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Registered number: 04390147
Abacus Business Services Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2018
Abacus Business Services Ltd

ACCA

Abacus House
241 Wellington Road South
Stockport
Cheshire
SK2 6NG
Unaudited Financial Statements
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—4
Balance Sheet
Registered number: 04390147
2018 2017
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 2 2,631 2,902
2,631 2,902
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 3 15,403 8,903
Cash at bank and in hand 25,315 26,334
40,718 35,237
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 4 (152,748 ) (156,454 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (112,030 ) (121,217 )
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES (109,399 ) (118,315 )
NET ASSETS (109,399 ) (118,315 )
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 5 2 2
Profit and Loss Account (109,401 ) (118,317 )
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS (109,399) (118,315)
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For the year ending 31 March 2018 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
  • The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
  • The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
  • These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
  • The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mr Clive Cass
24/12/2018

The notes on pages 3 to 4 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Accounting Policies
1.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
1.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes.
1.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Computer Equipment 25% Reducing balance
2. Tangible Assets
Computer Equipment
£
Cost
As at 1 April 2017 14,232
Additions 606
As at 31 March 2018 14,838
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2017 11,330
Provided during the period 877
As at 31 March 2018 12,207
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2018 2,631
As at 1 April 2017 2,902
3. Debtors
2018 2017
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 15,403 8,903
15,403 8,903
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4. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2018 2017
£ £
Trade creditors 4,082 5,643
Corporation tax 10,600 10,772
Other taxes and social security 4,606 5,243
Other creditors 1,171 -
Directors' loan accounts 132,289 134,796
152,748 156,454
5. Share Capital
2018 2017
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 2 2
6. Dividends
2018 2017
£ £
On equity shares:
Final dividend paid 36,000 36,000
36,000 36,000
7. General Information
Abacus Business Services Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 04390147. The registered office is Abacus House, 241 Wellington Road South, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6NG.
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