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Accounting Policies of Citi Port Financial Services Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2014

1. Basis of accounting

The Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention on the basis of going concern and as per Accounting Standards notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956.The Company follows the Accrual system of Accounting and Prudential Norms prescribed by Reserve Bank of India consistently from year to year.

2. Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Although these estimates are based upon management''s knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from those estimates and revisions, if any, are recognized in the current and future periods.

3. Intangible assets and amortization

Softwares which are not integral part of the hardware are classified as intangibles and is stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Softwares are being amortized over the estimated useful life of 5 years.

4. Fixed assets and depreciation / amortization

Fixed Assets (Gross Block) are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Building/specific identifiable portion of Building, including related equipments are capitalized when the construction is substantially complete or upon receipt of the occupancy certificate, whichever is earlier. Depreciation on assets is provided on straight-line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

5. Investments

Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are stated at cost and provision for diminution in value, other than temporary, is considered wherever necessary. Profit / loss on sale of investments is computed with reference to the average cost of the investment.

6. Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company the revenue can be reliably measured on mercantile basis.

7. Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition and / or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets, in accordance with Accounting Standard AS-16 -

"Borrowing Costs". A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. Capitalisation of Borrowing Costs is suspended in the period during which the active development is delayed due to, other than temporary interruption. All other borrowing costs are charged to the profit & loss account as incurred.

8. Taxation

Provision for tax for the year comprises current income tax and deferred tax. Current income tax is determined in respect of taxable income with deferred tax being determined as the tax effect of timing differences representing the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period, and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). Such deferred tax is quantified using rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted as at the end of the financial year.

9. Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency and nonmonetary assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. All monetary items denominated in foreign currency are converted at the yearend exchange rate. As specified under Accounting Standard (AS-11) - Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, the exchange gain/loss on transaction with regard to the Fixed Assets has been capitalized along with Fixed Assets. The other exchange gains related to current assets has been charged to the profit & loss account

10. Employees benefits

Expenses and liabilities in respect of employee benefits are recorded in accordance with Revised Accounting Standard 15 - Employee Benefits (Revised 2005) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (the "ICAI").

(i) Provident fund

The Company makes contribution to statutory provident fund in compliance with the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952. In terms of the Guidance on implementing the revised AS - 15, issued by the Accounting Standard Board of the ICAI, contribution made towards statutory provident fund is treated as a defined benefit plan. Accordingly, the contribution paid or payable and the interest shortfall, if any, is recognized as an expense in the period in which services are rendered by the employee.

i) Gratuity

Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is in the nature of a defined benefit plan. The liability recognized in the balance sheet in respect of gratuity is the present value of the defined benefit / obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and past service costs. The defined benefit / obligation is provided at or near the balance sheet date by an independent actuary using the projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses arising from past experience and changes in actuarial assumptions are credited or charged to the profit & loss account in the year in which such gains or losses are determined.

(iii) Compensated absences

Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due or expected to be availed within one year from the balance sheet date is recognized on the basis of undiscounted value of estimated amount required to be paid or estimated value of benefit expected to be availed by the employees.

(iv) Other short term benefits

Expense in respect of other short-term benefits is recognized on the basis of the amount paid or payable for the period during which services are rendered by the employee.

11. Leases

Assets subject to operating leases are included under fixed assets or current assets as appropriate. Rent (Lease) income is recognized in the profit & loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognized as an expense in the profit & loss account.

12. Impairment of assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount and the reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the profit & loss account. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciated historical cost and is accordingly reversed in the profit & loss account.

13. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets:

Depending upon the facts of each case and after due evaluation of legal aspects, claims against the Company are accounted for as either provisions or disclosed as contingent liabilities. In respect of statutory dues disputed and contested by the Company, contingent liabilities are provided for and disclosed as per original demand without taking into account any interest or penalty that may accrue thereafter. The Company makes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event where the outflow of economic resources is probable and a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made. Possible future or present obligations that may but will probably not require outflow of resources or where the same cannot be reliably estimated, is disclosed as contingent liability in the Financial Statements. Contingent Assets are neither recognized or nor disclosed in the financial statements.

14. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for events including a bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue to existing shareholders, share split and reverse share split (consolidation of shares). For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.


Mar 31, 2010

1. Basis of accounting

The Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention, on accrual basis, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles of India and to comply with the Accounting standards prescribed in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 issued by the Central Government in exercise of the power conferred under sub-section (I) (a) of Section 642 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (the "Act").

2. Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting prin- ciples requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting periods. Although these estimates are based upon managements knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from those estimates and revisions, if any, are recognized in the current and future periods.

3. Intangible assets and amortization

Software which are not integral part of the hardware are classified as intangibles and is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Softwares are being amortised over the estimated useful life of 5 years.

4. Fixed assets and depreciation / amortization

a) Fixed assets (gross block) are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Building / specific identifiable portion of Building, includ- ing related equipments are capitalized when the construction is substantially complete or upon receipt of the occupancy certificate, whichever is earlier. Depreciation on assets is provided on straight-line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

5. Investments

Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are stated at cost and provision for diminution in their value, other than temporary, is made in the accounts. Profit / loss on sale of investments is computed with reference to the average cost of the invest- ment.

6. Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company the the revenue can be reliably measured on mercantile basis.

7. Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition and / or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets, in accordance with Accounting Standard AS-16 - "Borrowing Costs". A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended in the period during which the active development is delayed due to, other than temporary interruption. All other borrowing costs are charged to the profit & loss account as incurred.

8. Taxation

Provision for tax for the year comprises current income tax, deferred tax and fringe benefit tax. Current income tax is determined in respect of taxable income with deferred tax being deter- mined as the tax effect of timing differences representing the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period, and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). Such deferred tax is quantified using rates and laws enacted or substan- tively enacted as at the end of the financial year.

9. Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency and nonmonetary assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. All monetary items denominated in foreign currency are converted at the yearend exchange rate. As specified under Accounting Standard - Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (AS)-ll, the exchange gain /loss on transaction with regard to the Fixed Assets has been capitalized along with Fixed Assets. The other exchange gains related to current assets has been charged to the profit & loss account

10. Employees benefits

Expenses and liabilities in respect of employee benefits are recorded in accordance with Revised Accounting Standard 15 - Employee Benefits (Revised 2005) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (the "ICAI").

(i) Provident fund

The Company makes contribution to statutory provident fund in compliance with the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952. In terms of the Guidance on implement- ing the revised AS - 15, issued by the Accounting Standard Board of the ICAI, contribution made towards statutory provident fund is treated as a denned benefit plan. Accordingly, the contribu- tion paid or payable and the interest shortfall, if any is recognized as an expense in the period in which services are rendered by the employee.

(ii) Gratuity

Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is in the nature of a defined benefit plan. The liability recognized in the balance sheet in respect of gratuity is the present value of the defined benefit / obligation at the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and past service costs. The defined benefit / obligation is provided at or near the balance sheet date by an independent actuary using the projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses arising from past experience and changes in actuarial assumptions are credited or charged to the profit & loss account in the year in which such gains or losses are determined.

(iii) Compensated absences

Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due or expected to be availed within one year from the balance sheet date is recognized on the basis of undiscounted value of estimated amount required to be paid or estimated value of benefit expected to be availed by the employ- ees.

(iv) Other short term benefits

Expense in respect of other short-term benefits is recognized on the basis of the amount paid or payable for the period during which services are rendered by the employee.

11. Leases

Assets subject to operating leases are included under fixed assets or current assets as appropri- ate. Rent (Lease) income is recognized in the profit & loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Costs, including depreciation, are recognized as an expense in the profit & loss account.

12. Impairment of assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash gen- erating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount and the reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the profit & loss account. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciated historical cost and is accordingly reversed in the profit & loss account.

13. Contingent liabilities and provisions

Depending upon the facts of each case and after due evaluation of legal aspects, claims against the Company are accounted for as either provisions or disclosed as contingent liabilities. In respect of statutory dues disputed and contested by the Company contingent liabilities are provided for and disclosed as per original demand without taking into account any interest or penalty that may accrue thereafter. The Company makes a provision when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event where the outflow of economic resources is probable and a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation can be made. Possible future or present obligations that may but will probably not require outflow of resources or where the same cannot be reliably estimated, is dis- closed as contingent liability in the Financial Statements.

14. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period are ad- justed for events including a bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue to existing shareholders, share split and reverse share split (consolidation of shares). For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

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