FY 2011 Annual Report - Sheng Siong
FY 2011 Annual Report - Sheng Siong
FY 2011 Annual Report - Sheng Siong
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<strong>Sheng</strong> <strong>Siong</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Notes to the Financial Statements<br />
4 Significant accounting policies (Continued)<br />
4.9 Employee benefits<br />
Defined contribution plans<br />
Contributions to post-employment benefits under defined contribution pension plans are recognised in profit<br />
or loss as incurred.<br />
Short-term benefits<br />
Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the<br />
related service is provided.<br />
A liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid under short-term benefits if the Group has a present<br />
legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and<br />
the obligation can be estimated reliably.<br />
4.10 Revenue recognition<br />
Supermarket operations<br />
Revenue consists of the net value of goods sold to customers. Revenue is recognised at the point of sale when<br />
the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been transferred to customers and is recorded<br />
at the net amount received from customers. Revenue excludes goods and services taxes.<br />
Rental income<br />
Rental income receivable under operating leases is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over<br />
the term of the lease. Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income,<br />
over the term of the lease.<br />
Government grants – Jobs Credit Scheme<br />
Cash grants received from the government in relation to the Jobs Credit Scheme are recognised as income<br />
upon receipt.<br />
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