3 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The
abridged financial statements
have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
The
abridged financial statements
are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company.
Turnover
Presented to SGP Consultancy DMCC (DMCC102892) registered in the UAE, SGP Consultancy DMCC Ltd (06118496) provides payroll services and HR consultancy services. It is contracted for 2.5% income of the UAE company contracts management. The majority of their overheads are absorbed by SGP CapitalNet Ltd (08353334).
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied, net of discounts and Value Added Tax.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer, usually on despatch of the goods; the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; it is probable that the associated economic benefits will flow to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transactions can be measured reliably. Fixed asset investments
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income or profit or loss. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted.
Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the associate arising before or after the date of acquisition.
Other fixed asset investments which are listed are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss.
All other Investments held as fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, and are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Impairment
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price and are subsequently measured as follows: Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost and commitments to receive a loan and to make a loan to another entity are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Where investments in non-convertible preference shares and non-puttable ordinary shares or preference shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.
All other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, which is normally the transaction price and are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.
All equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets or either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.
Any reversals of impairment are recognised in profit or loss immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.
Lease commitments. Operating lease taken by SGP Accountants Group Ltd over 5 years (Oct 2017), the costs shared by all SGP Group entities. This is currently under review and a further 5 year lease will be taken from November 2022. The group in discussion in setting its own SIPP for the properties of Stockton on Tees , Sunderland and London. Contingent liabilities. The company has no contingent liabilities at 31 December 2022 or 31 December 2023. Directors' emoluments
The Directors received no emoluments in respect of their services as Directors of the company. The company’s policy from 2008 and subsequent years is to provide each Executive Director with a remuneration package, which not only gives a fair degree of security by way of a base salary, but also through an annual bonus and long term incentive plan, giving a significant performance-related element. In determining the remuneration packages of Executive Directors, the Committee considers a number of factors including the basic salaries and benefits available to Executive Directors of comparable companies, the importance of recruiting and retaining management of an appropriate calibre and links reward to the Group’s performance.