1Accounting Policies

Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities effective April 2008.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), which have been applied consistently (except as otherwise stated).

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

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
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:
Motor Vehicles 25% on straight line
Equipment, fixtures and fittings 20% on straight line
Computer equipment: 33% on straight line
Plant and machinery 25% on straight line
Land and buildings leasehold: over the period of the lease

Intangible assets amortisation policy
Depreciation of intangible fixed assets
Intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic life. The estimated economic live are as follows:
Goodwill – 5 years
OR
Acquired goodwill is written off in equal annual instalments over its estimated useful economic life.