Abbreviated Company Accounts - BAOBAB CAPITAL 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 chargeable in respect of the sale of goods and services to customers.

Tangible assets depreciation policy
Depreciation is provided so as to write off assets, less their residual value, over their useful lives

Asset class Depreciation method and rate

Office equipment 25% straight line
Fixtures and fittings 10% straight line

Other accounting policies
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided on material timing differences that are expected to reverse

Hire purchase and leasing

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged in the profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Where shares are issued, any component that creates a financial liability of the company is presented as a liability in the balance sheet. The corresponding dividends relating to the liability component are charged as interest expense in the profit and loss account.

4Transactions with directors