Abbreviated Company Accounts - DIVIDEND TRAINING 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 comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Computer equipment - 33% straight line.
Fixtures and fittings - 25% straight line.

Other accounting policies
Operating lease rentals

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Pension costs

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for the benefit of its directors/employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account for the period in which they are payable.

Foreign Currency

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All foreign exchange differences are included to the profit and loss account.

Deferred taxation

Deferred taxation arises when items are charged or credited in accounts in different periods to those in which they are included in the company’s tax computations. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences that result in an obligation to pay more (or less) tax at a future date. Deferred tax is calculated at the average rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. The resulting deferred tax asset or liability is not discounted.

Dividends

Proposed dividends are only included as liabilities in the financial statements when their payment has been approved by the shareholders prior to the balance sheet date.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Cost included all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.

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