NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a.
b.
C.
Translation of foreign currencies
Foreign currency loans for purchases of buses and equipment which are hedged by forward foreign exchange contracts are stated at the contracted rates of exchange. With this exception, foreign currency balances at the year end are translated into Hong Kong dollars at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and foreign currency transactions during the year are translated into Hong Kong dollars at the rates of exchange ruling at the transaction dates. Differences on foreign currency translation are taken to the profit and loss account.
Spare parts and stores
Spare parts and stores are valued at cost less provision.
Cost includes cost of purchases of materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of
overheads.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Land held on long leases with unexpired
term in excess of 50 years
Buildings
New buses
Converted or second-hand buses
Light duty coaches and
other motor vehicles
Plant and machinery, lifts,
fixtures and equipment Tools
Computer equipment
Nil
50 years or over the term of the lease including extension or renewal period whichever is less
7'7% p.a. on cost
1427% p.a. on cost
163% p.a. on cost
1427% p.a. on cost
50% p.a. on reducing balance 20% p.a. on cost
d.
Leased assets
Payments under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the periods of the respective leases.
e.
Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation is provided using the liability method in respect of the taxation effect arising from all timing differences which are expected with reasonable probability to crystallise in the foreseeable future.
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