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Accounting policies
Significant accounting policies
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 105 – The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the company.
Turnover
Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets (including purchased goodwill and patents) are amortised at rates calculated to write off the assets on a straight line basis over their estimated useful economic lives. Impairment of intangible assets is only reviewed where circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be fully recoverable.
Goodwill
Acquired goodwill is stated at cost less amortisation. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated expected useful economic life of the goodwill of years.
Licences and patents
Licences and patents are stated at cost less amortisation. Amortisation of licences is calculated on a straight line basis over the life of the licence. Amortisation of patents is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated expected useful economic life of the patents of years.
Development expenditures
Research and development expenditure is charged to the income statement in the period in which it is incurred. However, where the directors are satisfied as to the technical, commercial and financial viability of individual projects, development expenditure is deferred and amortised over years during which the company is expected to benefit.
Computer software development costs
Development costs of computer software are capitalised once a detailed program design has been established and are amortised on a straight line basis over years.
Franchise Fees
Franchise Fees is stated at cost less amortization. Amortization is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated expected useful economic life of the Franchise Fees of years.
Trade Mark
Trade Mark is stated at cost less amortization. Amortization is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated expected useful economic life of the Trade Mark of years.
Copy Rights
Copy Rights is stated at cost less amortisation. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated expected useful economic life of the Copy rights of years.
Software License
Software License is stated at cost less amortisation. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the estimated expected useful economic life of the Software License of years.
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