During the year, the directors identified that the financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2025 had been prepared under FRS 105, which was not appropriate given the nature of the company’s investment property activities.
The company has therefore adopted FRS 102 for the year ended 28 February 2026. Under FRS 102, investment property is measured at fair value, with movements recognised in profit and loss, and deferred tax is provided on timing differences.
In the prior year accounts, a revaluation uplift had been recognised in a revaluation reserve. This treatment is not permitted under FRS 105 or FRS 102. The comparative figures have therefore been restated to remove the revaluation reserve and reflect the appropriate classification within retained earnings.
The fair value gain on the investment property of £27,519.84 arose in the year ended 28 February 2025 and has been recognised in profit and loss in that year. Deferred tax has been recognised on this gain in accordance with FRS 102.
The effect of the prior period adjustment is to reclassify reserves and recognise a deferred tax liability of £6,879.96 at 28 February 2025.
Impact of prior period adjustment at 28 February 2025:
£
Revaluation reserve removed (27,519.84)
Retained earnings adjustment 27,519.84
Deferred tax recognised (6,879.96)
Net decrease in equity (6,879.96)