Abbreviated Company Accounts - STERLING ENTERPRISES 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 total invoice value, excluding value added tax, of sales made during the year and derives from the provision of goods falling within the company’s ordinary activities. The revenue is recognised for the services as the services are performed.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follow:
Leasehold properties – Straight line of the life of the lease
Plant and machinery – 15% per annum on reducing balance basis
Fixtures, fittings and equipment – 15% per annum on reducing balance basis
Motor vehicles – 25% per annum on reducing balance basis

Intangible assets amortisation policy
Goodwill
Acquired goodwill is written off in equal annual instalments over its estimated useful economic life of 17 years.

Other accounting policies
Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the company is able to carry on business as a going concern, which the directors consider appropriate having regard to the circumstances.