1 General Information:
S A Tech Software India Limited is engaged in business of IT Staffing, II Services and information technology enabled services. The Company has its development centre at Pune, Banglore, Hydrabad, Gurgaon.
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies :
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements -
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India ('Accounting Standards (AS)') to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Further the guidance notes/announcements issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are also considered wherever applicable. The Company maintainsits accounts on accrual basis following the historical cost convention.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the income and expense reported for the period and assets and liabilities reported as of the date of the financial statements. Examples of such estimates include the useful lives of the fixed assets, provision for doubtful debts, future obligations in respect of retirement benefit plans, etc. Actual results could vary from these estimates.
Presentation of financial statements
The balance sheet and the statement of profit and loss are prepared and presented in the format prescribed in the schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.
The cash flow statement has been prepared and presented as per the requirements of Accounting Standard (AS) 3 "Cash Flow Statements". The disclosure requirements with respect to items in the balance sheet and statement of profit and loss,as prescribed in the schedule III to the Act, are presented byway of notes forming part of accounts along with the other notes required to be disclosed, under the notified Accounting Standards.
2.2 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets-
Assets are stated at cost of acquisition (net of Cenvat and GST Credit availed) less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss if any,
Subsequent expenditures related to an item of fixed asset are added to its book value only if they increase the future benefits from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.
Gains and Losses arising from disposal of the fixed assets which are carried at cost are recognised in the Statement of Profit & Loss.
Individual assets valuing for less than Rs.5,000/- are entirely depreciated in the year of acquisition.
2.3 Intangible Assets
Assets like computer software are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, amortization and impairment.
2.4 Depreciation -
Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on Written Down Value Basis over the useful life of assets estimated by Management. Individual low cost assets acquired for less than Rs.5,000/- are entirely depreciated in the year of acquisition. Intangible assets are amortized over their respective individual estimated lives on Written Down Value Basis, commencing from the date the asset is available to the Company for its use.
2.5 Revenue Recognition -
Revenue from software development and support services comprises of income from time and material and fixed price contracts. Revenue with respect to time and material contracts is recognized as and when related services are performed. Revenue from fixed price contract is recognized in accordance with the percentage of completion method. Revenue is recognised upon transfer of control of promised services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the company expects to receive in exchange for those services. Unbilled revenue (only act of invoicing is pending) when there is unconditional right to receive cash, and only passage of time is required, as per contractual terms.
2.6 Foreign Currency Transactions -Recording:-
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at original rates of exchanges in force at the time when the transactions are effected.
Realization / Payment:-
Exchange differences arising on realization / payment of foreign exchange during the year are accounted in the relevant year as income or expense.
2.7 Leases -
Where the Company is the Lessee: Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased term, are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the Profit and Loss Account on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
2.8 Related Party Transactions -
Related parties under the Accounting Standard 18 issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs have been identified on the basis of representations made by key managerial personnel and Information available with the Company.
2.9 Earnings per share -
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss tor the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Earnings considered in ascertaining the Company's earnings per share is the net profit for the period after deducting preference dividedns and any attributable tax thereto for the period. The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period for all periods presented is adjusted for events, such as bonus shares, other than conversion of potential eauity shares, that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without corresponding change in the resources. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to the equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
2.10 Provisions -
Provision is recognized in the Balance sheet when, the Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event; it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.
2.11 Cash and Cash Equivalents -
In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
2.12 Taxes on Income -
Income-tax comprises of current tax and deferred tax (reflecting the tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period). Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that they will be realised in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date and written down or written up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.
2.13 Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits such as Salaries, allowances, non monetary benefits are debited to Profit and Loss account.
Provident tund: I he eligible employees ot the company are entitled to receive the benehts of Provident fund, a defined contribution plan, in which both employees and the Company make monthly contributions at a specified percentage of the covered employees' salary (currently at 12% of the basic salary) which are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss on accrual basis. The provident fund contributions are paid to the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner by the Company.
Gratuity Provision: The Gratuity Benefits are classified as Post Retirement Benefits as per AS 15(Revised 2005) and the accounting policy is outlined as follows:
Actuarial gains and losses arise due to difference in the actual experience and the assumed parameters and also due to changes in the assumptions used for valuation.The Company recognizes these actuarial gains and losses immediately in the statement of Drofit and loss as income or exDense.
When the benefits of the plan are changed, or when a plan is curtailed or settlement occurs, the portion of the changed benefit related to past service by employees, or the gain or loss on curtailment or settlement, is recognized immediately in the profit or loss account when the plan amendment or when a curtailment or settlement occurs.
2.14 Cash flow statement
Cash flow statement is prepared segregating the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. Cash flow from operating activities is reported using indirect method.
Under the indirect method, the net profit is adjusted for the effects of:
i. transactions of a non-cash nature
ii. any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and
iii. items of income or expense associated with investing or financing cash flows.
Cash and cash equivalents (including bank balances) are reflected as such in the cash flow statement.
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