PROJECT REPORT

ON
ACCOUNTING STANDARD
SUBMITTED BY:STELLA BALASUBRAMANIAM
ROLL NO: - 11
MASTER OF COMMERCE (PART-I)
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
(SEM-II)
2014-2015
PROJECT GUIDE:PROF.NEELAM SHAIKH
K.G JOSHI COLLEGE OF ARTS & N.G.BEDEKAR COLLEGE
OF COMMERCE.

VIDYA PRASARAK MANDAL, THANE

K. G. JOSHI COLLEGE OF ARTS &
N. G. BEDEKAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
CERTIFICATE
OF
PROJECT WORK
This is certify that Mr. / Ms. STELLA BALASUBRAMANIAM Of
M.Com. (Advanced Accountancy) Part.: I, Semester: 2nd, Roll No. : 11, has
undertaken & completed the project work titled ACCOUNTING STANDARD
During the academic year 2014-2015.
Under the guidance of Mr. / Ms. Prof.NEELAM
Prof.NEELAM SHAIKH.
Submitted on _____________ to this college in fulfillment of the curriculum
of MASTER OF COMMERCE ( ADVANCED ACCOUNTANCY )
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI.
This is a bonafide project work & the information presented is True &
original to the best of our knowledge and belief .

PROJECT GUIDE

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

DECLARATION:I Ms. STELLA BALASUBRAMANIAM student of K.G. JOSHI COLLEGE

OF ARTS & N.G.BEDEKAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE. (SEM-II,) HERE
BY DECLARE THAT I HAVE COMPLETED THIS PROJECT ON
ACCOUNTING STANDARD in the academic year 2014-2015.

The information submitted is true and original to the best of my knowledge.

DATE:-

Student signature
STELLA BALASUBRAMANIAM
PLACE: - THANE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I express my grateful thanks to project guide Prof. NEELAM SHAIKH

For her timely guidance and help rendered at every stage of the project work.
I would also like to thank my friends who were also a great support while
working on the project.
I also wish to express my regards to the librarian for her co-operation in
providing me with necessary reference materials.
I also express my thanks to faculty members and for co-operation and
help given in completing this project.
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INDEX:SR.NO

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INTRODUCTION.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARD.
DIFFERENT ACCOUNTING STANDARD.
ACCOUNTING STANDARD 16:-BORROWING COST.
ACCOUNTING STANDARD 17:-SEGMENT REPORTING
ACCOUNTING STANDARD 20:-EARNING PER SHARE.
ACCOUNTING STANDARD 22:-ACCOUNTING FOR

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6-8
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10-11
12-22
23-24
25-26
27-29

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12.

TAXES ON INCOME.
COMPANY OVERVIEW OF INFOSYS LMT.
BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNT.
PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT.
CONCLUSION.
BIBLOGRAPHY.

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INTRODUCTION:-

Accounting Standards establish rules relating to recognition, measurement and

disclosures thereby ensuring that all enterprises that follow them are comparable and that
their financial statements are true, fair and transparent. High-quality accounting standards are
a necessary and important element of a sound capital market system. In public capital
markets such as those in the United States. High-quality accounting standards reduce
uncertainty and increase overall efficiency and investors confidence by requiring that
financial report provide decision useful information that is relevant, reliable, comparable and
transparent once confined by national borders transactions in todays capital market often are
driven by a demand for and supply of capital that transcends national boundaries. With the
increase in cross-border capital rising and investment transactions comes an increasing
demand for a set of high-quality international accounting standards that could be used as a
basis for financial reporting worldwide.
Accounting Standards are written policy documents issues by the expert accounting
body or by government or other regulatory body covering the aspects of recognition,
measurement, presentation and disclosure of accounting transactions in financial statement.

What are Accounting Standards:Accounting Standards are the statements of code of practice of the regulatory
accounting bodies that are to be observed in the preparation of financial statements. In
layman terms accounting standards are the written documents issued by the experts institutes
or other regulatory bodies covering various aspects of measurement treatment, presentation
and disclosure of accounting transactions.

Who issues Accounting Standards in India:6

The institute of chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) reorganizing the need to

harmonies the diverse accounting policies and practices at present in use in India constituted
accounting standard board (ASB) on April 21, 1977. The main role of ASB is to formulate
accounting standards from time to time.

About ICAI:The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established
under the Chartered Accountants act 1949. (Act No.XXXXVIII of 1949) for the regulation of
the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. During its 61 years of existence, ICAI has
achieved recognition as a premier accounting body not only in the country but also globally,
for its contribution in the fields of education, professional development maintenance of high
accounting, auditing and ethical standards. ICAI now is the second largest accounting body in
the whole world.

Procedure of formulating Accounting Standards in India:The institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) recognizing the need to
harmonize the diverse accounting policies and practices, constituted an accounting standards
boards (ASB) on April 21, 1977. The main faction of ASB so that such standards may be
mandated by the council of ICAI. While formulating the standards in India, ASB will take
into consideration the applicable laws custom usages and business environment. ICAI is one
of the members of International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) and has agreed to
support the objectives of IASC. ASB will give due consideration to IAS and try to integrate
them to the extent possible in light of the considerations and practices pre-vailing in India.
The accounting standards issued will apply to General Purpose Financial Statement
this would include balance-sheet, Profit & Loss A/c and other statement and explanatory
notes which form part thereof issued for the use of shareholders or members, Creditors,
Employees and public at large. The Accounting Standards are intended to apply only to items
which are material. The standards are generally expected to apply prospectively unless
otherwise stated.

Broadly the following procedure will be adopted for formulating

Accounting Standards:

ASB shall determine the board areas in which accounting standards need to be
formulated and the priority in regards to the selection thereof.

In the preparation of the accounting standards ASB will be assisted by study groups
constituted to consider specific subjects. In the formation of the study groups
provision will be made for wide participation by the members of ICAI and others.

ASB will also hold a dialogue with the representative of the Government, Public
sector, Industry and other organizations for ascertaining their views.

Based on the above an exposure draft of the proposed standard will be prepared and
issued for comments by members of ICAI and the public at large.

After taking into consideration the comments received the exposure draft will be
finalized by the ASB and submitted to the council of ICAI.

The council of ICAI will consider the final draft and if found necessary modify the
same in consultation with ASB. The accounting standard on the relevant subject will
then be issued under the authority of the council.

INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARD:8

INTRODUCTION:The council of the institute of chartered accountant of India as so far issue 32 (thirty
two) accounting standard. Whoever accounting standards 8th on Accounting for research
and development has been withdraw on consequent to the issuance of accounting
standard 26th Intangible Assets thus effectively there are 31 st accounting standard at
present the accounting standard issued by the ABC establish which have to be complied
so that the financial statement are prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.

DIFFERENT ACCOUNTING STANDARD:9

AS 1

Disclosure of Accounting Principles

AS 2

Valuation of Inventories

AS 3

Cash Flow Statements

AS 4

Contingencies and Events Occurring After the Balance Sheet Date

AS 5

Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior Period Items and Changes in

AS 6

Accounting Policies
Depreciation Accounting

AS

Construction Contracts

(Revised)
AS 8

Accounting for Research and Development

AS 9

Revenue Recognition

AS 10

Accounting for Fixed Assets

AS

11

The Effects Of Changes In Foreign Exchange Rates

(Revised 2003)
AS 12

Accounting for Government Grants

AS 13

Accounting for Investments

AS 14

Accounting for Amalgamations

AS

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(Revised 2005)
AS 16

Borrowing Costs

AS 17

Segment Reporting

AS 18

Related Party Disclosures

AS 19

Leases

AS 20

Earnings Per Share

AS 21

Consolidated Financial Statements

AS 22

Accounting for taxes on income

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AS 23

Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial

AS 24

Statements
Discontinuing Operations

AS 25

Interim Financial Reporting

AS 26

Intangible Assets

AS 27

Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures

AS 28

Impairment of Assets

AS 29

Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

AS 30

Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement

AS 31

Financial Instruments: Presentation

AS 32

Financial Instruments: Disclosures

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ACCOUNTING STANDARD 16: BORROWING COST

Statement to be applied in accounting for borrowing costs.

Statement does not deal with the actual or imputed cost of owners equity/preference
capital.

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or

production of any qualifying asset (assets that takes a substantial period of time to get
ready for its intended use or sale) should be capitalized. Generally, a period of 12
months is considered as a substantial period of time (ASI-1 Incorporated in (AS) 16
"Borrowing Costs" as an explanation below Para 3.2).

Borrowing costs may include:

Interest and commitment charges on Bank Borrowings, Other short-term and other
long-term borrowings.

Amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of

borrowings.

Amortization of discounts or premium relating to borrowings.

Finance charges in respect of assets acquired under finance leases or under other
similar arrangements; and

Exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent that they
are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs.

Income on the temporary investment of the borrowed funds be deducted from

borrowing costs.

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In case of funds obtained generally and used for obtaining a qualifying asset, the
borrowing cost to be capitalized is determined by applying weighted average of
borrowing cost on outstanding borrowings, other than borrowings for obtaining
qualifying asset.

Capitalization of borrowing cost should commence when expenditure for acquisition,

construction or production is being incurred, borrowing costs is incurred and activities
necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress.

Capitalization of borrowing costs should be suspended during extended periods in

which development is interrupted. When the expected cost of the qualifying asset
exceeds its recoverable amount or Net Realizable Value, the carrying amount is
written down.

Capitalization should cease when activity is completed substantially or if completed

in parts, in respect of that part, all the activities for its intended use or sale are
complete.

Financial statements to disclose accounting policy adopted for borrowing cost and
also the amount of borrowing costs capitalized during the period.

In case exchange difference on foreign currency borrowings represent saving in

interest, compared to interest rate for the local currency borrowings, it should be
treated as part of interest cost for AS 16 (ASI-10 Incorporated in (AS) 16 "Borrowing
Costs" as an explanation below Para 4(e)).

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Borrowing cost:(This Accounting Standard includes paragraphs set in bold italic type and plain type,
which have equal authority. Paragraphs in bold italic type indicate the main principles. This
Accounting Standard should be read in the context of its objective and the General
Instructions contained in part A of the Annexure to the Notification.)
Objective
The objective of this Standard is to prescribe the accounting treatment for borrowing costs.
Scope
1. This Standard should be applied in accounting for borrowing costs.
2. This Standard does not deal with the actual or imputed cost of owners equity, including
preference share capital not classified as a liability.

Definitions
3. The following terms are used in this Standard with the meanings specified:

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3.1 Borrowing costs are interest and other costs incurred by an enterprise in connection with
the borrowing of funds.
3.2 A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready
for its intended use or sale.

Explanation:What constitutes a substantial period of time primarily depends on the facts and
circumstances of each case. However, ordinarily, a period of twelve months is
considered as substantial period of time unless a shorter or longer period can be
justified on the basis of facts and circumstances of the case. In estimating the period,
time which an asset takes, technologically and commercially, to get it ready for its
intended use or sale is considered.
4. Borrowing costs may include:
(a) interest and commitment charges on bank borrowings and other short-term and longterm borrowings;
(b) Amortization of discounts or premiums relating to borrowings;
(c) amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of
borrowings;
(d) finance charges in respect of assets acquired under finance leases or under other
similar arrangements; and
(e) Exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent that
they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs.
Explanation:Exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings and considered as
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borrowing costs are those exchange differences which arise on the amount of principal
of the foreign currency borrowings to the extent of the difference between interest on
local currency borrowings and interest on foreign currency borrowings. Thus, the
amount of exchange difference not exceeding the difference between interest on local
currency borrowings and interest on foreign currency borrowings is considered as
borrowings costs to be accounted for under this Standard and the remaining exchange
difference, if any, is accounted for under AS 11, The Effects of Changes in Foreign
Exchange Rates. For this purpose, the interest rate for the local currency borrowings is
considered as that rate at which the enterprise would have raised the borrowings locally
had the enterprise not decided to raise the foreign currency borrowings.
The application of this explanation is illustrated in the Illustration attached to the Standard.
5. Examples of qualifying assets are manufacturing plants, power generation facilities,
inventories that require a substantial period of time to bring them to a saleable condition, and
investment properties. Other investments, and those inventories that are routinely
manufactured or otherwise produced in large quantities on a repetitive basis over a short
period of time, are not qualifying assets. Assets that are ready for their intended use or sale
when acquired also are not qualifying assets.
Recognition
6. Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of a qualifying asset should be capitalized as part of the cost of that asset. The
amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization should be determined in accordance
with this Standard. Other borrowing costs should be recognized as an expense in the
period in which they are incurred
7. Borrowing costs are capitalized as part of the cost of a qualifying asset when it is probable
that they will result in future economic benefits to the enterprise and the costs can be
measured reliably. Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which
they are incurred.
Conditions of AS 16

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As per AS 16, there are three situations or conditions which are specified in relation to
capitalization of borrowing cost.
1. Commencement of Capitalization
2. Suspension of Capitalization
3. Cessation of Capitalization

Borrowing Costs Eligible for Capitalizations

8. The borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of a qualifying asset are those borrowing costs that would have been avoided if
the expenditure on the qualifying asset had not been made. When an enterprise borrows funds
specifically for the purpose of obtaining a particular qualifying asset, the borrowing costs that
directly relate to that qualifying asset can be readily identified.
9. It may be difficult to identify a direct relationship between particular borrowings and a
qualifying asset and to determine the borrowings that could otherwise have been avoided.
Such a difficulty occurs, for example, when the financing activity of an enterprise is coordinate centrally or when a range of debt instruments are used to borrow funds at varying
rates of interest and such borrowings are not readily identifiable with a specific qualifying
asset. As a result, the determination of the amount of borrowing costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset is often
difficult and the exercise of judgments is required.
10.To the extent that funds are borrowed specifically for the purpose of obtaining a
qualifying asset, the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization on that asset
should be determined as the actual borrowing costs incurred on that borrowing during the
period less any income on the temporary investment of those borrowings.

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11. The financing arrangements for a qualifying asset may result in an enterprise obtaining
borrowed funds and incurring associated borrowing costs before some or all of the funds are
used for expenditure on the qualifying asset. In such circumstances, the funds are often
temporarily invested pending their expenditure on the qualifying asset. In determining the
amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization during a period, any income earned on
the temporary investment of those borrowings is deducted from the borrowing costs incurred.

12. To the extent that funds are borrowed general ly and used for the purpose of obtaining
a qualifying asset, the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization should be
determined by applying a capitalization rate to the expenditure on that asset. The
capitalization rate should be the weighted average of the borrowing costs applicable to the
borrowings of the enterprise that are outstanding during the period, other than borrowings
made specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset. The amount of borrowing
costs capitalized during a period should not exceed the amount of borrowing costs
incurred during that period.
Excess of the Carrying Amount of the Qualifying Asset over Recoverable Amount
13. When the carrying amount or the expected ultimate cost of the qualifying asset exceeds
its recoverable amount or net realizable value, the carrying amount is written down or written
off in accordance with the requirements of other Accounting Standards. In certain
circumstances, the amount of the write-down or write-off is written back in accordance with
those other Accounting Standards.
Commencement of Capitalizations
14. The capitalization of borrowing costs as part of the cost of a qualifying asset should
commence when all the following conditions are satisfied:
a. Expenditure for the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset is
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being incurred;
B.borrowing costs are being incurred; and
C .Activities that is necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale is in progress.
15. Expenditure on a qualifying asset includes only such expenditure that has resulted in
payments of cash, transfers of other assets or the assumption of interest-bearing liabilities.
Expenditure is reduced by any progress payments received and grants received in connection
with the asset (see Accounting Standard 12, Accounting for Government Grants). The
average carrying amount of the asset during a period, including borrowing costs previously
capitalized, is normally a reasonable approximation of the expenditure to which the
capitalization rate is applied in that period.
16. The activities necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale encompass more
than the physical construction of the asset. They include technical and administrative work
prior to the commencement of physical construction, such as the activities associated with
obtaining permits prior to the commencement of the physical construction. However, such
activities exclude the holding of an asset when no production or development that changes
the assets condition is taking place. For example, borrowing costs incurred while land is
under development are capitalized during the period in which activities related to the
development are being undertaken. However, borrowing costs incurred while land acquired
for building purposes is held without any associated development activity do not qualify for
capitalization.

Suspension of Capitalizations
17. Capitalizations of borrowing costs should be suspended during extended periods in which
active development is interrupted.
18. Borrowing costs may be incurred during an extended period in which the activities
necessary to prepare an asset for its intended use or sale are interrupted. Such costs are costs
of holding partially completed assets and do not qualify for capitalization. However,
capitalization of borrowing costs is not normally suspended during a period when substantial
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technical and administrative work is being carried out. Capitalizations of borrowing costs are
also not suspended when a temporary delay is a necessary part of the process of getting an
asset ready for its intended use or sale. For example, capitalization continues during the
extended period needed for inventories to mature or the extended period during which high
water levels delay construction of a bridge, if such high water levels are common during the
construction period in the geographic region involved.

Cessation of Capitalizations
19. Capitalizations of borrowing costs should cease when substantially all the activities
necessary to prepare the qualifying asset for its intended use or sale are complete.
20. An asset is normally ready for its intended use or sale when its physical construction or
production is complete even though routine administrative work might still continue. If minor
modifications, such as the decoration of a property to the users specification, are all that are
outstanding, this indicates that substantially all the activities are complete.
21.When the construction of a qualifying asset is completed in parts and a completed part
is capable of being used while construction continues for the other parts, capitalization of
borrowing costs in relation to a part should cease when substantially all the activities
necessary to prepare that part for its intended use or sale are complete.
22. A business par k comprising several buildings, each of which can be used individually, is
an example of a qualifying asset for which each part is capable of being used while
construction continues for the other parts. An example of a qualifying asset that needs to be
complete before any part can be used is an industrial plant involving several processes which
are carried out in sequence at different parts of the plant within the same site, such as a steel
mill.
Disclosure

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23. The financial statements should disclose:

(a) the accounting policy adopted for borrowing costs; and
(b) The amount of borrowing costs capitalized during the period.

Illustration
Note: This illustration does not form part of the Accounting Standard. Its purpose is to assist
in clarifying the meaning of paragraph 4(e) of the Standard.
XYZ Ltd. has taken a loan of USD 10,000 on April 1, 20X3, for a specific project at an
interest rate of 5% p.a., payable annually. On April 1, 20X3, the exchange rate between the
currencies was Rs. 45 per USD. The exchange rate, as at March 31, 20X4, is Rs. 48 per USD.
The corresponding amount could have been borrowed by XYZ Ltd. in local currency at an
interest rate of 11 per cent per annum as on April 1, 20X3.
The following computation would be made to determine the amount of borrowing costs for
the purposes of paragraph 4(e) of AS 16:
(i) Interest for the period = USD 10,000 5%x Rs. 48/USD = Rs. 24,000/(ii) Increase in the liability towards the principal amount = USD 10,000 (48-45)
= Rs. 30,000/(iii)

Interest that would have resulted if the loan was taken in Indian currency =
USD 10000 x 45 x 11% = Rs. 49,500

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(iv)Difference between interest on local currency borrowing and foreign currency

borrowing = Rs. 49,500 Rs. 24,000 = Rs. 25,500
Therefore, out of Rs. 30,000 increase in the liability towards principal amount, only Rs.
25,500 will be considered as the borrowing cost. Thus, total borrowing cost would be Rs.
49,500 being the aggregate of interest of Rs. 24,000 on foreign currency borrowings (covered
by paragraph 4(a) of AS 16) plus the exchange difference to the extent of difference between
interest on local currency borrowing and interest on foreign currency borrowing of Rs.
25,500. Thus, Rs. 49,500 would be considered as the borrowing cost to be accounted for as
per AS 16 and the remaining Rs. 4,500 would be considered as the exchange difference to be
accounted for as per Accounting Standard (AS) 11, The Effects of Changes in Foreign
Exchange Rates.
In the above example, if the interest rate on local currency borrowings is assumed to be 13%
instead of 11%, the entire exchange difference of Rs. 30,000 would be considered as
borrowing costs, since in that case the difference between the interest on local currency
borrowings and foreign currency borrowings (i.e., Rs. 34,500 (Rs. 58,500 Rs. 24,000)) is
more than the exchange difference of Rs. 30,000. Therefore, in such a case, the total
borrowing cost would be Rs. 54,000 (Rs. 24,000 + Rs. 30,000) which would be accounted for
under AS 16 and there would be no exchange difference to be accounted for under AS 11,
The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.

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ACCOUNTING STANDARD 17: SEGMENT REPORTING

Requires reporting of financial information about different types of products and

services an enterprise provides and different geographical areas in which it operates.

A business segment is a distinguishable component of an enterprise providing a

product or service or group of products or services that is subject to risks and returns
that are different from other business segments.

A geographical segment is distinguishable component of an enterprise providing

products or services in a particular economic environment that is subject to risks and
returns that are different from components operating in other economic environments.

Internal organizational management structure, internal financial reporting system is

normally the basis for identifying the segments.

The dominant source and nature of risk and returns of an enterprise should govern
whether its primary reporting format will be business segments or geographical
segments.

A business segment or geographical segment is a reportable segment if revenue from

sales to external customers and from transactions with other segments exceeds 10% of
total revenues (external and internal) of all segments; or segment result, whether
profit or loss, is 10% or more of (i) combined result of all segments in profit or (ii)
combined result of all segments in loss whichever is greater in absolute amount; or
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segment assets are 10% or more of all the assets of all the segments. If there is
reportable segment in the preceding period (as per criteria), same shall be considered
as reportable segment in the current year.

If total external revenue attributable to reportable segment constitutes less than 75%
of total revenues then additional segments should be identified, for reporting.

Under primary reporting format for each reportable segment the enterprise should
disclose external and internal segment revenue, segment result, amount of segment
assets and liabilities, cost of fixed assets acquired, depreciation, amortization of assets
and other non cash expenses.

Interest expense (on operating liabilities) identified to a particular segment (not of a

financial nature) will not be included as part of segment expense. However, interest
included in the cost of inventories (as per AS 16) is to be considered as a segment
expense (ASI-22).

Reconciliation between information about reportable segments and information in

financial statements of the enterprise is also to be provided.

Secondary segment information is also required to be disclosed. This includes

information about revenues, assets and cost of fixed assets acquired.

When primary format is based on geographical segments, certain further disclosures

are required.

Disclosures are also required relating to intra-segment transfers and composition of

the segment.

AS disclosure is not required, if more than one business or geographical segment is

not identified however, the fact that there is only one business segment and
geographical segment should be disclosed by way of a note. (ASI-20 Revised
Incorporated in (AS) 17 "Segment Information (Re. AS 20) as an explanation below
Para 38.).

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ACCOUNTING STANDARD 20: EARNING PER SHARE

Focus is on denominator to be adopted for earnings per share (EPS) calculation.

In case of enterprises presenting consolidated financial statements EPS to be

calculated on the basis of consolidated information.

Requirement is to present basic and diluted EPS on the face of Profit and Loss
statement for each class of equity shares with equal prominence to all periods
presented.

EPS required to be presented even when negative.

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Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net profit or loss for the period attributable to
equity shareholders by weighted average of equity shares outstanding during the
period. Basic & Diluted EPS to be computed on the basis of earnings excluding
extraordinary items (net of tax expense). (Limited Revision w.e.f. 1-4-2004)

Earnings attributable to equity shareholders are after the preference dividend for the
period and the attributable tax.

The weighted average number of shares for all the periods presented is adjusted for
bonus issue, share split and consolidation of shares. In case of rights issue at price
lower than fair value, there is an embedded bonus element for which adjustment is
made.

For calculating diluted EPS, net profit or loss attributable to equity shareholders and
the weighted average number of shares are adjusted for the effects of dilutive potential
equity shares (i.e., assuming conversion into equity of all dilutive potential equity).

Potential equity shares are treated as dilutive when their conversion into equity would
result in a reduction in profit per share from continuing operations.

Effect of anti-dilutive potential equity share is ignored in calculating diluted EPS.

In calculating diluted EPS each issue of potential equity share is considered separately
and in sequence from the most dilutive to the least dilutive.

This is determined on the basis of earnings per incremental potential equity.

If the number of equity shares or potential equity shares outstanding increases or

decreases on account of bonus, splitting or consolidation during the year or after the
balance sheet date but before the approval of financial statement, basic and diluted
EPS are recalculated for all periods presented. The fact is also disclosed.

Amounts of earnings used as numerator for computing basic and diluted EPS and
their reconciliation with Profit and Loss statement are disclosed. Also, the weighted
average number of equity shares used in calculating the basic EPS and diluted EPS
and the reconciliation between the two EPS is to be disclosed.
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Nominal value of shares is disclosed along with EPS.

It has been clarified that if an enterprise discloses EPS for complying with
requirements of any source or otherwise, should calculate and disclose EPS as per AS
20. Disclosure under Part IV of Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956 should be in
accordance with AS 20.

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ACCOUNTING STANDARD 22: ACCOUNTING FOR TAXES ON

INCOME

Deferred tax should be recognized for all the timing differences, subject to the
consideration

of

prudence

in

respect

of

deferred

tax

assets

(DTA).

When enterprise has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, DTA to be
recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence of
future taxable income. Unrecognized DTA to be reassessed at each balance sheet date.
Virtual certainty refers to the fact that there is practically no doubt regarding the
determination of availability of the future taxable income. Also, convincing evidence
is required to support the judgment of virtual certainty (ASI-9 incorporated in (AS) 22
"Accounting for Taxes on Income" as an explanation below Para 17).

In respect of loss under the head Capital Gains, DTA shall be recognized only to the
extent that there is a reasonable certainty of sufficient future taxable capital gain (ASI
- 4). DTA to be recognized on the amount, which is allowed as per the provisions of
the Act; i.e., loss after considering the cost indexation as per the Income-tax Act.

Treatment of deferred tax in case of Amalgamation (ASI-11 Not incorporated in

Notified ASs).

In case of amalgamation in nature of purchase, where identifiable assets / liabilities

are accounted at the fair value and the carrying amount for tax purposes continue to
be the same as that for the transferor enter price, the difference between the values
shall be treated as a permanent difference and hence it will not give rise to any
deferred tax. The consequent difference in depreciation charge of the subsequent years
shall also be treated as a permanent difference.

The transferee company can recognize a DTA in respect of carry forward losses of the
transferor enterprise, if conditions relating to prudence as per AS 22 are satisfied,
though transferor enterprise would not have recognized such deferred tax assets on

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account of prudence. Accounting treatment will depend upon nature of amalgamation,

which shall be as follows :
In case of amalgamation is in the nature of purchase and assets and liabilities are accounted
at the fair value, DTA should be recognized at the time of amalgamation (subject to
prudence).
In case of amalgamation is in the nature of purchase and assets and liabilities are accounted
at their existing carrying value, DTA shall not be recognized at the time of amalgamation.
However, if DTA gets recognized in the first year of amalgamation, the effect shall be
through adjustment to goodwill/ capital reserve.
In case of amalgamation is in the nature of merger, the deferred tax assets shall not be
recognized at the time of amalgamation. However, if DTA gets recognized in the first year of
amalgamation, the effect shall be given through revenue reserves.
In the above if the DTA cannot be recognized by the first annual balance sheet following
amalgamation, the corresponding effect of this recognition to be given in the statement of
profit and loss.

Tax expenses for the period, comprises of current tax and deferred tax.

Current

tax

[includes

payment

u/s.

115JB

of

the

Act

(ASI-6) incorporated in (AS) 22 "Accounting for Taxes on Income" as an explanation

below Para 21]. Should be measured at the amount expected to be paid to (recovered
from) the taxation authorities, using the applicable tax rates.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities should be measured using the tax rates and tax laws
that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date and should
not be discounted to their present value. Deferred Tax to be measured using the
regular tax rates for companies that pay tax u/s. 115JB of the Act (ASI-6 incorporated
in (AS) 22 "Accounting for Taxes on Income" as an explanation below para 21).

DTA should be disclosed separately after the head 'Investments' and deferred tax
liability (DTL) should be disclosed separately after the head 'Unsecured Loans' (ASI7 incorporated in (AS) 22 "Accounting for Taxes on Income" as an explanation below
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Para 30) in the balance sheet of the enterprise. Assets and liabilities to be netted off
only when the enterprise has a legally enforceable right to set off and intends to settle
on net basis.

The break-up of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities into major components
of the respective balances should be disclosed in the notes to accounts.

The nature of the evidence supporting the recognition of deferred tax assets should be
disclosed, if an enterprise has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward of losses
under tax laws.

The deferred tax assets and liabilities in respect of timing differences which originate
during the tax holiday period and reverse during the tax holiday period, should not be
recognized to the extent deduction from the total income of an enterprise is allowed
during the tax holiday period. However, if timing differences reverse after the tax
holiday period, DTA and DTL should be recognized in the year in which the timing
differences originate. Timing differences, which originate first, should be considered
for reversal first (ASI-3) and (ASI-5 incorporated in (AS) 22 "Accounting for Taxes
on Income" as an explanation below Para 13).

On the first occasion of applicability of this AS the enterprise should recognize the
deferred tax balance that has accumulated prior to the adoption of this Statement as
deferred tax asset/liability with a corresponding credit / charge to the revenue
reserves.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:Infosys Limited ('Infosys' or 'the Company') along with its controlled trust, Infosys Science
Foundation, majority-owned and controlled subsidiary, Infosys BPO Limited and its
controlled subsidiaries ('Infosys BPO') and wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries,
Infosys Technologies (Australia) Pty. Limited ('Infosys Australia'), Infosys Technologies
(China) Co. Limited ('Infosys China'), Infosys Technologies S. de R. L. de C. V. ('Infosys
Mexico'), Infosys Technologies (Sweden) AB. ('Infosys Sweden'), Infosys Technologic DO
Brazil LTDA. ('Infosys Brazil'), Infosys Public Services, Inc, USA ('Infosys Public Services'),
Infosys Consulting India Limited, Infosys Americas Inc., (Infosys Americas), Edge verve
Systems Limited (Edge verve), Infosys Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited ('Infosys
Shanghai') and Lodestone Holding AG and its controlled subsidiaries ('Infosys Lodestone') is
a leading global services corporation. The Company provides business consulting,
technology, engineering and outsourcing services to help clients build tomorrow's enterprise.
In addition, the Company offers software products and platforms.
Basis of preparation of financial statements
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis
except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair values. GAAP comprises
mandatory accounting standards as prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (to the extent notified) and the
Companies Act, 1956 (to the extent applicable) and guidelines issued by the Securities and
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Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Accounting policies have been consistently applied except
where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing
accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.

Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities
and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and
reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Examples of such estimates
include computation of percentage of completion which requires the Company to estimate the
efforts or costs expended to date as a proportion of the total efforts or costs to be expended,
provisions for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans,
income taxes, post-sales customer support and the useful lives of fixed tangible assets and
intangible assets.
Accounting estimates could change from period to period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. Appropriate changes in estimates are made as the Management becomes
aware of changes in circumstances surrounding the estimates. Changes in estimates are
reflected in the financial statements in the period in which changes are made and, if material,
their effects are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

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LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF COMPANIES:The accounts of a company are designed to show both the performance and its current
financial position. All company accounts in this country need to be produced in accordance
with:1. The Companies Act, 1985
2. Accounting Standards.

Statement of Standard Accounting Practice (SSAPs)

Financial Reporting Standards (FRSs).

In essence these standards set out:

what information should be included in a companys accounts

How this information should be presented.

The Companies Act decrees that companies must produce accounts for publication. The
Accounting Standards Committee devised SSAPs. In 1991 the Committee was replaced by
the Accounting Standards Board, which develops FRSs. The Board is gradually replacing
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SSAPs with FRSs, which are issued when the Board identifies a need. These two sets of
standards encourage greater clarity so that the reader can fully understand the information
represented.

INFOSYS BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNT:Standalone Balance Sheet

Sources Of Funds
Total Share Capital
Equity Share Capital
Share Application Money
Preference Share Capital
Reserves
Revaluation Reserves
Net worth
Secured Loans
Unsecured Loans
Total Debt
Total Liabilities

------------------- in Rs. Cr. ------------------Mar '14 Mar '13

12 mths 12 mths
286.00
286.00
0.00
0.00
41,806.00
0.00
42,092.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
42,092.00
Mar '14
12 mths

287.00
287.00
0.00
0.00
35,772.00
0.00
36,059.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
36,059.00
Mar '13
12 mths
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Application Of Funds
Gross Block
Less: Accum. Depreciation
Net Block
Capital Work in Progress
Investments
Inventories
Sundry Debtors
Cash and Bank Balance
Total Current Assets
Loans and Advances
Fixed Deposits
Total CA, Loans & Advances
Deferred Credit
Current Liabilities
Provisions
Total CL & Provisions
Net Current Assets
Miscellaneous Expenses
Total Assets
Contingent Liabilities
Book Value (Rs)

10,374.00
4,642.00
5,732.00
954.00
6,717.00
0.00
7,336.00
24,100.00
31,436.00
7,873.00
0.00
39,309.00
0.00
4,503.00
6,117.00
10,620.00
28,689.00
0.00
42,092.00
1,020.00
736.64

8,029.00
3,576.00
4,453.00
1,135.00
4,344.00
0.00
6,365.00
20,401.00
26,766.00
6,330.00
0.00
33,096.00
0.00
3,181.00
3,788.00
6,969.00
26,127.00
0.00
36,059.00
1,693.00
627.95

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INFOSYS PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

Standalone Profit & Loss
account

Income
Sales Turnover
Excise Duty
Net Sales
Other Income
Stock Adjustments
Total Income
Expenditure
Raw Materials
Power & Fuel Cost
Employee Cost
Other Manufacturing Expenses
Selling and Admin Expenses
Miscellaneous Expenses
Preoperative Exp Capitalized
Total Expenses

Operating Profit
PBDIT
Interest
PBDT
Depreciation
Other Written Off
Profit Before Tax
Extra-ordinary items
PBT (Post Extra-ord Items)
Tax

------------------- in Rs. Cr. ------------------Mar '14

12 mths

Mar '13
12 mths

44,341.00
0.00
44,341.00
2,576.00
0.00
46,917.00

36,765.00
0.00
36,765.00
2,298.00
0.00
39,063.00

0.00
0.00
24,350.00
3,990.00
0.00
3,474.00
0.00
31,814.00
Mar '14
12 mths
12,527.00
15,103.00
0.00
15,103.00
1,101.00
0.00
14,002.00
0.00
14,002.00
3,808.00

0.00
0.00
19,932.00
2,969.00
0.00
2,849.00
0.00
25,750.00
Mar '13
12 mths
11,015.00
13,313.00
0.00
13,313.00
956.00
0.00
12,357.00
0.00
12,357.00
3,241.00
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Reported Net Profit

Total Value Addition
Preference Dividend
Equity Dividend
Corporate Dividend Tax
Per share data (annualized)
Shares in issue (lakhs)
Earnings Per Share (Rs)
Equity Dividend (%)
Book Value (Rs)

10,194.00
31,814.00
0.00
3,618.00
615.00

9,116.00
25,750.00
0.00
2,412.00
403.00

5,714.03
178.40
1,260.00
736.64

5,742.36
158.75
840.00
627.95

CONCLUSION: We understood the way accounting standards are created importance of adhering to
them. We then went through the key accounting standards.
One can see of the each accounting standards can be read and applied on a case to
case basis.
This indeed the need for a right attitude primary stakeholders a proactive regulator
and other institutional mechanisms intermediary and related systems.

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BIBLOGRAPHY:LOTS OF BOOKS AND WEBSITES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT BUT
THE ABOVE MATERIAL OR INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOUNTING STANDARD
IS COLLECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES:1. INTERNET
2. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING TEXTBOOKS.
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