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.

Turnover policy
Turnover represents the total invoice value, excluding value added tax, of sales made during the year and derives from the provision of goods falling within the company's ordinary activities.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Land and Buildings- Straight line over ten years
Plant and machinery- 25% Reducing Balance
Motor vehicles- 25% Reducing Balance

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

Other accounting policies
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date where transactions or events have occurred at that date that will result in an obligation to pay more, or a right to pay less or to receive more, tax.

Pensions
The pension costs charged in the financial statements represent the contribution payable by the company during the year.