Abbreviated Company Accounts - THE LANES DENTAL CARE LIMITED

1Accounting Policies

Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities effective April 2008.

Turnover policy
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT and trade discounts.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Leasehold land and buildings - No depreciation
Plant and machinery - 15% reducing balance
Computer equipment - 25% straight line
Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 15% reducing balance

Intangible assets amortisation policy
Acquired goodwill is written off in equal instalments over its estimated useful economic life.

Other accounting policies
Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Pensions
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the year they are payable.

Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation is provided in full in respect of taxation deferred by timing differences between the treatment of certain items for taxation and accounting purposes. The deferred tax balance has not been discounted.