Abbreviated Company Accounts - DAVIES & MEREDITH LIMITED

1Accounting Policies

Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts
The financial statements of the company for the year ended 31st January 206 have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued by the Financial Reporting Council and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. These are the company's first set of financial statements prepared in accordance with FRS 102. There have been no transitional adjustments made.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for certain properties and financial instruments that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the company's financial statements.

Turnover policy
Turnover comprises the invoice value of goods supplied by the company, exclusive of trade discounts and value added tax

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or at valuation, less accumulated depreciation. The charge to depreciation is calculated to write off the original cost or valuation of tangible fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives as follows;

Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 20% Straight Line
Motor vehicles - 15% Straight Line

The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed annually for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.