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MERCATUS CONSULTING LIMITED

Registered Number
08051799
(England and Wales)

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended
31 December 2023

MERCATUS CONSULTING LIMITED
Company Information
for the year from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Directors

SHAW, Gillian Louise Lonsdale
SHAW, Paul Richard Scott

Company Secretary

SHAW, Gillian

Registered Address

10 Osborne Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 5HB

Registered Number

08051799 (England and Wales)
MERCATUS CONSULTING LIMITED
Balance Sheet as at
31 December 2023

Notes

2023

2022

£

£

£

£

Fixed assets
Tangible assets43,2543,099
3,2543,099
Current assets
Debtors3,66011,510
Cash at bank and on hand15,61513,459
19,27524,969
Creditors amounts falling due within one year(13,470)(12,480)
Net current assets (liabilities)5,80512,489
Total assets less current liabilities9,05915,588
Creditors amounts falling due after one year(6,984)(9,876)
Net assets2,0755,712
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital100100
Profit and loss account1,9755,612
Shareholders' funds2,0755,712
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 11 September 2024, and are signed on its behalf by:
SHAW, Paul Richard Scott
Director
Registered Company No. 08051799
MERCATUS CONSULTING LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023

1.Accounting policies
Statutory information
The company is a private company limited by shares and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 Section 1A as it applies to the financial statements for the period and there were no material departures from the reporting standard.
Revenue from sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost or valuation less Amortisation.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets as follows: Reducing Balance 20%
2.Average number of employees

20232022
Average number of employees during the year00
3.Intangible assets

Total

£
Cost or valuation
At 01 January 2337,500
At 31 December 2337,500
Amortisation and impairment
At 01 January 2337,500
At 31 December 2337,500
Net book value
At 31 December 23-
At 31 December 22-
4.Tangible fixed assets

Total

£
Cost or valuation
At 01 January 235,672
Additions838
At 31 December 236,510
Depreciation and impairment
At 01 January 232,573
Charge for year683
At 31 December 233,256
Net book value
At 31 December 233,254
At 31 December 223,099