# Accounting Grade 12 EC June 2017 Question Paper (English)

> Grade 12 Accounting question paper from the EC June 2017 (English), 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Subject: Accounting
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2017
- Exam period: EC June
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 16

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Name:

                            NATIONAL
                       SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                            GRADE 12

                             JUNE 2017

                         ACCOUNTING
                        ANSWER BOOK
                                          MARKS       MODERATED
            QUESTION     MAX MARKS
                                         OBTAINED       MARKS

               1             45

               2             35

               3             55

               4             55

               5             65

               6             45

                             300

                        This answer book consists of 13 pages.
  *ACCNE*

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QUESTION 1            RECONCILIATIONS
1.1     TRUE OR FALSE

          1.1.1
          1.1.2
          1.1.3
          1.1.4                                                                    4

1.2     BANK RECONCILIATION

1.2.1
               ENTRIES FOR THE CRJ                  ENTRIES FOR THE CPJ
          DETAILS OF SUNDRY      AMOUNT         DETAILS OF SUNDRY   AMOUNT
               Total      b/f     31 790           Total      b/f   22 500

                                                                                   14

1.2.2   BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT ON 31 MARCH 2017

                                                                                   9

1.2.3   As the internal auditor, why would you be concerned about the manner
        in which Siba performs her duties? Provide TWO points.

                                                                                   4

1.2.4   Provide a solution for the concerns you identified.

                                                                                   2

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 (EC/JUNE 2017)              ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)                           3

1.3      CREDITORS RECONCILIATION

                              CHANGES TO THE        CHANGES TO THE
                             CREDITORS LEDGER     STATEMENT BALANCE
                  BALANCE         16 200                22 980
                      A
                      B
                      C
                      D
                      E

                                                                                12

                            Q1       45

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4                             ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)                         (EC/JUNE 2017)

QUESTION 2           INVENTORY VALUATION

      Calculate the value of the closing stock of Samsun cameras for the six
2.1
      months ended 31 March 2017.

                                                                                          7
2.2 Calculate the percentage gross profit earned on Nokin cameras.

                                                                                          6
      Calculate the value of the closing stock of leather bags for the six
2.3
      months ended 31 March 2017.

                                                                                          7
2.4 Comment on the stock holding period of leather bags. Quote figures.

                                                                                          4
2.5 Tim wants to increase the sales of bags. What advice would you offer
    him? Provide ONE point.

                                                                                          2

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 (EC/JUNE 2017)                ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)                                5

2.6     MANAGEMENT OF INVENTORIES
2.6.1   What decision did Erna take regarding the selling price of the printers?

                                                                                       2
        How has this decision affected the business? State TWO points.

                                                                                       4

2.6.2   Was it a good idea for Erna to change to a cheaper supplier of fax
        machines?

        YES/NO:

        Explain ONE point.

                                                                                       3

                             Q2        35

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6                            ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)      (EC/JUNE 2017)

QUESTION 3: CONCEPTS AND INCOME STATEMENT
3.1 CONCEPTS
        3.1.1
        3.1.2
        3.1.3
        3.1.4
                                                                      4

3.2 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2017

     Sales
     Cost of sales
     Gross profit
     Other income

     Gross income
     Operating expenses

     Operating profit
     Interest expense
     Net profit before income tax

     Net profit after income tax                                      51

                           Q3        55

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 (EC/JUNE 2017)               ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)                 7

QUESTION 4            BALANCE SHEET AND NOTES

4.1     CONCEPTS
           4.1.1
           4.1.2
           4.1.3
           4.1.4
                                                                      4

4.2.1   ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL

                                                                     11

        RETAINED INCOME

                                                                     16

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8                               ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)     (EC/JUNE 2017)

 4.2.2       BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2017

         NON CURRENT ASSETS

         
         

         CURRENT ASSETS

         
         
         
         
         TOTAL ASSETS

         EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
         SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

             Ordinary share capital
             Retained income

         NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
         

         CURRENT LIABILITIES

         
         
         
         
         
         TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                   24

                             Q4         55

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(EC/JUNE 2017)                    ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)                  9

 QUESTION 5          CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION AND AUDIT REPORTS

 5.1.1    CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
          Net profit before tax                              995 800
          Adjustments for:

          Cash effects of changes in working capital

          CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS                                         11

 5.1.2     Income tax paid

                                                                                 4
           Dividends paid

                                                                                 4

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10                            ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)               (EC/JUNE 2017)

 5.1.3 EXTRACT OF THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT

            INVESTING ACTIVITIES

            FINANCING ACTIVITIES

            NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT

            Cash and cash equivalents (opening balance
            Cash and cash equivalents (closing balance)                               22

 5.2      FOXX LTD AND WOLFE LTD

 5.2.1    Identify the company that is managing its working capital more
          effectively. Refer to TWO financial indicators of both companies to
          support your choice of company.
          Company:

                                                                                      5

 5.2.2    Comment on the dividend pay-out policy of each company. Explain the
          policy used and quote figures for each.

                                                                                      4

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(EC/JUNE 2017)                   ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)                             11

 5.2.3     Comment on the decisions regarding the use of loans for each company.
           Make reference to TWO financial indicators for each company.

                                                                                           6

 5.2.4     Explain how prospective investors would react to the share price of each
           company. Quote figures to support your answer.

                                                                                           4

 5.2.5     AUDIT REPORT

                State the type of report received by each company.

           FOXX:

           WOLFE:

                                                                                           2
                Explain how the reports above will affect his decision concerning
                 which company to invest his money.

                                                                                           3

                               Q5         65

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QUESTION 6       FIXED ASSETS AND VAT
6.1     FIXED ASSETS

6.1.1   Explain how the asset register will assist the internal auditor in the
        course of him performing his duties.

                                                                                    2

6.1.2
                           GENERAL LEDGER OF ELIJAH TRADERS
                                ASSET DISPOSAL ACCOUNT

                                                                                    11

6.1.3                            WORKINGS                          ANSWER

         (i)

         (ii)

         (iii)

         (iv)

         (v)
                                                                                    18

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 (EC/JUNE 2017)                     ACCOUNTING (Answer Book)                              13

6.2       VAT

6.2.1
                                                          VAT CONTROL
                                                  DEBIT             CREDIT
                  Total due to SARS
                  Total sales
                  Total purchases
                  Bad debts
                  Discount received
                  Returns to suppliers
                  Discount allowed

          RECEIVABLE OR PAYABLE TO SARS:

                                                                                           11

6.2.2    M. Booi suggested to Marties that she will supply certain trading goods
         for cash only and that she will not provide any documentation.
         Should Marties accept this offer? Explain.

                                                                                           3

                                Q6          45

                                                                               TOTAL: 300

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