| Disclosure of accounting policies, change in accounting policies and changes in estimates explanatory 1. BACKGROUND CL Educate Limited (‘the Company’) was incorporated in India on April 25, 1996 to conduct various educational and consulting programmes. The Company is a closely held company with 76.94% (brvious year 77.69%) of the shares being held by the promoters / directors of the Company and their relatives and the balance 23.06% (brvious year 22.31%) of the shares are being held by other individuals and companies. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (i) Basis for brparation of Financial Statements: The financial statements have been brpared to comply in all material respects with the Accounting Standards notified by Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements have been brpared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis. All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company’s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. Based on the nature of services, the operating cycle of the Company cannot be ascertained as it may range from 1 month to 3 years due to wide range of coaching programmes being offered by the Company. In absence of any ascertainable operating cycle the same has been taken as 12 months for the purpose of current and non-current classification of assets and liabilities except in case of trade receivables, unearned revenue, trade payables related to franchisee fees and brpaid franchisee fees which in view of management are directly linked to revenue from coaching and hence have been treated as current for the purpose of disclosure in financial statements. (ii) Use of estimates The brsentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions the company may undertake in future, actual results ultimately may differ from the estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in the current and future periods. (iii) Revenue recognition Educational and training businesses of the Company include revenue from sales of text books and revenue of service. Revenue from sale of text books Sale of text books for full course is recognised at the time of receipt of first payment on account of test brparation services provided by the Company. Revenue from services Revenue in respect of educational and training fees received from students is recognised on time basis over the period of the course. Fees are recorded at invoice value, net of discounts, if any. Other operating income - Revenue in respect of one-time License fee received from the franchisees is recognised on execution of the contract. - Revenue of Licensing content given for a long term period and dependent on percentage of revenue earned by the licensee is recognised when the right to receive payment is established. - Revenue in respect of vocational training is recognised over the period of the training period. However, taking into account the uncertainty involved in conditions to be fulfilled under the terms of the contract, portion of such revenue depending upon such uncertainty is deferred till the fulfilment of conditions of the contract. - Revenue from consultancy services and seminar and alliance income is recognised as and when services are actually rendered. - Revenue from advertising income is recognised on accrual basis as per the terms of agreement. - Revenue from infrastructure fees is recognised on accrual basis on the basis of time period. Grant income Government grants available to the enterprise are recognised when both the following conditions are satisfied: (a) where there is reasonable assurance that the enterprise will comply with the conditions attached to them; and (b) where such benefits have been earned by the enterprise and it is reasonably certain that the ultimate collection will be made. Grants related to specific fixed assets are shown as a deduction from the gross value of the asset concerned in arriving at its book value. The grant is thus recognised in the statement of profit and loss over the useful life of a debrciable asset by way of a reduced debrciation charge. Where the grant equals the whole, or virtually the whole, of the cost of the asset, the asset is shown in the balance sheet at a nominal value. Grants related to revenue are disclosed in other operating income as Grant income. Unbilled revenue Unbilled revenue, included in other current assets, rebrsents amounts recognised based on services performed in advance of billing in accordance with service terms. Unearned revenue Amounts billed and received or recoverable prior to the reporting date for services to be performed after the reporting date is recorded as unearned revenue in other current liabilities. Interest Revenue from interest on time deposits and inter-corporate loans is recognised on the time proportion method taking into consideration the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rates. Dividend Dividends income is recognised when the right to receive the same is established. (iv) Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated debrciation and impairment losses if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any cost attributable to bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended use. Fixed assets retired from active use and held for disposal are stated at lower of book value and net realisable value as estimated by the company and are shown separately in the financial statements under other current assets. Loss determined, if any, is recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss, whereas profit and sale of such assets is recognised only upon completion of sale thereof. Intangible Assets An intangible asset is recognized when it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and where its cost can be reliably measured. Intangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses if any. Cost comprises the purchase price and any cost attributable to bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended use. (v) Debrciation and amortization
|