# Accounting Grade 12 EC June 2016 Question Paper (English)

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- Year: 2016
- Exam period: EC June
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                              NATIONAL
                         SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                   GRADE 12

                                 JUNE 2016

                              ACCOUNTING

MARKS:     300

TIME:      3 hours

                                   *ACCNE*

         This question paper consists of 16 pages and a 14 page answer book.

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2                                          ACCOUNTING                                         (EC/JUNE 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.

 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
      Topic of the question:               This question integrates:
                                           Financial accounting
                                            Bank, Creditors and Debtors.
      Reconciliations
                                           Managing resources
                                            Internal controls and Ethics
                                    QUESTION 2: 35 marks; 20 minutes
      Topic of the question:               This question integrates:
                                           Managing Resources
      Inventory valuation
                                            Calculating and interpreting stock information
                                    QUESTION 3: 60 marks; 35 minutes
      Topic of the question:               This question integrates:
                                           Financial accounting
      Companies – Concepts, Income          Concepts and Income Statement
      Statement and Audit Report           Managing Resources
                                            Audit report – concepts and comments
                                    QUESTION 4: 45 marks; 30 minutes
      Topic of the question:               This question integrates:
      Companies – Concepts and             Financial accounting
      Balance Sheet                         Concepts and Balance Sheet
                                    QUESTION 5: 65 marks; 40 minutes
      Topic of the question:               This question integrates:
      Cash Flow Statement and              Financial Accounting
      Interpretation of financial           Calculating Cash Flow amounts
      information                           Financial indicators and interpretation
                                    QUESTION 6: 50 marks; 30 minutes
      Topic of the question:               This question integrates:
                                           Financial Accounting
                                            VAT – concepts and calculations
      VAT and Fixed Assets
                                           Managing Resources
                                            Fixed assets – calculations of amounts in Note

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 QUESTION 1: RECONCILIATIONS                                               (45 marks; 25 minutes)

 1.1    Bank Reconciliation
        The information below relates to Woodroffe Stores on 31 May 2016, the financial
        year-end. The bookkeeper is Jimmy Brown.
        REQUIRED:
        1.1.1 Calculate the balance as per the Bank Account in the General Ledger
              according to the Reconciliation Statement prepared by Jimmy. State
              whether it is favourable or unfavourable.                                           (8)
        1.1.2 Provide a reason why Cheque No. 882 should not appear as an
              outstanding cheque. Also state how this transaction must be corrected.              (4)
        1.1.3 Cheque No. 1234 is post-dated. How must this cheque be treated at the
              end of the financial year?                                                          (4)
        1.1.4 An investigation revealed that the outstanding deposit of R5 000 was
              stolen by the cashier responsible. The cashier has since resigned and the
              money will not be recovered.
                    List the accounting entries that must be made to take this transaction
                     into account.                                                                (2)
                    Provide ONE control measure to prevent such incidents in future.             (2)
        INFORMATION:
        Information from the Bank Reconciliation on 31 May 2016:

        Favourable bank statement balance                                     R9 410
        Deposits not yet recorded by the bank:     12 May 2016                  5 000
                                                   27 May 2016                 12 400
        Outstanding cheques: No. 882 (30 October 2015)                          2 400
                             No. 996 (21 May 2016)                             15 300
                             No. 1234 (7 June 2016)                             7 600
        Incorrect debit entry on the statement                                    540
        Balance as per Bank Account in the General Ledger                           ?

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 1.2    Creditors Reconciliation

        The statement of account below was received from Zwelethu Suppliers, a creditor
        of Zintle Stores. A comparison of the statement to the account in the Creditors
        Ledger revealed errors and omissions on the statement only. Posting to the
        Creditor’s Ledger account was correctly done.

        REQUIRED:

        Prepare a Creditors Reconciliation Statement on 30 April 2016.                                                   (9)

        INFORMATION:

        A.   Statement of account received from Zwelethu Suppliers:

                                           ZWELETHU SUPPLIERS
                                          STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
              21 Cape Road                                                                       Tel: (521) 332 3345
              Kimberley, 0034                                                                   Fax : (521) 332 5567
              DEBTOR:        Zintle Stores                             STATEMENT DATE : 26 April 2016

                     DATE                       DETAILS                            AMOUNT            BALANCE
              2016 Apr       1   Balance                                                              22 200
                             5   Invoice No. 964                                            6 380     28 580
                             6   Receipt No. 1132                                        (15 000)     13 580
                            15   Invoice No. 977                                            5 220     18 800
                            18   Credit Note No. 226                                          730     19 530
                            24   Invoice No. 981                                            1 800     21 330
              E&OE          26   Invoice No. 999                                            6 640     27 970
                                         Includes all transactions up to 26 April 2016

        B.   The following errors and omissions were noted on the above statement:

             (i)      The correct amount for Invoice No. 964 was R6 830.

             (ii)     The 5% discount for the payment on the 6th was omitted.

             (iii)    The credit note on 18th was incorrectly recorded as an invoice.

             (iv)     The invoice on 24th was for goods sold to some other business.

             (v)      Invoice No. 1009 for R4 090 for goods purchased on 30 April 2016
                      (after the statement date) appeared in the Creditors Ledger account of
                      Zwelethu Suppliers.

        C.   The creditor’s ledger account of Zwelethu Suppliers in the books of Zintle
             Stores showed a closing balance of R28 500 on 30 April 2016.

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 1.3    Debtors Reconciliation

        The information relates to Moses Stores for March 2016

        REQUIRED:

        1.3.1 Explain why the balance on the Debtors’ Control account in the general
              ledger should equal to the total of the Debtors’ List.                                    (2)

        1.3.2 Refer to Information A and B.
                        Show how the balance of each debtor will be adjusted to take into account
                        the errors and omission noted.                                                  (10)

        1.3.3 Refer to Information C.
                        Explain why you would be concerned about the management of debtors.
                        Quote figures in your answer.                                                   (4)

        INFORMATION:

        A.       Extract from the Debtors’ List on 31 March 2016:
                   M. Goode                         DL1             7 535
                   E. Better                        DL2             9 620
                   N. Nice                          DL3             6 880
        B.       Errors and omissions noted:
                 i)       Goods sold to N. Nice, R1 840, was posted in error to the account of
                          M. Goode.
                 ii)      R2 500 received from E. Better was correctly recorded in the CRJ but
                          was posted as R2 000 to the debtor’s ledger account.
                 iii)     N. Nice was granted an allowance of R200 for damaged goods sent to
                          her. This was posted to the wrong side of the debtor’s ledger account.
                 iv)      Interest of R125 charged on the overdue account of M. Goode must still
                          be posted to the debtors’ ledger.

        C.       The debtors’ age analysis on 31 March 2016 (after the adjustments) was as
                 follows: The business grants debtors a 5% discount if accounts are paid
                 within 30 days.
                        DEBTORS
                        CONTROL        CURRENT       30 – 60 DAYS    60 – 90 DAYS   90 DAYS +
                        BALANCE
                         R70 700        R14 140        R17 675        R31 815        R7 070

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 QUESTION 2: INVENTORY VALUATION                                              (35 marks; 20 minutes)

 2.1     CONCEPTS
         Pick the correct stock concept from those within brackets. Write the correct
         answer only next to each number (2.1.1–2.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.                           (4)
         2.1.1    The (first-in-first-out / weighted average) stock valuation method will
                  record closing stock at the most current stock prices.
         2.1.2    The (first-in-first-out / weighted average) method is more relevant for
                  low cost stock items that is purchased on a more regular basis.
         2.1.3    The (first-in-first-out / specific identification) valuation method is
                  suitable for very expensive, individually identifiable stock items.
         2.1.4    The (periodic / perpetual) stock system records the cost of goods sold
                  at the point of sales.
 2.2     40 Love
         Ivan Lendl owns 40 Love, a sports shop. The financial year ends on 30 April each
         year. The business uses the periodic inventory system to record stock.
         REQUIRED:
         2.2.1    Refer to Information A:
                  Tennis balls are valued using the weighted average method. Calculate:
                     Value of the closing stock                                                     (8)
                     The cost of sales                                                              (3)
                     The stock holding period (in days; use average stock)                          (4)
         2.2.2    Comment on whether the stock holding period is appropriate or not.                 (2)
         2.2.3    Refer to Information B:
                  The specific identification method is used to maintain the stock records of
                  tennis rackets. Calculate the following:
                     Value of the closing stock of Nexus rackets                                    (10)
                     The gross profit on Olympus rackets.                                            (4)
         INFORMATION:
         A.      Tennis balls are sold in packs of three.
                 Stock records of tennis balls:
                                                            PACKS     COST PER
                                                                                    TOTAL (R)
                                                            (units)   PACK (R)
                 Stock balance (1 May 2015)                  132                     7 955
                 Purchases during the year:                  610                    48 120
                 July 2015                                   220        R75         16 500
                 October 2015                                180        R80         14 400
                 January 2016                                210        R82         17 220
                 Total packs available for sale              742                    56 075
                 Returns: 12 defective packs from the October 2015 purchases were returned
                 to the suppliers and a full refund was received.
                 Stock balance (30 April 2016)               120                           ?

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          B.     The business stocks and sells two brands of tennis rackets, Nexus and
                 Olympus.

                 Stock records of rackets (at cost)

                                             NEXUS                              OLYMPUS
                                              UNIT                                UNIT
                                   UNITS                TOTAL        UNITS                TOTAL
                                             PRICE                               PRICE
                 Opening Stock
                                    13                  34 320        9                    48 600
                 1 May 2015
                 Purchases          60                 169 750        36                  200 500
                 July 2015          20       2 800      56 000        12        5 525      66 300
                 October 2015       15       2 750      41 250        10        5 580      55 800
                 January 2016       25       2 900      72 500        14        5 600      78 400

                 Sales records

                                                     NEXUS                      OLYMPUS
                         BATCH              UNITS                      UNITS
                                                      Sales amount                Sales amount
                                            SOLD                       SOLD
                 1 May 2015                  11         39 050             4         32 400
                 July 2015                   16         56 800             7         49 725
                 October 2015                12         42 600             6         58 590
                 January 2016                14         49 700             8         67 200
                 TOTAL                       53        188 150             25       207 915

                 Nexus brand is sold at a fixed selling price per unit.

                 Olympus brand is sold at a mark-up of 50% on cost.

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 QUESTION 3: COMPANIES – CONCEPTS, AUDIT REPORT AND INCOME STATEMENT
                                                                                (60 marks; 35 minutes)
 3.1    GAAP CONCEPTS
        Match the GAAP concepts listed in COLUMN A with an explanation provided
        in COLUMN B. Write the letter (A–E) only next to each number (3.1.1–3.1.4)
        in the ANSWER BOOK.
                COLUMN A                                     COLUMN B
        3.1.1    Matching             A     The affairs of the owner must be kept separate
                                            from the business records
        3.1.2    Historical cost      B     Significant expenses like directors fees must
                                            be shown separately in financial statements
        3.1.3    Materiality          C     Losses must be recorded when identified even
                                            though it may be recovered in the future
        3.1.4    Business entity      D     Income and expenses must be recorded in the
                                            period they are earned or incurred
                                      E     Assets are recorded at the price purchased
                                            even though the market price may be higher               (4)
 3.2    AUDIT REPORT
        Below, is an extract of the audit report of Gunuz Ltd.
        REQUIRED:
        3.2.1    Explain the role of the independent auditor.                                        (2)
        3.2.2    Did Gunuz Ltd receive a qualified, unqualified or a disclaimer audit
                 report? Explain your choice.                                                        (2)
        3.2.3    The marketing expense on the Income Statement refers to a golf
                 excursion organised by the CEO and her friends. The CEO suggested
                 to the external auditor that this transaction should be ignored.
                    The external auditor was not willing to do this. Briefly explain why
                     she feels this way.                                                             (2)
                    Provide TWO consequences for the auditor if she agreed to this
                     request.                                                                        (4)
        INFORMATION
                EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
        We have audited the annual financial statements of Gunuz Limited, set out on pages
        22 to 43 for the year ended 30 June 2015. These financial statements are the
        responsibility of the company's directors. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
        these financial statements based on our audit.

        Audit opinion
        In our opinion, the financial statements fairly represent the financial position of the
        company at 30 June 2015, except for the marketing expense in the Income Statement
        which could not be verified, as no documentation existed for this expenditure.
        Mihlali and Van Rooyen
        Chartered Accountants (SA)                                             15 August 2015

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 3.3     BHEEM LTD
         The information relates to Bheem Ltd for the financial year ended
         29 February 2016.
         REQUIRED:
         Prepare the Income Statement for the year ended 29 February 2016                      (46)
         INFORMATION:
         A.      Information extracted from the pre-adjustment trial balance:
                 Trading stock                                                132 650
                 Debtors control                                               68 800
                 Provision for bad debts                                        3 490
                 Sales                                                      5 207 600
                 Cost of sales                                              3 717 250
                 Debtors allowances                                             9 800
                 Salaries and wages                                           432 900
                 Rent income                                                   78 600
                 Consumable stores                                             31 600
                 Interest on investment                                        22 000
                 Insurance                                                     43 150
                 Commission income                                             25 250
                 Directors’ fees                                              329 000
                 Audit fees                                                    16 160
                 Sundry expenses                                               72 800
         B.      Adjustments and additional information:
                 (a)   A credit note for R2 800 (cost R1 750), issued to a debtor for goods
                       returned was not recorded. The goods were placed back on the
                       shelves.
                 (b)   The stock take on 29 February 2016 revealed the following stock on
                       hand:
                           Trading stock, R131 400
                           Consumable stores, R4 100
                 (c)   The provision for bad debts must be adjusted to 4% of debtors.
                 (d)   The rent for March 2016 was received. Take into account that rent
                       was increased by R500 on 1 July 2015.
                 (e)   The directors’ fee of one director was outstanding for February 2016.
                       The company has 3 directors on the same fee structure.
                 (f)   The auditors are due a further R3 840 due to the audit taking longer
                       than expected.
                 (g)   Insurance includes R4 950 for three months ending 31 March 2016
                 (h)   Depreciation on equipment of R32 700 must be provided.
                 (i)   Interest on loan is capitalised. The loan statement showed that
                       R24 500 was added to the loan account balance for interest.
                 (j)   Income tax is calculated at 30% of the net profit.
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 QUESTION 4: COMPANIES – CONCEPTS AND BALANCE SHEET
                                                                          (45 marks; 30 minutes)

 4.1.   CONCEPTS
        Select a concept from the options provided that best describes the examples
        listed. Write the concept only next to the number (4.1.1 – 4.1.5) in the
        ANSWER BOOK.

             Current assets; non-current assets; non-current liability; equity;
                                    current liabilities

        4.1.1    A fixed deposit that matures in five years’ time.

        4.1.2    Part of the net profit retained by the business for future expansions.

        4.1.3    An amount receivable from SARS due to provisional tax payments
                 being more than the income tax due.

        4.1.4    A mortgage loan payable over 20 years.

        4.1.5    Final dividends due to shareholders at financial year-end.
                                                                                                (5)

 4.2    BERONE LTD
        Barone Ltd is a public company registered with an authorised share capital of
        1 000 000 ordinary shares. The financial year ended on 30 April 2016.
        REQUIRED:

        4.2.1        Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet:

                           Ordinary Share Capital                                              (7)

                           Retained Income                                                    (10)

        4.2.2        Complete the Balance Sheet on 30 April 2016.
                     Where notes are not required, show all workings.                          (23)

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         INFORMATION:
         A.      Share capital and dividends:
                    On 1 May 2015, 650 000 shares were in issue.
                    On 1 November 2015, 150 000 additional shares were issued at
                     R6,45 each.
                    On 27 April 2016, the company repurchased 75 000 ordinary shares
                     from an old shareholder for R525 000. This was settled by cheque.
                    An interim dividend of 35 cents per share was paid on
                     31 October 2015.
                    A final dividend of 25 cents per share was declared on 30 April 2016.
                     All shares, including the repurchased shares qualified for final
                     dividends.

         B.      Net profit and Income tax:
                 The net profit for the year (before tax) was R1 228 000.
                 Income tax amounted to R368 400.

                 Provisional income tax paid during the year amounted to R380 000.

         C.      Loan: BXT Bank
                 Interest on loan is capitalised. The loan statement from BXT Bank
                 reflected the following:

                 Balance on 1 May 2015                                   248 000
                 Monthly instalments including interest                    50 400
                 Interest capitalised                                      22 720
                 Balance on 30 April 2016                                        ?
                 The business plans to pay R50 000 during the next financial year.
         D.      The following amounts were extracted from the post-adjustment trial
                 balance on 30 April 2016:

                 Fixed assets at carrying value                           4 042 000
                 Trading stock                                              326 500
                 Debtors control                                            189 900
                 Creditors control                                          111 680
                 Fixed deposit: Soll Bank                                         ?
                 Loan: BXT Bank                                                   ?
                 Bank                                                        72 000 (Dr)

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 QUESTION 5: CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL
             INFORMATION                          (65 marks; 40 minutes)

 5.1    CONCEPTS

        Provide an accounting concept that best addresses the following analysis
        questions. Write the answer only next to each number (5.1.1 – 5.1.4) in the
        ANSWER BOOK.                                                                            (4)
        5.1.1    Can the business pay off all it debts?
        5.1.2    To what extent does the business rely on borrowed funds?
        5.1.3    Will the business be able to pay of its immediate debts?
        5.1.4    How well is the business managing or controlling its expenses?

 5.2    SANTOSHI LTD

        The information relates to Santoshi Ltd. The financial year ended on
        29 February 2016.
        REQUIRED:
        5.2.1   Complete the note for CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS.                          (10)
        5.2.2   Calculate the following amounts for the Cash Flow Statement
                    Income tax paid                                                            (4)
                    Dividends paid                                                             (3)
                    Fixed assets sold at carrying value                                        (6)
        5.2.3   Complete the CASH EFFECT OF FINANCING ACTIVITIES section of
                the Cash Flow Statement.                                                        (9)
        5.2.4   Calculate the following financial indicators: Round off all calculations to
                one decimal point.
                    Debt equity ratio                                                          (4)
                    Net asset value per share                                                  (3)
                    Return on shareholders’ equity                                             (6)
        5.2.5   Quote and explain THREE financial indicators (with figures) that
                suggest that the liquidity of the business has generally improved.              (6)
        5.2.6   Should the shareholders be satisfied with their returns and earnings?
                Explain. Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures) in your answer.          (5)
        5.2.7   Were the directors justified in acquiring the additional loan? Explain.
                Make reference to TWO financial indicators (with figures).                      (5)

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         INFORMATION:
         A.      Information extracted from the Income Statement on 29 February 2016:

                 Depreciation                                               118 140
                 Interest expense                                            37 600
                 Net profit before income tax                               456 000
                 Income tax                                                 132 240

         B.      Information extracted from the Balance Sheet
                                                       29/02/2016          28/02/2015
                 Fixed assets (carrying value)       4 340 060            3 541 900
                 Fixed deposits                        120 000              120 000
                 Loan: Alpha Bank                      750 000              250 000
                 Trading stock                         150 300              145 600
                 Debtors control                        75 200              102 300
                 Creditors control                      82 500               98 900
                 Bank balance                          112 200 (Dr)          65 700 (Cr)
                 Shareholders’ Equity                3 841 160            3 382 500
                 Ordinary share capital              3 690 000            3 240 000
                 Retained income                       151 160              142 500
                 SARS: Income tax                        3 500 (Cr)           7 300 (Dr)
                 Shareholders for dividends            120 600              120 000
         C.      Additional information relating to the financial year ended
                 29 February 2016.

                 Share capital
                    On 1 March 2015, the issued share capital consisted of 600 000
                     ordinary shares.
                    On 1 September 2015, the company repurchased 50 000 shares at
                     R1,25 above the average share price.
                    On 31 January 2016, additional shares were issued.
                    On 29 February 2016, the issued share capital consisted of 675 200
                     ordinary shares.

                 Dividends
                    Interim dividend of R132 000 was paid on 31 August 2015.
                    A final dividend was declared on 28 February 2016.

                 Fixed assets
                    Extensions to the buildings at a cost of R820 000 was done.
                    New office equipment for R175 000 was purchased to replace old
                     equipment which were sold at carrying value.

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        D.     The following financial indicators relate to the financial year-end:
                                                                2016              2015
               Current ratio                                   1,6 : 1           0,9 : 1
               Acid test ratio                                 0,9 : 1           0,4 : 1
               Average debtors collection period              31 days           40 days
               Stock turnover rate                           7,2 times           9 times
               Dividends per share (DPS)                     40 cents           46 cents
               Earnings per share (EPS)                      55 cents           48 cents
               Return on shareholders’ equity                    ?               11,5%
               Return on capital employed                      10,2%              13%
               Debt equity ratio                                 ?               0,1 : 1
               Interest rate on loans                           12%               12%

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 QUESTION 6: VAT AND FIXED ASSETS                                      (50 marks; 30 minutes)

 6.1     Indicate whether the following statements are True or False. Write only True or
         False next to each number (6.1.1 – 6.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.                      (3)

         6.1.1    All goods and services in South Africa are subject to VAT at the
                  standard rate of 14%.

         6.1.2    Businesses must submit the VAT money collected to the South African
                  Reserve Bank.

         6.1.3    VAT on sales (received by a business) is referred to as Output VAT.

 6.2     VAT CALCULATIONS
         Fiji Traders submits their VAT returns on a bi-monthly basis. VAT at 14% is
         applicable on all goods. The information relates to the VAT period ended
         30 April 2016.
         REQUIRED:

         6.2.1    Calculate the amount that is either payable to or receivable from the
                  revenue services for the two-month period ended 30 April 2016.
                  Indicate whether the amount is payable to/receivable.                    (12)
         6.2.2    Joe Fiji, the owner of Fiji Traders, has proposed to sell all the old
                  summer shirts at a profit mark-up of 20% on cost. These transactions
                  will be for cash only and must not be recorded.
                     What advice would you offer Joe regarding this proposal? Explain.     (3)

         INFORMATION:

         A.      On 1 April 2016, the VAT Control account balance was R9 589 (debit).
         B.      Transactions during April 2016:
                 Total sales – cash and credit (inclusive of VAT)          R277 020
                 Total purchases – cash and credit (excluding VAT)          102 000
                 VAT on total returns and allowances of debtors                 490
                 VAT on goods returned to suppliers                             553
                 VAT on goods taken by Joe for personal use                     112
                 VAT on discount allowed                                         98
                 VAT on bad debtors accounts written off.                       406

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 6.3    FIXED ASSETS

        The information relates to Chumlee Stores for the financial year ended
        29 February 2016.

        REQUIRED:

        6.3.1       Prepare the Asset Disposal account to take into account the disposal
                    of the old office equipment on 1 December 2015.                             (10)

        6.3.2       Calculate the missing amounts denoted by (a) to (d) on the fixed asset
                    note provided.                                                              (18)

        6.3.3       Provide TWO possible reasons why the business decided to dispose
                    of the old office equipment.                                                 (4)

        INFORMATION:

        A.      Incomplete Fixed Asset note:

                                                       PROPERTY    VEHICLES       EQUIPMENT
                Cost (1/3/2015)                          930 000     520 000        435 000
                Accumulated depreciation (1/3/2015)            -   (234 000)      (212 280)
                Carrying value (1/3/2015)                930 000     286 000        222 720
                Movements:
                Additions                                 (a)                 0     126 000
                Disposals                                      -              0      (c)
                Depreciation                                   -     (b)             (d)
                Carrying value (29/2/2016)             1 380 000
                Cost (29/2/2016)                       1 380 000    520 000         468 000
                Accumulated depreciation (29/2/2016)

        B.      The business has two vehicles. Both were purchased on 1 March 2012.
                Vehicles are depreciated on the straight line method (on cost).

        C.      On 1 December 2015, old office equipment were sold on credit for
                R25 000. The accumulated depreciation on the equipment sold was
                R54 800 on 1 March 2015.
                     New equipment were purchased on 1 January 2016.
                     Depreciation on equipment is provided at 20% p.a. on carrying value.

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                                                                                    TOTAL:      300

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