Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods, the rendering of services and rental income. Turnover is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
Rental income
Rental income arising from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is more representative of the pattern in which the benefit from the use of the asset is diminished. Rental income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.