(c) Fixed Asset Reclassification and Depreciation
A review of the fixed asset register identified that motor vehicles, plant and equipment and computer equipment had not previously been separately classified or individually identified. The following corrections and reclassifications have been applied from the earliest practicable date:
Motor vehicles and plant and equipment (account 4130) — the balance of £119,864.44 comprises two commercial vehicles and a pool of plant, tools and equipment used in day-to-day operations. Depreciation has been recalculated on a straight line basis at 20% per annum on cost, with reference dates agreed with the director as follows:
Asset Cost £ Reference Date Rate Method
Ford Transit Custom 320 L1 (WF0...32017) 24,200.00 24 Jan 2020 20% SL
VW Transporter T30 SWB (BF23JVM) 35,991.00 21 Apr 2023 20% SL
Plant and equipment pool 59,673.44 Sep 2021 20% SL
Mercedes GLE Class(Agreement 0015355240723003) 77,945.00 31 Jul 2024 20% SL
Total 197,809.44 - 0- -
Computer equipment (account 4150) — the balance of £16,862.48 comprises a pool of computers, laptops, tablets and printers. Depreciation has been calculated at 25% straight line with a reference date of April 2023 agreed with the director.
The cumulative effect of the depreciation corrections on the opening retained earnings for the year ended 31 March 2026 is as follows:
As previously reported £ As restated £
Motor vehicles — accumulated depreciation b/fwd £52,914.17 90,760.48
Computer equipment — accumulated depreciation b/fwd £7,614.05 8,431.24
Increase in accumulated depreciation - 38,663.50
Net reduction in opening retained earnings - (38,663.50)