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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
........................................................................................................................
............ 9
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
........................................................................................................................ 9
1.2 VISION STATEMENT AND VALUES
........................................................................................................... 9
1.3 OBJECTIVES
...........................................................................................................................................
10
1.4
SCOPE.................................................................................................................................
................... 10
1.5 TERMS USED IN THE
MANUAL............................................................................................................... 11
2. CUSTODY AND REVISION
....................................................................................................................
19
2.1
CUSTODY.............................................................................................................................
.................. 19
2.2 VERSION CONTROL
............................................................................................................................... 19
3. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
................................................................................................................. 20
3.1 FISCAL ROLES
........................................................................................................................................
20
3.2 FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES
...................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1
Board of Directors
..................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.2
Managing
Director...................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.3
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
.................................................................................................. 24
3.2.4
Senior Manager
Finance............................................................................................................ 25
3.2.5
Manager Accounts-I
................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.6
Manager Accounts-II
.................................................................................................................. 26
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES &
PRINCIPLES............................................................................. 27
4.1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
......................................................................................................................... 27
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Finance Department Lahore Parking Company Ltd
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5. CHART OF ACCOUNTS
.........................................................................................................................
35
5.1 RESPONSIBILITY
.................................................................................................................................... 36
5.2 ELEMENTS OF CHART OF ACCOUNTS
.................................................................................................... 36
5.2.1
Main
Code..................................................................................................................................
.. 37
5.2.2
Account Code
.............................................................................................................................. 37
5.2.3
Item Code
.................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.4
Department
Code....................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.5
Sub-Account Code
...................................................................................................................... 38
5.3 PERFORM CLOSING
............................................................................................................................... 39
5.3.1
Close
Schedule............................................................................................................................
39
5.3.2
Reporting at
Closing.................................................................................................................. 39
5.4 PERFORM OPENING NEXT PERIOD/YEAR
.............................................................................................. 40
5.4.1
New
Period...............................................................................................................................
... 40
5.4.2
Next Year
.................................................................................................................................... 40
5.5 DISTRIBUTION OF CHART OF ACCOUNTS
.............................................................................................. 40
6. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
......................................................................................................................
42
6.1 ACCOUNTING RECORDS
........................................................................................................................ 42
6.1.1
Responsibility
............................................................................................................................. 42
6.1.2
Procedure
.................................................................................................................................... 43
6.1.3
Proper Book Keeping
................................................................................................................. 43
6.1.4
Prevention of Unauthorized Access
........................................................................................ 43
6.1.5
Disaster Recovery and Planning
.............................................................................................. 43
6.1.6
Retention Period
........................................................................................................................ 44
6.1.7
Disposition.........................................................................................................................
.......... 44
7.1.2.3.4 Operating
Leases.......................................................................................................................... 68
7.1.2.3.5 Lease Vs Buy Analysis
................................................................................................................. 69
7.1.2.3.6 Lease amendment procedure
................................................................................................... 69
7.1.2.3.7 Depreciation of fixed assets
...................................................................................................... 69
7.1.2.3.8 Depreciation Amount and Depreciation Method
.................................................................. 70
7.1.2.3.9 Factors to be considered in determining useful life of an asset:
..................................... 71
7.1.2.3.10 Depreciation
rates..................................................................................................................... 71
7.1.2.3.11 Depreciation Entries
................................................................................................................. 72
7.1.2.3.12 Impairment of Assets
................................................................................................................ 72
7.1.2.3.13 Impairment indicators
.............................................................................................................. 73
7.1.2.3.14 Assessment of Impairment
...................................................................................................... 73
7.1.2.3.15 Measuring Recoverable
Amount............................................................................................. 74
7.1.2.3.16 Recognizing and Measuring Impairment
Losses.................................................................. 74
7.1.2.3.17 Accounting Treatment of an Impairment
Loss.................................................................... 75
7.1.2.3.18 Reversing an Impairment Loss
................................................................................................ 75
7.1.2.3.19 Accounting Treatment of a Reversal of Impairment Loss
................................................ 76
7.1.2.4 Insurance
.................................................................................................................................................
77
7.1.2.4.1 Reporting of Property Related
Losses..................................................................................... 78
7.1.2.4.2
Recordkeeping.............................................................................................................................
. 79
7.1.2.4.3 Procedure for Reporting Damage or
loss................................................................................ 79
7.1.2.4.4 Use of LEPARK Equipment from One Location to another Location
................................... 80
7.1.2.4.5 Compensation for Loss by Theft of LEPARK Owned Moveable
Assets................................. 81
7.1.2.4.6 Good Practices to be followed for Safeguarding of LEPARK
Assets..................................... 81
7.1.2.5 Physical
verification............................................................................................................................... 82
7.1.2.5.1 Defining the Inventory Criteria
................................................................................................ 82
7.1.2.5.2 Controls
.......................................................................................................................................... 83
7.1.2.5.3 Reconciliation
............................................................................................................................... 84
7.1.2.5.4 Lost or stolen
property............................................................................................................... 84
7.1.2.5.5 Retaining the physical verification
record............................................................................. 85
7.1.2.6 Disposal
....................................................................................................................................................
85
7.3.1
Policy
Statement......................................................................................................................
102
7.3.2
Objective
...................................................................................................................................
102
7.3.3
Scope
.........................................................................................................................................
. 102
7.3.4
Responsibility
........................................................................................................................... 102
7.3.4.1 Basic Procedure and
Guidelines......................................................................................................... 102
7.3.4.2 Salary Advances from Current Months Pay
..................................................................................... 103
7.3.4.3 Advances Secured by Provident Fund
............................................................................................... 103
7.3.4.4 Travel Advances
................................................................................................................................... 103
7.3.4.5 Reconciling Advances
.......................................................................................................................... 104
7.3.4.6 Miscellaneous Advances
...................................................................................................................... 105
7.3.4.7
Review...........................................................................................................................................
......... 106
7.4 INVENTORIES
......................................................................................................................................
108
7.4.1
Responsibility
........................................................................................................................... 108
7.4.1.1 Receipt of inventory items
................................................................................................................. 108
7.4.1.2 Inventory Records Maintained by the Accounts and Finance
Department........................................ 109
7.4.1.3 Departments Reporting Changes in Status of Inventory
................................................................ 109
7.4.2
Inventory Control Tools
.......................................................................................................... 110
7.4.3
Valuation
...................................................................................................................................
110
7.4.4
Recording of inventory
........................................................................................................... 110
7.4.5
Proper safeguarding
................................................................................................................ 111
7.4.6
Unusable
Inventory.................................................................................................................. 111
7.4.7
Physical Annual Counting
....................................................................................................... 111
7.4.8
Quantity Adjustment
.............................................................................................................. 111
7.5 TREASURY
MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................................
112
7.5.1
Cash Collection, Deposit and Reconciliation
...................................................................... 112
7.5.2
Petty Cash Management
......................................................................................................... 118
7.5.2.1 Responsibility
........................................................................................................................................ 118
7.5.2.2 Procedure
.............................................................................................................................................. 119
7.5.2.2.1 Appointment of Petty Cash Custodian
.................................................................................. 119
7.5.2.2.2
Responsibilities...........................................................................................................................
120
7.5.2.2.3 Safekeeping
................................................................................................................................. 120
7.5.2.2.4 Segregation of Duties
................................................................................................................ 121
7.5.2.2.5 Documentation
........................................................................................................................... 121
7.5.2.2.6 Reconciliation
............................................................................................................................. 121
7.5.2.2.7 Reimbursement petty Cash Fund
........................................................................................... 122
7.5.2.2.8 Cash Disbursements from Petty
Cash.................................................................................... 122
7.5.2.2.9 Reporting Stolen or Lost Petty
Cash...................................................................................... 123
7.5.2.2.10 Closing a Petty Cash
Account................................................................................................ 123
7.5.3
Cash Disbursement
.................................................................................................................. 123
7.5.3.1 Responsibility
........................................................................................................................................ 124
7.5.3.1.1 Authorization and Processing of Disbursement
.................................................................. 124
7.5.3.1.2 Disbursement Requests
............................................................................................................ 125
7.5.4
Bank Account Opening, Closing and Maintenance
............................................................. 128
7.5.4.1 Responsibility
........................................................................................................................................ 128
7.5.4.1.1 Authorization for Opening and Closing Accounts
............................................................... 129
7.5.4.1.2 Authorized Signatories for Wire Transfers, Cheques, and Drafts ..................................
130
7.5.4.1.3 Recording Bank Accounts and Related Activity in the General Ledger.........................
130
7.5.4.1.4 Administration and Oversight of LEPARK Bank Accounts
.................................................... 131
7.5.4.1.5 Authorized Signatories
............................................................................................................. 131
7.5.5
Cheque Acceptance
................................................................................................................. 132
7.5.5.1 Responsibility
........................................................................................................................................ 132
7.5.5.1.1 Limitations on Acceptance of
Cheques................................................................................. 134
7.5.5.1.2 Foreign Cheques
........................................................................................................................ 135
7.5.5.1.3 Cheque
Encashment.................................................................................................................. 135
7.5.5.1.4 Security
........................................................................................................................................ 136
7.5.5.1.5 Training
........................................................................................................................................ 136
7.5.5.1.6 Accounting
Entry........................................................................................................................ 137
7.5.6
Bank Reconciliation Statement
............................................................................................. 137
7.5.6.1 Responsibility
........................................................................................................................................ 137
7.5.6.1.1 Guidelines for bank reconciliations
....................................................................................... 138
7.5.6.1.2 Report
Preparation.................................................................................................................... 139
7.5.6.1.3 Comparing the Bank Statement to the Cash
book.............................................................. 140
7.5.6.1.4 Bank Reconciliation
Record..................................................................................................... 140
7.5.6.1.5 Management Review and Approval
........................................................................................ 140
8. ACCOUNTING FOR
LIABILITIES........................................................................................................
....141
8.1 ACCOUNTS PAYABLES
......................................................................................................................... 141
8.1.1
Responsibility
........................................................................................................................... 141
8.1.1.1 Recording of Accounts Payable
.......................................................................................................... 141
8.2 OTHER
LIABILITIES..........................................................................................................................
..... 144
8.2.1
Responsibility
........................................................................................................................... 144
8.2.1.1 Basis of Accounting
.............................................................................................................................. 145
8.2.1.2 Accrual
Process.....................................................................................................................................
145
8.2.1.3
Recording.......................................................................................................................................
........ 145
8.2.1.4 Reconciliation with the Subsidiary Ledgers
..................................................................................... 145
8.2.1.5 Authorization
........................................................................................................................................ 146
10.1.1.6
Personnel Activity Reports
............................................................................................................. 153
10.1.1.7
Review of Payroll
............................................................................................................................. 154
10.1.1.8
Separation of Functional Responsibilities
.................................................................................... 154
10.1.1.9
Treatment of Payroll Information
................................................................................................. 154
10.1.1.10 Special Payments to Employees
.................................................................................................... 155
10.1.1.11 Cash Payment Procedure
................................................................................................................ 155
10.1.1.12 Payment through Bank
.................................................................................................................... 155
10.1.1.13 Filing
..................................................................................................................................................
156
10.1.1.14 Reconciliations
................................................................................................................................. 156
12.1.2.1
Financial Planning and Analysis
..................................................................................................... 168
12.1.2.2
Developing the Budget
.................................................................................................................... 169
12.1.2.3
Allocation of Budget
........................................................................................................................ 169
12.1.2.4
Estimating Revenues
....................................................................................................................... 170
12.1.2.5
Estimating Expenditures
................................................................................................................. 170
12.1.2.6
Budget Hearings
............................................................................................................................... 171
12.1.2.7
Revisions and Adjustments to Draft Budget
................................................................................ 172
12.1.2.8
Approval and Ratification of Budget by Board of Directors
...................................................... 172
12.1.2.9
Execution and Maintenance of Budget
......................................................................................... 173
12.1.2.10 Monitoring of Actual Revenues and Expenditures to Budget
.................................................... 173
12.1.2.11 Utilization of Contingency Funds
.................................................................................................. 174
13. PREAUDIT
.........................................................................................................................
............175
13.1 RESPONSIBILITY
.................................................................................................................................. 175
13.1.1
Reporting...........................................................................................................................
........ 175
13.2 PROCEDURE
........................................................................................................................................
176
14.
REPORTING........................................................................................................
............................178
14.1 RESPONSIBILITY
.................................................................................................................................. 178
14.1.1 Report on Internal Controls
................................................................................................... 179
14.1.2 Chief Financial Officer
Review.............................................................................................. 179
14.1.3 Reporting
Schedule.................................................................................................................. 179
14.1.4 Expense Summary Report
....................................................................................................... 180
14.1.5 Cash
forecasting.......................................................................................................................
180
14.1.6 Quarterly Budget Variance Report
....................................................................................... 180
14.1.7 Aging of
Creditors.................................................................................................................... 180
14.1.8 General Ledger Detailed Listing Reports
............................................................................ 180
14.1.9 Balance Sheet
........................................................................................................................... 180
14.1.10
Capital Asset
Reports.......................................................................................................... 181
14.1.11
Donor Specific
Reports........................................................................................................ 181
14.1.12
General Guidelines
.............................................................................................................. 181
APPENDICES......................................................................................................
........................................182
CHART OF ACCOUNT
.........................................................................................................................
........183
CASH ADVANCE / DISBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM
...................................................................................194
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT
................................................................................................................. .195
STATUS OF FUNDS
.........................................................................................................................
...........196
CONSOLIDATED REVENUE
BUDGET........................................................................................................... .
197
PROCUREMENT BUDGET
(QUANTITATIVE).................................................................................................
198
MONTHWISE MATERIAL CONSUMPTION FORECAST
(QUANTITATIVE).......................................................199
MONTHWISE FORECAST FORADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSES
.................................................200
MONTHWISE FORECAST FORFINANCIAL AND OTHER
EXPENSES................................................................201
................................................................
.................214
BANK BOOK: MONTH OF
................................................................
.................215
JOURNAL BOOK: MONTH OF
...........................................................................
.....................216
MONTHLY ABSTRACT OF JOURNAL BOOK:
.................................................................................................217
MONTHLY ABSTRACT OF JOURNAL BOOK:
.................................................................................................218
GENERAL LEDGER: FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING
.........................................................
.............219
SUBSIDIARY LEDGER:
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING
..........................................................220
SUB PROJECT/ WORKS: SUBSIDIARY LEDGER:
YEAR ENDING
..................221
CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS SUBSIDIARY LEDGER:
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING
FINANCIAL
......222
CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS REGISTER
................................................................................................224
PETTY CASH VOUCHER
.........................................................................................................................
.....225
PETTY CASH BOOK: MONTH OF
..............226
........................................................
..........................................
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
needs.
Remaining current with finance and accounting rules and regulations and
interpreting them for the benefit of all users of accounting services.
1.3
OBJECTIVES
SCOPE
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1.5
Description
Accounting Records
Accounts Payables
Accounts Receivable
Acquisition Cost
Terms
Description
Accounts
Asset
ii.
Bank Reconciliation
Bank Statement
Budget
Cash
Cash Book
Terms
Description
Cash Register
Cashier's Cheque
Certified Cheque
Chart of Accounts
Cost Center
Custodian
Demand Draft
Deposit
Deposit Slip
Disbursement Vouchers
Disbursements Journal
Terms
Description
Expense
Fair Value
Finance Lease
Financial Report
An
accounting
of
expenditures
and
obligations incurred during the period of
performance and/or at the conclusion of the
sponsored project. The financial report
reflects LEPARKs official accounting records.
Fiscal Year
Fixed Asset
Fixture
Terms
Description
in which it is affixed.
Foreign Cheque
Forgery
Fraud
The
intentional
misrepresentation in
something of value.
General Ledger
Ineligible Cheque
Initial Cost
Intangible Asset
deception
or
order to obtain
Terms
Description
physical substance.
Inventories
Manager Administration
Operating Lease
Other Liabilities
Pay Order
Salaries
Wages
Overtime pay
Payroll related costs:
Social security
Medicare
EOBI
Holidays
Vacations
Terms
Description
Sick days
Insurance (health, dental, vision, life,
disability)
Personal Cheque
Petty Cash
Pre-Audit
Returned Cheque
Standing Order
Tag
Timing Difference
Treasury Management
Un-Presented Cheque
Useful Life
Terms
Description
expected usage, physical wear and tear,
technical or commercial obsolescence, legal
or other limits.
Weighted Average
Wire Transfer
2.
CUSTODY
This manual shall remain in the permanent custody of the following office bearers:
Managing
Director
VERSION CONTROL
General
Signature:
(N/A if submitted through official email)
3.
FISCAL ROLES
The following diagram illustrates the types and related hierarchy of fiscal roles
within the Lahore Parking Company Ltd (LEPARK) management.
Board of Directors
Managing Director
Manager Accounts
Assistant Manager
Accounts
The Board of Directors is the principal administrative body of LEPARK. The Managing
Director shall be responsible for compliance of all fiscal matters of LEPARK with
applicable laws, policies and regulations as may be devised by the Board. The powers
of the Board of Directors are defined in the constitution of LEPARK.
The staff in the Accounts and Finance Department including CFO, Senior Manager
Finance, Managers and their Assistants shall be responsible for fiscal activities in
LEPARK in accordance with their roles and responsibilities.
3.2
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following fiscal responsibilities are set forth to facilitate LEPARKs financial
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LEPARK,
through
the
HR
Department,
shall
provide
training
and
b)
c)
d)
e)
To have primary planning responsibility for all fiscal activities within LEPARK.
Incorporate all subsidiary plans into a master comprehensive long range
plan and submit it to the Board of Directors for approval.
To assist the Board of Directors in complying with their role under the
corporate governance and lead their thinking in terms of policy making and
long range fiscal planning.
To approve all changes in ranks, positions, job titles and salaries of fiscal
personnel.
To terminate services of fiscal staff and appoint new staff on their positions
when required within the policies and regulations of LEPARK.
To be responsible for finance and all LEPARK business working with and
through the GM Operations, GM Revenue, GM HR & Admin and Chief Financial
Officer (CFO).
To
safeguard
LEPARK
assets
with
responsibility
for
maintenance,
To work closely with the Board of Directors and to keep its members
informed of key management and fiscal decisions.
To seek the counsel and advise of the Board of Directors and its committees
on policies and objectives.
Review of the payroll and payroll certificates and statements needed by the
employees.
Dealing with Income tax Department, EOBI, Social Security and other
related Government Departments.
Other duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer from time to time.
Checking of all bills from external parties, suppliers and service providers.
Guidance to new staff for opening of bank account for salary transfer.
Other duties assigned by the Chief Financial Officer from time to time.
Approve payments of other routine and regular payments related with the
CDGL/Projects.
Drawing and paying the contributions to GP fund, pension fund and others
for the staff on deputation to the respective offices for credit to their
accounts.
4.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting policies are the specific principles, bases, conventions, rules and
practices applied by LEPARK in preparing and presenting its financial statements.
Some of the significant accounting policies that may be applied in the preparation
and presentation of LEPARKs financial statements are depicted in the following
diagram:
2.
3.
4.
Other fees
5.
Sales Tax, if any, shall be charged on all taxable supplies made by LEPARK and shall
be reported in the monthly sales tax return as required under the Sales Tax Act,
1990.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall be responsible for looking after the
taxation matters of LEPARK. The annual income tax return shall be prepared and
submitted by the Accounts and Finance Department after taking into consideration
payments of advance tax made in order to arrive at the net tax liability. All
taxation documents shall be prepared by the manager accounts and shall be
reviewed
by
Senior
Manager
Finance.
Complex
taxation
issues
including
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Some of the accounting principles that may be applied in the preparation and
presentation of LEPARKs financial statements are depicted in the following
diagram:
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the context of the financial information reflected in the financial statements for
the benefit of the users.
Information is material if its omission or misstatement could influence the
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.
4.3.4 Reliability
The financial statements should present the information which is reliable.
Information has the quality of reliability when it is free from material error and
bias, and can be depended upon by the users.
4.3.5 Faithful Representation
The information reflected in the financial statements must represent faithfully the
transactions and other events it either purports to represent or could reasonably be
expected to represent.
4.3.6 Substance over Form
The financial statements should faithfully present the transactions and other events
relating to the business activities in accordance with their substance and economic
reality and not merely their legal form.
4.3.7 Neutrality
The information contained in the financial statements must be neutral, that is,
free from bias. Financial statements are not neutral if, by the selection or
presentation of information, they influence the making of a decision or judgment
in order to achieve a predetermined result or outcome.
4.3.8 Prudence
The preparers of financial statements do, however, have to contend with the
uncertainties that inevitably surround many events and circumstances, such as the
collectability of doubtful receivables.
Such uncertainties are recognized by the disclosure of their nature and extent and
Completeness
5.
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
The chart of accounts includes account codes for general ledger activity and
account codes for subsidiary ledger entries with a purpose to accumulate all
financial transactions of LEPARK.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall develop and maintain the Chart of
Accounts of LEPARK. The Department numbers and account numbers in the chart
of account will allow the Accounts and Finance Department to track the revenues
and expenses.
All cheque requisitions, inter-departmental transfers, purchase orders, invoices,
and other accounting paperwork must be properly coded with the proper
Department
number, Account
number, and
Sub-Account
number, so
that
Creates a sound base for LEPARK accounting systems and the development
of an effective program by utilizing electronic data processing equipment.
The account numbers shall appear on all financial reports produced by the
automated accounting system of LEPARK and will also be used on personnel and
payroll forms, procurement requests, purchase orders, travel forms, and other
documents of a financial or budgetary nature affecting LEPARKs accounts. The
account numbers provide a means of interpreting and classifying data into an
abbreviated and condensed format.
5.1
RESPONSIBILITY
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible to ensure that the General Ledger
of LEPARK is fiscally maintained. The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible
to follow up financial concerns relative to cost center management in a timely
manner.
All new codes in the chart of account shall be opened only after the approval of the
CFO. All requests for opening of new accounts may be made in writing giving the
following particulars:
Description of transaction
Head of Account
Proposed code
Any change or amendment in accounting codes shall be made only after the
approval of Chief Financial Officer who ensures that the chart of accounts is
consistent with the coding structure of LEPARK.
All opening of new codes or amendments, once approved by the CFO, shall be
processed in the Automated Accounting Software and an updated chart of account
generated.
LEPARK shall be using automated accounting software to record accounting
transactions. The software shall provide for separate, self-balancing sets of accounts
in accordance with provisions of the Companies Ordinance 1984 and procedures for
LEPARK.
All accounting information shall be organized in LEPARKs financial system by using
the standard Chart of Accounts.
5.2
The elements of chart of accounts shall form the basis for the recording, organizing
and reporting of financial information. These elements shall appear on the various
reports and forms generated in the Accounts and Finance Department.
The account code comprises of nine (08) digits divided into four parts or elements:
a.
b.
c.
Account Title
LIABILITIES
ASSET
INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Account Title
11
CAPITAL
12
13
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Account Title
015
020
LEASING
040
DEFERRED LIABILITIES
010
Account Title
41
OPERATIONS
42
HUMAN RESOURCE
43
PROCUREMENT
44
45
ADMINISTRATION
46
Account Title
0003
ELECTRICITY BILL
0001
GAS BILL
0001
MOBILE CHARGES
0002
WATER BILL
PERFORM CLOSING
The purpose of this process is to define the tasks necessary to support the periodend financial close and consolidation process including the preparation of the
financial statements required for internal management reporting and external
reporting.
5.3.1 Close Schedule
This covers the hard close for all periods.
month.
DEADLINE
h
By 10 day
Preparation of Accounts
By 15 day
5.4
th
The purpose of this process is to define the tasks necessary to support the transfer
of the closing balances to the new period/year.
5.4.1 New Period
This covers the transfer of balances to the next period.
The balances of carious accounts in the Automated Accounting Software shall be
automatically transferred to the next period i.e. each month till the year end
closing.
5.4.2 Next Year
This covers the transfer of balances to the next year.
The net of balances of the expenses and revenues shall be transferred to the
Grants in Aid account. The net balance shall be taken to the Fund account as the
opening balance. All account balances appearing in the assets and liabilities
accounts shall be carried over to the next year, at their book value to form the
opening balances in the respective accounts.
5.5
All employees of LEPARK who are responsible for coding of accounts, preparation of
vouchers, and data entry in the automated system or have been assigned budget
preparation responsibilities shall be issued a current chart of accounts. An updated
copy of chart of accounts shall be distributed to these individuals as and when it is
revised.
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Documented Financial Work Plan that includes all the relevant documents
required for the adoption of chart of accounts shall be completed and
delivered to the Chief Financial Officer on a monthly basis.
6.
ACCOUNTING RECORDS
6.1
ACCOUNTING RECORDS
6.1.1 Responsibility
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) shall be responsible for overall maintenance of
accounting records and shall be accountable to the Managing Director. The
accounting records and supporting documents shall be maintained in compliance
with the provisions of Companies Ordinance 1984.
6.1.2 Procedure
6.1.7 Disposition
The purpose of disposal or destruction is to permanently remove unnecessary
records from active use. The destruction of such records is executed to avoid the
possibility that information could be reconstructed to have an unfair advantage. All
the unnecessary records shall be disposed off after the retention period has expired.
The following steps shall be involved in disposal of records:
Identify the records specifically, their location and content. For example,
correspondence files, financial records, etc.
Examine the records - this may involve reading or scanning the contents of a
file or a sample of forms to determine what the record or file is all about.
The file title is not always an accurate reflection of a files contents as it
may have changed over time or may contain papers on a variety of
unrelated subjects.
Ensure that the records have been properly checked to make it certain that
only those records are disposed off that are no longer required or are
considered to be inactive.
Write the disposal date on the outside front cover of files and folders. For
example, RP for Retain Permanently or DE2015, for Destroy end of 2015.
Create an itemized list of all records for proposed destruction. This list
should be forwarded to CFO for approval. A copy should be kept in Accounts
and Finance Department as record.
When the disposal date for records is reached, appropriate arrangements for their
destruction must be made. Records containing any personal details about
individuals, information given in confidence or considered commercial, legal or
financial in confidence should be shredded or placed into confidential waste bins.
Routine records can be destroyed using usual methods of recycling or waste
disposal.
7.
All fixed assets are legally and physically in the possession of LEPARK.
I.
The following chart depicts the flow of capital expenditure. Purpose of this
policy is to ensure that capital expenditure by LEPARK is planned, evaluated,
authorized, implemented, monitored, reported and recorded in a systematic
manner to meet the objectives of best practices.
II.
This Policy on fixed assets has been designed to ensure proper accountability
and recording of LEPARK fixed assets, their acquisition and capitalization in
accordance with provisions of Companies Ordinance 1984 and applicable IAS
in Pakistan.
The tangible fixed assets acquired, capitalized or being used by LEPARK may
include the following categories of assets:
Land
Building
Equipment
Computers
Vehicles
The intangible fixed assets acquired, capitalized or being used by LEPARK may
include:
Computer software
Intellectual
Property
The Chief Financial Officer shall have the overall responsibility for the
establishment of effective internal controls for the recording, safe guarding
and proper management of fixed assets.
b.
The Chief Financial Officer shall implement, monitor and maintain controls
over the recording of fixed assets to ensure:
c.
Safeguarding of assets
d.
7.1.2 Procedures
The Chief Financial Officer shall prepare, update and monitor procedures for the
effective and accurate accounting and recording of fixed assets and its
implementation shall be ensured by the responsible officials. The following
procedures are made part of this manual:
1.
2.
At the start of the financial year, the Chief Financial Officer with the
coordination, supervision and coordination of Managing Director shall prepare
a capital expenditure budget for LEPARK. The Board of Directors shall approve
the budget.
3.
4.
5.
Fixed assets ledgers shall be integrated with financial accounting for summary
level acquisition, depreciation, amortization, improvements and disposal data.
6.
7.
8.
Owned fixed assets including all acquisitions- past, present and future- shall
be recorded at an amount equal to the cost or at its fair value, which ever in
lower.
9.
10.
7.1.2.1
I.
It is the policy of LEPARK that the cost of an item of fixed and tangible asset
shall be recognized as an asset if:
it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will
flow to the entity.
II.
The asset has not been purchased with the intention of resale or donating
for charitable purposes.
III.
IV.
Spare parts may be capitalized where they meet the capitalization threshold
and they are expected to be used over more than one year.
V.
Once it has been established that an asset meets the criteria for recognition,
it shall be recorded in the fixed assets register at cost price (or cash price
equivalent if purchased using deferred payment and/or foreign currency).
Fixed assets shall be recorded at cost initially on acquisition. Cost includes all
costs necessary to bring the asset to working condition for its intended use
which includes the following costs:
Any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and
condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner
intended by LEPARK management.
Professional fees.
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2)
Costs of day-to-day servicing of the fixed assets are not recognized in its
carrying amount or fair value. These costs are expensed out as incurred. Costs
of day-to-day servicing are primarily the costs of labour and consumables, and
may include the cost of small parts. The purpose of these expenditures is the
repair and maintenance of fixed assets.
3)
The cost of a fixed asset is the cash price equivalent at the recognition date.
If payment is deferred beyond normal credit terms, the difference between
the cash price equivalent and the total payment shall be recognized as
interest over the period of credit.
I.
(b)
The fair value of neither the asset received nor the asset given up is
reliably measurable.
II.
The acquired asset shall be measured in this way even if the asset given is not
derecognized immediately. If the acquired asset is not measured at fair
value, its cost shall be measured at the carrying amount of the asset given up
plus/minus any cash given/received.
Land
2.
Buildings
3.
Machinery/Equipment
4.
Computers
5.
6.
Vehicles
7.
The administration department shall maintain close coordination with the Accounts
and Finance Department to ensure that information regarding the fixed assets,
their additions and their disposals are timely transmitted to the accounting and
finance department for proper accounting and updating of fixed assets records.
7.1.2.1.5 Land
a)
b)
The purchase price of land or its fair value, which ever in lower.
Expenditures for demolishing any buildings which were acquired with the
land to make the land available for new construction or other use. Any
salvage values resulting from the sale of building material and related
building facilities shall be credited to land cost.
Fees for surveys, title searches, geological testing, legal, and other expert
services incidental to the acquisition of land.
c)
d)
Fees for surveys, title searches, etc., applicable to land which was not
acquired.
All acquisition of land shall be accounted and recorded in a new account code
generated in chart of accounts.
Accounting Entries:
i.
Entry 1
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Land
Relevantcode
Relevant code
Entry 2
Account Title
Dr. Account Payable
Cr. Cash / Bank
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
a)
Buildings that are permanent in nature and have a useful life of greater than
one year shall be capitalized if their cost of construction or acquisition
exceeds Rs. 200,000. Where the cost of construction or acquisition is below
Rs. 200,000 or expected life of the asset is less than one year, the costs shall
be expensed.
b)
Buildings shall be charged with the initial cost of basic building structures
including building foundations, outside walls (or siding), sub-flooring, rough
ceilings, interior walls of a
coverings), elevator shafts, stairs and railings, and other such integral or
structural components.
c)
Architectural,
engineering,
drafting,
and
other
expert
services
d)
e)
a)
mentioned in Fixed
Capitalization is fulfilled.
b)
c)
Freight charges
Professional services
Import duties
Installation charges
All repairs & minor improvements on owned machinery and equipment will be
debited to expense account.
i.
Accounting Entries:
1.
Entry 1
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Computers
Relevant code
Relevant code
Entry 2
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
2.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Computers
Relevant code
Relevant code
3.
ii.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Computers
Relevant code
Relevant code
Hard disks, tape drives, CDs, fax modems, RAMs and other such items when
purchased independently are not to be capitalized and shall be charged to
expense account.
iii.
iv.
All repairs & minor improvements on owned computers shall be expensed out.
Furniture costing above Rs. 10,000 shall be capitalized and items costing
equal to or less than Rs. 10,000 shall be expensed out.
ii.
All costs of fixtures including blinds, carpeting etc shall also be capitalized if
the fixtures are above Rs. 20,000 and items costing equal to or less than Rs.
20,000 shall be expensed out.
Accounting Entries:
1.
Entry 1
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Entry 2
iii.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
All repairs & minor improvements on owned furniture & fixtures shall be
expensed out.
7.1.2.1.10
i.
Vehicles
All vehicles costs exceeding Rs. 20,000 shall be capitalized. These may
include motorcycles, bicycles etc.
ii.
Purchase price
Transportation
iii.
Registration Charges
All repairs & minor improvements on vehicles shall also be expensed out.
a)
The cost of Office & Electric Equipment shall be capitalized if its cost exceeds
Rs. 10,000
and
criteria
mentioned in
Fixed
Assets
Acquisition and
Capitalization is fulfilled.
b)
Freight charges
Import duties
Installation charges
of
equipment.
c)
However calculators, heaters, telephone sets, UPS batteries and other such
items shall not be capitalized. These items will be charged to expense
account (Office Supplies).
d)
All repairs & minor improvements on owned office &electric equipment will
be debited to expense account.
7.1.2.1.12
Donated Assets
Donations of all assets shall be reported to the Accounts and Finance Department
who will maintain donor records so that there are complete and accurate
cumulative histories of such assets. Donations when received shall be recorded at
their fair market values. Fair value equals the amount at which an asset could be
exchanged in a current transaction between knowledgeable willing parties.
7.1.2.1.13
No.
Name of
Asset
Land
Repair(R) /
Improvement
(I)
Amount
Without any
limit
200,000 &
above
Capitalize
Without any
limit
Not applicable
Without any
limit
50,000 &
above
Capitalize
Without any
limit
10,000 &
above
Capitalize
Without any
limit
Not Applicable
Building
Furniture/Fi
xture
Machinery/
Equipment
Computers
Vehicles
Rs.
Treatment
No.
Name of
Asset
Office
&Electric
Equipment
7.1.2.2
i.
Repair(R) /
Improvement
(I)
Amount
Treatment
Rs.
Without any
limit
10,000 &
above
Capitalize
LEPARK shall maintain a central record of fixed assets in the Accounts and
Finance Department. This central record of fixed assets shall be referred to
as the Fixed Assets Register which shall list down the following details:
ii.
Cost
Date of acquisition
Any addition or deletion in the fixed assets register shall be made after
approval of the Chief Financial Officer.
iii.
A record of fixed assets and their values shall be kept in order to:
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iv.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall maintain the fixed assets
register as inventory record. The Manager Accounts shall be responsible to
ensure that fixed assets register of LEPARK is properly maintained and
updated.
v.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall maintain fixed assets register in
a format approved by the Chief Financial Officer and the format shall
comply with the requirements of the provisions of Companies Ordinance
1984.
ii.
The information and details of fixed assets that the fixed assets register
shall contain, include the following:
The date on which the asset was acquired or brought into use
The original cost, or the revalued amount or the fair value if no costs
are available
Impairment losses incurred during the financial year (and the reversal
of such losses, where applicable)
Whether the asset has been used to secure any debt, and if so the
nature and duration of such security arrangements the date on which
the asset is disposed off
The date on which the asset is retired from use, if not disposed off.
i.
All heads of departments under whose control any fixed asset falls shall
promptly inform the Chief Financial Officer and Manager Administration
about the change or acquisition of fixed asset and the Manager
Administration shall provide the Chief Financial Officer in writing with any
information required to compile the fixed asset register, and shall promptly
advise the Chief Financial Officer in writing of any material change which
may occur in respect of such information.
ii.
A fixed asset shall be capitalized, that is, recorded in the fixed assets
register, as soon as it is acquired. If the asset is constructed over a period
of time, it shall be recorded as work-in-progress until it is available for use,
where after it shall be appropriately capitalized as a fixed asset.
iii.
A fixed asset shall remain in the fixed assets register for as long as it is in
physical existence. The fact that a fixed asset has been fully depreciated
shall not in itself be a reason for writing-off such an asset.
iv.
If leased assets are obtained by LEPARK only assets which are subject to
a Finance Lease are entered into the Assets Register. Assets which are
subject to operating leases are not entered into the Assets Register. The
leased assets should be recorded separately of owned assets of LEPARK.
v.
vi.
In case of part payments for assets purchased these assets for which
deposits have been paid shall not be recorded in assets register until full
payment has been made and the asset is installed and ready for use.
vii.
In case of any heritage assets for which no original costs or fair values are
available and it is believed that the determination of a fair value for the
assets in question will be a laborious or expensive undertaking, such asset
or assets shall be recorded in the fixed assets register without an indication
of the costs or fair values concerned.
i.
The Manager Accounts shall be responsible for maintaining and updating the
fixed assets register.
ii.
All changes in the particulars, composition or class of any fixed asset shall
be communicated to the Manager Accounts by the Manager Administration
in writing.
iii.
The Manager Accounts shall incorporate these changes in the fixed assets
register as and when these are communicated by the Manager Administration.
iv.
The Manager Accounts shall keep the fixed assets register in custody and
nobody except the Senior Manager Finance shall be allowed with the
approval of the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director to make
v.
Physical count of fixed assets shall be carried out on a regular basis and the
physical inventory shall be reconciled with the fixed assets register and
adjusted accordingly.
ii.
ii.
The Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that the fixed asset identification
system that has been implemented complies with the requirements of the
computerized / manual fixed asset register.
iii.
The fixed assets identification system shall comply with any legal
requirements, as well as any recommendations of the internal / external
auditors and shall be decided upon within the context of the budgetary and
human resources.
iv.
Every head of department shall ensure that the asset identification system
is scrupulously applied in respect of all fixed assets controlled or used by
the relevant departments.
i.
ii.
Inaccurate addition or changes to the fixed asset register may result in the
following errors:
An invalid fixed asset location may result in the fixed asset being lost
or misplaced.
iii.
Fixed assets register will be rectified by the Manager Accounts only and he
will be responsible for all errors in the register.
7.1.2.3
i.
Leased Assets
LEPARK shall acquire assets or any property on lease only for purposes
that contribute to its mission of public service.
ii.
All departments & officials shall be responsible for overseeing the proper
use of leased property assigned to them.
iii.
The Managing Director shall form a Leased Assets Committee to oversee the
selection, approval and administration of lease. The Leased Assets
Committee shall be accountable to the Managing Director and LEPARK Board.
iv.
v.
The GM Operations
The GM Revenue
The Managing Director shall be the signing authority for all lease
agreements and related documentation.
vi.
vii.
The Senior Manager Finance shall be responsible for proper accounting and
recording of leased assets. (IAS-17)
The Leased Assets Committee shall evaluate the proposal prepared by the
Chief Financial Officer to lease or buy an asset.
ii.
iii.
Budgeting issues.
iv.
The
Chief
Financial
Officer
and
GMs
shall
complete
the
i.
ii.
The lease transfers ownership of the asset to LEPARK by the end of the
lease term;
LEPARK
expected to be sufficiently lower than the fair value at the date the
option becomes exercisable and for it to be reasonably certain, at the
inception of the lease, that the option will be exercised;
The lease term is for the major part of the economic life of the asset
even if title is not transferred;
At the inception of the lease the present value of the minimum lease
payments amounts to at least substantially all of the fair value of the
leased asset; and
The leased assets are of such a specialized nature that only LEPARK can
use them without major modifications.
iii.
The finance lease shall be recorded as an asset and a liability in the books
of accounts at cost and principal liability of the leased asset. Any initial
direct costs incurred by LEPARK are added to the amount recognized as an
asset.
Accounting Entries:
1.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Relevant code
ii.
i.
ii.
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Cr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
i.
Existing leases can be amended only with the approval of Leased Assets
Committee and only if:
i.
ii.
Fixed assets shall be depreciated over their estimated useful lives unless
they are inexhaustible. Depreciation on additions to operating fixed assets
shall be charged from the month in which the asset is acquired or
capitalized, while no depreciation shall be charged from the month in which
the asset is disposed off.
iii.
i.
ii.
The depreciation expense for each period shall be charged to income unless
it is included in the carrying amount of another asset. Sometimes, the
future economic benefits embodied in an asset are absorbed in producing
other assets. In this case, the depreciation charge constitutes part of the
cost of the other asset and is included in its carrying amount.
iii.
Each part of fixed asset with a cost that is significant in relation to the total
cost of the fixed asset shall be depreciated separately.
iv.
The residual value and the useful life of an asset shall be reviewed at each
financial year-end and, if expectations differ from previous estimates, the
change shall be incorporated in the fixed assets register.
v.
Depreciation of an asset shall begin when it is available for use, i.e., when
it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating
in the manner intended by LEPARK management.
vi.
of,
destroyed,
scraped
or
become
obsolete.
Therefore,
depreciation does not cease when the asset becomes idle or is retired from
active use and held for disposal unless the asset is fully depreciated.
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i.
ii.
Expected physical wear and tear, which will depend on operational factors
such as the number of shifts for which the asset is to be used and the repair
and maintenance program, and the care and maintenance of the asset while
idle.
iii.
Technical
or
commercial
obsolescence
arising
from
changes
or
iv.
Legal or similar limits on the use of the asset, such as the expiry dates of
related leases.
v.
Land and buildings are separable assets and shall be accounted for
separately. Land has an unlimited useful life and therefore shall not be
depreciated while buildings have a limited useful life and therefore are
depreciable assets.
7.1.2.3.10
Depreciation rates
Following depreciation rates shall be used by LEPARK to depreciate its fixed assets: Name
of fixed asset
Depreciation rate
Building
10%
15%
Machinery/Equipments
15%
Computers
30%
15%
15%
Rickshaws
33.33%
15%
7.1.2.3.11
Depreciation Entries
Name of Item
G/L Code
Dr/Cr
Buildings
Relevant code
Dr.
Depreciation
Furniture
Relevant code
Dr.
Depreciation
Computers
Relevant code
Dr.
Depreciation
Machinery/Equipment
Relevant code
Dr.
Depreciation
Vehicles
Relevant code
Dr.
Depreciation
Office &Electric
Equipment
Relevant code
Dr.
Depreciation
Buildings
Relevant code
Cr.
Accumulated DepreciationBuilding
Furniture
Relevant code
Cr.
Accumulated DepreciationFurniture
Machinery /Equipment
Relevant code
Cr.
Computers
Relevant code
Cr.
Accumulated DepreciationComputers
Vehicles
Relevant code
Cr.
Accumulated DepreciationVehicles
Office &Electric
Equipment
7.1.2.3.12
i.
Title of Account
ii.
The Senior Manager Finance shall document and record the impairment of
assets in the fixed assets register and its documentation shall be made
available, for review by the external auditors of LEPARK for inclusion in the
annual financial statements.
7.1.2.3.13
i.
Impairment indicators
At the end of each year the Senior Manager Finance shall make assessment to
identify appropriate impairment indicators for each class of asset.
These
ii.
7.1.2.3.14
Assessment of Impairment
At the end of every financial year the Senior Manager Finance in consultation with
Chief Financial Officer shall determine whether there is any known evidence that an
asset or group of assets is impaired based on the impairment indicators. It is not
expected that each asset would be examined every year to determine if there is an
indication of impairment. For example, The Senior Manager Finance will not need to
assess each building but where it is evident that the building was affected by fire
during the financial year then that building would need to be tested for impairment.
ii.
7.1.2.3.16
i.
Individual Asset
An impairment loss for an individual asset shall be recorded when the
recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount. The amount of the
impairment loss is the difference between the recoverable amount and the
carrying amount.
ii.
7.1.2.3.17
i.
An impairment loss for an individual asset and for each asset in a CGU shall
be recorded in the fixed assets register in the year in which the loss occurs.
ii.
After the recording of the impairment loss the Senior Manager Finance must
also adjust the depreciation relating to the asset, by reallocating the new
carrying amount in a systematic manner over the remaining useful life of
the asset.
Journal Entry:
When asset will be impaired:
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
7.1.2.3.18
i.
At the end of every reporting period, the Senior Manager Finance shall
assess whether impairment losses previously recorded need to be reversed.
The Senior Manager Finance will first determine the indicators to be used in
assessing whether a reversal of impairment has occurred. There are a
number of indicators that should be used when determining whether a
reversal of an impairment loss is required. These indicators are similar to
the impairment indicators mentioned above.
ii.
a.
Individual Asset
i.
ii.
b.
i.
ii.
7.1.2.3.19
A reversal of an impairment loss for an individual asset and for each asset in a CGU
shall be recorded in the fixed assets register in the year in which the reversal occurs.
7.1.2.4
Insurance
Insurance
LEPARK
Policy
Maximize
Benefits
Effective
Safeguards
Minimize
Cost
Considering
Best Interest
LEPARK
Board
Underwriting
Damage
Minimize
Exposure
Protects
Reputation
Damage or
Destruction
Earthquake/Landslip /
Subsidence
Spoilage
Burglary
or Stolen
Accidental
Damage
Manager
Administration
Managing
Insurance Cover
Solving Daily
Queries
Advising
Processing
Claims
Senior Manager
Finance
Accounting of
Insurance Cost
i.
Recording of
Insurance Cost
Accountable to
CFO
It is the policy of LEPARK to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs of
insurance cover for assets serving in best interest to provide effective
safeguards against uncertain events resulting in loss or damage to the
assets.
ii.
LEPARK Board shall ensure that procedures exist to establish and maintain
program that will provide the following:
iii.
The program shall cover all risks of physical loss or damage. Examples of the
risks covered are as follows:
iv.
Spoilage
Burglary or theft
Accidental damage
v.
The Senior Manager Finance shall be responsible for proper accounting and
recording of insurance cost and will be accountable to Chief Financial
Officer.
i.
ii.
iii.
The Manager Administration shall initiate investigation and will call and
inform the Insurer about the loss or theft. The administration department
will prepare documentation and will forward it to Manager Administration
for onward submission to insurance company.
7.1.2.4.2 Recordkeeping
i.
ii.
The underwriter.
ii.
LEPARKs insurance policy will also cover any asset owned by or in the use of
an employee while the asset is being used in connection with LEPARKs
business and with LEPARKs consent. (E.g. Vehicle).
iii.
In case of negligence the person in whose charge the asset was at the time
the damage or loss is sustained will be responsible for paying the excess to
the repairer.
iv.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
2.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
The Manager Administration will authorize the use of such equipment from
one location to another location.
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ii.
Ensure that moveable assets and equipment are marked with a LEPARK
special number and recorded in departmental records or inventories;
ii.
iii.
There should be immediate transfer of cash to bank at the day end and no
cash should be kept in LEPARK premises at night except petty cash.
iv.
v.
losses to Security
Services
and
to Manager
vi.
vii.
Retain original purchase orders and receipts to enable filing claims for
compensation of loss of such assets and equipment.
viii.
7.1.2.5
i.
Physical verification
ii.
ii.
7.1.2.5.2 Controls
i.
ii.
iii.
Written
physical
verification
instructions
shall
be
documented and
The procedure by which the person counting the assets attests to the
accuracy of the count, such as by signing his or her name at the
bottom of each inventory page, or signing a cover page for a group
7.1.2.5.3 Reconciliation
After the physical inventory count is completed, results will be reconciled with the
accounting records. Any differences between quantities determined by the physical
inspection and accounting records will be investigated to determine the causes of
the difference.
The following steps will be followed during the reconciliation process:
Search the inventory lists to determine whether inventory noted during the
count as unrecorded is, in fact, listed on another portion of the inventory.
Enter unrecorded assets into the inventory system as soon as possible after
discovery.
Remove the lost or stolen property from the agencys inventory and
accounting records where applicable.
ii.
i.
Disposal
It is the policy of LEPARK to achieve the best possible outcome for LEPARK
by gaining the best available net return when selling the assets and ensure
LEPARK is even-handed, open and honest in all its dealings.
ii.
The Chief Financial Officer shall establish guidelines when disposing of fixed
assets and ensuring the accounting of all disposal equipment at the time of
disposal in accordance with the regulations and the provisions of Companies
Ordinance 1984.
iii.
The Senior Manager Finance shall be responsible for proper accounting and
recording of gain or loss on disposal of fixed assets and is reportable to
Chief Financial Officer.
iv.
and be accountable for all decisions they take in the disposal process. The
Fixed assets Disposal Committee (FADC) shall be reportable to the Managing
Director.
7.1.2.6.1 Disposal Method
i.
All LEPARK assets shall be disposed of by completing the Asset Disposal Form
(ADF). The Asset Disposal Form shall be prepared by the concerned unit or
administration department clearly stating the reasons for disposal along
with cost, depreciation, book value and the market value. Disposed assets
may be given away to non-profit organizations, sold to the general public or
employees or junked.
ii.
iii.
For disposal of fixed assets, a Fixed Asset Disposal Form shall be completed
and the item shall be disposed in the following manner:
Offers from potential purchasers will be obtained through a sealedbid process. The item will be sold to the purchaser with the highest
offer.
Dismantled.
Stolen.
Abandonment.
Traded in/replaced.
7.1.2.6.4 Assessment
Many decisions in this policy require an assessment of the market value of an item.
Such assessments should be undertaken by the FADC. The FADC should take into
consideration the original purchase price, the age of the equipment, an assessment
of the usefulness of the equipment and of its possible market value. Consultation
with Manager Administration or some specialist (e.g. IT specialist in case of IT
equipment) is strongly recommended as FADC is accountable for asset disposal
decisions.
7.1.2.6.5 Abandonment of Assets
Assets will be considered to be abandoned when it is determined to have no
commercial value, or if the value of the assets is so low that the cost of its care
and handling would exceed the estimated proceeds from its sale.
The Fixed Asset Disposal Committee may initiate a request to abandon assets. The
request, along with supporting documentation shall then be forwarded to Manager
Administration for onward final approval of LEPARK Board.
7.1.2.6.6 Replacement
LEPARK Board may authorize exchange sale (trade-in) for like items. This includes
assets replaced under warranty where the vendor has a policy of replacement
rather than repair. The assets records are properly adjusted after the item has
been exchanged and the replacement items are recorded in the Fixed Asset
Register.
After considering the conditions for the replacement of the fixed assets the
guidelines given below shall be followed:
The concerned unit will make a list of all such replaceable items and send it
to the Administration. This list will also be reviewed by Fixed Asset Disposal
Committee.(FADC)
The cost of purchasing these replaced items must have been in the budget
of the concerned unit for that year.
On the receipt of the bids the Administration shall submit the bids to the
FADC.
After scrutiny of the list the FADC shall submit the list to LEPARK Board for
approval.
After getting the approval, the FADC shall dispose off the items.
7.1.2.6.7 Scrapping
Sales of surplus scrap materials will be conducted using the competitive bid process
unless it is more advantageous to not do so. These sales will be conducted using
traditional and non-traditional means, including on-line asset sales auctions.
7.1.2.6.8 Building
For disposal of building all the above mentioned procedure will be followed and the
accounting entries for disposal will be as follows:
Accounting Entries:
1.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
2.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Machinery/Equipment
Fixed Asset Disposal Committee will instruct the department on the disposal
method and above procedure will be followed.
Accounting Entries:
The accounting entries for disposal of equipment will be as shown above in disposal
of building.
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If the equipment is acquired under specific fund relating to a specific project and
that equipment is no longer required for that project, it may be used for other
activities or disposed off with the approval of donor in compliance with the
conditions specified by the donor in this regard.
7.1.2.6.11
Vehicles
For disposal of vehicles above procedure will be followed and disposal entries will
be made in the manner identified for other assets.
7.1.2.6.12
Each part of fixed asset with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of
the fixed asset shall be amortized separately.
Initially recognized amount of fixed asset is allocated to its significant parts and then
these parts are amortized separately.
If significant parts of fixed assets have a useful life and a amortization method that
are the same as the useful life and the amortization method of another significant
part of that same asset then such parts may be grouped in determining the
amortization charge.
To the extent that LEPARK amortizes separately some parts of a fixed asset, it also
amortizes separately the remainder of the asset. The remainder consists of the
parts of the asset that are individually not significant. If LEPARK has varying
expectations for these parts, approximation techniques are necessary to amortize
the remainder in a manner that faithfully represents the consumption pattern
and/or useful life of its parts.
Amortization Amount and Amortization Method
The amortizable amount of an asset is allocated on a systematic basis over its
useful life and is amortized using straight line method.
For an intangible asset, amortization is the accounting process of allocating the
intangible assets capitalized cost to expense in a systematic and rational manner
to those periods expected to benefit from the use of the asset. Amortization is not
a matter of valuation but a means of cost allocation. Intangible assets are not
amortized on the basis of a decline in their fair market value, but on the basis of
systematic charges to expense.
Where an intangible asset has been recorded, its cost shall be amortized by
systematic charges to income over the estimated period of benefit of the asset.
The residual value and the useful life of an asset are reviewed at each financial
year-end and, if expectations differ from previous estimates, the change is
incorporated in the financial statements.
Amortization of an asset begins when it is available for use, i.e., when it is in the
location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner
intended by LEPARK management.
Amortization of an asset ceases when the asset is derecognized. Therefore,
amortization does not cease when the asset becomes idle or is retired from active
use and held for disposal unless the asset is fully amortized.
Management will consider the following factors when determining the useful life of
an intangible asset:
Expected uses for the asset and the ability to use the asset efficiently;
The strategy for obtaining maximum economic benefit from the asset.
The period of LEPARKs control over the asset and any legal or other
restriction on its ability to use the asset.
Whether the useful life of the asset is based on the useful life of any of
LEPARKs other assets.
G/L Code
Dr/Cr
Title of Account
Relevant code
Dr.
Depreciation*
Relevant code
Cr.
Accumulated
Depreciation- Software**
7.1.2.6.13
i.
ii.
iii.
The asset has not been purchased with the intention of resale.
iv.
Once it has been established that an asset meets the criteria for
recognition, it is recorded on LEPARKs records at cost price (or cash price
equivalent if purchased using deferred payment and/or foreign currency).
Donated items are recorded at their fair value.
v.
After
initial
recognition,
LEPARK
must
choose
the
cost
model
Responsibility
Senior Manager Finance shall be responsible for proper accounting, recording and
capitalization of intangible assets and will be accountable to Chief Financial
Officer.
The Manager Administration shall be responsible for proper management of
intangible assets.
Procedure
Intangible assets will be recorded at cost initially on acquisition. Cost includes all
costs necessary to bring the asset to working condition for its intended use.
Capitalization of Software Costs
Software implementation generally involves three phases. These phases and their
characteristics are as follows:
a.
b.
c.
I**
Capitalize
Software
* Repair
** Improvement
7.2
RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT
7.2.1 Responsibility
The Senior Manager Finance shall be responsible for:
Developing systems that are adequate to properly account for and report
their receivables.
The Senior Manager Finance shall be reportable to the Chief Financial Officer for
ensuring implementation of policy and procedures regarding LEPARK receivables.
7.2.2 Procedure
7.2.2.1 General Instructions
Receivable master records and billing codes shall be maintained by the Accounts
and Finance Department and access to those records shall be granted to only those
employees who need it for performing their assigned tasks.
To assure proper and accurate billing, the employees shall make it certain that the
charges billed are proper, clearly and correctly computed and stated, and charged
against receivable to which they relate.
7.2.2.2 Internal Control
To promote the accuracy of LEPARKs accounts receivable records and to discourage
fraudulent manipulation of the accounting records, the Accounts and Finance
Department shall incorporate the following internal control measures for accounts
receivable:
An employee other than the cashier shall handle items disputed by account
receivable.
An appropriate employee who does not handle cash receipts shall approve
payment of credit balances and credit adjustments to the account balance.
Where possible, the duties of the accounts receivable bookkeeper and the
cashier shall be separated.
In order that realized revenue is reflected properly, bad debts shall be regularly
recognized in the accounts of LEPARK.
All bad debts shall be provided for as specific accounts are deemed to be
uncollectible.
Writing off an accounts receivable is sensitive and shall therefore be subject to
strong internal accounting controls. All write-offs of uncollectible accounts
receivable shall require the approval of the Board of Directors.
A debt shall be considered to be uncollectible when it meets one of the following
criteria:
The cost of further collection action shall exceed the amount recovered.
Because some accounts receivable may prove to be uncollectible, the Accounts and
Finance Department shall be responsible for determining an appropriate amount as
an allowance for those accounts considered to be uncollectible each June 30th.
The department shall establish an allowance for doubtful accounts to reflect the
estimated uncollectible accounts. This allowance shall be used to reduce the total
amount of accounts receivable in LEPARK financial statements.
Several methods may be used for estimating the amount of uncollectible accounts
receivable to be recorded as an allowance for doubtful accounts.
7.2.2.7 Aging of Accounts Receivable
When using an aging of accounts receivable, individual receivable account balances
are categorized according to the length of time they have been outstanding.
The management estimates the relative uncollectible part for each category based
on past experience. The estimated uncollectible amounts in each category are
totaled to determine the total allowance.
7.2.2.8 Reconciliation and Review
Aged listing of individual receivable balances shall be prepared at least quarterly
and shall reflect the results of billing and collection follow-up activity. The Chief
Financial Officer shall review old balances.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall ensure that subsidiary ledger records
are reconciled to the control account balances at least quarterly.
7.2.2.9 Division of Responsibility
Personnel responsible for the following activities shall be functionally segregated
as follows:
Establishment of credit.
Recording of charges.
The Accounts Staff shall enter approved transactions / data into the computer
system. The Senior Manager Finance shall approve the transactions before their
input to the computer. The Chief Financial Officer shall review the operations.
A subsidiary record of balances written off as uncollectible shall be maintained. All
transactions, whether manual or automated, shall have the board approval.
Generally, billings to individual debtors shall be accessible only to personnel with
functionally appropriate authority.
A clear distinction shall be made between canceling accounts receivable and
writing off accounts receivable. Accounts receivable can be canceled or adjusted
when LEPARK is not entitled to collect the money. Accounts receivable shall not be
canceled to avoid write off procedures.
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A monthly accounts receivable report shall be completed by the Accounts and Finance
Department.
7.2.2.10
Full name of the Firm/ Company/ Contractor, and any previous name(s) if
applicable.
Accounting Entries:
1. When income is accrued:
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
G/Ledger code
Dr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
Relevant code
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Cr. Income
Relevant code
7.3
Requests for cash advances shall be submitted on the Cash Advance Request
Form in order to provide the following information:
Signatures of both the person responsible for the account and the
authorized administrator.
The amount advanced shall not exceed the estimated cash required for the
activity.
The individual receiving the advance shall personally be liable for any loss
of a cash advance.
7.3.4.2
Travel Advances
Cash advances for traveling shall not be allowed unless one or more of the
following circumstances apply:
Traveler shall be paying for all business related expenses for a group
consisting of 2 or more individuals.
LEPARK shall not provide cash advances for airfare. Requests for
cash advances shall be limited to a six- month period of time, i.e., trip
from/to dates may not exceed six months. For trips of longer duration,
multiple cash advance requests shall be required.
After approval for the cash advance, a cash advance report shall be
generated through the system. The Cash Advance Request Form shall be
attached with the cash advance report and retained in the proper
documentation.
All cash advances received from the Accounts and Finance Department shall
be repaid in full within 15 calendar days following completion of the trip.
Failure to repay a cash advance within this period shall result in the amount
being deducted from payroll earnings.
LEPARK shall retain the right to deny travel advances to any individual who
has not submitted documentation in a timely manner for a previous
advance.
7.3.4.5
Reconciling Advances
All cash advances shall require, at minimum, monthly review and reconciliation to
the authorized cash advance levels.
Employees accounting for a cash advance shall complete the employee expense
worksheet to document their expenses within 15 days of the scheduled advance
end date. Employee signature shall be required on the worksheet. Receipts and
other support documentation shall be attached to this worksheet and submitted to
the Accounts and Finance Department for processing.
To ensure an accurate reconciliation of a cash advance:
The preparer shall:
Total the amounts on the itemized expenditures to ensure they agree with
the total posted on the Cash Advance Request Form.
Indicate the balance remaining on the original Cash Advance after taking into
account the previous expenses on the Cash Advance line.
7.3.4.6
Miscellaneous Advances
Advance Request Form to the Accounts and Finance Department. Each request shall
provide an explanation of the need for the cash advance.
The following steps shall be followed:
When the need for the advance is complete, the department shall return
the unused cash, to the Accounts and Finance Department.
The expenditures must conform to the approved budget categories, and the
expenditures must not result in excess costs beyond flexibility limits of the
budget categories without prior written approval from the Managing
Director.
7.3.4.7
Review
The Accounts and Finance Department shall prepare monthly summary and detail
reports by departments of outstanding cash advances. These reports shall be sent
to the Chief Financial Officer for review and any necessary changes.
The Chief Financial Officer shall review cash advances for end dates, outstanding
cash advances, and amount expensed against original Cash Advance Request.
Accounting Entries:
1.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Advances
Relevant code
Cr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
2.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Cr. Advances
Relevant code
Deposits
The deposits shall be made only if they are in line with the terms of
agreement and/or for valid purposes.
Accounting Entries:
1.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Deposit
Relevant code
Cr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
2.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
Cr. Deposit
Relevant code
7.4
INVENTORIES (IAS-2)
The objective of the policy is to provide guidance and direction in relation to the
management of inventories and to ensure that recorded inventory is accurate and
maintained properly. However, this does not cover the inventory of Parking Tickets,
as it are maintained by Revenue Department. For Inventory of Parking Tickets refer
to Revenue Collection and Assurance Manual.
7.4.1 Responsibility
The inventory in-charge shall have the responsibility for proper management of
inventory and shall be accountable to the Senior Manager Finance.
The Senior Manager Finance shall be accountable for ensuring that the inventory incharge's function is implemented and maintained, and to annually certify the
accuracy of the inventory account.
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for proper accounting of
inventory.
7.4.1.1
When received directly in the using department from the supplier, the storekeeper
will locate and tag the item.
When any item of inventory is ordered, a copy of the purchase order must be sent
to the inventory in charge with transaction number noted on the receipt. The
following information must be provided:
Supplier's name
Serial number
Product number
Date received
Location
7.4.1.2
All inventory items that are transferred, stolen, scrapped, traded in, etc.,
must be reported to the Manager Administration by the department that was
accountable for the inventory item. Status changes are to be reported as they
occur.
All inventory items that are disposed off must be sent to the Manager
Administration to allow the disposed off items to be removed from the
inventory listing.
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Quantity Adjustment
Where a stock count discloses a discrepancy between the physical and theoretical
stock levels, the inventory records are altered as soon as the physical count is
verified. This alteration is authorized by the relevant stores officer (preferably not
the inventory record keeper).
These shall be approved by the concerned department head and Board of Directors.
7.5
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
cash
handling operations
throughout LEPARK that shall strength quality control, management and systems for
financial control.
7.5.1.1
Scope
This policy shall apply to all personnel involved in handling any LEPARK cash.
Employees with any type of cash handling function shall be required to be familiar
with the requirements of this policy.
7.5.1.2
Responsibility
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for establishing policies and
procedures for all cash handling activities.
7.5.1.2.1 Collection
The cash book shall be closed daily and receipts and expenditure shall be
reconciled with bank balances every month.
All money collected for LEPARK from any source shall be deposited with the
Accounts and Finance Department on an approved cash receipt form.
Payers name
Amount of payment
Purpose of payment
Date of payment
funds
This shall apply to receipts collected directly from individuals, as well as cash
receipts received through the mail, by fax, by email or by phone.
7.5.1.2.5 Training and Assistance for Departments
The Accounts and Finance Department shall, in consultation with HR Department,
schedule a mandatory training for all employees authorized to receive cash
receipts who have not already received the mandatory training. During the training
session, the Accounts and Finance Department shall review the departmental
record-keeping guidelines for cash receipts and provide instructions for, but not
limited to, the following:
Reconciliation procedures
Cash receipts shall be deposited promptly. All cash received from the time
of the prior deposit shall be deposited at the same time to facilitate
reconciliation of deposited amounts to amounts recorded in accounting
records.
All deposits shall be delivered in a locked cash bag or sealed plastic bag
that has been provided by the Accounts and Finance Department.
If this is not possible (e.g. cash receipts were received after the cashier office has
closed for the day), the cash receipts shall be safely secured overnight and
deposited on the next day.
7.5.1.2.9 Safekeeping of Cash
Cash shall be physically protected through the use of vaults, etc. Accounts
and Finance Department shall be responsible to make whatever provisions
are necessary to properly safeguard cash receipts prior to deposit with the
bank.
When not being used for operational activities, all cash shall be kept in a
safekeeping device, either a safe or locked container.
7.5.1.2.10
Segregation of Duties
7.5.1.2.11
The reconciliation of cash receipts shall be made to ensure that all cash
received is properly deposited and recorded.
The reconciliation process shall be done in two ways, daily and monthly.
Reconciliation of all funds received shall be done daily, and a reconciliation
of all funds deposited and recorded shall be completed monthly.
Cash, cheques and credit cards must reconcile with the daily receipts.
The Cashier shall acknowledge each deposit with a written receipt and each
department shall reconcile cash receipts and deposits to LEPARK financial
accounting system on a monthly basis.
Accounting Entries:
1. When Cash is received:
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
Relevant code
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Cr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
Responsibility
The Board of Directors has delegated the authority and responsibility for establishing
policies and procedures for all cash handling activities to the Chief Financial Officer.
In carrying out this duty, the Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for:
7.5.2.2
Procedure
Accounts and Finance Department shall be notified if there is a change in the petty
cash custodian. In order to ensure accountability to the new custodian, Accounts
and Finance Department shall document the fund at the time of the change.
7.5.2.2.2 Responsibilities
It shall be the responsibility of the custodian to ensure that this fund shall be used
to cover only those expense reimbursements for which it is not possible to use
normal purchasing methods such as purchase order. In addition, the custodian shall
ensure that fund use is consistent with the manner described in the documentation
that initially established the fund.
7.5.2.2.3 Safekeeping
Departments handling cash shall be responsible for its safekeeping. Physical
security shall be emphasized to the employee involved in cash handling. The
following general guidelines shall be followed to help maintain the integrity of
those who are handling cash:
Safe doors shall be kept closed during working hours and locked at times
when it is not necessary to be in and out of the safe.
Individuals shall keep working funds to a minimum at all times. Cash shall
never be unattended. If an employee leaves his or her work station for any
reason, regardless of how briefly, cash shall be appropriately secured in a
locked place.
For overnight storage and during other periods when cash is not being used,
it shall be kept in a safe.
Under no circumstances an individual shall keep LEPARK cash with their own
personal funds, deposit LEPARK funds in a personal bank account or take
LEPARK funds to ones home for safekeeping.
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The individual receiving the payment shall sign the petty cash reconciliation
to acknowledge the receipt of cash.
7.5.2.2.6 Reconciliation
The petty cash reconciliation shall be kept indicating the amount disbursed, the
purposes of the withdrawal, and the signatures of the person receiving the cash.
The receipts, plus cash on hand, shall equal the total amount of the fund at all
times.
basis.
Cashier shall prepare a petty cash voucher with description, date, name of
the person to whom cash is given, the amount, and the signature of the
staff member in charge of the petty cash. This voucher shall be kept in a
cash voucher file.
When a receipt of cash is being made, it shall be checked and attached with
the voucher to complete the entry in the file.
Cashier, who is in-charge of the imprest account shall check the petty cash
for vouchers with no receipts, and notify the person with the cash to
provide the receipts.
The annual closing of petty cash shall take place on June 30th.
Obtain a copy of the incident report and attach to the petty cash
reconciliation. Submit the reconciliation and report to the Accounts and
Finance Department.
7.5.2.2.10
The petty cash fund shall be closed with the Accounts and Finance Department
when the purpose for which the fund is established, has been completed, as
determined by either the Department Head or the management of LEPARK. In
addition, the Accounts and Finance Department shall reserve the right to conduct
periodic usage reviews and, based on the results, shall request closure or reduction
of the fund.
7.5.3 Cash Disbursement
The objective of this section is to establish procedures and guidelines that shall be
followed in performing the cash disbursement activities and ensuring that all
disbursements shall provide a direct benefit to LEPARK.
7.5.3.1
Responsibility
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for the establishing and enforcing
policies and procedures governing the cash disbursement, maintenance of the
records, accounting for cash disbursed and performing periodic reviews of
procedures being followed.
The Chief Financial Officer shall be accountable to the Managing Director LEPARK
for the proper execution of matters ancillary in the administration and monitoring
of the cash handling activities.
7.5.3.1.1 Authorization and Processing of Disbursement
Detail the purpose, for which the funds shall be used, (i.e. use for materials
to be purchased, reason for meeting and with whom).
Two signatures shall be required, the requester and the approver. The
approver shall be one of the two persons who are listed on the account
agreement form as having signature authority. However, if the cash shall be
made payable to one of those persons, that persons department head
Manager shall sign the form. Their signature shall serve as certification of
Personal expenses i.e. meals, room, and travel for a spouse or family, or
when not on bona-fide purpose except as per terms of appointment.
Purchase and/or maintenance of equipment located at a home or other offsite location; however the asset can be used at any off-site location in
accordance with the approved LEPARK policies.
Political contributions.
First class airline tickets, except for overseas travel, otherwise shall be preapproved due to justifying circumstances.
Voided Cheques
Cheques shall be cancelled for processing errors. The cheque shall be clearly marked
as voided. All voided cheques shall be kept in a file in numerical order for audit
purposes.
2.
Stop Payments
Stop payment orders shall be issued for cheques that are lost in the mail or for
other valid reasons. Stop payments shall be processed by telephone instruction and
written authorization to the bank by signatories.
7.5.3.1.6 Cash Disbursements Petty Cash
Disbursements of small amounts of cash shall be made from the petty cash fund for
minor expenses. A petty cash voucher shall be completed and signed by the
individual requesting the funds. Vouchers shall be initialed by the cashier and shall
disburse the cash. Periodically, the cashier shall submit a cheque request equal to
the amount of funds disbursed. Please refer to petty cash management policy at
section 7.5.2.
7.5.3.1.7 Cash Disbursements Internal Control
Internal control over disbursements is best maintained when the authorization,
processing, cheque signing, recording, and bank reconciliation functions are clearly
segregated. Persons authorized to approve expenditures shall be identified, and
threshold limits established or double signature requirements defined. Authorized
cheque signers shall never sign blank cheques.
7.5.3.1.8 Review
All disbursements shall be reviewed for accuracy by the Manager Accounts, prior to
presenting the cheques for signature to the authorized signatories.
Accounting Entry:
Following entry shall be passed for recording of cash disbursement:
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Cr. Cash/Bank
Relevant code
Responsibility
The Board of Directors shall have the authority to establish bank accounts in the
name of LEPARK. The Board may delegate this authority to the Managing Director.
Only the Board of Directors shall have the authority to approve the establishment
of bank accounts for LEPARK purposes. No such accounts shall be operated without
the prior written consent of the Board.
The Chief Financial Officer shall ensure compliance with LEPARK policies and
procedures, timely reconciliation of bank accounts, adequate segregation of duties
regarding the administration of the account, monitoring the continued need or
appropriate structure for such accounts, and other oversight requirements as
appropriate.
The Chief Financial Officer shall be accountable to LEPARK Board/ Managing
Director for the proper execution of matters ancillary to the administration of bank
accounts as are necessary for the establishment and maintenance of bank accounts.
7.5.4.1.1 Authorization for Opening and Closing Accounts
All accounts shall be opened with the written authorization of the Managing
Director and final approval of the Board of Directors.
A bank account owned by or containing funds belonging to LEPARK shall only be
opened or maintained with the knowledge and written approval of the Board of
Directors.
Where the need for a separate LEPARK bank account has been identified, a
written request shall be made to the Board.
In
situations
warranting
separate
bank
account,
the
necessary
Upon approval, the Chief Financial Officer shall obtain specimen signatures
for all authorized individuals.
After approval, the Chief Financial Officer shall contact the financial
institution to close the account.
Existing bank accounts and related business processes shall be used to facilitate
the deposit of cash receipts and disbursement of payments by LEPARK departments.
The copies of Challan also termed as Deposit Form/ Slips shall be available in the
Accounts and Finance Department for deposit purposes.
7.5.4.1.2 Authorized Signatories for Wire Transfers, Cheques, and Drafts
All authorized signatories for wire transfers, cheques, and drafts drawn on LEPARKs
general operating bank accounts shall be designated by the Board of Directors to
perform this function.
LEPARK shall establish separate bank accounts to fulfill specialized banking or
operating needs for departmental operating purposes subject to the general
approval requirements set forth above. The signatories for such accounts shall be
approved by the Board of Directors.
7.5.4.1.3 Recording Bank Accounts and Related Activity in the General Ledger
Whenever a bank account is opened a separate code is allotted to it in Chart of
Accounts. All LEPARK bank accounts shall be recorded in LEPARKs general ledger
immediately upon the establishment of such accounts. Activity related to LEPARK
bank accounts, including deposits, disbursements, transfers to other accounts, and
other transactions shall generally be recorded in LEPARK official accounting records
within twenty-four (24) hours.
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7.5.4.1.4
Accounts
of LEPARK Bank
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for issuing and maintaining policies
and procedures governing the establishment and maintenance of LEPARK bank
accounts. The Chief Financial Officer shall also be responsible for conducting
and/or reviewing the reconciliation of LEPARK bank accounts on a periodic basis.
The Chief Financial Officer shall maintain a current list of all authorized bank
accounts, including the respective bank at which the account is held, account
number, account description, purpose, responsible official, authorized signers,
limitations on cheque amounts, and other relevant information. The Chief Financial
Officer shall also secure and maintain formal documentation which will set forth
the authorization of bank accounts, maintenance of signature cards, and other
relevant correspondence and documentation. All issues regarding banking services
and relations shall be directed to the Chief Financial Officer.
7.5.4.1.5 Authorized Signatories
All bank accounts shall be operated upon by the joint signatures of two persons
from the following signatories:
i)
ii)
iii)
They shall also have the rights to sign cheques or transfer instructions for
payment of monthly staff salaries for any amount.
7.5.5 Cheque Acceptance
The objective of the policy is to establish procedures and guidelines that shall be
followed to identify the process that shall assist in expediting the collection of
cheques when performing the cheque acceptance activities ensuring that only
those cheques are accepted that are in accordance with the standards mentioned
in this policy.
7.5.5.1
Responsibility
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for the establishing and enforcing
policies and procedures governing the standards developed for acceptance of
cheques and performing periodic reviews of procedures being followed.
The Chief Financial Officer shall be accountable to LEPARK Board/ Managing
Director for the proper execution of matters ancillary in the implementation of the
procedures. The compliance of following procedures shall be ensured:
Valid date
LEPARK
shall
accept
personal
cheques
for
payment
until
an
Ensure that the cheque is made out to LEPARK and is properly dated
and signed
The staff person recording payment information shall record cheque number
as part of the payment record and follow approved cash receipts procedures.
exchange rate,
Anyone authorized in this behalf may en-cash cheques at the branch located
in LEPARK area in accordance with the bank's usual policies. LEPARK
payroll and travel / reimbursement cheques may be cashed at this branch as
well.
Payroll transfer letter shall be considered a cheque and shall require two
authorized signatures.
The
authorized voucher.
When cashing cheque, three employees shall take the cheque to the bank in
a locked vehicle (one employee shall be an armed security guard).
7.5.5.1.4 Security
As cheques are forms of cash, therefore, shall be guarded with the same degree of
security and deposited with the same frequency as currency. The Accounts and
Finance Department shall be responsible for secure and reliable transportation of
the department deposits via armored car services, LEPARK security escort or
courier, or in-person delivery to deliver the deposits to the Bank.
7.5.5.1.5 Training
The employees shall be properly trained to ensure strict compliance of cheque
acceptance policy as it shall have an indirect impact on losses from bad/bounced
cheques since they would be trained and even encouraged to reject suspicious or
incorrect cheques.
Bank
Relevant code
Relevant code
To ensure that only bona fide bank transactions are recorded in LEPARKs
general ledger.
Responsibility
The Chief Financial Officer shall ensure compliance with LEPARK policies and
procedures, timely reconciliation of bank accounts, adequate segregation of duties
regarding the administration of the account, monitoring the continued need or
appropriate structure for such accounts, and other oversight requirements as
appropriate.
Bank reconciliations shall be prepared by the Senior Manager Finance reviewed by
the Chief Financial Officer. The Senior Manager Finance shall be accountable to
Chief Financial Officer.
The Chief Financial Officer shall be accountable to the Managing Director for the
proper execution of all matters ancillary to the administration and monitoring of
bank accounts.
7.5.6.1.1 Guidelines for bank reconciliations
The concerned Accounts Staff shall compare dates and amounts of daily
deposits on bank statements to the cash receipts journal as well as bank
transfers and any items rejected by the bank due to insufficient funds, etc.
Any un-marked items on the bank statement (other than rare errors
made by the bank) shall be items that should have been entered into
the cash books, but have been omitted for some reason; these
should be entered into the cashbook and then the amended balance
on the cashbook can be found. To find the correct cashbook balance
a ledger account shall be used for the bank with the original
cashbook balance shown as the brought forward balance and any
additional payments shown as credits and receipts as debits.
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8.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES
Vendor credit terms and operating cash are managed for maximum benefits.
8.1.1 Responsibility
The Accounts and Finance Department is responsible for managing the trade
payable accounts, overseeing payments to vendors for goods and services required
by LEPARK and processing refunds and reimbursements to vendors. The Chief
Financial Officer has overall responsibility for the administration of accounts
payable function.
8.1.1.1
All valid accounts payable transactions, properly supported with the required
documentation, are recorded as accounts payable in a timely manner. Information
is entered into the system from approved invoices or disbursement vouchers with
appropriate documentation attached. Only original invoices are processed for
payment unless duplicated copies have been verified as unpaid by researching the
vendor records. No vendor statements are processed for payment.
8.1.1.2
All vendor invoices that are received, approved and supported with proper
documentation by the tenth day of the following month shall be recorded as
accounts payable as of the end of the immediately preceding month if the invoice
pertains to goods or services delivered by month-end. For programs that have a
reporting cutoff earlier than the tenth, invoices received past the tenth may be
recorded in the month they are received.
Cutoff procedures are intended to ascertain that all transactions have been
recorded in the proper period. Procedures are placed to assure that transactions
related to trade payables are recorded in the appropriate period.
The individual control accounts of trade payables are reconciled with the source
documents and reviewed to ensure that they are properly accounted for in the
correct accounts.
8.1.1.3
Authorization
Documents presented for approval and payment of vendor invoices are reviewed
and authorized by an independent person at an appropriate authority level to
ensure that transactions are approved without any influence and to avoid the
appearance of a conflict.
8.1.1.4
The Accounts and Finance Department staff establishes control of invoices as soon
as they are received. Vendors are instructed to mail all invoices directly to the
Accounts and Finance Department. Upon receipt, each invoice is stamped and
delivered to the payable desk. Any invoice out of the control of the accounting
staff is copied and kept in an accounts payable follow-up file.
8.1.1.5
Ledger
At the end of each monthly accounting period, the total amount due to vendors is
reconciled with the accounts payable general ledger account. All differences are
investigated and adjustments are made as necessary. The reconciliation and the
results of the investigation of differences are reviewed by accounting staff and
approved by the Chief Financial Officer.
Also on a monthly basis, the accounting staff performs the following procedures:
Checks the purchase order file for open purchase orders more than 60 days
old and follow up.
8.1.1.6
Vouchers Processing
Prior to any accounts payable being submitted for payment, following documents
are assembled:
The following procedures are applied to each bunch of documents by the Accounts
and Finance Department staff:
Comparing the nature, quantity and prices of all items ordered per the
vendor invoice to the purchase order/request and packing slip.
Confirming the review and approval of the Chief Financial Officer associated
with the goods or services purchased.
8.1.1.7
Accounts of creditors are adjusted at the time of payment for the purchase of
goods or services and the payment is based on the supplier's invoice(s), which is
referenced to the purchase order number authorizing the purchase. Payment to the
supplier is made when there is reasonable assurance that the commodity or service
has been received, is as specified on the order, and is inacceptable condition. The
department has the responsibility to ensure goods and services ordered have been
received prior to payment and related accounts properly adjusted.
8.1.1.8
OTHER LIABILITIES
All liabilities are measured and recorded as accurately as possible, given the
circumstances under which the liability was created.
8.2.1 Responsibility
The Accounts and Finance Department is responsible for appropriately recording
and accounting for transactions related to other liabilities. The Chief Financial
Officer is responsible for monitoring proper documentation and reconciling the
liability accrual accounts and has overall responsibility for the administration of
Accounts and Finance Department.
8.2.1.1
Basis of Accounting
Accrual Process
Accrual amount
Resource category
8.2.1.3
Recording
Cutoff procedures are intended to ascertain that all transactions have been
recorded in the proper period. Procedures are placed to assure that transactions
are recorded in the appropriate period to which they relate. In general, the sooner
the accounts are closed after year end, the greater the likelihood that there will
be unrecorded invoices.
The accounts are reconciled with the source documents and reviewed to ensure
that they are properly accounted for in the correct accounts.
8.2.1.4
The accrued expenses accounts are reconciled with the relevant subsidiary ledger
and any discrepancy is examined and resolved instantly.
8.2.1.5
Authorization
9.
Parking Fees
Government Projects
Event Parking
Valet Parking
Special services
Advertisements
Monthly fees
Parking collection
Tender fee
Fines
Sale of wreckage
Others
9.1
RESPONSIBILITY
The Senior Manager Finance shall be responsible for revenue recognition and
related matters and shall be accountable to the Chief Financial Officer.
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for providing guidance and
assistance regarding revenue principles and monitor compliance with the
requirements set forth in this policy and shall be accountable to the Managing
Director.
Accounting Entries:
Account Title
G//Ledger Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
10.
PAYROLL EXPENSES
Compensation policy
Approved budgets
Ensure that employees are paid timely and are provided with respective
information accurately.
10.1.1
Responsibility
The responsible office shall be Accounts and Finance Department and responsible
official shall be Chief Financial Officer.
Chief Financial Officer shall ensure that all payroll expenses are reasonable,
allowable and allocable to budgetary units.
The Manager Accounts shall verify the monthly payroll which will be reviewed by
the Senior Manager Finance. The Senior Manager Finance shall be accountable to
Chief Financial Officer.
The following important procedures related to the payroll function at LEPARK shall
be closely adhered to:
10.1.1.1 Payroll preparation
The payroll process is generally considered to begin from HR Department which hire
new staff, adjust salaries and wages, establish payroll deductions, promote, transfer
& terminate employees through retirement or otherwise. The HR Department is
also repository for all employment history records. A register shall be maintained for
recording attendance, absence & tardiness on a daily basis as a timekeeping. At the
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end of each month Accounts and Finance Department shall prepare payroll based on
data obtained from HR Department and timekeeping register.
10.1.1.2 Payroll Administration
LEPARK shall operate on a monthly payroll. A personnel file shall be established and
maintained for all employees with current documentation by the HR Department.
The following forms, documents and information shall be obtained and included in
the personnel files of all new employees:
The salary payment shall be authorized and approved by the Chief Financial
Officer.
The following payroll procedures shall be followed to the greatest extent possible:
Changes to payroll master file data (rates of pay, adding employees, deleting
employees, etc.) shall be performed by someone other than the person who
processes payroll.
Payroll shall be processed by an individual who does not have the ability to
make journal entries in the general ledger.
New hires
Terminations
record shall be forwarded and kept within the Accounts and Finance
Departments monthly payroll maintenance records.
10.1.1.4 Payroll Deductions and Reductions
The Accounts and Finance Department shall process mandatory deductions from an
employees pay-cheque in
The reports will be prepared on the same basis as the pay periods.
Employees earning less than Rs. 15,000 per month maybe paid in cash.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall prepare list of cash paid
employees with particulars such as name, amount, and signature, on monthly
basis and shall prepare a voucher and cheque. The Senior Manager Finance
shall review the list of employees and shall return the cheque to concerned
Accounts Staff after getting it signed by two authorized signatories.
When LEPARK shall withdraw cash; three employees shall take the cheques to
the bank in a locked vehicle and one of them shall be an armed security
guard. Second person in Accounts and Finance Department shall count money
and shall compare the total to the cash paid list.
Cash paid employees shall come to Accounts and Finance Department with
their supervisor for their pay and to sign the list. The Accounts and Finance
Department shall prepare a journal voucher and shall give it to the Senior
Manager Finance who shall review it, sign it, and send it for posting.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall prepare monthly salary sheet
with gross pay, and deductions; signed by the Senior Manager Finance, and
Manager HR.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall give the bank letter for transfer of
funds to the Senior Manager Finance who shall check it and get two authorized
signatures.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall send letter to bank with
particulars such as name, bank account number, net amount of pay, directing
the bank to transfer funds from LEPARK account.
A pay slip shall be prepared for all employees with this information; bank of
deposit, account number, gross pay for the month, salary deductions, like
provident fund, income taxes, house rent, license fee, water, electricity, staff
club, advances, loan against provident fund, interest, and net pay.
10.1.1.13 Filing
The Senior Manager Finance shall file the following statements:
The employees shall receive their salary and tax deduction certificate
annually.
10.1.1.14 Reconciliations
Monthly reconciliation shall be prepared using the following procedure:
The amount paid to employees who left employment during the month shall be
deducted from the amount paid to employees during the last month and amount
paid to new employees hired during the month shall be added.
The amount of pay advances and loans secured by the provident fund shall be
reconciled with the general ledger account on a monthly basis.
Accounting Entries:
Salary Expense
G/Ledger code
Dr. Salaries
Cr. Salaries payable
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
G/Ledger code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Provident Fund
1. When provident fund is accrued
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. P. Fund
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
G/Ledger code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
EOBI
1. When EOBI is accrued
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. EOBI
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
G/Ledger code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Social Security
1. When social security is accrued
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
G/Ledger code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
G/Ledger code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
G/Ledger code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
Relevant Code
10.2
Reasonable.
Allowable.
Ensure that the expenses shall be recorded and classified in accordance with
the established policies and procedures.
10.2.1 Responsibility
The Accounts and Finance Department shall be responsible for performing
accounting functions relevant to expenses and the Senior Manager Finance shall be
the responsible official accountable to the Chief Financial Officer.
10.2.2
Procedure
10.2.2.1 Recording
Cut-off procedures are intended to ascertain that all transactions have been
recorded in the appropriate period.
The expenses shall be reconciled with the source documents and reviewed to
ensure that they are properly accounted for.
10.2.2.2 Methods for Determining Amounts
The amount of accrued expenses shall be determined using the methods of specific
identification. The methods used to arrive at the best estimate are consistently
applied and based on supportable documentation. Expenses are recorded using
accrual basis and by following matching and prudence concept of accounting. The
methodology, source of information, computations, records of discussion, and
assumptions shall be documented and maintained for future reference, oversight,
or audits.
10.2.2.3 Reimbursement
The employees shall be reimbursed with the actual amount of expenses incurred
necessarily in the performance of the duties of their employment. In general,
reimbursement will be made only on the production of receipts or invoices.
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adherence
to
the
following
general
Originals. Original
or
authenticated
electronic
signatures
preferred.
Accounting Entries
1.
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Dr. Expense
Relevant code
Relevant code
2.
are
Account Title
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
10.3
10.3.1 Objective
To ensure that payments are made in accordance with terms of contract and for
work actually done or goods satisfactorily supplied.
10.3.2 Advance Payments
Advance payments to be made on signing the contract (for mobilization and similar
expenses) shall be related to the cost of goods, works or services covered by the
contract. These shall not be more than 10% of the total contract price. The advance
payment whether for mobilization or other purpose shall be released only after
furnishing a bank guarantee for the specified amount and from a bank of good
repute. The bank guarantee shall always be verified.
10.3.3 Progress Payments
Progress payments shall be made in accordance with the terms of the contract and
after compliance with the conditions laid down in the contract for such payments.
The application for payment submitted by the contractor shall be reviewed by a
designated official to verify that:
All conditions laid down in the contract have been complied with
All the details of work done or goods supplied have been recorded
G/Ledger code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Relevant code
Cr. Bank
Relevant code
11.
CLASSIFICATION OF INVESTMENTS
Held to Maturity
Shifting to/from Available for Sale category will be allowed with the
approval of the Board subject to the condition that the reasons for such
shifting will be recorded in writing.
Shifting of securities from one category to another shall be done in accordance with
the above guidelines and at the lower of the market value or the acquisition
cost/book value, and the diminution in value, if any, on such transfer shall be fully
provided for.
11.1.3 Held for trading securities
These securities are acquired with the intention to trade by taking advantage of
short-term market/interest rate movements. Such securities are to be sold within 90
days from the date of their classification as Held for Trading under normal
circumstances.
11.2
VALUATION OF INVESTMENT
The Company will revalue their security holdings (both balance sheet as well as offbalance sheet items) on weekly basis and properly reflected in their books of
accounts.
The Held to maturity Securities shall be carried at amortized cost and shall not be
required to be revalued. This will, however, be subject to the condition that once a
REVALUATION SURPLUS/DEFICIT
Government Securities.
Quoted Shares.
12.
BUDGETING
The objective of this policy is to ensure that an annual budget is properly prepared
and approved by the Board of Directors and it describes the annual operating
budget policies & processes that shall be used at LEPARK to create a more efficient
and open budget process.
The budget process should:
Develop and identify initial cost center level base budget within current
funding levels and mission expectations using a consistent format
Ensure
that
LEPARK
mission
and
vision
is
being
achieved within
available resources.
12.1
RESPONSIBILITY
All heads of departments shall be responsible for the operation and
management of this policy.
The Board of Directors will have a duty to govern and approve LEPARK annual
budget.
12.1.1
Budget Segments
Operating.
CDGL Grant.
12.1.2
The Budget Planning Committee and the head of internal audit shall engage in
monitoring of the budget. Any irregularities or material variances to budget shall
be noted and appropriate individuals should be informed and corrective action shall
be taken with the approval of the Managing Director.
12.1.2.2 Developing the Budget
The Budget Planning Committee shall meet with the staff of Information
Technology and Accounts to discuss the type(s) of reports that will be
standard for the departments to prepare detail budgets, as well as system
access to inquire/ enter data into the budget.
Budget Planning Committee shall download historical and year to date actual
data into working document to be included in budget development packets
and will be distributed to each Department Head and/or budget designee.
The budget packets should contain information about the budgeting process,
the standard request forms to be used, and the budget guidelines to be
employed.
Funds shall be allocated based upon specific objectives agreed upon for a
given fiscal year. Funds may be allocated to the departments for specific
expenditure categories (personal services, current expenses, and capital).
However, policies formulated from time to time and provisions herein may
affect the use of funds within the total allocation.
The capital budget shall be submitted as part of the annual operating budget.
The Managing Director shall have the option of reallocating balances to other
approved projects or equipment items.
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The Departmental Heads must comply with the directives and expenditures
request proposals of the Budget Planning Committee.
revenues
equal
budgeted
expenditures
and
that
all
expenditures made are the type and amount to further LEPARKs mission and
Strategic Plan.
The Budget Planning Committee shall direct the Accounts and Finance
Department to notify each department in writing as to the date, time, and
place of the budget hearings.
Each Department must revise the draft budget to ensure it meets the
recommendation as addressed by the Budget Planning Committee.
Budget Planning Committee moves the data from the departments budget
form to the Financial Planning budget form and reconciles for accuracy.
The Board of Directors shall approve the final draft Budget document each
year.
Only revisions approved by the Managing Director shall be entered into the
budget development system after the appeal process.
The Accounts and Finance Department shall print ad hoc reports as required
by the Managing Director.
Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer shall prepare the final Company
budget.
The proposed draft budget shall be presented to the Managing Director for
ratification.
The Company Secretary shall forward the proposed budget to the Board of
Directors. The Board of Director shall ratify the budget at the Board meeting.
The copy of the approved budget shall be transmitted to the Accounts and
Finance Department for entry into computerized accounting system as the
source document.
Chief Financial Officer shall verify that the budget data is rolled into
production.
Chief Financial Officer shall compare the actual data with the budget.
All
revisions
to
the
approved
LEPARK
budget
concerning
The Accounts and Finance Department shall enter approved budget changes
into the Accounting system.
Why this item was not included in the cost center / departmental plan
Reason as to why the funds requested cannot be met from the existing budget
As required for requests for replacement posts, all bids for additional funds shall be
signed by the departmental head. Generally, it is anticipated that requests would
only be for additional funds in the year of account, any ongoing commitment being
built into the Cost Center Business Plan.
All decisions shall be reported as part of LEPARKs quarterly budget that shall be
monitored by the Budget Planning Committee.
13.
PRE-AUDIT
The objective of the policy is to establish standards for pre-audit of all payments
being processed by the Accounts and Finance Department. The purpose of preaudit is to ensure that all payments are in accordance with the laid rules and
procedures defined by LEPARK. The pre-audit will ensure that:
13.1
The Head of Internal Audit department shall be responsible for setting up the
separate pre-audit function within his domain for providing these services.
The Head of Internal Audit shall also be responsible for:
13.1.1 Reporting
The head of the pre-audit section shall be reportable to the Head of Audit
department for ensuring implementation of procedures related to the pre-audit
function. The reports shall be prepared by the In-charge pre-audit and reviewed by
the Head of Internal Audit before being sent to the Managing Director.
13.2
PROCEDURE
The Accounts and Finance Department shall process all payments according to
the laid procedure.
Verify the payment with the standard checklist to ensure that all required
parameters for the payments are covered. These shall include:
Urgent payments are being requested and carry approval of the Head of
Department
Advances are being made on proper approvals and that previous if any
are settled
All regular payments on account of rents rates and taxes are being made
in time
In case of any deficiency return the payment with remarks to the Accounts
and Finance Department for rectification of the short coming.
Return the voucher etc., to the Accounts and Finance Department for
obtaining the signatures on the cheque.
14.
REPORTING
It is the policy of LEPARK to provide information on LEPARKs financial operation
to management, Board and other users in a timely and accurate manner.
The objective is to provide information that shall inform the users about:
Data for budgeting future periods and a basis for measuring performance
This policy shall cover all reports, both internal and external, and apply to all
sponsored awards at LEPARK and set forth the requirements for both interim and
final reporting of expenditures in accordance with the sponsors terms and conditions.
14.1
RESPONSIBILITY
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for the timely preparation,
approval and submission of all required financial reports, including interim and
final financial reports required under provisions of Companies Ordinance, 1984 and
directives issued by Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Establishing and coordinating the annual financial closing and related audit.
The Chief Financial Officer shall be reportable to the Managing Director for
ensuring implementation of policy and procedures related to financial
reporting.
The reports shall be prepared by the Manager Accounts and reviewed by the Senior
Manager Finance before being sent to Chief Financial Officer for his review and
further submission.
14.1.1 Report on Internal Controls
Internal control shall be designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of information ensuring that all transactions are accurate and properly
recorded in a timely manner. A report on internal controls will evaluate the
effectiveness and operation of internal controls in the achievement of LEPARK goals
and objectives. This report will be prepared by the internal audit department and
a review of this report will be made by the executive committee of the Board for
any recommendation to the Board of Directors.
14.1.2 Chief Financial Officer Review
The Chief Financial Officer shall review and analyze all the financial reports.
Significant variances to budget shall be communicated to the Managing
Director/Board of Directors in a timely manner.
14.1.3 Reporting Schedule
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the month-end closing and reporting schedule
shall be produced and distributed based on LEPARK closing schedule, and the time
required to consolidate the financial information across the entire organization.
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These reports shall be generated for the Annual Budget Process, at fiscal year-end,
and also on a need basis. At fiscal year-end these reports shall be used to reconcile
LEPARKs general ledger.
14.1.11 Donor Specific Reports
LEPARK shall prepare and submit all donor specific reports in accordance with the
terms of award. The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for ensuring that
these donor specific reports are submitted in a timely manner.
14.1.12 General Guidelines
The guidelines below shall be considered when following this policy:
The
annual
financial
statements
shall
include
LEPARKs
operational,
The annual financial report shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for
approval.
All LEPARK entities that maintain separate financial accounting systems shall
report the results of those operations to the Accounts and Finance
Department on a monthly basis or in accordance with an alternative reporting
schedule as agreed to by the Accounts and Finance Department.
Monthly statements for all general ledger accounts shall be retained by the
Accounts and Finance Department.
APPENDICES
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