2.1 Basis of preparation:
The Financial statements are prepared under the historical cost
convention, in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) and mandatory accounting standards issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956 and guidelines issued by the Securities and
Exchange Board of India. All incomes and expenditures having a material
bearing on the financial statement are recognized on the accrual basis.
Accounting Policies have been consistently applied except where a newly
issued accounting standard if initially adopted or a revision to an
existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting
policies hitherto in use. Management evaluates all recently issued or
revised accounting standards on an ongoing basis.
2.2 Use of estimates:
The preparation of statements in conformity with GAAP requires
Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported
amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of financial statements and reported amount of
revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual result could
differ from estimates. Any changes in estimates are adjusted
prospectively.
Management periodically assesses using external and internal sources
whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired.
Impairment occurs where the carrying value exceeds the present value of
future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of the
asset and its eventual disposal. The impairment loss to be expended is
determined as the excess of the carrying amount over the higher of the
asset's net sales price or present value as determined above. An
impairment loss is reserved only to the extent that the assets carrying
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss
had been recognized.
Contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability will be
incurred, and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
2.3 Cash Flow statement :
Cash flow statement are reported using indirect method. The cash flow
regular revenue generating, financing and investing activities of the
company are segregated.
2.4 Revenue recognition:
Revenue from software development services comprises income from time
and material and fixed price contracts. Revenue from time and material
basis recognized as the services are rendered. Revenue from fixed
price contacts and sale of license and related customization and
implementation is recognized in accordance with the percentage
completion. Provision for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted
contracts are recorded in the period in which such losses become
certain based on the current estimates.
Revenue from annual technical service contracts is recognized on
pro-rata basis over the period in which the services are rendered.
Service income accrued but not due represents revenue recognized on
contracts to be billed in the subsequent period, in accordance with
terms of the contract.
Revenue from sale of news paper is recognised when all the significant
risk and rewards of ownership have passed on to the buyer, usually on
the delivery of the goods.
Profit on sales of investments is recorded on transfer of title of
company from company and is determined as the difference between the
sales price and carrying value of the investment. Interest on
development of surplus funds is recognized using time proportion
method, based on interest rates implicit in the transaction. Dividend
income is recognized when the right to receive the same is established.
2.5 Earnings Per share :
Basic earning per share is computed using the weighted average number
of equity shares outstanding during the period /year. Diluted earnings
per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity and
dilutive equity equivalent shares outstanding during the period/ year-
end, except where the result would be anti - dilutive.
2.6 Investments :
Investment that are readily realizable and are intended to be held for
not more than one year from the date, on which such investments are
made, classified as current investments. All other investments are
classified as long term investments. Current investment are carried at
cost or fair value, whichever is lower. Long term investment are
carried at cost. However, provision for diminution is made to recognize
a decline, other than temporary, in the value of the investments, such
as reduction being determined and made for the investment individually.
2.7 Fixed assets and depreciation :
Fixed assets are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated
depreciation. The cost of fixed assets comprises its purchase price
including duties and other non-refundable taxes or levies and any
directly, attributable cost of bringing the asset to the working
condition for its intended use. Depreciation is provided on the
Straight Line Method (SLM) as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV
of the Act.
Depreciation is charged on pro-rata basis on assets acquired during the
year. The depreciation is charged from the date in which the assets is
required.
2.8 Taxes on income :
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax is the
amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined
in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Deferred 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. Deferred tax is
measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted at the reporting
date.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the Statement
of Profit and Loss as current tax. The company recognizes MAT credit
available as an asset only to the extent there is convincing evidence
that the company will pay normal income tax during the specified
period, i.e., the period for which MAT Credit is allowed to be carried
forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT Credit as an
asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Credit
Available in respect of Minimum Alternate Tax under the Income Tax Act,
1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the statement of
Profit and Loss and shown as "MAT Credit Entitlement." The Company
reviews the "MAT Credit Entitlement" asset at each reporting date and
writes down the asset to the extent the company does not have
convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the sufficient
period.
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