Accounting Policies of RCC Cements Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

1. Corporate information

RCC CEMENTS LIMITED Company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

2. Basis of preparation

- The financial statements of the company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP).

- The company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

- The company follows the Mercantile System of Accounting recognizing Income and Expenditure on accrual basis.

- The directors have certified that there are no outstanding expenses not provided for and nor there are income which have fallen due but not accounted for. The accounts are prepared on historical cost basis and as a going concern.

- The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

3. Summary of significant accounting policies

From the year ended 31 March 2015, the Schedule III notified under the Companies Act 2013, has become applicable to the company, for preparation and presentation of its financial statements. The adoption of Schedule III does not impact recognition and measurement principles followed for preparation of financial statements. However, it has significant impact on presentation and disclosures made in the financial statements. The company has also reclassified the previous year figures in accordance with the requirements applicable in the current year.

- Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management's best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.

- Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost. Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

- Investment

Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than one year from the date on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments. On initial recognition, all investments are measured at cost.

Current investments are carried in the financial statements at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at cost. On disposal of an investment, the difference between its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged or credited to the statement of profit and loss.

- Inventories

Raw materials, components, stores and spares are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Work in progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.

- Revenue Recognition

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

- Income tax

o Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current income-tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India and tax laws prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where the company operates. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.

- Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of timing differences between taxable income and accounting income originating during the current year and reversal of timing differences for the earlier years.

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Mar 31, 2013

From the year ended 31 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 adoption of revised Schedule VI does not impact recognition and measurement principles followed for preparation of financial statements. However, it has significant impact on presentation and disclosures made in the financial statements. The company has also reclassified the previous year figures in accordance with the requirements applicable in the current year.

- Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on the management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities in future periods.

- Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost. Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

- Investment

Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than one year from the date on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments. On initial recognition, all investments are measured at cost.

Current investments are carried in the financial statements at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at cost. On disposal of an investment, the difference between its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged or credited to the statement of profit and loss.

- Inventories

Raw materials, components, stores and spares are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Work in progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.

- Revenue Recognition

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

- Income tax

o Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current income-tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961 enacted in India and tax laws prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where the company operates. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.

o Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of timing differences between taxable income and accounting income originating during the current year and reversal of timing differences for the earlier years.

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Mar 31, 2011

1. Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and the provisions of the Companies Act. 1956 except where otherwise stated.

2. Revenue Recognition

All Revenue / Income are recognised on accrual basis of accounting,

3. Expenditure

All expenses have been accounted for on accrual basis

4. Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that the managements makes estimates and assumptions that affect reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements. and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported year Actual results could differ from those estimates

5. Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation. All costs including financing costs till commencement of commercial production relating to borrowings attributable to fixed assets are capitalised.

6. Depreciation

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on straight line method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

7. Investments

Investments are treated as long term investments and are stated at cost. Any decline in the value of investments, other than a temporary decline, is recognised and charged to Profit & Loss Account

8. Impairment of Assets

All assets other than inventories, investments and deferred tax assets are reviewed for impairment at each balance sheet date, wherever events or charges in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets whose carrying values exceed their recoverable amount are written down to the recoverable amount.

9. Income Tax

Tax expense comprises both current and deferred taxes. Current tax is determined on the taxable profits of the year using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax for the year is recognised on timing difference, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only if there is a reasonable/virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised

10. Inventories

Inventories are valued at cost

11. Contingent Liabilities

Contingent liabilities are not provided tor, and If any, are disclosed separately by way of notes

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Mar 31, 2010

1. Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 except where otherwise stated.

2. Revenue Recognition

All Revenue / income are recognised on accrual basis of accounting

3. Expenditure

All expenses have been accounted for on accrual basis.

4. Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that the managements makes estimates and assumptions that affect reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements. and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported year. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

5. Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation. All costs including financing costs till commencement of commercial production relating to borrowings attributable to fixed assets are capitalised

6. Depreciation

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on straight line method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act. 1956,

7. Investments

Investments are treated as long term investments and are stated at cost. Any decline in the value of investments, other than a temporary decline, is recognised and charged to Profits Loss Account.

8. Impairment of Assets

All assets other than inventories, investments and deferred tax assets are reviewed for impairment at each balance sheet date, wherever events or charges in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets whose carrying values exceed their recoverable amount are written down to the recoverable amount.

9. Income Tax

Tax expense comprises both current and deferred taxes. Current tax is determined on the taxable profits of the year using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax for the year is recognised on timing difference, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised and carried forward only if there is a reasonable/virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised

10. Inventories

Inventories are valued at cost

11. Contingent Liabilities

Contingent liabilities are not provided for. and if any. are disclosed separately by way of notes.