✨ Financial Accounting Policies
7 AUGUST NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 2677
Taxation
The taxation charge against the profit for the year is the estimated liability in respect of that profit after allowance for permanent differences and timing differences not expected to reverse in the foreseeable future. The Company follows the liability method, partial basis, of accounting for deferred taxation.
Future tax benefits attributable to tax losses or timing differences are only recognised when there is virtual certainty of realisation.
The taxation charge has been allocated on the basis of the Energy Business’ contribution to the Company’s net profit before taxation.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are valued at net realisable value.
Accounts receivable shown in the Balance Sheet are those which are directly attributable to the Line Business.
Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. In determining cost, weighted average cost has been used.
The stock shown in the Balance Sheet is that which is directly attributable to the Energy Business.
Other Current Assets
The other current assets shown in the Balance Sheet have been allocated on the basis of the share of total revenue per respective business, except for income tax refund which is allocated based on taxation charged.
Current Liabilities
The current liabilities shown in the Balance Sheet include those which are directly attributable to the Energy Business and an allocation of Corporate Services current liabilities. These have been allocated in proportion to the share of total revenue of each activity.
Cash at Bank and Investments
Investments are recorded at cost. Cash at Bank are the balances held at the Bank. Investments and Cash at Bank have been allocated on the basis of relative funding requirements per business.
Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Fixed assets are valued at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation has been charged at the following rates:
| % | ||
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles | 20.0-25.0 | DV |
| Plant | 10.0-12.5 | DV |
| Furniture and Fittings | 20.0-25.0 | DV |
| Office and computer equipment | 20.0-40.0 | DV |
Fixed assets shown in the Balance Sheet include those which are directly attributable to the Energy Business and an allocation of Corporate Services fixed assets. The allocation of the fixed assets is based on the respective share of total revenue of each business.
Term Liabilities
The term liabilities shown in the Balance Sheet are those which are directly attributable to the Energy Business.
Comparative Figures
The company has divested its appliance sales activities during the 1997 financial year. Comparative figures include $6.5m in total revenue and $0.9m in losses that these operations have contributed to the Energy Business.
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