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PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
GRADE 12
ACCOUNTING P1
SEPTEMBER 2023
MARKS: 150
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKING PRINCIPLES:
1. Unless otherwise stated in the marking guidelines, penalties for foreign items are applied only if the
candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the question for that item (no penalty for misplaced item).
No double penalty applied.
2. Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning
marks on the figures for that item.
3. Unless otherwise stated, give full marks for correct answer. If answer is incorrect, mark workings.
4. If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark for the working for that figure
(not the method mark for the answer). Note: if figures are stipulated in memo for components of
workings, these do not carry the method mark for final answer as well.
5. Unless otherwise indicated, the positive or negative effect of any figure must be considered to award
the mark. If no + or – sign or bracket is provided, assume that the figure is positive.
6. Where indicated, part-marks may be awarded to differentiate between differing qualities of answers
from candidates.
7. If candidates provide more that the required number of responses, inspect all responses to give benefit
to the candidate. Penalties may be applied for foreign entries if candidates earn full marks on a question
(max -2 per Q).
8. This memorandum is not for public distribution as certain items might imply incorrect treatment. The
adjustments made are due to nuances in certain questions.
9. Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative.
10. Where method marks are awarded for operation, marker must inspect reasonableness of answer.
11. Operation means 'check operation'. 'One part correct' means operation and one part correct. Note:
check operation must be +, -, x, ÷, or per memo.
12. In calculations, do not award marks for workings if numerator & denominator are swapped – this also
applies to ratios.
13. In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect at
least in part. Indicate with a .
14. Be aware of candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline. Note that one
comment could contain different aspects.
15. Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation.
These marking guidelines consist of 9 pages.
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Accounting Grade 12 Paper 1 FS Prelim 2023 Memo
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Accounting P1 2 FS/September 2023
Grade 12 Prep. Exam. Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 1
1.1
1.1.1 trade and other payables
1.1.2 financial asset
1.1.3 ordinary share capital
1.1.4 trade and other payables 4
1.2.1 THUTHUKANI LTD
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED
28 FEBRUARY 2023
3 321 000 two marks
Sales (1 845 000 x 180%) – 14 600 * 3 306 400
Cost of sales (1 845 000)
Gross profit operation 5 * 1 461 400
Other income * 84 604
Rent income (92 736 – 14 112) any figure # 78 624
Bad debts recovered (3 850 + 1 670) 5 520
Provision for bad debts adjustment
(9 820 – 9 360) 460
Gross operating income operation 10 * 1 546 004
Operating expenses * (832 840)
Salaries and wages (360 500 + 14 500+
3 800 + 5 600) or + (23 900 three marks) or
+ (20 100 two marks + 3 800 one mark) * 384 400
Stationery (24 684 – 2 084) 22 600
Insurance (46 500 – 4 140) # 42 360
+ 12 000 four marks
Directors' fees (276 000 + 18 000 – 6 000 * 288 000
Audit fees (24 600 + 8 200) OR (24 600/75x100) 32 800
Bad debts 16 680
Depreciation 46 000
Operating profit operation OI – OE 18 713 164
Interest income (12 400 + 1 200) # 13 600
Profit before interest expense operation * 726 764
Interest expense balancing figure accept possitive * (123 264)
Profit before income tax operation NP + IT * 603 500
Income tax 422 450 / 70x 30 (181 050)
Net profit for the year 8 422 450 41
# working according to learner *one part correct
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1.2.2 CALCULATE
Net trade debtors *one part correct * 450 960
Trade debtors (458 650 + 1 670) 460 320
Provision for bad debts (9 360) 4
1.2.3 RETAINED INCOME
Balance at the beginning of the year 1 682 458
Net profit after tax 422 450
*one part correct
12 000 shares repurchased as R2,50 (30 000)
*one part correct
Dividends (61 360)
Interim 21 600
*one part correct
Final (0,02 x 1 988 000) * 39 760
*one part correct 8
Balance at the end of the year 2 013 548
1.2.4 Calculate the amount for Non-current Liabilities in the
Statement of Financial Position on 30 September 2023.
Mortgage loan: Westside Bank
760 000 x 12/76
(10 000 x 12)
(760 000 – 120 000) = 640 000 #* one part correct must subtracted
# working according to learner 3
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Accounting P1 4 FS/September 2023
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QUESTION 2
2.1 (i) The acid-test ratio
3 098 000 – 1 350 000
1 748 000 two marks
168 000 + 1 580 000 : 1 598 000
= 1,1 : 1 *one part correct must be x: 1
4
(ii) The debt/equity ratio
1 420 000 : 4 478 300
= 0,3 : 1 *one part correct must be x: 1
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(iii) The return on average shareholders' equity
1 728 000 two marks
2 400 000 – 672 000 100
x = 43,8%
½ (4 478 300 + 3 409 000) 1
7 887 300 two marks *one part correct x 100
3 943 650 three marks
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2.2 Use the given information in D (i) to confirm the value of the
closing stock on 28 February 2023 as R1 350 000.
Closing stock: 33 000 – 24 000 = 9 000
(1 281 500 + 3 668 500) one mark
4 950 000 1 350 000 *
x 9 000 =
33 000 one part correct
1 500 + 31 500 one mark
150 two marks
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2.3 Reconciliation between profit before taxation and cash
generated from operations
Profit before tax 2 400 000
Adjustments in respect of:
Depreciation 185 700
Interest expense 175 000
Operating profit before changes in working *
capital operation 2 760 700
*
Changes in working capital operation and one part correct (432 500)
Increase in Inventory (1 281 500 – 1 350 000) #(68 500)
Increase in Debtors
(1 420 000 + 35 000 ) – (1 554 000 + 26 000) OR *
1 455 000 – 1 580 000 #(125 000)
Decrease in Creditors (1 586 000 – 1 347 000) #(239 000)
Cash generated from operations 2 328 200
# Final anser must be in brackets to get full marks * one part correct
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2.4 Calculate the amount for the purchase of fixed assets.
4 178 300+ 185 700 + 368 000– 3 532 000= 1 200 000 * one part correct
Choose a line
–4 178 300 – 185 700 – 368 000 + 3 532 000 = 1 200 000
3 532 000 185 700
1 200 000 368 000
4 178 300 5
2.5 one part correct
Cash flows from financing activities 1 220 000*
Proceeds from shares issued
(3 600 000 – 2 500 000 ) 1 100 000
Increase in loan (1 420 000 – 1 300 000 ) 120 000 5
2.6 Complete the net change in Cash and Cash equivalents as it
would appear in the Cash Flow Statement.
Net change one part correct
196 000*
Cash beginning (28 000 – 56 000) *
(28 000)
Cash end
168 000 4
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Accounting P1 6 FS/September 2023
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QUESTION 3
3.1
3.1.1 False
3.1.2 True
3.1.3 False
3.1.4 False
3.1.5 True
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3.2 Explain why the market value is so important in this regard.
Any ONE explanation
If the market price of the share is more than the NAV of the
share, it means investors are willing to pay more for the share
than it is actually worth
MP increase with 30 cents show that shares is in demand
MP is higher than NAV demand for shares
It shows that the shareholders have confidence in directors/
company
If the company issued all its unissued shares the following
year, how much capital could it expect to raise for the
company?
Unissued: 1 000 000 – 762 500 = 237 500
Price: 2,40 x 110% = OR 2,40 + 0,24 = 2,64
Receive: 237 500 x 2,64 = 627 000 *one part correct 7
3.3 Rather than issue more shares, the directors are considering
taking out additional loans. Quote TWO relevant financial
indicators (actual ratios or percentages) to support their
opinion.
Indicator Figure Comment
Debt/Equity ratio is 0,1 : 1. The risk is very low.
ROTCE is 44,3%, which is more than the interest on the loan of
13%. It is positively geared.
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3.4 John Davids, one of the shareholders, is currently the owner of
400 000 shares. What will happen to his shareholding if all the
unissued shares are issued? Show calculations to support
your answer.
Current: 400 000 x 100 = 52,5% * one part correct
762 500 1
After: 400 000 x 100 = 40,0% * one part correct
1 000 000 1
John will no longer be the majority shareholder
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3.5 On 1 March 2022 additional shares were issued at R3,00 each.
Quote and explain relevant financial indicators with figures to
show why the existing shareholders will be satisfied with this
price.
Indicator Figure and trend Comment
The market price increased from 210c to 240c /by 30c/ 14,3%
The NAV increased from 213,6c to 217,3c / by 3,7c / 1,7%
The NAV is higher than the market price – investors are willing to
pay extra for the shares. / R3 higher than R2,10
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QUESTION 4
4.1 The board of directors wants to buy computers and IT
systems from a certain computer company for R25 million.
You find out the CEO’s wife is a majority shareholder in the
computer company.
Express your opinion on the scenario mentioned above.
Provide ONE point.
part marks for incomplete/unclear answers
This amounts to a conflict of interest./ The CEO must have
declared his indirect personal interest in this transaction. /He would
be guilty of an offence as he will have known of his wife’s
involvement./ Unethical business practise
How should this scenario be handled by a board of directors
or by shareholders? Provide ONE point.
part marks for incomplete/unclear answers
The transaction should be cancelled by the board/shareholders /
CEO must be held accountable/disciplinary hearing/ face a 4
criminal charge.
4.2 How should this scenario be handled by you as a non-
executive director?
Any one part marks for incomplete/unclear answers
It would be my duty to make the board aware of the
shortcomings in the internal control measures.
It could be a reflection on the effectivity of the internal auditor.
The internal auditor must be addressed by the board on the
matter.
It is the internal auditor's responsibility to detect these problems 2
in advance.
4.3 External independent auditors may charge high audit fees for
their specialized work. What do you think will be the
consequences for the auditor if it is proven that the auditor
was negligent in the performance of his responsibilities?
Name TWO consequences.
Any two part marks for incomplete/unclear answers
Complaints against them may lead to disciplinary hearings.
They can be prevented form auditing companies in the future.
Civil charges can be laid against them by investors who lost
money due to reliance on an erroneous audit opinion.
They may face criminal charges
They may be removed from the membership role of SAICA.
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4.4 Refer to the information regarding Carpets Galore Ltd.
Do you think the share price of the company increased or
dropped?
The price dropped.
How will shareholders react to this? Provide TWO points.
Any two part marks for incomplete/unclear answers
The shareholders might sell their shares.
The shareholders might want to appoint new directors at the
AGM.
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