The accounting policy for depreciation of leased plant has changed from the cost model to the revaluation model. Leased plant was previously depreciated on the basis of 20% reducing balance.
The revaluation method provides a fairer and more reliable representation of the pattern of consumption of the asset's economic benefits due to these assets typically holding their value or appreciating. These assets are professionally revalued regularly as a part of the businesses trade, this will be reflected in the statutory accounts at least every 3 years.
This has resulted in a significant gain on revaluation in the period, increasing profitability by £166,842.
It is estimated that this will lead to an ongoing increase in profits for the company.