2538

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

Reconciliation of net surplus and net cash flows from operating activities—

Net surplus transferred to/(from) equity
Less payments out of capital (net)
Plus non cash items:
Depreciation of fixed assets
Movement in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in accounts receivable
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable
Net cash flows from operating activities
(The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.)

No. 97
(1,954)
(268)

7,834
(330)

8

10

(13)
57
(2,170)

12
(10)
7,516

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2001

1. Statement of Accounting Policies

Reporting Entity
The trust is a charitable trust in accordance with the provisions of the Community Trusts Act 1999. The group consists of Bay of Plenty Community Trust Inc and its subsidiary Bay of Plenty Community Trust Charities Limited.
The financial statements have been prepared as required by the Community Trusts Act 1999 and the trust deed dated 17 August 2000 and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Act 1993.

Measurement Base
The accounting principles recognised as appropriate for the measurement and reporting of financial performance and financial position on an historical cost basis are followed by the group, with the exception of investments which are stated at market value as at 31 March 2001.

Specific Accounting Policies
The following specific accounting policies which materially affect the measurement of financial performance and the financial position have been applied:

(a) Donations:
Donations made during the year from revenue are included in the income statement. Those made from trust capital have been included in the statement of movements in equity.

(b) Investments:
All investments are stated at assessed market value.

(c) Fixed assets:
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.

(d) Depreciation:
Depreciation is charged to write off the cost of fixed assets over their expected economic lives using the diminishing value method at rates from 12% to 50% per annum.

(e) Accounts receivable:
Accounts receivable are recorded at their estimated realisable value.

(f) Financial instruments:
The trust includes all financial instrument arrangements in the balance sheet using the concept of accrual accounting. Financial instruments are valued as per Note 1, measurement base. These instruments arise as a result of everyday operations and include bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable and investments. Revenues and expenses in relation to all financial instruments are recognised in the statement of financial performance. Financial instruments are shown at their fair values.

(g) Consolidation:
The Bay of Plenty Community Trust and its subsidiary Charitable Company, Bay of Plenty Community Trust Charities Limited, have been consolidated using the purchase method of consolidation.

Changes in Accounting Policies
There have been no changes in accounting policies. All policies have been applied on bases consistent with those used in previous years.

2. Equity

Trust capital—

2001
$(000)
89,308

2000
$(000)
89,308

General funds:
Trust
Company
Opening balance
970
(970)
0
0
Less donations from trust capital
(268)
0
(268)
(330)
Plus transfer from current year surplus
(4,924)
5,192
268
330
(4,222)
4,222
0
0

Income fluctuation reserve:
Opening balance
16,959
12,017
Increase/(decrease) in reserve
(4,119)
4,942
12,840
16,959