Abbreviated Company Accounts - S & J PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 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:
Plant and machinery 1/3 straight line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment 1/3 straight line

Intangible assets amortisation policy
The intangible asset is a 5 year licence fee purchased from the franchisor. The original cost is being amortised over the term of the licence.

Other accounting policies
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.