1086 AnnRep-Investment S04-3 - Pumpkin Patch investor relations

Income TaxThe income tax expense recognised for the year is based on the accounting surplus, adjusted forpermanent differences between accounting and tax rules.The impact of all timing differences between accounting and taxable income is recognised as adeferred tax liability or asset. This is the comprehensive basis for the calculation of deferred tax underthe liability method. A deferred tax asset, or the effect of losses carried forward that exceed thedeferred tax liability, is recognised in the financial statements only where there is virtual certainty thatthe benefit of the timing differences, or losses, will be utilised.Goods and Services Tax (GST)The statement of financial performance and statement of cash flows have been prepared so that allcomponents are stated exclusive of GST. All items in the statement of financial position are stated netof GST, with the exception of receivables and payables, which include GST invoiced.Foreign CurrenciesTransactionsTransactions denominated in a foreign currency are converted to New Zealand dollars at theexchange rates in effect at the date of the transaction, except when forward currency contracts havebeen taken out to cover short-term forward currency commitments. Where short-term forward currencycontracts have been taken out, the transaction is translated at the rate contained in the contract.Monetary assets and liabilities arising from trading transactions, such as inventory, trade debtors, cashand trade creditors, or overseas borrowings are translated at the following closing rates as at thefinancial period end :31 July 31 July2004 2003Australian Dollar 0.9076 0.8929US Dollar 0.6424 0.5822British Pound 0.3494 0.3699Gains and losses due to currency fluctuations on these items are included in the statement offinancial performance.Foreign OperationsThe results of integrated foreign operations are translated in the same way as if the underlyingtransactions had been entered into by the reporting entity.Exchange differences arising from the translation of integrated foreign operations are recognised in thestatement of financial performance.32