment of assets. An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of the asset exceeds the recoverable value. If any indication of such impairment exists, the reasonable amounts of those assets are estimated and impairment loss is recognized. The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting period is adjusted if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount. 8. Revenue Recognition On Construction Contracts: - The contract revenue is recognized by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the reporting date of the financial statements on the basis of percentage completion method. - The stage of completion of contracts is measured by reference to the proportion that the contract costs incurred for work performed upto the reporting date bear to the estimated total contract costs for each contract. - Losses on contracts are fully accounted for as an expense immediately when it is certain that the total contract costs will exceed the total contract price. Total contract cost are ascertained on the basis of actual cost and cost to be incurred for the completion of contracts in progress which is determined by the management based on technical data, forecast and estimates of expenditure to be incurred in future. - Price escalation claims and other additional claims are recognized as revenue when: i. They are realized or receipts thereof are mutually settled or reasonably ascertained. ii. Negotiations with the client have reached such an advanced stage that there is reasonable certainty that the client will accept the claim. iii. Amount that is probable, if accepted by the client, to be measured reliably by the Company. On Sale of Goods: - In case of sale of goods, the transfer of property in goods results in the transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and revenue is recognized at the time of transfer of property. 9. Foreign Currency Transactions Transactions in foreign currency are recorded using the exchange rate prevailing at the date of transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities related to foreign currency transactions unsettled at the end of the year are translated at year end rate. All other foreign currency assets and liabilities are stated at the rates prevailing at the date of transaction other than those covered by forward contracts, which are stated at the contracted rate. Exchange differences arising on foreign currency transactions are recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss. 10. Investment Long-term investments are stated at cost, provision is made to recognize a decline, if any, other than temporary, in the value of long term investments. Investments in Joint Ventures are stated at cost. Current investments being readily realisable and intended to be held for less than a year are carried at cost or market rate whichever is lower, on individual investment basis. 11. Employee Benefit (Retirement and Post Employment Benefit) Liability for employee benefits, both short and long term, for present and past services which are due as per the terms of employment are recorded in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) – 15 Employee Benefits notified by Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006. I. Gratuity Liability on account of Gratuity is: - Covered through recognized gratuity fund managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India and contributions are charged to revenue; and - Balance if any, is provided on the basis of valuation of the liability by and independent Actuary as at the year end. II. Provident Fund, ESI and Medical Contribution to provident fund (defined contribution plan) and ESI made to government administered Provident Fund and ESI are recognized as expenses. The company has no further obligation beyond its monthly contribution. Those employees who are not covered under ESI scheme (as stated in the Act) are eligible for medical re-imbursement as per the HR policy of the Company. III. Leave Encashment Liability for leave encashment is treated as a long term liability and is provided on the basis of valuation by an independent Actuary as at the year end. 12. Borrowing Costs 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 the Statement of Profit and Loss. 13. Earnings Per Share The Company reports basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) - 20, EPS notified by Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit for the year attributable to the equity share holders by the weighted average number of the equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit during the year, adjusted for the effects of dilutive potential equity share, attributable to the equity share holders by the weighted average number of the equity shares and dilutive equity potential equity shares outstanding during the year except where the results are anti dilutive. 14. Taxation Tax expenses comprise of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax is determined in respect of taxable income for the year based on Income Tax Act 1961. Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing difference (being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originates in one period and are capable of being reversed in one or more subsequent years) and is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and are recognized only if there is reasonable certainty that they will be realized. 15. Accounting of Joint Venture contracts a) In respect of its interest in Jointly Controlled Operations, the Company recognize the asset that it controls and the liability that in incurs along with the expenses that it incurs and the income it earns from the Joint Venture in accordance with Accounting Standards (AS) 27. b) In respect of its interest in Jointly Controlled Entity, the same is recognized as an Investment in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 13, Accounting for Investment. 16. Provision, Contingent Liabilities & 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 recognised but are disclosed in the Notes to Accounts. Disputed demands in respect of Income Tax and Sales Tax etc are disclosed as contingent liability. Payments in respect of such demands, if any, are shown as advance, till the final outcome. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. |
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