Abbreviated Company Accounts - MERLIN ESTATES (EAST) 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.
Computer equipment 33.3% straight line
Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance

Other accounting policies
Deferred taxation
Full provision is made for deferred taxation resulting from 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.

Going concern basis of accounting
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 due to the fact that they will continue to support the company.