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PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
GRADE 12
ACCOUNTING P2
SEPTEMBER 2020
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Grade 12 Prep. Exam
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely.
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. A special ANSWER BOOK is provided in which to answer ALL questions.
3. Show ALL workings to earn part-marks.
4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
5. You may use a dark pencil or blue/black ink to answer questions.
6 Where applicable, show ALL calculations to ONE decimal point.
7. A data (formula) sheet is attached to this question paper. You may refer to
this if necessary.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
9. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question
paper. Try NOT to deviate from it.
QUESTION 1: 35 marks; 25 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Bank reconciliation
Reconciliations & Age Debtors Age Analysis
Analysis Creditors' reconciliation
Internal control
QUESTION 2: 40 marks; 35 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
VAT calculations
Stock Valuation and VAT Inventory valuation
Internal control
QUESTION 3: 40 marks; 35 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Factory overhead costs
Manufacturing Calculations
BEP and Comment
QUESTION 4: 35 marks; 25 minutes
Topic: This question integrates:
Cash Budget
Budgeting Calculations
Problem-solving
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QUESTION 1: RECONCILIATIONS (35 marks; 25 minutes)
1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write
only 'true' or 'false' next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.3) in
the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1 An external auditor will want to inspect the Bank
Reconciliation Statement at the end of each month. (1)
1.1.2 A debit balance on the Bank Statement reflects an
unfavourable balance. (1)
1.1.3 An issued cheque that has been lost must be cancelled in the
CRJ. (1)
1.2 BANK RECONCILIATION:
Transactions from the records of AB Stores for June 2020, are
provided.
REQUIRED:
Analyse the transactions according to the columns provided in the
ANSWER BOOK.
• Show amounts only for the Cash Journals and the
Reconciliation Statement.
• Indicate a 'No entry' with an X. (9)
Example:
Cheque No. 614 for R750 appeared in the Cash Payments Journal,
but not on the bank statement.
Bank reconciliation No entry
Cash journals
statement
No. CRJ CPJ Debit Credit
E.g. 750
INFORMATION:
Transactions for June 2020:
A. The bank statement showed an overdraft of R3 640 on
1 June 2020.
B. A deposit of R8 500 that was made on 29 June 2020 in favour
of AB Stores did not appear on the June bank statement.
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C. A cheque for R2 640, received from a debtor S Louw, was
returned by the bank marked R/D. The cheque was in
settlement of her account of R2 700.
D. A cheque issued to Jet-savers for R400 was reported lost.
This cheque must be cancelled and replaced by cheque No.
209.
E. Cheque No. 183 appeared on the June bank statement with
the correct amount of R7 850. It was recorded as R8 750 in
the June Cash Payments Journal.
F. A cheque (No. 584) for R1 430 appeared as a payment on
the June bank statement. An investigation revealed that this
was a cheque issued by BC Stores, and was recorded in
error on the statement of AB Stores.
1.3 DEBTORS AGE ANALYSIS
Chelsey Traders sell goods for cash and on credit.
REQUIRED:
1.3.1 Why is the preparation of a debtors' collection schedule and
debtors' age analysis important internal control measures? (4)
1.3.2 Calculate the percentage of debtors' accounts that comply
with the credit terms. (3)
1.3.3 Explain TWO measures to prevent losses due to bad debts
in the future. (4)
INFORMATION:
Debtors' age analysis on 28 February 2018:
30–60 61–90 MORE THAN
TOTAL CURRENT
DAYS DAYS 90 DAYS
R R R R R
600 400 72 048 48 032 312 208 168 112
The credit period is 60 days.
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1.4 CREDITORS' RECONCILIATION
Generation Suppliers received a statement of account from a
creditor, Future Traders. The balance on the statement did not agree
with that on the account of Future Traders in the Creditors Ledger of
Generation Suppliers.
REQUIRED:
1.4.1 Although Future Traders offers credit terms of 60 days,
Generations Suppliers prefers to settle their account within
30 days during certain months. Provide TWO points to
indicate that it is not a good decision. (2)
1.4.2 Complete the table in the ANSWER BOOK to show how the
differences must be treated to reconcile the Creditors Ledger
Account balance with the statement balance.
Write the amounts in the appropriate columns and indicate
the increase or decrease with a (+) or (-) with each amount.
Total the columns to show the correct balance at the end of
February 2020. (10)
INFORMATION:
Balance of Future Traders in the Creditors Ledger of
Generations Suppliers R21 130
Balance on the statement received from Future Traders R32 600
The following differences were identified:
A. An invoice for R13 300 received from Future Traders was
correctly recorded in the Creditors Ledger Account. The
amount was incorrectly recorded as R11 200 on the
statement.
B. Generation Suppliers entered a 10% discount relating to a
payment of R3 000 on 19 February 2020. Future Traders did
not approve this discount stating that the payment was
received late.
C. Goods returned, R500, appeared on the statement received.
The bookkeeper of Generation Suppliers forgot to record this
transaction.
D. Purchases of R3 035 from Future Traders were recorded as
a debit note in the Creditors Ledger account.
E. A direct transfer of R7 000 by Generation Suppliers was
recorded in the Cash Payment Journal on
27 February 2020. A discount of R700 for early payment was
also recorded. The statement of account from Future Traders
was dated 25 February 2020.
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QUESTION 2: INVENTORY VALUATION & VAT (40 marks; 35 minutes)
2.1 INVENTORY VALUATION
Battery Specialist, owned by Thabo Lefo, sells two types of AA 6-pack
unit batteries, Longlast and Petcell. The business uses the periodic
inventory system to record their stock.
• FIFO method is used for Longlast
• Weighted average method is used for Petcell
REQUIRED:
2.1.1 Calculate the following for Longlast AA 6-pack units:
• The value of the closing stock on 31 October 2019. (6)
2.1.2 • Calculate the average stock-holding period. Note that the
cost of sales amounted to R483 750 for the year ended
31 October 2019.
• Comment on your findings above. (6)
2.1.3 The owner is concerned about the sales of Petcell AA 6-pack
units and is considering to discontinue this product line.
Calculate the following for Petcell AA 6-pack units for the year
ended 31 October 2019:
• The value of the closing stock. (5)
• The cost of sales of the Petcell AA 6-pack units. (3)
• The stock turnover rate for the year. (5)
2.1.4 Give TWO reasons why the owner must discontinue the sales
of Petcell AA 6-pack units. (4)
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INFORMATION:
A. Stock valuation methods:
• FIFO method for Longlast AA 6-pack units
• Weighted average method for Petcell AA 6-pack units
B. Stock records showed the following balances:
Longlast AA 6-pack units Petcell AA 6-pack units
Date Number Price Total Number of Price Total
of units per unit value units per unit value
1 Nov
2 000 R20 R40 000 800 R35 R28 000
2018
31 Oct
? ? ? 1 850 ? ?
2019
C. The following purchases and returns were reflected during the year:
Longlast AA 6-pack units Petcell AA 6-pack units
Number
Price per Total Number Price per
of Total value
unit value of units unit
units
TOTALS: 35 000 756 000 3 000 120 200
Nov 2018 (1 000) R20 (20 000) 500 R35 R17 500
Jan 2019 17 000 R20 R340 000 - -
March 2019 7 000 R22,50 R157 500 1 000 R39, 70 R39 700
June 2019 9 000 R23 R207 000 - - -
June 2019 (2 000) R23 (R46 000) 1 500 R42 R63 000
Sept 2019 5 000 R23,50 R117 500 - - -
D. Sales for the year were reflected as follows:
Longlast AA 6-pack units Petcell AA 6-pack units
Number of Selling Total value Number of Selling Total value
Units price units Price
23 500 R35 R822 500 1 950 R75 R146 250
E. Due to good internal control measures, there were no missing items.
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2.2 VAT
Battery Specialist is a registered VAT vendor and uses the invoice basis to
record VAT. The standard VAT rate of 15% is applicable where necessary.
The information relates to the VAT period ended 31 August 2020.
REQUIRED:
2.2.1. Calculate the VAT amount payable/receivable to/from SARS. (9)
2.2.2 The internal auditor discovered that two large credit sales
transactions for R598 000 during August 2020 were not recorded
in the respective journal. The owner insists that these will be
recorded during September, due to current cash flow problems.
e Give ONE reason why the auditor would not be satisfied with
this explanation. (2)
INFORMATION:
; . VAT VAT
Details of transactions exccusive) VAT linctusive
Invoices issued to credit sales
customers R1 415 880
Invoices received from suppliers | R952 000
Credit notes received from
. RQ 240
suppliers
Discount allowed to debtors for R5 520
early payments of accounts
Debtors accounts written off as R15 600 R17 940
bad debts
Trading stock taken by owner for R252
personal use.
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QUESTION 3: MANUFACTURING (40 marks; 35 minutes)
3.1 SOS MANUFACTURERS
The business specialises in the production of security alarms. The
financial year ended on 30 September 2019.
REQUIRED:
Calculate and complete the following on 30 September 2019:
3.1.1 Direct materials issued to the factory for the year. (7)
3.1.2 The production cost of finished goods for the year. (5)
3.1.3 Factory Overhead Cost Note for the year. (13)
3.1.4 Complete the Production Cost Statement for the year. (7)
INFORMATION:
A. The following balances appeared in the stock accounts:
30 September 1 October
2019 2018
Raw materials stock R69 700 R54 700
Indirect materials stock R2 730 R14 100
Work-in-progress stock ? R65 050
Finished goods stock R79 500 R100 450
B. Purchases of raw materials during the year amounted to
R1 135 000. Returned raw materials valued R4 700, has not
been recorded.
C. These invoices were omitted in connection with deliveries:
• To SOS Manufacturers R3 500
• From SOS Manufacturers R53 080
D. Trade discount of R3 800 on raw materials had not been
granted. SOS Manufacturers was entitled to this discount.
E. Monthly insurance has remained constant for the last two years.
Insurance paid for the year amounted to R121 520 and this
included insurance paid in advance for October and November
2019. Insurance for the current year to be allocated to the selling
and distribution department is R44 640 and R22 320 for the
administration department and the rest for the factory.
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F. Indirect material bought during the year was R250 400. Indirect
material used is divided between the factory, administration,
and selling and distribution department in the ratio of 1 : 1 : 3.
G. Sales for the year were R6 282 375. The business make use of
150% mark-up on cost price.
H. The rent for the selling and distribution department amounts to
R171 500 for the current financial year. Rent is distributed
between the departments: factory, administration, and selling
and distribution as follows: 60% for the factory, 5% for
administration and the balance for selling and distribution.
I. The following salary and wage expenses were incurred:
Description Gross Contributions
salaries/ Medical
wages UIF
aid
Factory indirect labour R312 800 R6 352 R3 128
Administration clerks R80 000 R1 650 R1 600
Direct labour
R790 000 including contributions
(production)
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3.2 H2O MANUFACTURES
H2O is a small manufacturing business that produces plastic water
bottles. Owned by Wally.
REQUIRED:
3.2.1 Calculate the break-even point for H2O on 29 February 2020. (4)
3.2.2 Explain why Wally should be concerned about the profitability
and sustainability of the business. Give TWO points with figures
to support your answer. (4)
INFORMATION:
29 February 2020 Total Per unit
Variable costs: R11,75
Direct materials costs R607 750 R5,50
Direct labour costs R508 300 R4,60
Selling & distribution costs R182 325 R1,65
Fixed costs: R795 900
Factory overheads cost R548 400
Administration costs R247 500
Selling price per unit R18,85
Every year they sell all the goods they produced:
29 February 28 February
2020 2019
Units produced and sold 110 500 98 000 units
units
Break-even point ? 78 000 units
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QUESTION 4: CASH BUDGETS (35 marks; 25 minutes)
You are provided with the Cash Budget of Rian Traders for three months ended
31 December 2019. The business is owned by Rian Green.
REQUIRED:
4.1 Explain why a business needs to prepare a Cash Budget every year. (2)
4.2 Calculate the expected receipts from debtors for November 2019. (5)
4.3 Calculate the amounts indicated by A–D in the Cash Budget. (4)
4.4 The rent income was increased by 9% on 1 November 2019. Calculate
the rent income amount for October 2019. (3)
4.5 In your opinion, is Rian's capital contribution in November sufficient to
support this business venture? Give ONE reason with figures to
support your answer. (3)
4.6 Refer to the salaries and wages in the Cash Budget.
• Calculate the percentage increase granted to the employees
on 1 November 2019. (3)
• In your opinion, will the employees be satisfied with this increase?
Briefly explain. (3)
4.7 As the internal auditor you discover that the actual motor vehicle
expenses for December 2019 were R9 600. Give TWO points that you
would include in your internal auditors' report to Rian. (4)
4.8 A new vehicle will be purchased for R240 000 on 30 November 2019.
The business will pay a deposit of 15% and the balance will be financed
by Wesrand Bank. Rian will repay the capital portion to Wesrand Bank
in equal monthly instalments over four years from 31 December 2019.
Interest will be paid monthly to Wesrand Bank on the outstanding
balance at a rate of 11% p.a.
• Calculate the interest payable to Wesrand Bank in
December 2019. (5)
• Calculate the monthly repayments of the capital portion of the
loan to Wesrand Bank. (3)
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INFORMATION
EXTRACT FROM CASH BUDGET
2019 2019 2019
October November December
EXPECTED RECEIPTS
Cash sales (75% of total sales) 180 000 150 000 175 000
Debtors (30 days less 5%) 52 500 ? 47 500
Rent income ? 10 464 ?
Fee Income 2 000 ? ?
Interest on fixed deposit ? ?
Capital 100 000
247 100 325 000 C
EXPECTED PAYMENTS
Drawings 17 500 12 500 12 500
Motor vehicle expenses 6 500 6 500 6 500
Fixed deposit 60 000
Deposit on vehicle purchased ?
Sundry expenses ? ? ?
Monthly repayments to Wesrand ?
Interest paid to Wesrand ?
Salaries and wages 108 000 110 160 110 160
245 000 320 000 380 000
Cash surplus/-deficit 2 100 5 000 (143 500)
Cash at the beginning of the month 92 000 A B
Cash at the end of the month 94 100 B D
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GRADE 12 ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL IN
DICATOR FORMULA SHEET
Gross profit X 100
1
Sales
Gross profit. X 100
Cost of sales 1
Net profit before tax X 100 Net profit aftertax X 100
Sales 1 Sales 1
100 Operating profit X 100
1
Operating expenses X
Sales
=|
Sales
Total assets : Total liabilities
Current assets : Current liabilities
(Current assets — Inventories) : Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities : Shareholders’ equity
(Trade & other receivables + Cash & cash
equivalents) : Current liabilities
Average trading stock X 365
Cost of sales 1
Cost of sales
Average trading stock
Average debtors X 365
Average creditors X 365
Cost of sales 1
Credit sales 1
Net income after tax X 100 Net income aftertax xX 100
Average shareholders’ equity 1 Number of issued shares 1
Net income before tax + Interest on loans X 100
Average shareholders’ equity + Average non-current liabilities 1
Shareholders’ equity X 100 a
= Dividends forthe year_ X 100
Number of issued shares 1 Number of issued shares 1
Interim dividends X 100 Final dividends X 100
Number of issued shares 1 Number of issued shares 1
X 100 Dividends forthe year X 100
1
Dividends per share
1
Net income after tax
Earnings per share
Total fixed costs
Selling price per unit — Variable costs per unit
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