Accent Language Limited
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 July 2023
Pages for Filing with Registrar
Company Registration No. 06658727 (England and Wales)
Accent Language Limited
Contents
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 9
Accent Language Limited
Balance Sheet
As at 31 July 2023
Page 1
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
819
19,841
Investments
5
100
100
919
19,941
Current assets
Debtors
7
1,044,914
1,809,895
Cash at bank and in hand
412,122
101,582
1,457,036
1,911,477
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(970,951)
(388,320)
Net current assets
486,085
1,523,157
Total assets less current liabilities
487,004
1,543,098
Provisions for liabilities
9
(52,000)
(52,000)
Net assets
435,004
1,491,098
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
435,003
1,491,097
Total equity
435,004
1,491,098

The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 November 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
A  Gindin
Director
Company Registration No. 06658727
Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 July 2023
Page 2
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Accent Language Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Buchanan House, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2HS.

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.

The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.

1.2
Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which the directors believe to be appropriate for the following reason. The company is reliant on the support of other group companies as a result of the way that the group is financed. Global University Systems Holding B.V. has agreed to continue to provide financial and other support to the company for the foreseeable future to enable it to continue to trade.true

 

As a result, having assessed the response of the directors of Global University Systems Holding B.V., in light of its support and on the basis of their assessment of the company's financial position and Global University Systems Holding B.V. financial position, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the company will be able to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and continuo to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Revenue represents fees receivable for the provision of tuition and related services. Revenue is recognised on the basis of the estimated timing of delivery of the courses. When the outcome of a transaction involving the rendering of services can be estimated reliably, revenue associated with the transaction is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the balance sheet date. Deferred income represents amounts invoiced for which the service will be provided in future periods.

1.4
Tangible fixed assets

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

Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 July 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Page 3

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 improvements
Straight line over the lease
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
5 years straight line

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.

1.5
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 July 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Page 4
1.8
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 balance sheet 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.

Other financial assets

The company does not enter into any transactions that can be classified as other financial assets, including equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures.

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, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, 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.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable 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 initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 July 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Page 5
1.10
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.11
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.

1.12
Retirement benefits

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

1.13
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 July 2023
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
Page 6
Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Allowance for bad and doubtful debts

The company makes allowances for doubtful trade debtors. Judgement is used to determine the appropriate bad debt provision after taking into account the historical record of cash collections. Changes in the economy, industry, or specific customer conditions are also taken into consideration and may result in adjustments to the allowance for doubtful debts recorded in the financial statements.

The key judgement applied by management in preparing the financial statements is potential impairment of the company's receivables from other group entities. The Directors consider the respective entities' net asset positions, cash flow forecasts, and the wider economic environment in which the entities operate in order assess if any impairment is required. As a result of the assessment performed in the period, no impairment has been identified.

3
Employees

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

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
23
16
4
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023
52,000
16,292
68,292
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 August 2022
36,244
12,207
48,451
Depreciation charged in the year
15,756
3,266
19,022
At 31 July 2023
52,000
15,473
67,473
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2023
-
0
819
819
At 31 July 2022
15,756
4,085
19,841
Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 July 2023
Page 7
5
Fixed asset investments
2023
2022
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
100
100
6
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 July 2023 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
The Language Gallery Limited
England & Wales
Ordinary shares
100.00
7
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
342,404
92,409
Amounts owed by group undertakings
683,461
1,690,186
Prepayments and accrued income
19,049
27,300
1,044,914
1,809,895
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Trade creditors
82,584
72,477
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
0
22,400
Taxation and social security
48,011
11,311
Other creditors
840,356
282,132
970,951
388,320
9
Provisions for liabilities
2023
2022
£
£
Dilapidation provision
52,000
52,000
Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 July 2023
Page 8
10
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary share of £1 each
1
1
1
1
11
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:

The auditor's report was unqualified.

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Shivani Kothari
Statutory Auditor:
Moore Kingston Smith LLP
12
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

The company, along with other companies in the Global University Systems group, acts as guarantor in respect of a lease held by Interactive Pro Limited, a group company. The directors consider that no material exposure arises as a result of the guarantee.

13
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2023
2022
£
£
-
0
56,190
14
Contingent liabilities

In 2018 HMRC opened an enquiry into historic VAT treatments applied by certain entities in the Global University Systems group, including London School of Business & Finance Limited. The Board are of the view that directives relating to the application of VAT as it applies to education services is open to varying interpretations by HMRC, tax tribunals and courts. As at the year end, appeals were continuing and so no final resolution had been reached in respect of the enquiry. Therefore the Directors consider the outcome of the enquiry, which could include interest and penalties in addition to any assessed VAT liability, to be uncertain.

15
Events after the reporting date

The directors are of the opinion that there were no significant adjusting or non-adjusting events occurring after the reporting date.

16
Related party transactions
Accent Language Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 July 2023
16
Related party transactions
(Continued)
Page 9

The company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed in FRS 102 paragraph lAC 35 and has not disclosed details of related party transactions with 100% owned entities within the group.

17
Parent company

 

The ultimate controlling party is The Heritage Trust, registered in Guernsey.

The smallest group into which the entity is consolidated is Global University Systems Holding B.V., a company registered in The Netherlands. The largest group into which the entity is consolidated is Academic Bridge B.V. The registered office of both parent companies is Passeerdersgracht 23, 1016 XG, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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