# Accounting Grade 10 March Test 2018 Paper & Memo > Grade 10 Accounting question paper and memo from the March Test 2018, 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/acc-march-qp-memo-2018-gr10/af55854e-fb56-4250-ba2b-889a96c44e70 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Accounting - Grade: Grade 10 - Document type: Question paper and memo - Year: 2018 - Exam period: March Test - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/accounting) › [Accounting Grade 10 March Test 2018 Paper & Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/acc-march-qp-memo-2018-gr10/af55854e-fb56-4250-ba2b-889a96c44e70) ## About this document Accounting · Grade 10 · March Test · 2018. Question paper and memorandum, 16 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com testpapers.co.za ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting NSC Common Test March 2018 2 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION se You are provided with a question paper and an ANSWER BOOK. Z This question paper comprises of FOUR compulsory questions. Answer ALL the questions. oy Use the format provided in the answer book in order to reflect your answers. DO NOT WRITE ON SHADED AREAS OF THE ANSWERBOOK. 4. Where applicable-workings must be shown in order to achieve part-marks. 5. You must attempt to comply with the suggested time allocation guide. 6. Non-programmable calculators may be used. 7. You may use dark pencil or blue/black ink to answer the questions. Question 1 (20 Marks; 12 Minutes) Topic of the question This question integrates: Financial accounting Analysis of Transactions Analyzing transactions in the accounting equation QUESTION 2 (20 Marks; 12 Minutes) Topic of the question This question integrates: Financial accounting Journals Cash Receipt Journal Creditors Journal Debtors Journal QUESTION 3 (35 Marks; 21 Minutes) Topic of the question This question integrates: Managerial Accounting Debtors Ledger Preparation of Debtors Ledger Internal Controls and Ethics QUESTION 4 (25 Marks; 15 Minutes) Topic of the question This question integrates: Financial Accounting Internal Controls Problem Solving and Concepts Ethics Basic Concepts Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting NSC March 2018 Common Test 3 QUESTION 1 (20 Marks; 12 Minutes) ANALYSIS OF TRANSACTIONS You are provided with information relating to Tsekeleke Traders a business owned Jeffery Xaba for the month ending 31 January 2018. REQUIRED: Complete the table below. (Assume that the bank balance is favourable at all times) Source Sub. Account in General Ledger Accounting Equation No. | Document | Book Debit Credit Asset OE Liability | 1 CRJ Debtors’ -96 _| control it Z Rent +224 income _ 3 | Original Stationery +180 | Invoice 4 Trading stock +120 5 GJ | Interest on 7 +900 | fixed deposit _ (capitalized) 6 CJ | Trading stock +1 440 7 | | CPJ | Creditors’ -1053 control Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting NSC March 2018 Common Test 4 QUESTION 2 (20 Marks; 12 Minutes) JOURNALS Use the following transactions to complete the Journals of Erasmus Stores, a business that sells hair dressing materials to saloons for a month of March 2018. REQUIRED: 2.1. Cash Receipts Journal (CRJ) (9) 2.2. Creditors Journal (CJ) (6) 2.3. Debtors Journal (DJ) (5) N.B. All goods are sold at a profit mark up of 25% on cost. DO NOT CAST OFF THE JOURNALS Transactions: 3 Goods sold for cash according to CRT the gross profit on the goods was R 2 500. These goods were sold at a mark up of 25%. 7 Invoice no 23 was received from Dlangezwa Traders for the following items bought on credit ° Trading stock R17 000 less 5% trade discount ° Stationery for the owner’s children R 1 250 ° Office computer R 8 750 14 Goods sold on credit to a debtor Shukela for R 4 600 invoice 66 issued. 17 The bank statement received from Mange Bank reflected R 2 100 for and EFT made by a tenant Tira Sibiya for rent for January to March 2018. 28 Issued invoice 67 to Sbu Lekota for goods sold on credit to him for R 3 850 (cost price R 3080). Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting NSC March 2018 Common Test 5 QUESTION 3 (35 marks; 18 minutes) DEBTORS’ LEDGER , INTERNAL CONTROLS AND ETHICS The following information was extracted from the accounting records of Dwaleni Traders on February 2018. Required: 3.1. Prepare the Debtors’ Ledger account of Mkharaj Sambo for February 2018 (18) 3.2. Explain why the total of the Debtors’ list must be equal to the balance on the Debtors Control account. (3) 3.3. Is Dwaleni Traders managing its credit terms and credit limits effectively? State TWO points. Quote figures to support your answer. (8) 3.4 Provide TWO points of advice to Dwaleni Traders with regards to Mkharaj Sambo’s account. (6) Information: A Dwaleni traders allow its debtors to pay their accounts in 30 days. No discount is granted for early payments B The credit limit for Mkharaj Sambo is R 12 000 Cc Transactions for February 2018 Amount 1 Balance on 1 February 2018 16 750 5 __| Issued invoice no 30 to Mkharaj Sambo for goods sold | 3 200} 15 Issued receipt no 20 to Mkharaj Sambo for payment of account 500 17 Issued invoice no 35 to Mkharaj Sambo for goods sold 1.780 a5 Issued invoice no 39 to Mkharaj Sambo for goods sold 2 325 28 Issued receipt no 25 to Mkharaj Sambo for payment made by cheque in order for his balance to be equal his limit 2 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting QUESTION 4 NSC 6 March 2018 Common Test (25 Marks; 15 Minutes) BASIC CONCEPTS, PROBLEM SOLVING, INTERNAL CONTROL AND ETHICS Supporta Shabangu runs a business that sells school tracksuits in three high schools in Pongola. There are three different sales persons in each school namely Sabelo Pakathi, Phila Hlope and Shukela Gumede. He is concerned over control over these tracksuits. REQUIRED: 4.1. Match the accounting concepts in column A with examples in column B. (10) COLUMN A COLUMN B 4.1.1 Business entity rule A. Damages payable to a client will be finalized next year. An estimated amount of R25 000 is recorded this year. 4.1.2 Historical Cost B An owner owes his sister R2 000 for costs incurred on holiday. This is not recorded in the business books. 4.1.3 Going Concern Cc. An entry at the year-end for expenses accrued (payable) 4.1.4. Matching Principle D. Financial statements reflecting that the business will survive in the near future. 4.1.5 Prudence Ex Land and buildings are shown in the financial statements as R5 million even though the property is worth R12 million. 4.2. Supporta Shabangu is experiencing a different problem concerning each of his sales persons. e State a different problem for each sales person or school. (Quote figures to support your answer) (9) e Give a suitable solution to each problem. (6) INFORMATION FOR MARCH 2018 NAME OF THE SCHOOL SNETHEZEKILE DLANGEZWA SIGQAMISE NAME OF SALES PERSON SHUKELA SABELO PHILA GUMEDE PAKATHI HLOPHE Number of items available to be sold 500 Tracksuits 900 Tracksuits | 300 Tracksuits Number of items sold @ R 300 each 450 Tracksuits 700 Tracksuits | 80 Tracksuits Number of items unsold the end of the 50 Tracksuits 180 Tracksuits | 280 Tracksuits month Cash received from each person R 120 000 R 210 000 R 24 000 Salary paid to each sales person R 5 000 R 5 000 R 5 000 Copyright Reserved TOTAL MARKS: 100 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Education NY KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education y REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK : MARCH 2018 COMMON TEST NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE [ GRADE 10 | Name: Grade: Question Topic ss oe p 40 Analysis of Transactions a Journals 3 a | Debtors Ledger and Controls _ _ | 4 Problem Solving and Concepts TOTAL (Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over | N.B. This answer book consists of 6 pages. ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting (Grade 10) 2 March 2018 Common Test NSC QUESTION 1 Source Sub. | Account in General Ledger Accounting Equation No. | Document | Book Debit Credit Asset OE Liability 4 CRJ Debtors’ -96 control 2 Rent +224 Income 3 | Original Stationery +180 Invoice 4 Trading stock +120 5 GJ Interest on +900 fixed deposit (capitalized) 6 CJ Trading stock +1 440 f CPJ | Creditors’ -1053 control 20 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting (Grade 10) 3 March 2018 Common Test NSC QUESTION 2 2.1. CASH RECIEPTS JOURNAL ERASMUS STORES FOR MARCH 2018 Doc | Day | Details Fol | Analysis | Bank | Sales Cost of | Sundry Accounts of sales Receipt Amount | Fol | Details (9) 2.2. CREDITORS JOURNAL OF ERASMUS STORES FOR MARCH 2018 Doc | Day Details Fol | Creditors | Trading | Equipment | Sundry Accounts control stock Amount | Fo! | Details (6) 2.3. DEBTORS JOURNAL OF ERASMUS STORES FOR MARCH 2018 Doc | Day | Details Fol Sales Cost of Sales (5) 20 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting (Grade 10) March 2018 Common Test QUESTION 3 3.1 Debtors’ Ledger of Dwaleni Traders Mkharaj Sambo Date Details Fol Dr Cr Balance Feb |1 Balance b/d 3.2 | Explain why the total of the Debtors’ List must be equal to the balance on the Debtors’ Control account? 3.3 | Is Dwaleni Traders managing its credit term policy effectively? State TWO points. Quote figures to support your answer. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting (Grade 10) 5 March 2018 Common Test NSC 3.4 | Provide TWO points of advice to Dwaleni Traders with regard to Mkharaj Sambo’s account. 35 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting (Grade 10) 6 March 2018 Common Test NSC QUESTION 4 4.1. MATCHING 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.5 (10) 4.2. PROBLEM SOLVING 4.2.1. Supporta Shabangu is experiencing a different problem concerning each of his sales persons. ° State a different problem for each sales person or school. (Quote figures to support your answer) (9) ¢ Give a suitable advice to each problem. 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