Financial Information

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For The Years Ended October 31, 2009 and 2008

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 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, AlarmForce NC Inc. and AlarmForce LP, a limited partnership, operating in the U.S. Inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

(b) Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is derived from monitoring services and sale of equipment.

(i) MONITORING REVENUE: The Company earns the majority of its revenue from subscribers for monitoring services. Revenue from monitoring services is earned as the service is provided pursuant to the term of the subscriber agreement. The alarm subscriber agreements are non-cancellable over a three or four year term with automatic annual renewals thereafter.

(ii) UNEARNED REVENUE: Unearned revenue results from subscribers who are billed for monitoring services in advance of the period in which such services are provided, either on a bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis. Revenues from monitoring services are recognized in the period such services are provided. The maximum period for which subscribers are billed in advance is one year.

(iii) DEFERRED EQUIPMENT REVENUE: Revenue from the sale of additional equipment and the associated costs are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the subscriber agreement.

(c) Inventory

Inventory consists of subscriber equipment and accessories, which are held for installation. Raw materials and work in progress goods are valued at the lower of cost on a first-in, first-out basis and net realizable value. When the finished goods (subscriber equipment) are installed, they are transferred to rental equipment (property, plant and equipment) and amortized over its useful life. Finished goods are valued at the lower of the weighted average unamortized cost and net realizable value.

(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term guaranteed investment certificates, which are carried at the lower of cost and fair value. These cash equivalents are highly liquid and mature within a 90-day period from the date of purchase.

e) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. When assets are replaced or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the gains or losses are recognized in the period realized. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Amortization is provided over the estimated useful lives using the following methods and annual rates:

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Testimonials

  • We love the ease of the system and how helpful the staff is when you call in! We are never worried about our home when we head out and activate our AlarmForce system! What a great and easy to use system, take that first step and feel confident your home is protected when you are not there!
    -Dan F - Edmonton, AB
  • Several months ago I was at work when I received a call from Alarm Force to advise me that there was an unidentified woman in my kitchen. My first reaction was one of shock until the operator informed me that the woman claimed she was there to feed the cat. That's when I realized that my often forgetful elderly mother was there to feed the cat the day before we left for vacation. I have experienced no problems with burglars since we signed up for AlarmForce but this experience gave me the confidence that the system works.
    -Paula R - Edmonton, AB
  • On my way home today around 12:15 p.m., I received a call from AlarmForce advising me that my alarm had alerted them to a possible break-in. Since no one should be at home at this time, they called the police. They told me that the police should arrive in approximately five minutes. Upon my arrival, I discovered the front door was open and AlarmForce advised it would be best not to go into the house until the police arrived. In about 20 minutes my cell phone rang and it was AlarmForce checking to see if all was okay. I advised them that the police had not arrived but that I would like to go into my house. They so kindly stayed on the phone with me during my entry and while I checked out the house. They also were kind enough to make the call back to the police advising them it was a false alarm. I just want to say thank you to the phone attendant and to AlarmForce. It would have been very frightening if I would have had to go into the house alone. It was a comfort just having someone on the phone with me. I truly appreciate the service you provide us.
    -Sandy C.
  • Absolutely outstanding service and peace of mind.
    -Marc, OH
  • We were pleased that the service was so prompt. Good job well done.
    -David, OH
  • Excellent customer service and very knowledgeable service staff.
    -Kelley, BC
  • AlarmForce is our best choice because it is completely wireless and there is contact with your security instantly if needed.  We use AlarmForce all the time and really like the feature of protection when we go to bed on the second floor of our home we can move around upstairs but we know we are secure with the perimeter secure. We have had very good experience with all of your staff and when I first bought the service I had the minimum security but since then I have upgraded with more motion detectors and a fire alarm which is just great.  We have a beagle and he has full access in the house when the alarm is on which is very satisfying.  I have recommended AlarmForce to my neighbors and two alarms were activated one was for Health Security.  When the alarm is on all is well.
    -Roy Z. - Alberta
  • Install tech was very personable, professional and knowledgeable. If he's any representation of AlarmForce I look forward to working with your team.
    -Darlene, OH
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