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 United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), which have been applied consistently (except as otherwise stated).

Turnover policy
Turnover represents the total fees receivable during the year and derives from the provision of services falling within the company's ordinary activities.

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:

Equipment - 15% Straight Line

Intangible assets amortisation policy
Acquired goodwill is written off in equal annual instalments over its estimated useful economic life of 20 years.

Other accounting policies
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognised as earned income when, and to the extent that, the firm obtains the right to consideration in exchange for services it has provided.

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.