Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
The company follows the Revaluation Model under IAS 16 – Property, Plant, and Equipment, where long leasehold buildings are periodically revalued to reflect their fair value. During the year the net book value was of £780,000. The Compnay revaluation reserves was credited by £551,161.The Fair value of the land & buildings of £1,600.000 is being written off on the straight line basis over 20 years.