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Company Registration No. 08311038 (England and Wales)
Dictation Machines Limited Unaudited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Dictation Machines Limited Unaudited accounts Contents
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Dictation Machines Limited Statement of financial position as at 31 March 2025
2025 
2024 
Notes
£ 
£ 
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
1,060 
1,250 
Current assets
Inventories
475 
550 
Debtors
2,528 
1,136 
Cash at bank and in hand
24,676 
34,818 
27,679 
36,504 
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(8,168)
(11,198)
Net current assets
19,511 
25,306 
Net assets
20,571 
26,556 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
2 
2 
Profit and loss account
20,569 
26,554 
Shareholders' funds
20,571 
26,556 
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 25 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by
Ian Price Director Company Registration No. 08311038
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Dictation Machines Limited Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
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Statutory information
Dictation Machines Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08311038. The registered office is 1 Nursery Croft, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7DY.
2
Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous year, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Fixtures & fittings
15% reducing balance
Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. 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.
Inventories
Inventories have been valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. In respect of work in progress and finished goods, cost includes a relevant proportion of overheads according to the stage of manufacturing/completion.
Pension costs
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are recognised in the profit and loss account when due.
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Dictation Machines Limited Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
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Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures & fittings 
£ 
Cost or valuation
At cost 
At 1 April 2024
3,742 
At 31 March 2025
3,742 
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
2,492 
Charge for the year
190 
At 31 March 2025
2,682 
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
1,060 
At 31 March 2024
1,250 
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Debtors
2025 
2024 
£ 
£ 
Amounts falling due within one year
Trade debtors
2,528 
1,136 
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 
2024 
£ 
£ 
VAT
898 
1,082 
Taxes and social security
3,098 
4,584 
Loans from directors
272 
132 
Accruals
3,900 
5,400 
8,168 
11,198 
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Share capital
2025 
2024 
£ 
£ 
Allotted, called up and fully paid:
2 Ordinary shares of £1 each
2 
2 
8
Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 1 (2024: 1).
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