Abbreviated Company Accounts - LIQUID MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 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, net of value added tax and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Plant and machinery 20% straight line
Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance

Valuation information and policy
Stocks
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Deferred taxation
Full provision is made for deferred taxation resulting from material timing differences between the recognition of gains and losses in the accounts and their recognition for tax purposes. Deferred taxation is calculated on an un-discounted basis at the tax rates which are expected to apply in the periods when the timing differences will reverse.

Foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to the profit and loss account.
Leasing and hire purchase commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to income on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Other accounting policies
Secured loans - the company uses Bibby Financial Services to factor its trade debts. Amounts due from customers are shown gross as trade debtors and the current account with Bibby is shown as other creditors.