Financial Statements




1 AUGUST

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

2037

1996 $ 1995 $
Net cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in cash held ... 500,748 334,771
Add opening cash at 1 April 1995 ... 890,813 556,042
Cash as at 31 March 1996 ... $1,391,561 $890,813

Cash at 31 March 1996 comprises the current account, the prime call account and the money market deposit account at Trust Bank South Canterbury.

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 1996

1. Statement of Accounting Policies

Reporting Entity: The Trust Bank South Canterbury Community Trust Inc. is a charitable trust incorporated under the Trustee Banks Restructuring Act 1988. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Act 1993 and generally accepted accounting policies.

General Accounting Policies:
The general accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are:

  • The measurement base adopted is the historical cost basis.
  • The matching of revenues earned and expenses incurred using accrual accounting except that dividend income is accounted for on a receipts basis.

Particular Accounting Policies:
The following are the particular accounting policies which have a material effect on the measurement of results and financial position:

(a) Dividend Income: Dividend income from Trust Bank New Zealand Limited is included in the income and expenditure account when it is received.

(b) Donations: Donations and special projects are included in the income and expenditure account on an accruals basis as from 1 April 1994. An accrual of $95,120 has been made for donations approved but not yet paid this year.

(c) Investments: Shares held in Trust Bank New Zealand Limited are stated at cost.

(d) Fixed Assets: Fixed assets are recorded at cost and depreciated on the straight line method based on the estimated life of the asset.

Changes in Accounting Policies:
There has been no material change in the accounting policies during this accounting year and all policies have been applied consistent with those used in the previous year.

2. Shares in Trust Bank New Zealand Limited

10 800 000 ordinary shares of 50 cents each at cost ... $7,389,000

The market value of the shares held in Trust Bank New Zealand Limited at 31 March 1996 at $2.47 per share was $26,676,000 (1995 @ $1.89 was $20,412,000).

3. Undistributed Income

1996 $ 1995 $
Balance brought forward ... 753,997 606,397
Plus current year's profits ... 590,246 147,600
$1,344,243 $753,997

4. Long Term Advances—Interest Free

1996 $ 1995 $
Mid Canterbury Basketball Association—debenture repayment September 1996 ... 20,000 20,000
St Vianney's Home of Compassion ... 30,000 30,000
Timaru High Schools—hostel ... - 2,000
$50,000 $52,000

5. Taxation

For taxation purposes the trust is deemed to be a charitable organisation. Its income is not subject to taxation.

6. Goods and Services Tax

The trust is not registered for goods and services tax purposes. Accordingly these financial statements are stated on a G.S.T. inclusive basis.

7. Depreciation

Marquees were purchased for use by organisations in the community free of charge for galas, fetes and other fund raising activities. Depreciation has been written off on the straight line basis the life of the asset being estimated at 5 years.



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💰 Statement of Cash Flows for the Period Ended 31 March 1996 (continued from previous page)

💰 Finance & Revenue
Cash Flows, Operating Activities, Investing Activities, Dividends, Donations

💰 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 1996

💰 Finance & Revenue
Accounting Policies, Dividend Income, Donations, Investments, Fixed Assets

💰 Shares in Trust Bank New Zealand Limited

💰 Finance & Revenue
Shares, Market Value, Trust Bank New Zealand Limited

💰 Undistributed Income

💰 Finance & Revenue
Undistributed Income, Current Year Profits

💰 Long Term Advances—Interest Free

💰 Finance & Revenue
Long Term Advances, Interest Free, Mid Canterbury Basketball Association, St Vianney's Home of Compassion, Timaru High Schools

💰 Taxation

💰 Finance & Revenue
Taxation, Charitable Organisation

💰 Goods and Services Tax

💰 Finance & Revenue
Goods and Services Tax, GST Inclusive

💰 Depreciation

💰 Finance & Revenue
Depreciation, Marquees, Community Use