Financial Information
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended Oct 31, 2007 and Oct 31, 2006
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS
AlarmForce Industries Inc., (the “Company”) is a public company whose shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company provides security alarm monitoring and related services to residential and commercial subscribers throughout Canada and in selected states of the United States of America. The Company is a leading provider of two-way voice alarm systems and monitoring services and was incorporated under the laws of Canada on November 16, 1988.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada.
(a) Basis of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries and AlarmForce LP, a limited partnership, operating in the U.S.A. Inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
(b) Revenue Recognition
i) The Company earns the majority of its revenue from subscribers for monitoring services and equipment. Revenue from monitoring services is recognized over the term of the subscriber agreement as the services are provided. The subscriber agreements are non-cancellable over a three or four year term with automatic annual renewals thereafter.
ii) Revenue and the related costs from the sale of equipment, which consists principally of alarm equipment, are deferred and recognized as revenue over the respective three and four year terms of the subscriber agreement.
iii) Unearned revenue results from subscribers who are billed for monitoring in advance of the period in which such services are provided, on a bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis. Revenues from monitoring activities are recognized in the year such services are provided. The maximum period for which subscribers are billed in advance is one year.
(c) Inventory
Inventory, consisting principally of alarm equipment and accessories, is valued as follows:
i) For used equipment and accessories, at the lower of the weighted average amortized cost and net realizable value; and
(ii) For new equipment and accessories, at the lower of cost on a first-in, first-out basis and net realizable value.
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash and short-term guaranteed investment certificates, which are carried at the lower of cost and market value. These cash equivalents are cashable within a 90-day period from the date of purchase. Below is a breakdown of the cash and cash equivalents:
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Cash | 475,303 | 1,025,232 |
| Short-term investments | 2,004,711 | 2,884,077 |
| Amortization: | 2,480,014 | 3,909,309 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Testimonials
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"This is the Alarm Force Central Station...Identify Yourself Immediately!" is something I say quite often using a mix of Preston Manning and Jimmy Stewart's voices. The fact that there is a two-way voice system protecting my home was the driving force for my decision to go with Alarm Force. Knowing that an intruder is going to be confronted by a live person, Preston Manning or otherwise, is the only way to feel totally secure and safe with your home alarm system. Given that we have not had a break-in since we installed AlarmForce speaks to how AlarmForce is doing a great job in helping to protect our home. Whenever I’ve had to call Alarm Force, the support staff has been exceptional in providing friendly and knowledgeable support. The only problem we've ever had is "user error" as we forgot what our security question was. I have recommended Alarm Force to all my friends and relatives as I feel that Alarm Force is the best choice overall for a home security system.
-Greg B. - Calgary, AB -
Your technician was very professional. After he was finished, I knew I made the right choice.
-John, OH -
I like the live voice feature. It does exactly as advertised. Like most people we did not get an alarm system until there were some break-ins in our neighborhood. The alarm force personal were very good. Particularly when we had an issue with the code. It turned out our neighbor who also installed the same system chose the same code as we did. The Alarm Force people figured it out.
-J.H - Columbus, OH -
We really appreciated how they added us urgently to their schedule for installation because of our distress. Great team.
-Francois, AB -
My wife & I are always confident when we leave the house either for a couple of hours or for a month that our home is safe and secure while we are gone. We know that Alarm Force is always on the job protecting it.
-R.W - Gahanna, OH -
I want to thank you most sincerely for your response this morning when I apparently triggered a false alarm at our residence and left our back door unlocked. I was having some difficulty with my wife when we left (she has Alzheimer's disease). When I returned about an hour later I noticed the door was now locked and the telephone was ringing. It was your office with notification of the alarm and your response. Our son also phoned shortly afterwards to advise that you had notified him also in response to the alarm. I had also neglected to turn on my cell phone. Again, my sincere appreciation for your immediate response and corrective action; but then, that's why we subscribe to AlarmForce. But please accept my apology for causing the problem in the first place.
-Norman, ON -
We were pleased that the service was so prompt. Good job well done.
-David, OH -
I have recommended AlarmForce to all my friends - very happy with it.
-Nancy, BC






