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3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (f) Equipment, vehicles and furniture (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2020
Policies  
(f) Equipment, vehicles and furniture

(f)Equipment, vehicles and furniture 

Equipment, vehicles and furniture are recorded at cost.  Depreciation is calculated on the residual value, which is the historical cost of an asset less the prior allowances made.  Depreciation methods, useful life and residual value are reviewed at each financial year-end and adjusted, if appropriate.  Where an item of equipment, vehicles and furniture is comprised of major components with different useful lives, the components are accounted for as separate items.  The Company currently provides for depreciation annually as follows:

 

 

 

Automobile

30% declining balance

Computer equipment

30% to 45% declining balance

Office furniture and equipment

20% declining balance