# Accounting Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2016 QP (Eng)

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- Year: 2016
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                             NATIONAL
                        SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                GRADE 12

                         SEPTEMBER 2016

                             ACCOUNTING

MARKS:   300

TIME:    3 hours

                                  *ACCNE*

         This question paper consists of 16 pages and a 15-page answer book.

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2                                     ACCOUNTING                        (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely.

1.    Answer ALL the questions.

2.    A special ANSWER BOOK is provided in which to answer ALL the 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 black/blue ink to answer the questions.

6.    Where applicable, show all calculations to ONE decimal point.

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7.    A breakdown of the questions is provided. You must attempt to comply with the
      suggested time allocation for each question.
                                    QUESTION 1: 45 marks; 25 minutes
      Main topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                           Managerial accounting
      Cost Accounting                       Concepts, Production Cost Statement
                                            Unit cost and break-even analysis
                                    QUESTION 2: 40 marks; 25 minutes
      Main topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                           Financial accounting
                                            Bank and Creditors Reconciliation.
      Reconciliations
                                           Managing resources
                                            Internal controls and Ethics
                                    QUESTION 3: 70 marks; 40 minutes
      Main topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                           Financial accounting
      Fixed assets and Companies            Concepts, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and notes.
      Financial Statements                 Managing resources
                                            Depreciation, calculations and fixed assets management
                                    QUESTION 4: 70 marks; 40 minutes
      Main topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                           Financial accounting
      Financial statements, Cash flow
                                            Concepts, Cash Flow Statement, ratio analysis and
      and Interpretation
                                               interpretation of financial information.
                                    QUESTION 5: 40 marks; 25 minutes
      Main topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                           Managing Resources
      Inventory valuation, VAT and          Calculating and interpreting stock information
      Problem Solving                      Financial accounting
                                            VAT calculations
                                    QUESTION 6: 35 marks; 25 minutes
      Main topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                           Managerial accounting
                                            Concepts, calculations and analysis of budget information
      Budgeting
                                           Managing resources
                                            Internal control processes and corporate governance.

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4                                           ACCOUNTING                      (EC/SEPTEMBER 2016)

QUESTION 1: COST ACCOUNTING                                             (45 marks; 25 minutes)

1.1    Match the terms in COLUMN A with an appropriate example/explanation from
       COLUMN B. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the numbers (1.1.1–1.1.5) in
       the ANSWER BOOK.

                   COLUMN A                                  COLUMN B
       1.1.1     Fixed cost                   A    Cost of raw materials used in the
                                                   production process

       1.1.2     Indirect labour              B    Completely manufactured goods
                                                   ready for distribution to retailers

       1.1.3     Selling and distribution     C    Debit order payment for the monthly
                 cost                              factory rent and insurance

       1.1.4     Variable cost                D    Wages paid to factory maintenance
                                                   and cleaning staff

       1.1.5     Finished goods               E    Cheque paid to the Daily Dispatch for
                                                   a three month advertising contract        (5)

1.2    SIDDHI BASKETS INC

       Siddhi Baskets Inc. manufactures baskets used for floral arrangements. The
       bookkeeper prepared a Production Cost Statement for the financial year
       ended 29 February 2016. Some information were not taken into account.

       REQUIRED:
       1.2.1 Prepare the following for the financial year ended 29 February 2016:
                    Factory Overhead Cost Note                                               (9)

                    The Production Cost Statement.                                         (14)

       INFORMATION:

       A.      Stocks on hand:

                                                   1 March 2015   29 February 2016
               Raw materials                               42 400           37 600
               Work in process                             27 600           36 800

       B.      Direct/raw material purchased during the financial year was R745 500.
               Carriage on raw material purchased amounted to R38 500.

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       C.    Factory Overheads:

             Foreman’s salary                                                 198 000
             Depreciation on factory equipment                                 86 560
             Rent expense                                                     107 240
             Water and electricity                                            118 520
             Insurance                                                         34 845
             Sundry expenses                                                   22 600

                The rent expense must be shared between the factory, sales
                 department and office in the ratio 5 : 1 : 1.
                75% of the water and electricity expense relates to the factory.
                2/ of the insurance expense must be allocated to the factory.
                   3
                The sundry expenses must be split as follows:
                 10% to the office section, 25% to the sales section and the balance
                 to the factory
       D.    18 400 baskets were produced during the financial year at a cost of R87
             per basket.
       E.    The direct labour cost is the balancing figure.

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1.3    KUNAL’S SECURITY GATES

       Kunal’s Security Gates, owned by Sbu Kunal, makes security gates according
       to orders received.
       The information below is for the financial year ended 31 August 2016.

       REQUIRED:

       1.3.1     Calculate the break-even point for the period ended 31 August 2016.           (6)

       1.3.2     Compare and comment on the break-even point and the level of
                 production achieved over the last two years. Quote figures.                   (6)

       1.3.3     Provide TWO reasons for the increase in direct material cost and
                 suggest ONE way in which Kunal can control this cost.                         (5)

       INFORMATION:

       A.      Cost information for the year ended 31 August:
                                                                      2016          2015
                                                                TOTAL      UNIT     UNIT
                                                               AMOUNT COST          COST
               Direct material cost            Variable cost    86 400     R180     R156
               Direct labour cost              Variable cost    122 400    R255     R242
               Factory overhead cost           Fixed cost       76 800     R160     R156
               Selling and distribution cost   Variable cost    74 400     R155     R152
               Administration cost             Fixed cost       60 000     R125     R129

       B.      Additional information for the financial year ended 31 August:
                                                                 2016           2015
               Total sales                                      R412 800        R459 000
               Selling price per unit                              R860            R850
               Number of units produced and sold                480 units       540 units
               Break-even point                                         ?       508 units

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QUESTION 2: RECONCILIATIONS                                                 (40 marks; 25 minutes)

2.1   Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:
      2.1.1    Post-dated cheques issued must be recorded in the Cash Payments
               Journal on the date of issue.
      2.1.2    A business must record cash losses immediately when suspected,
               according to the materiality concept of GAAP.
      2.1.3    A debit balance on the bank statement indicates a bank overdraft.                 (3)
2.2   Bank Reconciliation
      Lucky Jimmy, the cashier of Franco’s Deli, is in charge of collecting, receipting
      and banking all cash receipts and issuing cheques. He feels that there is no
      need to prepare a bank reconciliation statement because the bank keeps
      accurate records of all transactions as reflected on the bank statement.
      REQUIRED:
      2.2.1    Calculate the correct bank account balance in the General Ledger on
               31 July 2016.                                                                     (9)
      2.2.2    Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 July 2016.                          (7)
      2.2.3    Provide ONE reason why the internal auditor expressed concern about
               Lucky’s job description.                                                          (2)
      2.2.4    Explain to Lucky why it was necessary to prepare a bank reconciliation
               statement each month. Provide TWO points.                                         (4)
      INFORMATION:
      A.             Favourable balance as per Bank account on 31 July 2016 was
                      R11 743 before receipt of the bank statement from Money Bank.
                     Balance as per bank statement on 31 July 2016, R?
      B.       Items on the July bank statement but not shown in the Cash Journals:

                   Service fees                                                      R45
                   Cash deposit fees                                                R132
                   Interest income                                                   R23
                   Debit order payment for insurance to X! Insurers
                                                                                    R325
                   This amount appeared twice on the statement, in error.
                   A dishonoured cheque – from a debtor, Y. Knot                    R475
                   Commission income from LUVLI Pastries                            R522

      C.       Cheque No. 1226 issued on 24 July 2016 to Nosy Tom for delivery
               appeared as R576 on the statement. The journal had the incorrect
               amount of R765.
      D.       Cheques No. 1287 and No. 1299 for R675 and R2 010 respectively,
               issued during July 2016, were not on the bank statement.
      E.       Deposit on 28 July 2016 for R4 410 was not on the bank statement.

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2.3   Creditors Reconciliation
      Port Traders buys goods on credit from Salt Suppliers.
      REQUIRED:
      2.3.1     Show the changes to the Creditors Ledger account balance and the
                Statement balance for each of the differences listed below. Indicate
                whether the amount must be added (+) or subtracted (-) to the given
                balance. Use the table provided in the ANSWER BOOK.                             (12)
      2.3.2     Refer to information vi):
                An investigation revealed that these goods were ordered by the owner for
                his personal use.
                As an internal auditor, what advice would you offer the owner regarding
                the purchase of goods through the business accounts? Make reference
                to a GAAP principle in your explanation.                                         (3)
      INFORMATION:

      A.      Balance due to Salt Suppliers on 30 June 2016 as per
                                                                            87 320 (Cr)
              Creditors Ledger account in the books of Port Traders.
              Balance due by Port Traders on 26 June 2016 as per the
                                                                            95 400 (Dr)
              statement of account received from Salt Suppliers.

      B.      Differences noted:
              (i)     A payment of R6 500 by Port Traders was omitted in the Creditors
                      Ledger Account of Salt Suppliers and on the Statement received.
              (ii)    An invoice for R14 300 received from Salt Suppliers was recorded
                      correctly by Port Traders. The statement of account reflected
                      R13 400.
              (iii)   Port Traders correctly recorded a discount of R800 for early
                      payment. This was not shown on the statement.
              (iv)    Port Traders recorded a debit note for R1 250 in the creditors’
                      ledger account of Salt Suppliers in error. This was for goods
                      returned to another supplier.
              (v)     A credit note for R2 000 received from Salt Suppliers for an
                      allowance granted, was incorrectly recorded as an invoice by Port
                      Traders.
              (vi)    The statement of account showed the following items that were not
                      recorded by Port Traders :
                       Delivery charges for the month, R3 530.
                       Invoice for goods purchased, R2 400.
              (vii)   A payment of R5 000 made on 28 June 2016 by Port Traders was
                      recorded in the Creditors Ledger account of Salt Suppliers. The
                      statement was dated 26 June 2016.

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QUESTION 3: FIXED ASSETS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
            OF COMPANIES                                                (70 marks; 40 minutes)

Micaila Ltd is a listed company with an authorised share capital of 1 000 000 ordinary
shares. The information is for the financial year ended 29 February 2016.
REQUIRED:

3.1 Refer to information (i):
     3.1.1      Prepare the Asset Disposal account on 31 December 2015.                        (6)
     3.1.2      Calculate the total depreciation on equipment for the year ended
                29 February 2016.                                                              (5)
     3.1.3      Calculate the carrying value of equipment on 29 February 2016.                 (5)

3.2 Complete the Income Statement for the year ended 29 February 2016.                        (38)
3.3 Prepare the TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES note to the Balance Sheet.                         (8)
3.4 Complete the CURRENT ASSETS section of the Balance Sheet.                                  (8)
INFORMATION:
A.   Information from the pre-adjustment trial balance on 29 February 2016.

     Land and buildings                                               2 870 000
     Equipment                                                          966 200
     Accumulated depreciation on equipment (1 March 2015)               549 600
     Fixed deposit (8,5% p.a. interest)                                 220 000
     Trading stock                                                      415 400
     Debtors control                                                    280 200
     Provision for bad debts                                              9 025
     Bank                                                                34 172 Dr
     Loan: Shark Bank                                                   975 400
     Creditors control                                                  420 180
     SARS: Income tax (provisional payments)                             50 340
     Sales                                                            3 402 000
     Cost of sales                                                            ?
     Audit fees                                                          27 500
     Sundry expenses                                                     76 120
     Municipal fees                                                     215 800
     Salaries and wages                                                 235 820
     Directors fees                                                     316 100
     Consumable stores                                                   24 770
     Rent income                                                         98 523
     Asset disposal                                                      15 000
     Commission income                                                   60 281
     Interest on fixed deposit                                            9 350
     Discount allowed                                                     6 330
     Dividends on ordinary shares                                       326 250

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B.   Additional information and adjustments:

     (a)    Goods are sold at a profit mark-up of 50% on cost. The sales amount
            includes R27 000 for old stock sold to cash customers at 10% below cost.

     (b)    Transactions relating to debtors not taken into account:

               A cheque received in settlement of an outstanding balance of R3 600
                less 5% discount was dishonoured due to insufficient funds.

               A debtor with a credit balance of R1 200 must be transferred to her
                account in the creditors’ ledger.

               The provision for bad debts must be adjusted to 2,5% of debtors control.

     (c)    The stock-take on 29 February 2016 revealed that R2 540 worth of stock
            could not be accounted for. Consumable stores valued at R1 970 was not
            used.

     (d)    The rent for February 2016 was outstanding. Note that rent increased by 7%
            on 1 January 2016.

     (e)    Commission income of R5 577 for March 2016 was received and deposited.

     (f)    The company had two directors on equal pay from 1 March 2015. A third
            director was appointed on 1 September 2015 on the same fee structure.
            This director’s fee for February 2016 was not yet paid.

     (g)    Outstanding interest on fixed deposit must be taken into account. The fixed
            deposit was invested on 1 June 2015. Interest on fixed deposit is not
            capitalised.

     (h)    Interest on loan is capitalised. The loan statement on 29 February 2016
            showed a closing balance of R1 064 000. A fixed monthly instalment
            including interest is paid. This was recorded.

     (i)    The asset disposal amount represents the cash received for the sale of
            equipment on 31 December 2015 as recorded in the Cash Receipts Journal.
            Apart from this entry, no other entries were made. The cost price of the
            equipment sold was R66 200. Accumulated depreciation on the equipment
            sold was R43 225 on 1 March 2015. Equipment is depreciated at 15% p.a.
            on cost.

     (j)    The income tax for the year amounted to R46 770.

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QUESTION 4: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CASH FLOW
            AND INTERPRETATION                                         (70 marks; 40 minutes)

Information from the records of Sazi Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 is
provided. The company is listed on the stock exchange with an authorised share
capital of 1 200 000 ordinary shares.
REQUIRED:
4.1    Prepare the Share Capital note to the Balance Sheet on 30 June 2016.                  (7)
4.2    Fill in the missing amounts on the Cash Flow Statement. Show all workings.        (22)
4.3    Calculate the following: (Show calculations to one decimal point.)
       4.3.1    Percentage operating profit on total sales                                   (3)
       4.3.2    Average debtors collection period (in days)                                  (5)
       4.3.3    Net asset value per share                                                    (4)
       4.3.4    Debt/equity ratio                                                            (3)
4.4    Comment on the liquidity position of the business. Quote THREE financial
       indicators (with figures) in your explanation.                                        (8)
4.5    Some shareholders feel that the company paid back too much of the loan.
       What would you say to them? Make reference to TWO financial indicators
       with relevant figures to motivate your response.                                      (6)
4.6    Comment on the dividend policy of the business and explain the effect of this
       on the business. Quote TWO financial indicators in your answer.                       (6)
4.7    A shareholder complained about the issue price of the new shares on
       1 April 2016. Why do you think she complained? Quote TWO financial
       indicators with figures in your explanation.                                          (6)
INFORMATION:
A.    Information extracted from the Statement of Comprehensive Income
      (Income Statement) for the financial year ended 30 June 2016:
      Cash sales                                                 7 392 000
      Credit sales                                               7 392 000
      Cost of sales                                              9 240 000
      Depreciation                                               1 256 340
      Operating profit                                           2 810 000
      Interest expenses                                            675 000
      Net profit before income tax                               2 187 000
      Income tax                                                   656 100

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B.    Figures from the Balance Sheet and Notes:
                                              30 JUNE 2016             30 JUNE 2015
      Fixed assets (carrying value)               11 935 460              12 363 550
      Fixed deposits                                 620 000                 950 000
      Non-current liabilities                      4 110 000               5 300 000
      Current assets                               2 051 300               1 432 400
      Current liabilities                          1 157 750               1 310 690
      Shareholders’ equity                         9 339 010               8 135 260
      Ordinary share capital                               ?               7 134 000
      Retained income                                      ?               1 001 260

      Current assets includes:
      Debtors control                                892 800                   575 500
      SARS: Income tax                                     -                    15 500
      Cash and cash equivalents                      394 300                     8 000
      Current liabilities includes:
      Bank overdraft                                       -                    56 370
      SARS: Income tax                                34 600                         -
      Shareholders for dividends                     490 250                   369 000
C.    Share Capital
       820 000 shares in issue on 1 July 2015.
       180 000 shares issued on 1 April 2016 at 920 cents per share.
       75 000 shares re-purchased on 1 May 2016 at 930 cents per share.
D.    Dividends
      An interim dividend of 97 cents per share was paid on 31 December 2015.
      A final dividend was declared on 30 June 2016.
      Only shareholders registered at the time of declaration qualify for dividends.
E.    Movements of fixed assets during the current financial year:
      Fixed assets to the value of R856 450 were purchased.
      Old equipment were disposed at carrying value.
F.    Credit sales amounts to 50% of total sales. Credit terms is 30 days.
G.    The following financial indicators were calculated:
                                                30 JUNE 2016            30 JUNE 2015
      Current ratio                                   1,8 : 1                1,1 : 1
      Acid test ratio                                 1,1 : 1                0,5 : 1
      Operating profit on sales                             ?                  28%
      Average debtors collection period                     ?               42 days
      Average creditors payment period              42 days                 54 days
      Solvency ratio                                   2,8 :1                2,2 : 1
      Debt/equity                                           ?                0,7 : 1
      Return on average capital employed             21,3%                     17%
      Return on average shareholders’ equity         17,5%                   15,8%
      Earnings per share                          180 cents               164 cents
      Dividends per share                         150 cents               164 cents
      Net asset value per share                             ?             992 cents
      Market price per share on the JSE         1 100 cents             1 000 cents
      Interest rate on loans                            11%                  10,5%

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QUESTION 5: INVENTORY VALUATION, VAT AND
             PROBLEM SOLVING                                                (40 marks; 25 minutes)

5.1    INVENTORY VALUATION
       ± 27 Traders sells scientific calculators. The business is owned by Piet
       Fountain. The information relates to the financial year ended 31 August
       2016. The business uses the periodic inventory system and the weighted
       average method to value the calculators.
       REQUIRED:

       5.1.1     Calculate the following for the financial year ended 31 August 2016:
                  Value of the closing stock                                                    (10)
                  Cost of sales                                                                  (2)
                  Gross profit                                                                   (4)
       5.1.2     Piet has experienced problems with stock theft and has installed a
                 security camera. Despite this, he is sure that calculators were stolen.
                  Calculate the number of units missing.                                         (4)
                  Provide another option that Piet can use to solve this problem.                (2)
       5.1.3     The stock holding period for calculators was accurately calculated at
                 64 days. Comment on whether this is appropriate for this product.
                 Provide ONE suitable point.                                                      (2)
       INFORMATION:

       A.                                                         UNITS        TOTAL (R)
               Stock of calculators on hand on
                                                                    200          30 550
               1 September 2015, inclusive of carriage.
               Stock of calculators on 31 August 2016               160                ?

       B.      Purchases of calculators during the year:
                                                                               TOTAL (R)
                                               UNIT COST    CARRIAGE
                      MONTH         UNITS                                      (including
                                                  (R)        (R per unit)
                                                                                carriage)
               November 2015         265          135            5               37 100
               January 2016          380          142            8               57 000
               April 2016            190          156            9               31 350
               June 2016             170          168            12              30 600
                    TOTAL           1 005                                       156 050

       C.      10 calculators from the November 2015 batch were donated to a local
               school as prizes for a raffle.

       D.      5 defective calculators from the January 2016 purchases were
               returned. These were sent to the suppliers and a refund for the cost
               price plus carriage was obtained.

       E.      993 units were sold during the financial year at a fixed selling price of
               R220 each.

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5.2    VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)
       The following information was extracted from the records of Mosco Stores
       for the VAT period ended 31 July 2016. VAT is applicable on all goods sold,
       at the standard rate of 14%.
       REQUIRED:
       Fill in the VAT amounts to the appropriate side of the VAT CONTROL
       Account. In completing the table, use only positive amounts.
       Show the amount either payable to or receivable from SARS in the space
       provided.                                                                          (10)
       INFORMATION:

       (a)   Amount due to SARS on 1 July 2016                              4 778
       (b)   VAT on sales                                                  25 844
       (c)   Purchases of stock exclusive of VAT                          124 800
       (d)   VAT on goods taken by the owner for personal use.                210
       (e)   VAT on total discounts received from suppliers.                  490
       (f)   VAT on debtors’ accounts written off.                            448
       (g)   VAT on equipment purchased.                                    2 212
       (h)   VAT on old equipment sold on credit.                           2 310

5.3    PROBLEM SOLVING: MANAGEMENT OF STOCK
       Sizi has two stalls selling bags and caps.
       REQUIRED:
       Identify a different problem in each shop, and provide one solution or advice.
       Quote relevant figures for each problem identified.                                 (6)
       INFORMATION: for October 2016

                                            SMART STREET           JAMES STREET
       Assistant                                  Fraser                 Andi
       Weekly allowance per assistant             R1 200                R1 200
                                             BAGS      CAPS        BAGS       CAPS
       Opening stock (units)                   80        120         50        120
       Stock supplied by Sizi (units)         120        200        120        200
       Closing stock (units)                   82         60         40        250
       Units sold                             110        260        130         70
       Selling price (per unit)               R45        R20        R45        R20
       Cash handed to Sizi (Rands)           R4 950    R5 200      R5 500    R1 400

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QUESTION 6: BUDGETING                                                   (35 marks; 25 minutes)

6.1    Explain why:
       6.1.1    Bad debts will not appear in a cash budget.                                      (2)
       6.1.2    A cash budget is an effective internal control mechanism.                        (2)
6.2    ALGOA LTD
       Algoa Ltd is registered with an authorised share capital of 750 000 ordinary
       shares. On 1 September 2016, 515 000 ordinary shares were in issue.
       REQUIRED:
       6.2.1    Refer to Information A.
                Calculate the cash expected to be collected from debtors during
                November 2016. Please note:
                 Debtors are not allowed any discounts
                 Bad debts are applicable                                                       (7)
       6.2.2    Calculate the missing amounts denoted by (a) to (e) on the cash
                budget provided in information F.                                             (13)
       6.2.3    Calculate:
                (i) The amount of the loan that will be paid back on 1 November 2016             (3)
                (ii) The total cost of the new vehicle purchased on 31 July 2016                 (4)
       6.2.4    A young shareholder is of the opinion that the company should not
                spend money on staff training – they should employ trained personnel.
                     Explain why the company spends money on staff training. Give
                      ONE point.                                                              (2)
                     What can the business do to ensure that trained personnel remain
                      in the employ of the business? Give ONE point.                          (2)
       INFORMATION:
       A. Incomplete Debtors Collection Schedule for the three months in 2016.
               MONTHS         CREDIT SALES     SEPTEMBER      OCTOBER       NOVEMBER
            July                 108 000        12 960
            August               104 400        46 980         12 528
            September             93 000        37 200         41 850              ?
            October              102 000                       40 800              ?
            November             111 600                                           ?
            Total collection from debtors                                          ?

       B. Cash sales is 40% of total sales.

       C. Cost of sales figures:      SEPTEMBER            OCTOBER       NOVEMBER
                                           96 875          106 250          116 250

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       D.    Cash purchases amounts to 20% of total purchases.
             Stock sold in a month is replaced in the same month (the business
             maintains a base stock).
       E.    Creditors for stock purchases are paid in the month following the
             purchase (30 days) to take advantage of a 5% discount.
       F.    Cash Budget for the two months ending November 2016
                                                         OCTOBER       NOVEMBER
             Receipts
             Cash Sales                                    68 000         74 400
             Cash from Debtors                             95 178           6.2.1
             Rent Income                                       (a)        16 985
             Interest on investment
             Additional shares issued                     513 000
             Total receipts
             Payments
             Cash purchases of stock                       21 250             (b)
             Payment to creditors                          73 625             (c)
             Salaries and wages                           126 400        133 984
             Interest on loan                               2 000          1 750
             Staff training programme                           -         18 000
             Advertising                                    8 160             (d)
             Ordinary share dividends                           -             (e)
             Vehicle instalment                             4 750          4 750
             Sundry expenses
             Total payments

       G.    The rent will increase by 7,5% on 1 November 2016.

       H.    Advertising is a fixed percentage of cash sales.

       I.    A new vehicle was purchased on 31 July 2016. A deposit of R40 000
             was paid and the balance is to be settled by a fixed monthly instalment
             over four years.

       J.    Additional shares were issued on 1 October 2016 at R5,40 per share.
             An interim dividend of 15 cents per share will be paid on
             30 November 2016. The new shareholders qualify for interim dividends.

       K.    Part of the loan will be re-paid on 1 November 2016. Interest on loan at
             10% p.a. is payable on the last day of each month. Interest on loan is
             not capitalised.

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                                                                            TOTAL:       300

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