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ANNUAL REPORT 2014/15

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING<br />

VOTE 17<br />

ACCOUNTING POLICIES<br />

for the year ended 31 March 20<strong>15</strong><br />

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assessments and estimates in preparing the annual Financial Statements. These are based on the best<br />

information available at the time of preparation.<br />

Where appropriate and meaningful, additional information has been disclosed to enhance the usefulness of<br />

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(PFMA), Act 1 of 1999 (as amended by Act 29 of 1999), and the Treasury Regulations issued in terms of the<br />

PFMA and the annual Division of Revenue Act.<br />

1 Basis of preparation<br />

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2 Going concern<br />

The Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.<br />

3 Presentation currency<br />

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currency of the department.<br />

4 Rounding<br />

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5 Foreign currency translation<br />

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exchange rates prevailing at the date of payment / receipt.<br />

6 Comparative information<br />

6.1 Prior period comparative information<br />

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6.2 Current year comparison with budget<br />

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7 Revenue<br />

7.1 Appropriated funds<br />

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fund (i.e. statutory appropriation).<br />

Appropriated funds are recognised in the Statement of Financial Performance on the date the appropriation<br />

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The net amount of any appropriated funds due to / from the relevant revenue fund at the reporting date is<br />

recognised as a payable / receivable in the Statement of Financial Position.<br />

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