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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
JUNE 2017
ACCOUNTING
MARKING GUIDELINE
GENERAL RULES:
1. Award full marks for the correct final answers. If the answer is incorrect, mark the workings provided.
If a workings figure/amount is shown as a final answer, allocate the working mark.
2. “Method” marks are denoted by
In calculations and final totals, at least one part of the workings must be correct to earn the mark.
In cases where answers of previous questions must be used, check the transfer.
Ignore brackets on statements, but check the operation before awarding marks.
3. Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section cannot be a negative. (foreign items)
4. For questions requiring explanations and comments, award part-marks. A good explanation will
normally mention and explain a point. Beware of alternative wording reflecting the same points. This
marking guideline provides some explanations – they are not conclusive. Read the candidates’
responses and give credit for their interpretations.
5. Where appropriate/acceptable, accept recognisable abbreviations.
6. Educators are expected to work through the entire paper and make reasonable adjustments within the
framework of the mark allocation.
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Accounting Grade 12 EC June 2017 Memo (English)
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2 ACCOUNTING (EC/JUNE 2017)
QUESTION 1 RECONCILIATIONS
1.1 TRUE OR FALSE
1.1.1 True
1.1.2 False
1.1.3 False
1.1.4 True 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
Drawings 1 500 Insurance 635
Trading stock 1 260 Debtors control 1 220
Rent income 5 600 Interest on overdraft 170
Bank charges 355
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1.2.2 BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT ON 31 MARCH 2017
Debit Credit
Cr balance as per statement 3 700
Cr deposit not yet recorded 14 820
Dr outstanding cheques No. 774 9 820
No. 816 3 180
No. 862 2 750
Cr amount wrongly debited 2 800
Dr balance as per Bank Account 5 570
21 320 21 320 9
*Both totals
1.2.3 As the internal auditor, why would you be concerned about the manner
in which Siba performs her duties? Provide TWO points.
Any TWO valid points
Siba is responsible for many related tasks with little or no supervision. She may be
negligent in performing her duties.
Siba is not depositing money on a regular basis – she is probably rolling over cash.
Siba may be tempted to engage in fraudulent behaviour due to no supervision. 4
1.2.4 Provide a solution for the concerns you identified.
Any ONE solution
Implement division of duties / provide supervision (line managers) to check work done /
follow up on transactions with the bank (sms) / use a system of authorising certain important
transactions. 2
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1.3 CREDITORS RECONCILIATION
CHANGES TO THE CHANGES TO THE
CREDITORS STATEMENT
LEDGER BALANCE
BALANCE 16 200 22 980
A + 420
B + 2 700
C + 1 880
(940 + 940) 1 mark each
D - 2 180
E - 5 000
18 500 * 18 500 *
One part correct
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4 ACCOUNTING (EC/JUNE 2017)
QUESTION 2 INVENTORY VALUATION
2.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock of Samsun cameras for the
six months ended 31 March 2017.
(15 – 8) : 7 x 3 200 = 22 400 *
(23 – 14) : 9 x 3 680 = 33 120 *
TOTAL : 55 520 * one part correct
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2.2 Calculate the percentage gross profit earned on Nokin cameras.
39 480 four marks
65 800 three marks
105 280 – (44 000 + 67 200 – 45 400 ) x 100 = 60% one part correct
65 800 see above
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2.3 Calculate the value of the closing stock of leather bags for the six
months ended 31 March 2017.
(30 + 65 – 68) = 27 one part correct
25 x 720 = 18 000
2 x 675 = 1 350 Total: 19 350 one part correct
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2.4 Comment on the stock holding period of leather bags. Quote figures.
Comment figures
The stock holding period increased from 148 days to 157 days.
This shows that the leather bags is not selling fast enough.
Stock stays in stock for almost ½ the year.
Fortunately, leather bags are durable and has a long shelf life.
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2.5 Tim wants to increase the sales of bags. What advice would you offer
him? Provide ONE point.
ONE valid point
Advertise together with the cameras and other accessories.
Lower the profit mark-up percentage or selling price.
Buys stock in smaller quantities and more often (as needed)
Base the sales on orders received.
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2.6 MANAGEMENT OF INVENTORIES
2.6.1 What decision did Erna take regarding the selling price of the printers?
Any ONE decision Figures
He increased the mark-up from 50% to 75%.
He increased the selling price from R1 875 to R2 625 / by R750 (by 40%).
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How has this decision affected the business? State TWO points.
Any TWO valid points Figure
Gross profit increased from R288 750 to R337 500 / by R48 750 (by 16,8%).
Stock turnover rate decreased from 7,1 to 6,0 times.
Sales of printers decreased from 462 to 300 units (by 36,1%).
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2.6.2 Was it a good idea for Erna to change to a cheaper supplier of fax
machines?
YES/NO: No
Explain ONE point.
Any valid point Figures
The gross profit decreased from R162 800 to R106 760 /by R56 040 (by 34,4%).
The returns increased from 0 to 66 units (indicating that the customers were not
satisfied with the quality of the product).
The cheaper price of R476 did not affect the amount of units sold (785) or the
stock turnover rate which remained constant at 5,0 (fax machines did not
appear to be popular with customers).
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QUESTION 3 CONCEPTS AND INCOME STATEMENT
3.1 CONCEPTS
3.1.1 C
3.1.2 A
3.1.3 D
3.1.4 B
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3.2 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2017
Sales 1 560 000 – 1 920 + 2 400 1 560 480 *
Cost of sales 975 000 + 1 500 (976 500) *
8 Gross profit 583 980 *
Other income 334 500
Fee income 241 520 + 180 241 700
Provision for bad debts-adjustment 7 082 + 4 732 2 350 *
Rent income 82 650 + 7 800 90 450
10 Gross income 918 480 *
Operating expenses (808 480)
Depreciation 24 200
Directors fees 441 180 + 10 260 451 440 *
Salaries and wages 216 000
Insurance 20 200 + 1 800 22 000 *
Bank charges 10 820 + 1 280 12 100
Advertising 12 400 – 3 400 9 000 *
Consumable stores 32 620 - 3 220 29 400
Trading stock deficit 123 900 – 123 700 200 *
Audit fees 21 980
Sundry expenses 22 160
25 Operating profit 110 000 *
Interest expense (470 + 39 330 ) (39 800) *
Net profit before income tax 70 200
Income tax NPbT x 30% (21 060)
8 Net profit after income tax 49 140 * 51
*operation, one part correct
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QUESTION 4 BALANCE SHEET AND NOTES
4.1 CONCEPTS
4.1.1 Return on equity
4.1.2 Gearing
4.1.3 Liquidity
4.1.4 Solvency
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4.2.1 ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL
570 000 Opening balance check operation from the bottom 3 412 000
130 000 Shares issued at R6,60 each 858 000
(75 000) Shares re-purchased (ASP: 6,10 ) (457 500)*
625 000* Closing balance 3 812 500 11
*one part correct
RETAINED INCOME
Opening balance check operation working from bottom 206 720
Net profit after income tax (261 120 x 68/32) 554 880 *
Funds used for shares re-purchased (75 000 x 0,90 ) (67 500) *
R7,00 – ASP above
Ordinary share dividends (256 600)
Interim dividends (570 000 x 18 cents ) 102 600 *
Final dividends (700 000 x 22 cents ) 154 000 *
Closing balance (625 000 x 6,80 ) – 3 812 500 437 500 *
4 250 000 16
*one part correct
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4.2.2 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2017
NON CURRENT ASSETS TA - CA 4 857 700
Fixed assets (carrying value) 4 607 700
Fixed deposit balancing figure 250 000
CURRENT ASSETS CL x 1,5 726 900
Inventories balancing figure 489 400
Trade and other receivables 234 000
Cash and cash equivalents 3 500
10 TOTAL ASSETS TE + L 5 584 600
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY 4 250 000 *
Ordinary share capital 3 812 500
Retained income See 4.2.1 437 500
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 850 000
Loan: Mani Bank SE x 0,2 850 000
CURRENT LIABILITIES 484 600 *
Trade and other payable 167 000
Shareholders for dividends See 4.2.1 154 000
SARS: Income tax (261 120 – 250 000 ) 11 120 *
Short term loan 90 000
Bank overdraft 62 480
14 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 5 584 600 * 24
*one part correct
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QUESTION 5 CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION & AUDIT REPORTS
5.1.1 CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
Net profit before tax 995 800
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 135 700
Interest expense 76 500
1 208 000 #
Cash effects of changes in working capital 11 600 #
Change in Stock (174 000 – 112 000) 62 000 *
Change in Debtors (100 200 – 131 200) (31 000) *
Change in Creditors (221 000 – 201 600) (19 400) *
CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS 1 219 600 # 11
*1 mark for the amount and 1 mark for the correct use of the brackets
#check operation, one part correct
5.1.2 Income tax paid
one part correct
- 9 400 + 298 700 – 17 300 = 272 000
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Dividends paid
one part correct
86 400 + 239 100 – 138 600 = 186 900
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5.1.3 EXTRACT OF THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
INVESTING ACTIVITIES (942 700) *
Purchases of fixed assets
2 688 000 – (3 450 000 + 214 300 + 135 700 )
(1 112 000) *
Proceeds on sale of equipment 214 300
9 Change in investment (125 000 – 170 000) (45 000)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES 575 000 *
Proceeds from shares issued
(2 569 000 + 160 000 – 2 304 000 )
425 000 *
Funds used to re-purchase shares (200 000)
9 Change in loan (800 000 – 450 000) 350 000
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT 316 500 *
Cash and cash equivalents (opening balance) (48 000) *
51 600 – 3 600
4 Cash and cash equivalents (closing balance) 268 500 22
*operation, one part correct,
amount only correct with the correct use of the brackets
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 : Foxx Ltd
Comparison of TWO financial indicators
1. Acid test ratio (Wolfe 0,7 : 1; Foxx 1,1 : 1) shows that Wolfe’s current
assets is high because of excess stock (stock piling)
2. Wolfe’s stock holding period is also high 98 days (Foxx 35 days) which
means that their sales is also not effective. Low turnover of stock.
Note: Do not accept current ratio 5
5.2.2 Comment on the dividend pay-out policy of each company. Explain the
policy used and quote figures for each.
Foxx and Wolfe
Fox pays 95% (494/520) of the EPS to shareholders - DPS. Only 5% is
retained by the business.
Wolfe pays 50% (325/650) of EPS to shareholders – DPS. 50% of profits is
retained by the business for growth.
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5.2.3 Comment on the decisions regarding the use of loans for each company.
Make reference to TWO financial indicators for each company.
Foxx: financial indicators figures
Wolfe: financial indicators figures
Wolfe is lowly geared. Debt/equity is 0,1 : 1. Return on capital employed
shows negative gearing. (6% compared to interest on loan which is 12%)
Therefore it is good that they chose to use more own capital as borrowed
capital would be costly for them.
Foxx is highly geared. Debt equity is 0,8 : 1. ROTCE (17%) shows that the
business experiences positive gearing as the return is higher than the interest
rate (12%). 6
5.2.4 Explain how prospective investors would react to the share price of each
company. Quote figures to support your answer.
Comparing NAV and Market price of each company
Comment on prospective investors
Foxx has a higher NAV than Wolfe (945 cents / 530 cents).
Wolfe market price (710 cents) is better than their NAV.
Foxx market price (776 cents) is lower than their NAV.
Prospective investors will be more interested in Wolfe as the market price is
an indicator of investor confidence in a company. 4
5.2.5 AUDIT REPORT
State the type of report received by each company.
FOXX: Unqualified
WOLFE: Disclaimer of opinion
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Explain how the reports above will affect his decision concerning
which company to invest his money.
Good explanation satisfactory explanation weak
Eastward would be concerned about Wolfe as the audit report creates a
negative image of the company.
The external auditor is not satisfied with the internal controls. This suggests
that there are many problems with management and control. Basic process
are not being maintained. This will cause the share price to drop.
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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.
ONE valid explanation
It helps to verify the value of individual assets.
It shows the control of assets in terms of replacements, writing off and
depreciation policies.
It gives a breakdown of the total assets as reflected in the general ledger.
It highlights the internal control process in terms of usage, maintenance
and upkeep. 2
6.1.2
GENERAL LEDGER OF ELIJAH TRADERS
ASSET DISPOSAL ACCOUNT
2016 Equipment 130 000 2016 Accumulated depreciation
1 1 63 375
Dec 420 000 – 290 000 Dec on equipment
420 000 – 290 000 48 750 + 14 625
50 000
Debtors control
16 625
Loss on sale of asset
130 000 130 000
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6.1.3 WORKINGS ANSWER
(i) 2 165 000 – 625 000 1 540 000
(ii) 825 000 – 528 000 297 000
528 000 x 20% = 105 600
(iii) 145 600
300 000 x 20% x 8/12 = 40 000
(iv) 528 000 + 300 000 – 145 600 682 400
(v) 130 000 – 63 375 66 625
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6.2 VAT
6.2.1
VAT CONTROL
DEBIT CREDIT
Total due to SARS 5 206
Total sales 20 300
Total purchases 13 160
Bad debts 994
Discount received 882
Returns to suppliers 672
Discount allowed 406
14 560 27 060
RECEIVABLE OR PAYABLE TO SARS:
27 060 – 14 560 = 12 500 PAYABLE
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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.
No
Explanation
This is an attempt to defraud SARS. It is illegal and if caught will result is severe fines or
disciplinary action.
It is unethical and dishonest business practice.
It will also tarnish the reputation of the business and people will lose confidence in the owner
and will not support the business.
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