Download TPS, East Africa 2008 Annual Report - Serena Hotels

Notes to the Financial Statements (cont’d)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(p) Income tax (continued)
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on all temporary differences arising between the tax
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes. However, if the deferred income
tax arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at
the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, it is not accounted for. Deferred
income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet
date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax liability is settled.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be
available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except
where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the
temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
(q) Borrowings
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated
at amortised cost using the effective interest method; any differences between proceeds (net of transaction costs) and
the redemption value is recognised in the profit and loss account over the period of the borrowings.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the
liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
(r) Dividends
Dividends payable to the Company's shareholders are charged to equity in the period in which they are declared.
Proposed dividends are shown as part of retained earnings until declared.
(s) Comparatives
Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation in the current year.
3 Financial risk management
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including credit risk and the effects of changes in debt and
equity market prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Group's overall risk management programme
focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on its financial
performance.
Risk management is carried out by the treasury department under the guidance of management. Treasury identifies,
evaluates and hedges financial risks. The management provides guidance on principles for overall risk management
covering specific areas such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, use of derivative and non-derivative
financial instruments and investing excess liquidity.
38 TPS EASTERN AFRICA LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2008