Accounting Policies of Acrow India Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

Basis of Accounting:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India. The financial statements have been prepared in all material respects in accordance with the accounting standards as specified under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) rules, 2014. Financial statements are prepared on historical cost basis and as a going concern. The Company follows the mercantile system of accounting and recognizes income and expenditure on accrual basis. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes thereto. Differences between actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which they materialize.

Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost of assets comprises of purchase price and directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for its intended use including borrowing cost and incidental expenditure during construction incurred up to the date of commissioning.

Depreciation:

i. Depreciation is charged in the Accounts in accordance with the useful life specified in the Schedule II of the Companies Act 2013.

ii. Depreciation in respect of each individual item of asset costing up to Rs 5000/- is provided @ 100% in the year of purchase.

iii. Software is amortized over 3 years from the date of implementation.

Investments:

Long Term Investments are valued at costs. Provision for diminution in value of investments is made if, in the opinion of the management, the diminution is of a permanent nature.

Current Investments are valued at lower of cost or fair value.

Inventories:

Raw materials, Finished goods and Work in progress are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Stores & Spare parts are carried at cost, less provision for obsolescence, if any.

Revenue Recognition:

i. Sales are recognized at the time of transfer of title in goods. Sales value is inclusive of excise duty but exclusive of sales tax.

ii. Services are net of service tax. Revenue from services is recognized when services are rendered and related costs are incurred.

iii. Interest Income is recognized on time proportion basis.

iv. Dividend Income is recognized, at the time when they are declared.

Foreign Currency Transaction:

i. Foreign currency transactions are accounted at the rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date. Any gains or losses arising due to exchange differences at the time of translation or settlement are accounted for in the Profit and Loss Account.

Employee Benefits:

i. Defined Contribution Plan: Retirement benefits in the Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation scheme, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to Profit and Loss Account.

ii. Defined Benefit Plan: The Liability for Gratuity, a defined benefit obligation, is accrued and provided for on the basis of actuarial valuation as at the Balance Sheet date.

iii. Other Long term benefits: Long term compensated absences are provided on the basis of an actuarial valuation as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses comprising of adjustment and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account for the year as income or expense.

Taxation:

Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred Tax resulting from "timing difference" between book and taxable profit is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty / virtual certainty as the case may be, that the asset will be realized against future taxable profits.

Impairment of Assets:

At each Balance sheet date, the management reviews the carrying amount of its assets and goodwill 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. Recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of an asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value and the risks specific to the asset. Reversal of impairment loss is recognized immediately as income in the profit and loss account.

Operating Lease Granted:

Lease arrangements where the risk and rewards incident to the ownership of an asset substantially vest with the lessor, are recognized as operating lease. Lease rentals under operating lease are recognized in profit and loss account on a straight-line basis.

Accounting for Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and 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 recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to Accounts. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

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Mar 31, 2014

A) Basis of Accounting:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India. The company has prepared these financial statements to comply with in all material respects with the accounting standards notified under the Companies ( Accounting Standard ) Rules 2006 issued under subsection 3C of Section 211 of the Companies Act ,1956. The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

b) Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes thereto. Differences between actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which they materialize.

c) Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost of assets comprises of purchase price and directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for its intended use including borrowing cost and incidental expenditure during construction incurred upto the date of commissioning.

d) Depreciation:

i. Assets acquired after 30''" June, 1978 are depreciated on the straight-line basis at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Certain items of Plant and Machinery pertaining to Industrial Machinery Division have been depreciated on a Straight line basis @ 6.33% and 9.50%, as the case may be, based on the estimated useful life'' of the respective assets, as determined by the approved valuer.

ii. Assets acquired up to 30lh June 1978 have been depreciated on the written down value basis at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

iii. Assets costing Rs.5,000/- or less are fully depreciated in line with Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

iv. Software is amortised over 5 years from the date of implementation.

e) Investments:

Long Term Investments are valued at costs. Provision for diminution in value of investments is made if, in the opinion of the management, the diminution is of a permanent nature. Current Investments are valued at lower of cost or fair value.

f) Inventories:

Raw materials, Finished Goods and Work-in-progress are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Work-in-Progress is carried at lower of cost and net realizable value. Stores & Spare parts are carried at cost, less provision for obsolescence, if any.

g) Revenue Recognition:

i. Sales are recognized at the time of transfer of title in goods. Sales value is inclusive of excise duty but exclusive of sales tax. ii. Services are net of service tax. Revenue from services is recognized when services are rendered and related costs are incurred. iii. Interest is recognized on time proportion basis. <

iv. Dividend is recognized, at the time when they are declared.

h) Foreign Currency Transaction:

i. Foreign currency transactions are accounted at the rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date. Any gains or losses arising due to exchange differences at the time of translation or settlement are accounted for in the Profit and Loss Account.

i) Employee Benefits:

i. Defined Contribution plan: Retirement benefits in the Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Scheme, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Profit and Loss account of the year when the contributions accrue.

ii Defined Benefit Plan: The Liability for Gratuity, a defined benefit obligation, is accrued and provided for on the basis of actuarial valuation as at the balance Sheet date.

iii. Other Long Term Benefits: Long term compensated absences are provided on the basis of an actuarial valuation as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses comprising of adjustment and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the Profit and Loss account for the year as income or expense.

j) Taxation:

Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred Tax resulting from liming difference" between book and taxable profit is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty / virtual certainty as the case may be, that the asset will be realized against future taxable profits.

k) Impairment of Assets:

At each Balance sheet date, the management reviews the carrying amount of its assets and goodwill 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. Recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of an asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value and the risks specific to the asset. Reversal of impairment loss is recognized immediately as income in the profit and loss account.

I) Operating Lease Granted:

Lease arrangements where the risk and rewards incident to the ownership of an asset substantially vest with the lessor, are recognized as operating lease. Lease rentals under operating lease are recognized in profit and loss account on a straight-line basis.

m) Accounting for Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and 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 recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to Accounts. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

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Mar 31, 2013

A) Basis of Accounting:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India. The company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified under the Companies ( Accounting Standard ) Rules 2006 issued under subsection 3C of Section 211 of The Companies Act ,1956. The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

b) Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes thereto. Differences between actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which they materialize.

c) Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost of assets comprises of purchase price and directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for its intended use including borrowing cost and incidental expenditure during construction incurred upto the date of commissioning.

d) Depreciation:

i. Assets acquired after 30th June 1978 are depreciated on the straight-line basis at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Certain items of Plant and Machinery pertaining to Industrial Machinery Division have been depreciated on a Straight-line basis @ 6.33% and 9.50%, as the case may be, based on the estimated useful life of the respective assets, as determined by the approved value.

ii. Assets acquired up to 30th June 1978 have been depreciated on the written down value basis at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

iii. Assets costing Rs.5,000/- or less are fully depreciated in line with Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

iv. Software is amortised over 5 years from the date of implementation.

e) Investments:

Long Term Investments are valued at costs. Provision for diminution in value of investments is made if, in the opinion of the management, the diminution is of a permanent nature. Current Investments are valued at lower of cost or fair value.

f) Inventories:

Raw materials Finished Goods and Work-in-progress are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Work-in-Progress is carried at lower of cost and net realizable value. Stores & Spare parts are carried at cost, less provision for obsolescence if any.

g) Revenue Recognition:

i. Sales are recognized at the time of transfer of title in goods. Sales value is inclusive of excise duty but exclusive of sales tax.

ii. Services are net of service tax. Revenue from services is recognized when services are rendered and related costs are incurred.

iii. Interest is recognized on time proportion basis.

iv. Dividend is recognized, at the time when they are declared.

h) Foreign Currency Transaction:

i. Foreign currency transactions are accounted at the rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the

Balance Sheet date. Any gains or losses arising due to exchange differences at the time of translation or settlement are accounted for in the Profit and Loss Account.

i) Employee Benefits:

i. Defined Contribution plan Retirement benefits in the Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Scheme, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Profit and Loss account of the year when the contributions accrue.

ii Defined Benefit Plan The Liability for Gratuity, a defined benefit obligation, is accrued and provided for on the basis of actuarial valuation as at the Balance Sheet date.

iii. Other Long Term Benefits Long term compensated absences are provided on the basis of an actuarial valuation as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses comprising of adjustment and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the Profit and Loss account for the year as income or expense.

j) Taxation:

Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred Tax resulting from "timing difference" between book and taxable profit is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty / virtual certainty as the case may be, that the asset will be realized against future taxable profits.

k) Impairment of Assets:

At each Balance Sheet date, the management reviews the carrying amount of its assets and goodwill 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. Recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of an assets'' net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value and the risks specific to the asset. Reversal of impairment loss is recognized immediately as income in the profit and loss account.

l) Operating Lease Granted:

Lease arrangements where the risk and rewards incidental to the ownership of an asset substantially vest with the lesser, are recognized as operating lease. Lease rentals under operating lease are recognized in profit and loss account on a straight-line basis.

m) Accounting for Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and 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 recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to Accounts. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

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Mar 31, 2012

A) Basis of Accounting:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India. The company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules 2006 issued under subsection 3C of Section 211 of The Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

During the financial year ended March, 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 company has also re-classified the previous year figures in accordance with the requirements applicable in the current year.

b) Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes thereto. Differences between actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which they materialize.

c) Fixed Assets: .

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost of assets comprises of purchase price and directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to working condition for its intended use including borrowing cost and incidental expenditure during construction incurred upto the date of commissioning.

d) Depreciation:

i. Assets acquired after 30th June' 1978 are depreciated on the straight-line basis at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Certain items of Plant and Machinery pertaining to Industrial Machinery Division have been depreciated on a Straight-line basis @ 6.33% and 9.50%, as the case may be, based on the estimated useful life of the respective assets, as determined by the approved valuer.

ii. Assets acquired up to 30th June 1978 have been depreciated on the written down value basis at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

iii. Assets costing Rs.5,000/- or less are fully depreciated in line with Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

iv. Software is amortised over 5 years from the date of implementation.

e) Investments:

Long Term Investments are valued at costs. Provision for diminution in value of investments is made if, in the opinion of the management, the diminution is of a permanent nature.

Current Investments are valued at lower of cost or fair value.

f) Inventories:

Raw materials Finished Goods and Work-in-progress are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Work-in-Progress is carried at lower of cost and net realizable value. Stores & Spare parts are carried at cost, less provision for obsolescence if any.

g) Revenue Recognition:

i. Sales are recognized at the time of transfer of title in goods. Sales value is inclusive of excise duty but exclusive of sales tax.

ii. Services are net of service tax. Revenue from services is recognized when services are rendered and related costs are incurred.

iii. Interest is recognized on time proportion basis.

iv. Dividend is recognized, at the time when they are declared.

h) Foreign Currency Transaction:

i. Foreign currency transactions are accounted at the rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

ii. Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate preavling on the Balance Sheet date. Any gains or losses arising due to exchange differences at the time of translation or settlement are accounted for in the Profit and Loss Account.

i) Employee Benefits:

i. Defined Contribution plan: Retirement benefits in the Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund and Superannuation Scheme, which are defined contribution schemes, are charged to the Profit and Loss account of the year when the contributions accrue.

ii Defined Benefit Plan: The Liability for Gratuity, a defined benefit obligation, is accrued and provided for on the basis of actuarial valuation as at the balance Sheet date.

iii. Other Long Term Benefits: Long term compensated absences are provided on the basis of an actuarial valuation as at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses comprising of adjustment and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the Profit and Loss account for the year as income or expense.

j) Taxation:

Provision for current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred Tax resulting from "timing difference" between book and taxable profit is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date. The deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent there is reasonable certainty / virtual certainty as the case may be, that the asset will be realized against future taxable profits.

k) Impairment of Assets:

At each Balance sheet date, the management reviews the carrying amount of its assets and goodwill 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. Recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of an asset's net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value and the risks specific to the asset. Reversal of impairment loss is recognized immediately as income in the profit and loss account.

I) Operating Lease Granted:

Lease arrangements where the risk and rewards incident to the ownership of aji asset substantially vest with the lessor, are recognized as operating lease. Lease rentals under operating lease are recognized in profit and loss account on a straight-line basis.

m) Accounting for Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and 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 recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to Accounts. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.