Annual Report 2009

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5.2

Allowance for doubtful accounts In determining an allowance for doubtful accounts, the management has estimated the percentage of the allowance for doubtful accounts for each age of receivable on the basis of historical statistical data, assessment of the risk associated with the receivable, the nature of the collateral provided, and actual losses arising from such debtors in the past, while emphasising the principal of conservatism.

5.3

Diminution in value of assets foreclose In determining diminution in value of assets foreclose, management apply judgment in estimating the anticipated losses on such assets, based on analysis of various factors, including net realisable value, historical sales data, the age of the assets and the prevailing economic condition.

5.4

Deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets are recognised in respect of temporary differences only to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which these differences can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and level of estimate future profits.

5.5

Property, plant and equipment/Depreciation In determining depreciation of plant and equipment, the management is required to make estimates of the useful lives and salvage values of the Company’s plant and equipment and to review estimate useful lives and salvage values when there are any changes. In addition, the management is required to review property, plant and equipment for impairment on a periodical basis and record impairment losses in the period when it is determined that their recoverable amount is lower than the carrying cost. This requires judgments regarding forecast of future revenues and expenses relating to the assets subject to the review.

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