β¨ Financial Statements
30 NOVEMBER
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND LIMITED GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998
1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Reporting Entity
These financial statements report on Transpower New Zealand Limited (Transpower) and its subsidiaries and associate (the Transpower Group) as disclosed in Note 22.
The financial statements are presented in accordance with the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1986 and have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Act 1993. The Transpower Group is registered under the Companies Act 1993.
Measurement Base
The measurement basis is historical cost except as modified by the revaluation of certain assets and investments.
Accounting Policies
The following accounting policies have been applied:
(a) Principles of Consolidation
The Transpower Group financial statements are prepared from the financial statements of Transpower and its subsidiaries as at 30 June 1998. The purchase method is used to consolidate subsidiary companies. All significant transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation.
The equity method is used for the associate company. An associate company is one over which the Transpower Group exercises significant influence, but does not have control.
(b) Revenue
Revenue shown in the Statements of Financial Performance comprises the amounts received and receivable by the Transpower Group for transmission services, wholesale market services and lease revenue. Dividends received and interest income from investments are included within net finance costs.
(c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The Statements of Financial Performance and the Statements of Cash Flows have been prepared so that all components are stated exclusive of GST. All items in the Statements of Financial Position are stated net of GST with the exception of receivables and payables which include GST invoiced.
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