Company registration number 02081324 (England and Wales)
ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
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ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 OCTOBER 2023
31 October 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
38,894
-
0
Tangible assets
4
223,201
247,211
262,095
247,211
Current assets
Stocks
93,467
593,156
Debtors
5
282,584
554,356
Cash at bank and in hand
203,813
886,365
579,864
2,033,877
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(838,411)
(1,873,409)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(258,547)
160,468
Total assets less current liabilities
3,548
407,679
Provisions for liabilities
(31,306)
(36,816)
Net (liabilities)/assets
(27,758)
370,863
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
16,500
16,500
Profit and loss reserves
(44,258)
354,363
Total equity
(27,758)
370,863

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 31 October 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 OCTOBER 2023
31 October 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 February 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
A. J. Eldridge
Director
Company registration number 02081324 (England and Wales)
ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Acorn Storage Equipment Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 3 Beaufort House, Beaufort Court Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4FB.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts and settlement discounts.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

CRM Software
10 years straight line
ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 5 -
1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold buildings
Nil
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
15-20%/33.33% on cost
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance/20% on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

The directors have not depreciated the company's leasehold building below its net book value of £67,134 as they believe that value reflected the asset's minimum residual value at the balance sheet date.

1.5
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of average cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

Work in Progress is the cost of work undertaken to the balance sheet date.

1.6
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable, including deposits, are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised at transaction price.

1.7
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement.

1.8
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
10
12
3
Intangible fixed assets
CRM Software
£
Cost
At 1 November 2022
-
0
Additions
39,386
At 31 October 2023
39,386
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 November 2022
-
0
Amortisation charged for the year
492
At 31 October 2023
492
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2023
38,894
At 31 October 2022
-
0
ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold buildings
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2022
75,715
47,440
216,429
339,584
Additions
-
0
-
0
49,494
49,494
Disposals
-
0
-
0
(41,000)
(41,000)
At 31 October 2023
75,715
47,440
224,923
348,078
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2022
8,581
40,824
42,968
92,373
Depreciation charged in the year
-
0
2,480
37,541
40,021
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
(7,517)
(7,517)
At 31 October 2023
8,581
43,304
72,992
124,877
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2023
67,134
4,136
151,931
223,201
At 31 October 2022
67,134
6,616
173,461
247,211
5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
262,114
413,298
Corporation tax recoverable
-
0
4,141
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
0
122,200
Other debtors
9,167
6,876
Prepayments and accrued income
11,303
7,841
282,584
554,356
ACORN STORAGE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
276,064
508,580
Corporation tax
99,650
50,179
Other taxation and social security
58,647
13,527
Other creditors
404,050
1,301,123
838,411
1,873,409
7
Directors' transactions

During the year, the following transactions took place with one of the directors:

 

Advances to the director of £Nil (2022 - £Nil)

Repayments to the company of £7,188 (2022 - £10,840)

 

As at 31 October 2023 £312 (2022 - £6,876 was due from the director.) was due to the director.

 

All advances are interest free and repayable on demand.

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