NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2007 (Continued)3. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty (Continued)Key sources of estimation uncertainty (Continued)(iii)Inventories and related allowanceInventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The Group and the Company primarily determine cost of inventories using the “first-in, first out”method. The Group and the Company estimates the net realisable value of inventories based on assessment of receipt or committed sales prices and providefor excess and obsolete inventories based on historical usage, estimated future demand and related pricing. In determining excess quantities, the Group and theCompany considers recent sales activities, related margin and market positioning of its products. These estimates are generally not subject to significant volatility,due to the long life cycles of its products. However, factors beyond its control, such as demand levels, technological advances and pricing competition, could changefrom period to period. If such factors had an adverse effect, the Group and the Company might be required to reduce the value of its inventories, which wouldadversely affect its results operations, cash flows and financial position. The carrying amount of inventories for the Group and Company as at 30 September 2007was $182,409,753 (2006: $101,614,106) and $167,561,050 (2006: $88,874,183) respectively.(iv)Impairment of goodwillTo determine whether there is an impairment of goodwill at balance sheet date, it is necessary to compare the carrying value of goodwill with the recoverable amountfrom the cash-generating unit to which the goodwill is allocated. The recoverable amount represents the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected toarise from the cash-generating unit. In arriving at the recoverable amount, Directors exercise judgement in estimating the future cash flows and the discount rate. Thecarrying amount of the Group’s and the Company’s goodwill at the balance sheet date was $174,817 (2006: 224,545) and $163,417 (2006: $163,417) respectively.(v)Income taxesThe Group has exposure to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgement is involved in determining the Group’s provision for income taxes. TheGroup recognises expected liabilities for tax based on an estimation of the likely taxes due, which requires significant judgement as to the ultimate tax determinationof certain items. Where the actual liability arising from these issues differs from these estimates, such differences will have an impact on income tax and deferred taxprovisions in the period when such determination is made. The carrying amount of the Group’s and the Company’s current income tax payable as at 30 September2007 was $3,590,094 (2006: $1,779,406) and $3,315,320 (2006: 1,581,197) respectively.58 HG METAL MANUFACTURING LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2007
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2007 (Continued)4. Property, plant and equipmentPlant FurnitureLeasehold and and Office Motor2007 buildings machinery fittings equipment Renovation vehicles Total$ $ $ $ $ $ $The GroupCostBalance as at 1 October 2006 10,985,146 4,379,014 270,271 292,148 643,030 2,042,820 18,612,429Additions 251,035 1,469,663 32,621 69,912 - 439,598 2,262,829Disposals - - - (28,842) - (216,528) (245,370)Foreign currency realignment - (1,577) 81 311 277 7,662 6,754Balance as at 30 September 2007 11,236,181 5,847,100 302,973 333,529 643,307 2,273,552 20,636,642Accumulated depreciationBalance as at 1 October 2006 3,134,428 1,254,103 153,495 193,186 401,153 925,734 6,062,099Depreciation charge for the financial year 514,149 475,237 24,002 36,552 86,534 391,786 1,528,260Disposals - - - (28,842) - (206,187) (235,029)Foreign currency realignment - 218 81 225 276 4,447 5,247Balance as at 30 September 2007 3,648,577 1,729,558 177,578 201,121 487,963 1,115,780 7,360,577Net book valueAs at 30 September 2007 7,587,604 4,117,542 125,395 132,408 155,344 1,157,772 13,276,065HG METAL MANUFACTURING LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 200759