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Osim FR 050407.indd

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Notes to the Financial Statements - 31 December 2006 (cont’d)2. Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d)2.16 StocksStocks are valued at the lower of cost (determined on a weighted average basis) and net realisable value.Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs necessary to makethe sale.Allowance is made for deteriorated, damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stocks.2.17 Trade and other receivablesTrade and other receivables, including amounts due from subsidiaries, associated companies, affi liated companies and jointventure, and loans to associated companies are classifi ed and accounted for as loans and receivables under <strong>FR</strong>S 39. Theaccounting policy for this category of fi nancial assets is stated in Note 2.14.An allowance is made for uncollectible amounts when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect thedebt. Bad debts are written off when identifi ed. Further details on the accounting policy for impairment of fi nancial assetsare stated in Note 2.15.2.18 Financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities include trade and other amounts payable, which are normally settled on 30-90 day terms, and payablesto subsidiaries, associated companies, affi liated companies and interest-bearing loans and borrowings. Financial liabilitiesare recognised on the balance sheet when, and only when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions ofthe fi nancial instrument. Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value of considerations received less directlyattributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.Gains and losses are recognised in the profi t and loss account when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through theamortisation process. The liabilities are dereognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled orexpired.2.19 Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term, highly liquid investments that arereadily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignifi cant risk of changes in values. These alsoinclude bank overdrafts that form an integral part of the Group’s cash management.Notes to the Financial Statements 98Annual Report 2006

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