VICTORIA FREENET ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OCTOBER 31,1996

(Unaudited)

NOTICE TO READER

We have compiled the balance sheet of Victoria Freenet Association as at October 31, 1996 and the statements of revenue and expense and changes in cash for the year then ended, from information provided by management.

We have not audited, reviewed or otherwise attempted to verify the accuracy or completeness of such information. Readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for their purposes.

Victoria, British Columbia (signed) MacPherson Brown Flanagan & Fletcher
January 2, 1997 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS


VICTORIA FREENET ASSOCIATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT OCTOBER 31, 1996
19961995
(Note 4)
ASSETS
Current Cash and term deposits $ 19,565 $ 20,862
Accounts receivable 13,126 -
Inventory - 1,866
Prepaid expenses 788

4,725

33,479 27,453
Capital, at net carrying amount (Note 5) 25,156

14,652

$ 58,635

$ 42,105

LIABILITIES
Current Accounts payable $ 16,553

$ 7,018

MEMBERS' EQUITY
Association balance, beginning of year 35,087 32,971
Excess of revenue over expense for the year 6,995

2,116

Association balance, end of year 42,082

35,087

$ 58,635

$ 42,105



VICTORIA FREENET ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996

19961995
(Note 4)
Revenue
Casino and fund raising $ 11,559 $ 34,353
Donations 21,793 27,094
Government funded contracts 64,882 5,000
Member dues 12,575 525
Sales 1,924 3,012

112,733


69,984

Expense
Operations
Amortization 6,830 7,837
Computer 1,252 3,211
Conferences - 5,251
Goods and services tax 4,503 2,907
Rent 10,062 6,057
Telephone 36,900 18,807

59,547


44,070

Contract services
B.C.C.N.A. contract 27,220 -
Youth employment wages 9,233 -

36,453


-

Fund raising
Casino 5,142 18,121
Sundry 134 -

5,276


18,121

Administration
Advertising and promotion 1,782 372
Bad debts 90 309
Bank charges 327 229
Dues and subscriptions 327 75
Honorarium and management fees - 2,000
Insurance 425 425
Office and postage 1,011 1,506
Professional fees 500 761

4,462


5,677

Total expenses 105,738 67,868
Excess of revenue over expense for the year
$ 6,995


$ 2,116


VICTORIA FREENET ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CASH

FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996

19961995
(Note 4)
Operating activities
    Excess of revenue over expense for the year
$ 6,995 $ 2,116
    Add: Item not affecting cash
      Amortization
6,830
7,837
13,825 9,953
    Cash provided (consumed) by changes in
    non-cash working capital items
2,212
(159)
16,037
9,794
Investing activity
    Purchase of capital assets
(17,334)
(8,494)
Increase (decrease) in cash and term deposits during the year (1,297) 1,300
Cash and term deposits, beginning of year 20,862 19,562
Cash and term deposits, end of year
$ 19,565

$ 20,862


VICTORIA FREENET ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OCTOBER 31,1996

  1. Purpose
    The purpose of the Association is to provide computer-based telecommunication services at no charge to the community, and promote electronic data exchange locally and on an international basis. The Association is registered under the provisions of the Society Act of British Columbia and provides its services on a not-for-profit basis.
  2. Summary of significant accounting policies
  3. Income taxes
    The Association is exempt from income taxes under provisions of the Income Tax Act.
  4. Comparative figures
    The comparative figures have been compiled by another public accountant.
  5. Capital assets
    Cost Accumulated
    Amortization
    1996
    Net Carrying
    Amount
    1995
    Net Carrying
    Amount
    (Note 4)
    Computer equipment $ 74,380 $ 49,394 $ 24,986$ 14,312
    Software licenses 850 680 170 340

    $ 75,230

    $ 50,074

    $ 25,156

    $ 14,652