1Accounting Policies

Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities effective April 2008.

Compliance with Accounting Standards
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable UK Accounting Standards (UK GAAP), which have been applied consistently (except as otherwise stated).

Turnover policy
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT and trade discounts.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Plant & machinery - 25% on net book value
Fixtures, fittings & equipment - 33% on cost
Motor vehicles - 25% on net book value

Other accounting policies
Leasing and hire purchase commitments
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance lease are capitalised as tangible assets and depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation is provided in full in respect of taxation deferred by timing differences between the treatment of certain items for taxation and accounting purposes. The deferred tax balance has not been discounted.