Abbreviated Company Accounts - DIRECT CARPET & CURTAIN SUPPLIES 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 the value of goods sold during the period, net of VAT and trade discounts. Turnover is recognised when goods are physically delivered to the customer.

Where customers pay in advance for goods, the amount is recorded as deferred income until the goods have been delivered.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Leasehold property straight line basis over the term of the lease
Fixtures & fittings 15% reducing balance
Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance

Intangible assets amortisation policy
Amortisation is provided on intangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class Amortisation method and rate
Goodwill over 15 years

Valuation information and policy
Positive purchased goodwill arising on acquisitions is capitalised, classified as an asset on the Balance Sheet and amortised over its estimated useful life up to a maximum of 20 years. This length of time is presumed to be the maximum useful life of purchased goodwill because it is difficult to make projections beyond this period. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment at the end of the first full financial year following each acquisition and subsequently as and when necessary if circumstances emerge that indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.