EX_CANTIBUS_GAUDIUM_LIMIT - Accounts


Company Registration No. 04182235 (England and Wales)
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Director
Mr R  Hartshorne
Company number
04182235
Registered office
4th Floor
Imperial House
15 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6UN
Accountants
Alliotts
4th Floor
Imperial House
15 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6UN
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Director's report
1
Balance sheet
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 8
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
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The director presents his annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2017.

Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of writing, composing and recording music tracks.
Director

The director who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements was as follows:

Mr R  Hartshorne
Statement of director's responsibilities

The director is responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

 

Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:

 

  • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

  • make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

 

The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
Mr R Hartshorne
Director
15 August 2017
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2017
31 March 2017
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2017
2016
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
3
288,803
385,071
Tangible assets
4
7,842
10,458
296,645
395,529
Current assets
Debtors
5
71,954
100,000
Cash at bank and in hand
11,680
-
83,634
100,000
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(255,579)
(388,121)
Net current liabilities
(171,945)
(288,121)
Total assets less current liabilities
124,700
107,408
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(208,324)
(214,688)
Provisions for liabilities
(1,490)
-
Net liabilities
(85,114)
(107,280)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
(85,214)
(107,380)
Total equity
(85,114)
(107,280)
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2017
31 March 2017
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The director of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 31 March 2017 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

T he director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.he director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

T he member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476 .he member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 15 August 2017
Mr R  Hartshorne
Director
Company Registration No. 04182235
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Ex Cantibus Gaudium Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4th Floor, Imperial House, 15 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6UN.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

These financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2017 are the first financial statements of Ex Cantibus Gaudium Limited prepared in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The date of transition to FRS 102 was 1 April 2015. The reported financial position and financial performance for the previous period are not affected by the transition to FRS 102.

1.2
Going concern

The company is dependent upon the continuing financial support of the director.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for services provided in the normal course of business , and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes . The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates., and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

 

Revenue is recognised as earned when the company receives the invoiced amount into the company's bank account and ownership of the composed composition has been passed on to its new owners. It is measured at the fair value of the right to consideration, which represents amounts chargeable to clients based on the time spent excluding VAT.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Acquired goodwill is written off in equal annual installments over its estimated useful economic life of 10 years. of 10 years.

1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment
25% Net Book Value

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset , with the net amounts presented in the financial statements , when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.11
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of fixed assets. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 2 (2016 - 3).

EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
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3
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017
722,007
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2016
336,936
Amortisation charged for the year
96,268
At 31 March 2017
433,204
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2017
288,803
At 31 March 2016
385,071
4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017
18,897
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2016
8,439
Depreciation charged in the year
2,616
At 31 March 2017
11,055
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2017
7,842
At 31 March 2016
10,458
5
Debtors
2017
2016
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
71,954
100,000
EX CANTIBUS GAUDIUM LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2017
2016
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
26,444
17,060
Corporation tax
20,772
9,942
Other taxation and social security
66,576
62,167
Other creditors
141,787
298,952
255,579
388,121
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2017
2016
£
£
Other creditors
208,324
214,688

 

8
Called up share capital
2017
2016
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
100 Ordinary of £1 each
100
100
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