a. Background
The Company was originally incorporated on 27th March, 2000 as Quest
Softech (India) Private Limited and subsequently pursuant to section
31/21 read with section 44 of Companies Act, 1956 incorporated on 18th
March, 2008 as Quest Softech (India) Limited to carry on business of
providing Software and Hardware consultancy and allied services.
b. Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention on accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in India. The Financial
Statements comply in all material aspects with the Accounting Standards
notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules,
2011 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Accounting policies not specifically referred to otherwise are
consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles followed
by the Company.
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles 'GAAP' requires management to
make estimates & assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets,
liabilities, revenues & expenses and disclosure of contingent
liabilities on the date of the financial statements. The estimates and
assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based
upon management's evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as
on the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from
the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying
financial statements. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognised prospectively in current and future years.
All the assets and liabilities have been classified as current or
non-current as per the company's normal operating cycle and other
criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based
on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of
assets for processing & their realisation in cash & cash equivalents,
the company had ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the
purpose of current or non-current classification of assets and
liabilities.
c. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make
estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of
the financial statements and the reported income and expenses during
the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used
in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable.
Future results could differfrom these estimates.
d. Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from Financial Services rendered is recognised as per terms of
the Contract.
Other Income
In other cases, income and expenses are recognized when there is no
significant uncertainty as to determination and realization and on
accrual basis.
e. Fixed Assets & Depreciation
Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition, or construction
inclusive of expenses incidental thereto less accumulated depreciation
and impairment loss, ifany.
Effective from April 01,2014, the Company has charged Depreciation
based on the revised remaining useful life of the Assets as per the
requirements of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.
f. Impairment of Assets
Impairment loss is provided to the extent the carrying amount of assets
exceeds their recoverable amounts. Recoverable amount is the higher of
an asset's net selling price and its value in use. Value in use is the
present value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the
continuing use of the asset and from its disposal at the end of its
useful life. Net selling price is the amount obtainable from sale of
the asset in an arm's length transaction between knowledgeable, willing
parties, less the costs of disposal.
g. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition, including any cost
attributable for bringing the same to its working condition, less
amortization overestimated useful life. Software License is amortized
on straight line basis over five years.
h. Investments
Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value and
long term investments are carried at cost. However, provision is made
to recognize decline other than temporary in the carrying amount of
long term investments. Unquoted investments in the units of mutual
funds in the nature of current investments are valued at the net asset
value declared by mutual funds in respect of each particular scheme.
i. Transactions in Foreign Currency
Transactions in Foreign Currency are recorded at the exchange rate
prevailing on the dates of transaction. All receivables/payables are
translated at year end rate and differences therein are accounted in
exchange rate gain/loss account. All Cash/Bank balance (monetary items)
in foreign currency are translated at year end rates and difference
therein are accounted in exchange rate gain/ loss account.
j. Employee Benefits
Company has only one employee employed during the year under audit.
Hence Provident Fund and otheremployee benefits are not applicable.
k. Income Tax
Income tax expense comprises current tax (i.e. amount of tax for the
year determined in accordance with the income tax law) and deferred tax
charge or credit (reflecting the tax effects of timing differences
between accounting income and taxable income for the year). Provision
for Income Tax is recognised on an annual basis under the taxes payable
method, based on the estimated tax liability computed after taking
credit for allowances and exemptions in accordance with Income Tax Act,
1961.
The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax
liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been
enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred
tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable
certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however where
there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation
laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual
certainty of realization of such assets. Deferred tax assets are
reviewed as at each balance sheet date for appropriateness of their
carrying value at each balance sheet date.
l. Segment Reporting
The Company is engaged in the business of providing Software and
Hardware related consultancy services. Accordingly, there are no
separate reportable segments, as per the Accounting Standard on
'Segment Reporting' (AS 17) issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India / notified under the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Amendment Rules, 2011.
m. Earnings Per Share
The basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net
profit/loss attributable to the equity shareholders for the period by
the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
reporting period. The number of shares used in computing diluted
earnings per share comprises the weighted average number of shares
considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted
average number of equity shares.
n. Provisions and Contingencies
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a legal and constructive
obligation as a result of a past event, for which it is probable that
cash outflow will be required and a reliable estimate can be made of
the amount of the obligation.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed when the Company has a possible or
present obligation where it is not probable that an outflow of
resources will be required to settle it. Contingent assets are neither
recognized nordisclosed.
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