# Accounting Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 Addendum (Eng)

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Name:

                        NATIONAL
                   SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                         GRADE 12

                   SEPTEMBER 2015

                      ACCOUNTING
                     ANSWER BOOK
                                      MARKS        MODERATED
        QUESTION      MAX MARKS
                                     OBTAINED        MARKS

           1              45

           2              40

           3              70

           4              60

           5              50

           6              35

                          300

               This answer book consists of 17 pages.

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2                                         ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                     (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

QUESTION 1: COST ACCOUNTING

1.1    1.1.1 Direct labour cost                              
       1.1.2 Factory overhead cost                           
       1.1.3 Administration cost                             
       1.1.4 Direct material cost                            
       1.1.5 Selling and distribution cost                                                                                  5

1.2    1.2.1    FACTORY OVERHEAD COST
                Consumable stores                                                                           27 900
                (31 080  – 3 180 )                                                      
                Water and electricity                                                                       30 375
                (37 220 + 3 280) x 75%                                                    
                Insurance                                                                                   10 005
                (14 820  – 1 480 ) x 3/4                                                
                                                                                                          113 040
                Factory salary
                                                                                          
                                                                                                            21 840
                Sundry expenses
                                                                                          
                                                         Operation (one part correct)
                                                                                                          203 160
                                                                                          
                -1 foreign items (maximum – 2)                                                                              11

       1.2.2    PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT – 28 FEBRUARY 2015
                 Direct material cost                                                         748 000 
                 Direct labour cost                                                          One part correct
                                                                                                                  
                         (532 000  + 58 520  + 12 000  + 1 320 )                            603 840

                                                                                               1 351 840          

                                                                                                 203 160          

                                                                                               1 555 000          

                                                                                                 142 400          

                                                                                               1 697 400

                                                                                               (101 400)          
                                                                                        Operation (subtracted)
                Cost of production of finished goods                                           1 596 000                 16

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                    ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                               3

1.3    Naidoo’s Toy Shop
      1.3.1   Confirm that the break-even point for 2015 is correct by doing a
              calculation.

               (R54 x 2 640) 2 marks
                142 560     = 2 741,5 or 2 742 units
              R172  – R120 
                      R52 (2 marks)

                                                                                                              4

      1.3.2   Explain whether Naidoo should be concerned about the break-
              even point for 2015. Quote relevant figures in your explanation.
              Good explanation (with figures)  satisfactory  weak  wrong “0”

              She should be concerned because she failed to break even (made a loss)
              BEP was 2 742 ; she only produced 2 640 units

                                                                                                              3

      1.3.3   Provide ONE reason each for the change in the direct material
              cost per unit and the direct labour cost per unit.

                                      Increase is greater than an inflationary increase.
                Direct                Could be wastage, poor workmanship (mistakes).
                material cost         Increased transport costs (carriage on purchased)
                                      Not able to get bulk discounts due to reduced production
                                      Disruptions in production due to strikes/load shedding.
                Direct labour         Less overtime worked.
                cost                  More efficient machinery used in the production process.
                                                                                                              4

              Provide a suitable reason for the decrease in the break-even point
      1.3.4
              from 2014 to 2015.

              Valid reason 

              Increase in variable costs. (raw materials specifically)
              Maintaining the selling price at R172.
                                                                                                              2

                                         Q1:
                                        TOTAL            45
                                        MARKS

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4                                     ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                       (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

QUESTION 2: BUDGETING

2.1   List TWO items on the Projected Income Statement provided, that
      would not appear on a cash budget.
      Any TWO         

      Cost of sales
      Discount received
      Depreciation
      Trading stock deficit
                                                                                                     2

2.2

                              120 000 – 75 000 = 45 000 
      A     Gross profit                        (Two marks or nothing)

                                                                                                     2

                              132 000  x 100/160  = 82 500  (one part correct)
      B     Cost of sales
                              Or: 132 000 x 62,5% or 132 000 – (132 000 x 37,5%)

                                                                                                     4
                              2 400
                                  /120 000 = 2%
      C     Advertising
                              132 000  x 2%  = 2 640  (one part correct)

                                                                                                     4

                              17 100 x 108% = 18 468  (one part correct)
      D     Salaries
                              Or 17 100 + 1 368 = 18 468
                                                                                                     2
                                      17 040
            Net Profit        (17 625 – 585) x 30% = 5 112
      E     after tax
                                 17 040 – 5 112  = 11 928  (one part correct)
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                 ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                          5

2.3   2.3.1 The percentage increase in wages that the cleaners will receive
            in December 2015.
                     176 
               (3 376 – 3 200)     x 100 = 5,5%  (one part correct)
                   3 200 
                                                                                                     4

      2.3.2 The monthly salary due to the sales manager in December 2015.
               (17 100 – 300)     = 8 400     (8 400 + 300 ) x 108% = 9 396 
                     2                                              (one part correct)

                                                                                                     4

      2.3.3 The total credit sales expected in December 2015.
               (99 000  x 160% ) x 75% = 118 800  (one part correct)         OR

               132 000 X 120% = 158 400 X 75% = 118 800
                                                                                                     3

      2.3.4 The loan balance on 1 November 2015.

               585  x 1200/9 = 78 000  (one part correct)

                                                                                                     3

2.4   Refer to the actual figures for Depreciation and Trading stock deficit for
      October 2015. In each case, provide a reason for the difference with the
      budgeted figures.

                                 Any reasonable answer 

        Depreciation             Purchase of a new asset.
                                 Calculation error (omission).

                                 Any reasonable explanation 
        Trading stock
                                 Unanticipated stock loss.
        deficit
                                 Random stock take revealed stock shortage.
                                 Damaged goods noted and taken into account.

                                                                                                     2

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6                            ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                        (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

2.5   Refer to the actual figures for October 2015.
      Comment on any two expenses that were not well controlled by the
      business. In each case, quote the relevant figures and give ONE
      suggestion on how this expense can be more effectively managed.

            EXPENSE         COMMENT (with figures)               SUGGESTION

        Any TWO of :      Comment and figure  each    Suggestion  each

        Maintenance       Over budgeted/underspent.     Adjust budget or use the money
                          (4 000 – 1 650)               wisely to maintain the assets.
                                                        This could extend the lifespan
                                                        and productivity of the assets.

        Telephone         Overspent / under budgeted.   Control usage or check for
                          (2 000 – 4 280) over 50%      misuse. Budget correctly if
                                                        found to be necessary.

        Advertising       Underspent / over budgeted.   Spend money allocated. Look at
                          2 400 – 1 900                 different forms of advertising.
                                                        May result in better sales/profit.

                                                                                               6

                              Q2:
                             TOTAL           40
                             MARKS

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                 ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                               7

QUESTION 3: COMPANIES – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3.1    MATCHING ITEMS

         3.1.1             C          

         3.1.2             E          

         3.1.3             D          

         3.1.4             A          

         3.1.5             B          
                                                                                                           5

3.2    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: NOTES

       (a) FIXED ASSETS
                                                      BUILDING         VEHICLES          EQUIPMENT
                                                                            750 000
       Cost (1/3/2014)                                           0
                                                                                
                                                                                              375 500

       Accumulated Depreciation (1/3/2014)                      (0)        (450 000)        (141 500)
                                                                            300 000           234 000
       CARRYING VALUE (1/3/2014)                                 0
                                                                                                  
       MOVEMENTS:
                                                        2 500 000                              24 800
       Additions                                                
                                                                                   -
                                                                                                  
                                                                            (56 250)
       Disposals                                                  -
                                                                               
                                                                                                       -
                                                                                             (48 040)
       Depreciation                                               -        (103 125)
                                                                                                  
                                                                            140 625          210 760
       CARRYING VALUE (28/2/2015)                       2 500 000
                                                                                                  

       Cost (28/2/2015)                                 2 500 000           562 500           400 300
                                                                           (421 875)
       Accumulated depreciation (28/2/2015)                     (0)
                                                                                  
                                                                                            (189 540)      15

       (b) ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL

         560 000         Issued shares on 1 March 2014                               2 924 000   

         120 000          Additional shares issued during the financial year           816 000    

         (50 000)         Shares re-purchased (50 000 x 5,50)                         (275 000)   

         630 000          Issued shares on 28 February 2015                           3 465 000          10

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8                                       ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                          (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

       (c) RETAINED INCOME

       Balance (1 March 2014)                                                               89 000    
       Net profit after income tax         (1 005 000  – 281 400 )                      723 600    
       Shares re-purchased                  (50 000 x 1,50 )                             (75 000)    
       Ordinary share dividends                                                          (469 600)    
              Interim dividends (paid)                                                    252 000 
                                                               680 000 x 0,32 cents                
              Final dividends (recommended)                                               217 600
                                                                  (one part correct)               

       Balance (28 February 2015)eration                                                   268 000       12

       (d) TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

       Creditors control                                                                203 900   

       Accrued expenses                                                                  19 220   

       Shareholders for dividends                  refer Note above (final dividends)   217 600   

       SARS: Income tax                                                                  25 500   

       Short term portion of loan           159 500  x 12/11                          174 000   

                                                   Operation (one part correct above)   640 220   

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       3.2.2 Calculate the net asset value per share (NAV) after the re-
             purchase of shares.
                     See 3.2(b)       see 3.2(c)
                                              
                                      

               = 593 cents  (one part correct) accept R5,93
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     3.2.3 (a) As an existing shareholder, what factors/indicators would you
               assess in determining whether R7,20 per share is an
               acceptable issue price? Explain.
                      NAV: 593 cents in 2015 

                      Market price of shares will a

                      lso give an indication of investor confidence.                                     4

             (b) V. Slink owns 52% of the issued share capital. Calculate the
                 minimum number of shares she must purchase in order to
                 retain her position as the major shareholder.
                             (check 3.2 (b))
                      52% of 630 000 = 327 600 shares. 

                      50% of 700 000 = 350 000 shares. 

                      She needs (350 000 – 327 600) = 22 401shares 

                      Or 51% of 700 000 : 357 000 – 327 600 = 29 400 shares                                4

             (c) V. Slink has suggested that, as a major shareholder, she
                 should be given the first option to purchase the additional
                 shares before they are advertised to the public. What should
                 the directors do?
                      Good explanation  satisfactory  weak  wrong “0”

                      Must mention t
                      this is unethical. Not allowed by law. Insider trading.
                      The directors must apply the law to safeguard the integrity of the business.         3

     3.2.4 Do buying back shares have any benefit for the company?
           Explain. Provide TWO points.
             Any TWO separate and valid explanations  

             It improves the NAV of shares which could impact positively on the market price of
             shares.
             If profits remain constant, then a higher EPS would be recorded which means better
             dividends for existing shareholders.
             Depending on the price offered to buy back the shares, the remaining shareholders
             may be disadvantaged if a very generous price is offered.
             The solvency and liquidity tests will be essential before shares are bought back.
             This will also have to be assessed.

                                                                                                           4

                                      Q3:
                                     TOTAL            70
                                     MARKS

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10                                    ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                          (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

QUESTION 4: CASH FLOW AND INTERPRETATION

4.1   4.1.1     Dividends paid:
                300 000 x 56 cents = 168 000 (total dividends)

                (42 000  + 168 000  – 66 000 ) = 144 000  (one part correct)
                Accept different presentations of information such as T accounts, signs reversed etc.                   5

      4.1.2     Income tax paid:
                - 8 800  + 75 600  – 12 500  = 54 300  (one part correct)

                Accept different presentations of information such as T accounts, signs reversed etc.

                                                                                                                        4

      4.1.3     Fixed assets purchased:
                (1 505 400  – 1 201 500  + 64 000  + 23 500 )

                = 391 400  (one part correct)

                Accept different presentations of information such as T accounts, signs reversed etc.                   5

      4.1.4     Total investing activities:
                 See 4.1.3
                (391 400) + 23 500  + (40 000)  = (407 900)  (one part correct)
                                                                                                                        4

      4.1.5     Net change in cash and cash equivalents:
                (17 500 – 2 000) + 23 900  = 39 400  (one part correct)
                     (15 500) 
                                                                                                                        4

4.2   4.2.1     Stock holding period
                           148 100 

                = 37,2 days  (one part correct)

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      4.2.2     Debtors average collection period
                          67 850 

                                                       = 31,2 days  (one part correct)

                        793 600                                                                         6

      4.2.3     Debt/equity ratio
                740 000  : 1 006 800           0,74 : 1  (one part correct)

                                                                                                          3

4.3   Comment on the management of stock (trading inventory). Quote TWO
      relevant financial indicators (with figures) in your answer.
      Any TWO valid financial Indicators (with figures)       Valid comment 

      Stock turnover rate: was 11 times - dropped to 9,8 times.
      Stock holding period was 33 days - increased to 37,2 days. (refer 4.2.1)
      The current ratio also increased from 1,27 : 1 to 1,43 : 1

      Stock is being held for a longer period / stock is being bought/sold less often than previously.
      There is some degree of stock piling or could be reduced sales.
      It could be argued that the business took advantage of bulk discounts or that the goods may
      have a reasonable shelf life period.                                                                6

4.4   Is the management of debtors and creditors effective? Explain. Quote
      relevant financial indicators and/or figures in your answer.
      Quoting financial indicators with figures :   explanation for each indicator  

      Debtors average collection period: was 38 days now
      Creditors’ average payment period: was 62 days now 65 days.

      A good improvement on the collection policy of the business (close to the desired 30 days).
      Depending on credit terms granted, it is wise to take the maximum permissible time to pay
      back creditors (taking advantage of “short term financing”). As long as the business does not
      incur any interest charges. It is also important to pay accounts on time to maintain credit-
      worthiness.                                                                                         6

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12                                  ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                            (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

4.5   4.5.1    Comment on the earnings per share (EPS), the dividends per
               share (DPS) and the return on shareholders’ equity (ROSHE) for
               both companies.

                                                                                                         6

      4.5.2    Comment on the financial gearing of both companies. Explain
               which company is making more use of loans and state whether it
               is a good idea or not, for that company to do so.
      Quoting relevant financial indicators (with figures)   Valid comment 

      Debt/Equity ratio – Pixie Ltd (0,7 : 1), Vivi Traders Ltd (0,52 : 1)
      Pixie Ltd is making greater use of loans than Vivi Traders Ltd.

      ROTCE – Pixie Ltd 21,2%, Vivi Traders Ltd 10,8%
      Pixie Ltd is making good use of the loan by obtaining a return that is greater than the current
      interest rate (positive gearing). So it is a good idea to continue using the loan.
      Vivi Traders is only achieving a return of 10,8% on capital employed. Clearly not making
      effective use of the loan. It would be in their interest to start repaying that debt.

      Note: Refer to answer in Question 4.2.3 – learners responses may be based on their
      incorrect calculations.                                                                            4

      4.5.3    Refer to the market value of the shares and the net asset value
               per share. What advice would you offer John Cann about
               investing in either company?
      Quoting the relevant
      n is making steady progress.

                                                                                                         3

                                   Q4:
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                                  MARKS

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)                 ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                          13

QUESTION 5: VAT AND RECONCILIATIONS

VAT

5.1
         5.1.1    Value added tax                     

         5.1.2    (a)   False                         

                  (b)   False                         

         5.1.3    Input VAT                           
                                                                                                       4

5.2    5.2.1     Calculate the total credit sales for the period (excluding VAT).
                 12 320 x 100/14 = 88 000  (one part correct)

                                                                                                       2

       5.2.2     Taking into account the errors and omissions, calculate the
                 amount that is either payable to or receivable to SARS for VAT.
       17 430  + 12 320  – 1 260  – 672  – 63  (27 755)

       13 356  – 91  + 119  (13 384)

       = 14 371 + 9 889  = 24 260 due to SARS 

       Accept different presentations of information such as T accounts, signs reversed etc.

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       5.2.3     The internal auditor, through a random check, discovered that
                 the owner, Joe, does not pay the full amount due to SARS on
                 due dates. On enquiry, Joe stated that he spends the money on
                 the business. What advice would you offer Joe concerning this
                 practice?
       Good explanation  satisfactory  weak  wrong Unethical business practice.
           SARS obligations must be kept separate and dealt with immediately.
           Could incur penalties if discovered by a SARS audit.

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14                                    ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                       (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

5.3    CREDITORS RECONCILIATION:

                                                    CREDITORS
                          NO.                                                       STATEMENT
                                                 LEDGER ACCOUNT
                       BALANCE                              5 350                       12 540
                           i                                     540    
                           ii (4 200 X 2)                    8 400      
                           iii                                                               4 000     
                           iv                                   (250)   
                           v                                                              (2 500)      
               TOTAL                                        14 040                       14 040       
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5.4    DEBTORS RECONCILIATION

       5.4.1    Give TWO steps that the bookkeeper must follow when he/she
                discovers a difference between the Debtors Control Account
                and the Debtors List.

                Any TWO valid steps  

                Reconciling debtors list with debtors control account.
                Identify if the error affects the control account or the DL or both.
                Identify if ONE, TWO or MORE accounts are affected.
                Make GJ entries to correct posting errors (wrong debtors / amounts over or under
                cast / wrong general ledger accounts)
                For single entry errors (amounts) make the necessary corrections and adjust the
                balances.                                                                                              2

       5.4.2    Calculate the correct balance of the Debtors Control Account
                and the Debtors List by completing the table provided.
                DEBTORS CONTROL ACCOUNT: Insert amounts only on the appropriate side.

                                              DEBIT                             CREDIT
                                 i                                                     120      
                                 ii                  90     
                               iii                   75     
                               iv                   530     
                                 v
                           If amount are placed in both columns -1 mark for the incorrect one
                           provided a mark was scored on that line.                                                    5

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                DEBTORS LIST: Show the adjustment amount next to each debtor. Final balance is
                not necessary.

                 M. Mouse              4 510 + 90  – 1 320  – 50 
                 D. Duck               3 270 + 75 
                 K. Chicken            940 + 530 
                 F. Fox                2 260 + 1 320 
                 Amounts must have the correct signs (+/-) to score the mark.                         6

       5.4.3    (a)    Explain why you would be concerned about the
                       management of debtors in this business. Quote relevant
                       figures in your answer.
                Any TWO valid comments with figures.  

                11590/23 180 = 50% of debtors are more than 60 days overdue.
                Only 20% of debtors are current (within the 30 days credit terms).
                10% of debtors are likely to be written off as irrecoverable.
                Debtors are not taking advantage of the 5% discount for early payments.
                Collection policy needs to be more vigilant.

                                                                                                      4

                (b)    Provide TWO internal control measures that the business
                       can use to improve the collection of money from debtors.
                       Any TWO valid explanations.  
                          Division of duties – explained.
                          Shared responsibilities in preparing documents (statements, receipts,
                           invoices) and depositing of money.
                          If the organisation is big, could assign a set number of debtors per
                           employee. Could result in personalised service and constant monitoring.
                          A separate screening department (follow-up and approval of credit).
                          Computerised messages to inform debtors not up to date with payments.

                       For 1 mark each:
                        Send sms and reminders.
                        Charge interest on late payments (overdue accounts)
                        Give discounts for early payments.                                           4

                                    Q5:
                                   TOTAL                50
                                   MARKS

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16                                    ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                        (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)

QUESTION 6: STOCK VALUATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING

6.1   Calculate the value of the closing stock using the first-in-first-out (FIFO)
      method of stock valuation.
                                                              One part correct for all method marks

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6.2   Calculate the cost of sales of the laptops sold.

      51 000 + 329 360 – (3 x 4 740) – (4 x 5 650) – 101 180 = 242 360
                               14 220      22 600                             (one part correct)
                                                               (6.1)
      or

      51 000 + 53 760 + (99 800 – 14 220) + (9 x 5 780) = 242 360
                                    85 580           52 020

                                                                                                                      6

6.3   How would a change in policy impact on the financial reporting of the
      business? Give ONE point.
      Any reasonable answer 

                  May result in a different closing stock figure for the balance sheet.
                  Wil result in a different gross profit figure for the income statement.
                  May impact on the amount of income tax payable/ may influence the EPS.

                                                                                                                      2

6.4   Taking into account the technology market, what advice can you offer
      Max regarding his marketing strategy and his pricing policy? Provide
      TWO points.

      TWO valid points 

              Need to be aware of rapid changes in technology (goods may become obsolete).
              May need constant upgrading of software.
              Need to keep the different ranges (price levels) to cater for the different needs of
               individuals.
              Broaden the target market.
              Stock and supply software and other computer accessories (complementary goods).
              Provide an after-sales service such as repairs/maintenance.                                            4

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6.5   PROBLEM SOLVING

       6.5.1   Identify a different problem (with relevant figures) in each of the
               branches.
                      BRANCH                 PROBLEM    (WITH FIGURES   )

                                    24 cash sets = R100 800 Only R79 800 deposited
                 MENLYN             (shortfall of R21 000 :
                                    High credit sales (54 600 is 31% of total sales)

                                    Too high returns (12 sets)
                 MOORTON            Only worked 73% of the normal and choose to cash in on the
                                    overtime (52 hours)
                                    Less than 50% of sets sold (after returns)

                                    Very low sales volume (21/50) sets
                 VINCENT            Low normal hours worked (102/160 hrs) and also do not like
                                    overtime (maybe due to age)                                              6

       6.5.2   Identify ONE branch that Siddie should consider closing down.
               Provide a valid reason for your choice.

               Branch  Appropriate reason  (Award mark for Branch name only of reason is relevant)

               Moorton : High rent / average sales (turnover) / young, poor disciplined sales person
               with too much returns.

               Vincent : John is near retirement / working few hours/ no effort to increase sales            3

       6.5.3   Give Siddie with ONE suggestion to address the problem
               identified in QUESTION 6.5.1 for each of the other branches.
               ny reasonable internal control measure for each branch  

                        BRANCH                          INTERNAL CONTROL MEASURE
                                             Sally is energetic but need to be audited
                 Menlyn                      regularly (checking sales and deposits)
                                             Possibly change to another branch or division
                                             o
                                             f duties.
                                             Time sheet for normal time / set targets /
                 Moorton                     minimise overtime hours / calculate
                                             commission on net sales

                 Vincent                     Provide John with an assistant /set sales
                                             targets / make a set number of hours for
                                             overtime.
                                                                                                             4

                                  Q6:
                                 TOTAL             35
                                 MARKS

                                                                                                 TOTAL: 300

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