MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
Company Registration No. 02217933 (England and Wales)
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr A Gibbons
Mr M B Owen
Company number
02217933
Registered office
7th Floor
20 Chapel Street
Liverpool
L3 9AG
Auditor
DSG Chartered Accountants
Castle Chambers
43 Castle Street
Liverpool
L2 9TL
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 6
Profit and loss account
7
Statement of comprehensive income
8
Balance sheet
9
Statement of changes in equity
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 24
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 June 2020.
Principal activity and fair review of business
The principal activities of the company during the year remains insurance consultancy and insurance broking.
The company has continued to increase revenue from £2,724k to £2,830k in the year and net assets have remained strong at £877k (2019: £519k). The company has produced a further profitable year, with income increasing from the previous year, in spite of the issues surrounding Covid 19 towards the end of this financial year.
The company continues to develop within the intermediary sector specialising in commercial property insurance and related products. The company also provides a valued complimentary service to clients of Mason Owen & Partners Limited.
The company has maintained its membership to the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA), which provides valuable support to the business in terms of the ability to access new markets, to provide networking opportunities and in-depth technical information concerning matters such as Regulation. The firm continues to be one of a minority of insurance brokers in the United Kingdom who have attained ''Chartered Insurance Broker'' status as a firm, with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
The company's investment in Mason Owen (Specialist Risks) Limited has again shown a good return, resulting in a profit and the payment of a dividend. A continuing change in the focus of the business has assisted the development of that company. Our Norwich office has established a presence both geographically and in the market and the office continues to go from strength to strength.
Following the acquisition of Mason Owen Financial Services (Wirral) Limited, to be known as 'Business Insurance Services' (BIS), we have started the integration of the business into the group systems and processes which has resulted in an increase in base income from that business and the payment of a dividend to the company.
The investment made in key staff in both Legal Indemnity Broking and General Business development have proven successful and will continue to provide valuable growth in each of those areas of the business. Staffing levels across the business have been stable during the current year and now, including Norwich and BIS in our office on the Wirral, 39 people are employed across the three insurance businesses.
The move to the new office and flexibility of IT and working arrangements have also provided additional strength to business continuity plans, which was demonstrated in the initial Covid 19 lockdown, when the business deployed all staff to home working without any interruption to the business.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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Principal risks and uncertainties
Exposure to credit risk
The risk of non-payment by clients is assessed by the directors. The company aims to minimise the risk by management of credit limits and monthly reviews of debtor days.
Coronavirus risk
The uncertainty brought by covid 19 to the wider economy could impact upon the performance of the company if firms who utilise the services of the company do not survive the current economic conditions. These would not result in bad debts to the company, moreover a loss of renewal revenue. However, for those businesses still trading and who own property, which makes up the largest sector of the account, insurance cover will need to be maintained to protect their assets. A reduced number of market property transactions could affect the performance of the Legal Indemnity insurance team, but this is mitigated by the Property and Casualty classes within the wider business.
The company believes that the business remains in a strong position to withstand the effects of the impact on the economy due to the make up of the client base and the robust continuity plan that we have deployed and the prudent financial management that we employ.
Specific risks
There is a continued risk given the current economic climate that clients could go out of business and that the market property transactions dry up completely meaning the Legal Indemnity account is decimated. However, our management team monitors our business plans on a regular basis and takes appropriate mitigating action to risks posed.
Key performance indicators
It is envisaged that when assessing the performance of the business against key performance indicators such as income, cost control and overall profitability, the company will continue to perform well and develop in line with its business plan.
Future developments
In terms of general market conditions, rates are starting to increase markedly due to restrictions in capacity and deteriorating insurer results. This will have a positive effect on the income earned by the company as earnings are generally commission based. However, increased rates and terms could result in business being lost but it is envisaged that any reduction in client base may be mitigated by the overall increase in income.
Whilst there has been uncertainty surrounding the UK's decision to withdraw from the EU, the initial friction following the implementation of the Brexit deal means that business may be affected in the short term. Continuing pressure from other Statutory obligations such as SM&CR have also contributed to increasing compliance costs in the year.
Mr A Gibbons
Director
26 March 2021
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2020.
The report contains the statutory information disclosed in addition to that set out in the strategic report. Information relating to the principal activity, financial risk management policies and future developments, which would otherwise be included in the Directors Report, are included in the Strategic Report.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 7.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £117,647. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Mr A Gibbons
Mr M B Owen
Auditor
DSG were appointed as auditor to the company and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
Mr A Gibbons
Director
26 March 2021
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have 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 directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are 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 directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are 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. They are 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.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Mason Owen Financial Services Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 June 2020 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102
The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
-
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 June 2020 and of its profit for the year then ended;
-
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditor's
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard
, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where:
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the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or
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the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue
.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit
:
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the information given in the strategic report and the directors' r
eport for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements
; and
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the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifie
d
material misstatements in the strategic report and the directors'
r
eport
.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors'
r
esponsibilities
s
tatement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company
'
s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Andrew Moss BA FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of DSG Chartered Accountants
26 March 2021
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Castle Chambers
43 Castle Street
Liverpool
L2 9TL
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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2020
2019
as restated
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
2,830,494
2,723,817
Cost of sales
(683,762)
(646,457)
Gross profit
2,146,732
2,077,360
Administrative expenses
(2,090,188)
(2,091,389)
Other operating income
17,978
-
Operating profit/(loss)
4
74,522
(14,029)
Interest receivable and similar income
6
427,796
9,398
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(6,649)
-
Profit/(loss) before taxation
495,669
(4,631)
Tax on profit/(loss)
8
(1,314)
(5,772)
Profit/(loss) for the financial year
494,355
(10,403)
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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2020
2019
£
£
Profit/(loss) for the year
494,355
(10,403)
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
494,355
(10,403)
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 JUNE 2020
30 June 2020
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2020
2019
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
10
3,949
7,350
Tangible assets
11
9,117
9,602
Investments
12
987,281
987,281
1,000,347
1,004,233
Current assets
Debtors
14
1,145,481
2,046,224
Cash at bank and in hand
1,451,020
1,266,201
2,596,501
3,312,425
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(2,699,746)
(3,536,156)
Net current liabilities
(103,245)
(223,731)
Total assets less current liabilities
897,102
780,502
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
-
(260,000)
Provisions for liabilities
(1,403)
(1,511)
Net assets
895,699
518,991
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
20
1,000
1,000
Profit and loss reserves
894,699
517,991
Total equity
895,699
518,991
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 March 2021 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr A Gibbons
Director
Company Registration No. 02217933
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 July 2018
1,000
628,394
629,394
Year ended 30 June 2019:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the year
-
(10,403)
(10,403)
Dividends
9
-
(100,000)
(100,000)
Balance at 30 June 2019
1,000
517,991
518,991
Year ended 30 June 2020:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
494,355
494,355
Dividends
9
-
(117,647)
(117,647)
Balance at 30 June 2020
1,000
894,699
895,699
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Mason Owen Financial Services Limited is a
private
company
limited by shares
incorporated in England and Wales.
The registered office is
7th Floor, 20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG.
The principal activity of the company is disclosed in the strategic report.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in
sterling
, which is the functional currency of the company.
Monetary a
mounts
in these financial statements are
rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares
publicly available consolidated financial statements
, including this company,
which are
intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities,
financial position and profit or loss
of the group
.
T
he company has
therefore
taken advantage of
e
xemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
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Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
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Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues’
:
Interest
income/expense and net gains/losses for each category of financial instrument;
basis
of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income
;
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Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’
:
Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements
;
-
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’
:
Compensation for key management personnel
.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of
Mason Owen & Partners (Holdings) Limited
. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office,
20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 400 of the
Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group
.
Mason Owen Financial Services Limited is a subsidiary of Mason Owen & Partners Limited and the results of Mason Owen Financial Services Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements of Mason Owen & Partners Holdings Limited which are available from the registered address, stated above.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.2
Going concern
After taking into account the current economic uncertainty including the potential implications that brexit may have on consumer confidence, as well as reviewing the company's forecasts, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
true
The risks associated with covid-19 have been assessed by the directors and it has been concluded that the business is in good shape to be able to withstand the effects on the UK economy. Cash flow models have been done on a conservative basis and they have shown that the business can retain liquidity and fulfil the statutory solvency obligations laid down by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statement.
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
.
Turnover comprises revenue recognised by the company in relation to commission relating to insurance premiums finalised with insurers and confirmed by the client within the accounting period, net of commission shared to third parties and is recognised at the point the policy is agreed with the customer. Commission on returns, additional premiums and adjustments are brought into the accounts when these occur. Profit shares from insurance companies are recognised on a received basis.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date
where
it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the
fair
value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation 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:
Software
20% straight line
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.
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 and fittings
25% straight line
Computers
25% straight line
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
.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries
are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date
and
any
impairment
losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company
. Control is
the power to govern the financial and operating policies of
the
entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.7
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.
1.8
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.
1.9
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.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those
held
at
fair value through profit and loss
, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected.
If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when
the company
transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from
fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, 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
paymen
ts 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.
Trade creditors
are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired
in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. A
m
ounts payable are classified as
current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented
as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price
and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts,
are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are
s
ubsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as
being measured at
fair value th
r
ough profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations
expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
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.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 16 -
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.
1.12
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 stock or 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.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases,
including
any lease incentives received, are charged to
profit or loss
on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease
s
asset are consumed.
1.15
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation
in the period
are included in profit or loss.
1.16
Fiduciary funds are required to be kept in certain regulated bank accounts subject to rules contained in the Financial Conduct Authority CASS 5 Sourcebook which emphasise capital preservation and liquidity. Such funds are not available to service the company's debt or for other corporate purposes.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
1.17
Insurance broking debtors and creditors
The company acts as agent in placing the insurable risks of its clients with insurers and, as such, is not principal to the contracts under which the right to receive premiums from clients, or reimbursement of insured losses from insurers, arise. However, the company is contractually entitled to demand premiums from clients and may be liable to insurers for any uncollected amounts arising from such transactions.
In recognition of this relationship, uncollected premiums from insurance broking transactions or payments due to insurers are included as assets and liabilities of the company in spite of the fact that they represent fiduciary funds. Such assets and liabilities are reflected at individual client or insurer level with the balance of premium due to the company or from the company includes the commission or fees owed to or due to be repaid by the company.
In certain exceptional circumstances, the company advances premiums or refunds to insurers or clients prior to collection of fiduciary funds. To the extent that these advances result in an increased credit risk this is reflected in the recognition and adjustment of fiduciary funds where provision is made for the transaction.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2020
2019
as restated
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Commission recieved
2,830,494
2,723,817
All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.
The whole of the turnover is attributable to commission relating to insurance premiums finalised with insurers and confirmed with the client within the accounting period, net of commission shared with third parties.
Turnover has been restated in 2019 to split out introducer fees of £646,457. These costs have now been grossed up and are shown as cost of sales in the financial statements as opposed to turnover. No impact on underlying profit.
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
- 18 -
4
Operating profit/(loss)
2020
2019
Operating profit/(loss) for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
6,250
8,250
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
3,967
5,496
Amortisation of intangible assets
3,401
20
Operating lease charges
102,269
128,333
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2020
2019
Number
Number
26
22
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2020
2019
£
£
Wages and salaries
1,231,211
1,058,010
Social security costs
127,619
125,123
Pension costs
93,855
166,411
1,452,685
1,349,544
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
- 19 -
6
Interest receivable and similar income
2020
2019
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
2,608
2,400
Interest receivable from group companies
5,564
6,998
Total interest revenue
8,172
9,398
Other income from investments
Dividends received
196,000
-
Total income excluding fixed asset investments
204,172
9,398
Income from fixed asset investments
Income from shares in group undertakings
223,624
-
Total income
427,796
9,398
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2020
2019
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
6,649
-
8
Taxation
2020
2019
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
-
4,261
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
1,422
-
Total current tax
1,422
4,261
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(108)
1,511
Total tax charge
1,314
5,772
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
8
Taxation
(Continued)
- 20 -
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge/(credit) for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2020
2019
£
£
Profit/(loss) before taxation
495,669
(4,631)
Expected tax charge/(credit) based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19.00% (2019: 19.00%)
94,177
(880)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
3,563
11,612
Tax effect of income not taxable in determining taxable profit
(37,240)
-
Adjustments in respect of prior years
1,422
112
Group relief
(18,481)
(4,895)
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
361
-
Dividend income
(42,488)
-
Deferred tax rate change
-
(177)
Taxation charge for the year
1,314
5,772
9
Dividends
2020
2019
£
£
Interim paid
117,647
100,000
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
- 21 -
10
Intangible fixed assets
Software
£
Cost
At 1 July 2019
7,785
Disposals
(435)
At 30 June 2020
7,350
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 July 2019
435
Amortisation charged for the year
3,401
Disposals
(435)
At 30 June 2020
3,401
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2020
3,949
At 30 June 2019
7,350
11
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 July 2019
493
28,519
29,012
Additions
-
1,119
1,119
Disposals
-
(13,487)
(13,487)
At 30 June 2020
493
16,151
16,644
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2019
62
19,348
19,410
Depreciation charged in the year
123
3,844
3,967
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
(15,850)
(15,850)
At 30 June 2020
185
7,342
7,527
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2020
308
8,809
9,117
At 30 June 2019
431
9,171
9,602
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
- 22 -
12
Fixed asset investments
2020
2019
as restated
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
13
987,281
987,281
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in group undertakings
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 July 2019 & 30 June 2020
987,281
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2020
987,281
At 30 June 2019
987,281
A prior year adjustment has been processed to record the value of the investment in Mason Owen Financial Services (Wirral) Limited at the date of purchase to include any net asset adjustments and earn out payments. This has led to increasing the value of investment brought forward by £639,922 and other creditors for the same value to reflect the deferred consideration payable at the date of purchase. No impact on underlying profit.
13
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 30 June 2020 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Mason Owen (Specialist Risk) Limited
20 Chapel Street, Liverpool. England, L3 9AG
Insurance consultancy and insurance broker
Ordinary
80.00
Mason Owen Financial Services (Wirral) Limited
20 Chapel Street, Liverpool. England, L3 9AG
Insurance consultancy and insurance broker
Ordinary
100.00
14
Debtors
2020
2019
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
989,700
1,727,820
Amounts owed by group undertakings
154,507
316,398
Other debtors
1,274
2,006
1,145,481
2,046,224
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
- 23 -
15
Cash and cash equivalents
Insurance broking accounts comprise monies on behalf of clients, amounts held at 30 June 2020 amounted to £1,059,445 (2019: £671,208).
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2020
2019
as restated
£
£
Insurance broking creditors
1,679,454
2,383,410
Amounts owed to group undertakings
594,987
477,381
Corporation tax
-
4,351
Other creditors
210,000
649,984
Accruals and deferred income
215,305
21,030
2,699,746
3,536,156
The company has given unlimited multilateral and cross guarantees in respect of bank borrowings of all group undertakings and is a member of a VAT group.
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2020
2019
£
£
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
260,000
18
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2020
2019
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,403
1,511
2020
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 July 2019
1,511
Credit to profit or loss
(108)
Liability at 30 June 2020
1,403
MASON OWEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
- 24 -
19
Retirement benefit schemes
2020
2019
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
93,855
166,411
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees.
The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
20
Share capital
2020
2019
2020
2019
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
of £1 each
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
21
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2020
2019
£
£
Within one year
125,103
178,103
Between two and five years
454,355
526,458
In over five years
258,375
238,500
837,833
943,061
22
Related party transactions
During the year the company entered into transactions, in the ordinary course of business, with their parent. Amounts recharged from the parent amount to £535,637 (2019: £1,960,020) and the amount outstanding at year end was £455,378 (2019: £703,011) due to the parent. A dividend of £100,000 (2019: £85,000) was paid to the parent during the year.
During the year the company entered into transactions, in the ordinary course of business. with a subsidiary. Amounts recharged to the subsidiary amount to £258,103 (2019: £284,612) and the amount outstanding at year end was £67,298 (2019: £312,841) owed by Mason Owen Financial Services Limited.
23
Ultimate controlling party
The immediate parent company is Mason Owen & Partners Limited.
The ultimate parent company is Mason Owen & Partners (Holdings) Limited. This is the smallest and largest group into which the results of this entity are consolidated. Copies of the group accounts can be obtained from the same registered address as the entity.
The ultimate controlling party is Mr M B Owen.
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