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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ACCOUNTING FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 MARKS: 300 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 18 pages and a 16-page answer book. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 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 blue/black ink to answer the questions. 6. Where applicable, show all calculations to ONE decimal point. 7. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 8. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question paper. Try NOT to deviate from it. QUESTION 1: 40 marks; 25 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Financial accounting Debtors' reconciliation Debtors' Reconciliation and VAT calculations VAT Managing resources Internal control and ethics QUESTION 2: 35 marks; 20 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Managing resources Inventory Valuation and FIFO and weighted-average valuation methods Internal Control Internal control QUESTION 3: 45 marks; 25 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Managerial accounting Production Cost Statement Manufacturing Break-even analysis Managing resources Internal control QUESTION 4: 65 marks; 40 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Financial accounting Concepts Balance Sheet and Balance Sheet and notes Audit Report Managing resources Audit process QUESTION 5: 70 marks; 45 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Financial accounting Cash Flow Statement Fixed Assets, Cash Flow and Interpretation of financial information Interpretation Managing resources Fixed assets QUESTION 6: 45 marks; 25 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Managerial accounting Calculations Projected Income Statement Interpretation of budgetary information Managing resources Internal control processes Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 4 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 1: DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION AND VAT (40 marks; 25 minutes) 1.1 DEBTORS' AGE ANALYSIS The information below relates to Witbank Hardware. REQUIRED: 1.1.1 Explain why the debtors' age analysis is considered to be an effective internal control measure. State ONE point. (2) 1.1.2 Explain TWO different problems highlighted by the debtors' age analysis. In EACH case, provide the name of a debtor and figure(s). (6) INFORMATION: A. Debtors are granted 30 days to settle their accounts. B. Debtors' age analysis on 31 October 2017: CREDIT AMOUNT CURRENT 30 60 90 DEBTORS LIMIT OWING MONTH DAYS DAYS DAYS Z Zulu 6 000 5 000 2 100 2 900 P Botha 3 500 4 200 3 800 400 M Valley 7 000 1 450 500 950 S Walker 13 000 12 500 1 000 3 000 4 500 4 000 O Klein 3 000 3 000 1 900 1 100 26 150 9 300 6 300 5 600 4 950 100% 36% 24% 21% 19% 1.2 DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION Information from the records of Amber Traders for November 2017 is presented. Some errors and omissions were noted. See information B. REQUIRED: 1.2.1 Calculate the correct Debtors' Control Balance on 30 November 2017. Show figures and indicate '+', '–' or 'No change' at EACH adjustment. (7) 1.2.2 Calculate the correct total of the debtors' list on 30 November 2017. (10) INFORMATION: A. Balances on 30 November 2017 before errors and omissions: (i) Debtors' Control, R25 700 (ii) Debtors' list: DEBIT CREDIT L Nkosi R5 700 S Muller R11 100 M Welthagen R1 900 B Sandleni R15 900 R32 700 R1 900 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 5 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC B. Errors and omissions: (i) The total of the Debtors' Journal was undercast by R2 700. (ii) Interest of R350 must be charged on the overdue account of S Muller. (iii) An amount of R3 100 received from L Nkosi was incorrectly recorded as R1 300 in the Cash Receipts Journal and posted as such to the General Ledger and the Debtors' Ledger. (iv) Trading stock returned by B Sandleni was posted to the wrong side of his Debtors' Ledger Account, R1 200. (v) No entry was made for a credit sales invoice issued to M Welthagen, R1 500. 1.3 VAT The information relates to Aqua Stores for the VAT period ended 31 July 2017. The business is owned by Nomvula Sithole. All goods sold are subject to 14% VAT. REQUIRED: 1.3.1 Calculate the VAT amount that is either receivable from or payable to SARS on 31 July 2017. (11) 1.3.2 Nomvula has ordered goods with a marked price of R35 000 from Beta Suppliers. The sales director of Beta Suppliers, Jim Frow, has offered to sell these goods to Nomvula for R15 000, provided that they do not have to issue an invoice. Comment on the offer made by Jim. State TWO points. (4) INFORMATION: A. Amount owed by SARS on 1 July 2017, R27 200. B. Amounts from the Journals on 31 July 2017: EXCLUDING VAT INCLUDING DETAILS VAT AMOUNT VAT Total sales R495 000 R69 300 R564 300 Purchases of stock 159 000 22 260 181 260 Stock returned by debtors 15 000 ? 17 100 Bad debts ? ? 34 200 C. The following transactions were not taken into account:  Stock taken by the owner, cost price R9 000 (excluding VAT).  VAT on discount received from suppliers. Total discount received amounted to R33 630. 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 6 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 2: INVENTORY VALUATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL (35 marks; 20 minutes) 2.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (2.1.1–2.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK. 2.1.1 Merchandise purchased is recorded as an (asset/expense) to the business in the perpetual inventory system. (1) 2.1.2 The (specific identification/weighted-average) stock valuation method is best suited for unique high-value products. (1) 2.1.3 Cost of sales is usually calculated at the end of the financial year in the (periodic/perpetual) inventory system. (1) 2.2 MONGI TRADERS You are provided with information relating to Mongi Traders. The business sells one type of plastic table. Their financial year ends on 31 December. The business uses the FIFO method to value their stock. They use the periodic inventory system. REQUIRED: 2.2.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock according to the FIFO method on 31 December 2017. (6) 2.2.2 Calculate the following for the year ended 31 December 2017:  Cost of sales  Gross profit (8) 2.2.3 The owner considers changing the stock valuation method to the weighted-average method.  Calculate the value of the closing stock on 31 December 2017 by using the weighted-average method. (6)  What will be the effect on the gross profit if the owner changes to this valuation method? Provide figures. (3) INFORMATION: A. Inventories: NUMBER OF TOTAL DATE PER UNIT UNITS VALUE 1 January 2017 540 R350 R189 000 31 December 2017 440 ? ? Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC B. Purchases and returns in 2017: Purchases: NO. TOTAL PER TOTAL CARRIAGE TOTAL DATE OF PURCHASE UNIT PURCHASES PER UNIT CARRIAGE UNITS COST 31 Mar. 550 R370 R203 500 R13 750 R217 250 30 Jun. 900 R380 R342 000 R22 850 R364 850 30 Sep. 500 R350 R175 000 R25 R12 500 R187 500 30 Nov. 300 R400 R120 000 R30 R9 000 R129 000 Totals 2 250 R840 500 R58 100 R898 600 Returns: NO. PER TOTAL CARRIAGE TOTAL DATE OF UNIT RETURNS PER UNIT CARRIAGE UNITS 5 Jul. 50 R380 R19 000 0 0 These returns are from the purchases of June 2017. There is no refund for carriage. C. Sales: 2 300 units at R600 each = R1 380 000 2.3 INTERNAL CONTROL You are provided with information relating to Leno Furnishers. They sell tables, chairs and beds for cash only. The owner is concerned that the figures provided reflect poor internal control and decision-making. Identify ONE problem for each product. Quote figures. In EACH case, give advice on how to solve the problem. (9) INFORMATION: Information from the records for the financial year: TABLES CHAIRS BEDS Opening stock (units) 50 209 300 Units purchased 670 2 390 380 Units sold 600 2 400 480 Units as per physical count at year-end 90 199 200 Selling price per unit R1 500 R800 R3 000 Total sales (amounts actually R900 000 R1 800 000 R1 440 000 deposited) 35 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 8 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 3: MANUFACTURING (45 marks; 25 minutes) 3.1 GLAMOUR DRESS CREATIONS Glamour Dress Creations manufactures one type of ladies' dress. The financial year ended on 28 February 2017. REQUIRED: 3.1.1 Prepare the Production Cost Statement for the year ended 28 February 2017. (21) 3.1.2 Calculate the net profit for the year ended 28 February 2017. (7) INFORMATION: A. Stock balances, among others, were taken from the General Ledger: 28 FEBRUARY 2017 1 MARCH 2016 Work-in-process stock ? R76 000 Finished goods stock R190 000 R110 000 B. Information extracted from the financial records on 28 February 2017: Administration cost R259 010 Raw/Direct material cost 918 550 Factory overhead cost 227 240 Selling and distribution cost 410 000 Net wages paid to factory workers (direct labour) 753 300 SARS: PAYE 48 600 UIF deductions 1% Sales ? Cost of sales 1 860 000 C. The following information has not been taken into account:  A problem was identified regarding the valuation of the closing stock of raw materials: 5 000 metres of material on hand, with a unit cost of R2,75 per metre, were erroneously recorded as R3,80 per metre. This must be corrected.  Rent expense was omitted from the figures above. Total rent paid for the financial year amounted to R87 100. The rent for March 2017 has been paid in advance. The rent was increased by R650 on 1 December 2016. 80% of this expense must be allocated to the factory and the balance must be regarded as an office expense.  The employer contributes 1% to UIF on behalf of the employees. D. The business uses a mark-up percentage of 75% on cost. During the financial year special discounts of R85 000 were offered to cash customers who bought in bulk. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 9 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 3.2 LIGHTING SOLUTIONS George Mkize is the owner of Lighting Solutions, a manufacturing business that produces one type of energy-saving light bulb. The financial year ended on 31 December 2017. NOTE:  Production is based on orders received; therefore there are no balances for work-in-process.  The current inflation rate is 8%. REQUIRED: 3.2.1 Calculate the factory overhead cost per unit for the year ended 31 December 2017. (2) 3.2.2 Explain why George would not be concerned about the 28,1% increase in total variable cost from R936 000 to R1 200 000. (3) 3.2.3 Give TWO reasons for the increase in the selling and distribution cost per unit. (2) 3.2.4 George wants to know if the production level for this financial year is satisfactory.  Calculate the break-even point for the year ended 31 December 2017. (4)  Comment on the production level for 2017. State TWO points. Quote figures. (4) 3.2.5 Lighting Solutions are considering importing raw materials because it is cheaper and of a higher quality. Name TWO aspects that they must consider before finalising their decision. (2) INFORMATION: Information from the records of Lighting Solutions on 31 December: 2017 2016 UNIT UNIT TOTAL TOTAL COST COST (R) (R) (R) (R) Fixed costs: 575 000 11,50 428 400 10,20 Factory overhead cost 395 000 (3.2.1) 310 800 7,40 Administration cost 180 000 117 600 2,80 Variable costs: 1 200 000 24,00 936 600 22,30 Direct material cost 435 000 8,70 344 400 8,20 Direct labour cost 560 000 11,20 441 000 10,50 Selling and distribution cost 205 000 4,10 151 200 3,60 Selling price per unit R45,00 R41,50 Number of units produced and sold 50 000 42 000 Break-even point (units) ? 22 313 45 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 10 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 4: BALANCE SHEET AND AUDIT REPORT (65 marks; 40 minutes) 4.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (4.1.1–4.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B 4.1.1 Income Statement A an explanation of the operations of the company during a financial year 4.1.2 Balance Sheet B reflects whether or not the 4.1.3 Cash Flow Statement shareholders can rely on the financial statements 4.1.4 Directors' report C reflects the profit/loss of the company 4.1.5 Independent audit for the year report D reflects the effect of the operating, financing and investing activities on the cash resources E reflects the net worth of the company (5 x 1) (5) 4.2 ORBIT LTD Refer to the information from the records of Orbit Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2017. REQUIRED: 4.2.1 Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet: (a) Ordinary share capital (8) (b) Retained income (11) 4.2.2 Complete the Balance Sheet on 30 June 2017. Where notes are not required, show ALL workings in brackets. (28) 4.2.3 The CFO (chief financial officer), Barry Wright, has convinced the company to buy back a further 400 000 shares from his close relative during the next financial year. Barry currently owns 1 904 400 shares in this company, which is 46% of the issued shares. As a shareholder, explain your concern regarding the proposed buy-back of shares. Provide calculations to support your concern. (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 11 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC INFORMATION: A. Extract from the books on 30 June 2017: Fixed/Tangible assets (carrying value) ? Fixed deposit: Morocco Bank 380 000 Ordinary share capital (1 July 2016) 3 150 000 Retained income (1 July 2016) 874 000 Bank (favourable) 250 700 Loan: Helping Bank 302 400 Trading stock 478 000 Debtors' control 317 000 Creditors' control 239 800 Income received in advance 6 600 SARS: Income tax (provisional payments) 390 000 Dividends on ordinary shares (interim dividends) 630 000 B. Share capital:  The business has an authorised share capital of 6 000 000 shares.  70% of the shares were in issue on 1 July 2016.  60 000 ordinary shares were repurchased from a disgruntled shareholder on 1 December 2016. The company paid R3,50 per share. This was paid and recorded on 1 December 2016. C. A final dividend of 22 cents per share was declared on 30 June 2017. Only shares in the share register qualify for final dividends. D. The following adjustments have not been taken into account yet:  Provision for bad debts is set at 5% of the outstanding debtors.  Insurance included an annual premium of R31 800, paid for the period 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2017. E. The loan statement from Helping Bank reflected the following: Balance on 1 July 2016 R480 000 Repayments during financial year (including interest) R177 600 Interest capitalised R57 600 Balance on 30 June 2017 ? R40 000 of the loan will be paid back in the next financial year. F. Income tax for the year amounted to R408 800. This was calculated at 28% of the corrected net profit. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 12 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC 4.3 AUDIT REPORT: DF ENTERPRISES LTD REQUIRED: 4.3.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (4.3.1(a)–4.3.1(b)) in the ANSWER BOOK. (a) The audit report is completed by the (internal/external) auditor. (1) (b) The (directors/shareholders/auditors) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. (1) 4.3.2 Refer to the audit report below. (a) The audit report below indicates a/an (qualified/unqualified) opinion. (1) (b) Explain why the shareholders should be concerned about this audit report. State TWO points. (4) INFORMATION: EXTRACT FROM THE AUDIT REPORT OF DF ENTERPRISES LTD Basis for Qualification of Opinion Source documents for expenditure amounting to R550 000 could not be traced. Audit Opinion In our opinion, except for the effects of the unsubstantiated expenditure described in the Basis for Qualification of Opinion paragraph, the financial statements fairly represent the financial position of the company on 30 June 2017 and the results of their operations and cash flows for the year ended, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, and in the manner required by the Companies Act (Act 61 of 1973) of South Africa. 65 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 13 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 5: FIXED ASSETS, CASH FLOW AND INTERPRETATION (70 marks; 45 minutes) MAFOKO LTD The given information relates to Mafoko Ltd for the financial year ended 28 February 2017. REQUIRED: 5.1 Refer to Information A and Information B. Calculate the missing amounts denoted by (a) to (c) on the Fixed Asset Note. (15) 5.2 Calculate the following amounts for the Cash Flow Statement: 5.2.1 Income tax paid (5) 5.2.2 Dividends paid (3) 5.2.3 Net change in cash and cash equivalents (4) 5.3 Complete the Cash Effects of Financing Activities section of the Cash Flow Statement. (10) 5.4 Calculate the following financial indicators on 28 February 2017: 5.4.1 Debt-equity ratio (3) 5.4.2 Earnings per share (in cents) (3) 5.4.3 Return on average shareholders' equity (ROSHE) (5) 5.5 Explain why the directors felt that the 630 cents offered on the shares repurchased was a fair price. Quote TWO financial indicators with figures. (4) 5.6 The directors revised the dividend pay-out policy for the current financial year. 5.6.1 Calculate the percentage of earnings distributed as dividends for each year to show this change. (4) 5.6.2 Give ONE reason why the directors took this decision. (2) 5.6.3 Explain why the shareholders may not be satisfied with the return they earned. Quote a financial indicator or figure(s). (3) 5.7 The Cash Flow Statement reflects some important decisions taken by the directors. Apart from the dividends, identify THREE good decisions. Explain the effect of each decision on the company. Quote figures. (9) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 14 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC INFORMATION: A. Information from the financial statements on 28 February: 2017 2016 R R Depreciation ? ? Interest expense 123 000 126 500 Net profit before income tax 422 500 157 500 Net profit after income tax 295 750 113 400 Fixed assets (carrying value) 4 934 450 3 993 390 Shareholders' equity 4 375 250 3 135 000 Ordinary share capital 4 117 500 3 000 000 Retained income 257 750 135 000 Non-current liabilities 750 000 1 300 000 Inventories (only Trading Stock) 288 000 363 000 Debtors 318 000 254 000 Creditors 287 000 367 000 Cash and cash equivalents 2 500 245 000 Bank overdraft 27 500 - SARS: Income tax 5 200 (Cr) 3 390 (Cr) Shareholders for dividends 98 000 50 000 B. Fixed Asset Note: Fixed assets comprise only Buildings and Equipment. BUILDINGS EQUIPMENT Carrying value (01/03/2016) 2 866 990 1 126 400 Cost (01/03/2016) 2 200 000 Accumulated depreciation (01/03/2016) (1 073 600) Movements: Additions (a) 300 000 Disposals (c) Depreciation (b) Carrying value (28/02/2017) 1 058 520 Cost (28/02/2017) Accumulated depreciation (28/02/2017)  Additional equipment was purchased on 1 June 2016.  Extensions to the building were completed on 31 August 2016.  Old equipment was sold at carrying value on 28 February 2017.  Equipment is depreciated at 20% p.a. using the diminishing-balance method. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 15 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC C. Share capital and dividends  The company is registered with an authorised share capital of 1 000 000 ordinary shares.  On 1 March 2016 there were 500 000 shares in issue. A further 200 000 shares were issued on this date.  An interim dividend of R70 000 was paid on 31 August 2016.  On 28 February 2017, 25 000 ordinary shares were repurchased from the estate of a deceased shareholder at R6,30 per share. The average issue price was R6,10 at this point.  A final dividend was declared on 28 February 2017. D. Financial indicators on 28 February: 2017 2016 Debt-equity ratio ? 0,4:1 Earnings per share ? 23 cents Dividend per share 24 cents 20 cents Return on average shareholders' equity ? 3,6% Return on total capital employed 11,4% 6,4% Net asset value per share 648 cents 627 cents Market price of shares (JSE) 640 cents 630 cents Interest rate on loans 12% 11% Interest on fixed deposits 9% 8% 70 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 16 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC QUESTION 6: PROJECTED INCOME STATEMENT (45 marks; 25 minutes) You are provided with information relating to Mabuso's Auto Repairs for the period 1 March 2018 to 30 April 2018. The business is owned by Vusi Mabuso.  All transactions are strictly cash.  The financial year ends on 30 April each year.  The business repairs vehicles for which they charge service fees.  If the repairs require new spare parts, these are charged to each customer's account separately.  Consumable stores are used for repairing the vehicles. There is no charge for these items. REQUIRED: 6.1 Calculate the: 6.1.1 Mark-up percentage on spare parts used in the Projected Income Statement for March 2018 (3) 6.1.2 % decrease in service fee income expected in April 2018 (3) 6.1.3 Additional space (in square metres) the business will rent from April 2018 (4) 6.1.4 Interest rate on the fixed deposit (5) 6.2 Comment on the control of stock and explain how Vusi intends to correct this. Quote figures. (4) 6.3 Vusi is considering changes to the fixed assets owned by the business. 6.3.1 Vusi is thinking of purchasing the business premises rather than renting it. State ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of this option. (4) 6.3.2 Vusi offers a free delivery service of spare parts to customers, but plans to discontinue this service on 31 March 2018. State TWO points to support this decision. (4) 6.3.3 Calculate the cost of the new vehicle that he plans to purchase on 1 April 2018. (4) 6.4 Refer to information E. You are provided with the projected and actual figures for February 2018. Quote figures in your explanation in EACH case below. 6.4.1 Explain whether Water and electricity has been well controlled, or not. (3) 6.4.2 Explain whether you agree with Vusi's decision not to use the full budget for Advertising. (3) 6.4.3 Explain whether Consumable stores have been well controlled, or not. (4) 6.4.4 Explain how Vusi's decision about the mark-up percentage on spare parts has affected the business. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 17 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC INFORMATION: A. Extract from the Projected Income Statement for the period 1 March 2018 to 30 April 2018: MARCH 2018 APRIL 2018 R R Service fee income from customers 150 000 136 500 Profit on sale of spare parts 22 875 31 500 Sales 53 375 76 500 Cost of sales (30 500) (45 000) Other operating income Profit on disposal of delivery vehicle 8 000 0 Gross operating income Operating expenses Rent expense (see B below) 6 000 9 200 Water and electricity 5 200 5 200 Motor vehicle expenses 7 500 1 500 Security expenses 5 000 9 200 Advertising 4 700 4 700 Consumable stores (used for repair service) 30 000 30 000 Repairs and maintenance of equipment 15 000 0 Depreciation on vehicles (see D below) 3 000 9 000 Depreciation on equipment 1 500 1 500 Trading stock deficit 14 000 2 000 Operating profit Interest on fixed deposit (see C below) 5 700 2 700 Net profit B. Rent expense is calculated on a fixed amount per square metre. The business will rent 75 square metres in March 2018. On 1 April 2018 additional floor space will be rented at the same rate due to expansion. C. A fixed deposit of R450 000 will mature on 31 March 2018. D. Vehicles: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ITEM COST PRICE DEPRECIATION: RATE AND 31/03/2018 METHOD Delivery vehicle R240 000 R108 000 15% p.a. on cost Audi Q7 ? 0 The delivery vehicle will be sold on 31 March 2018. The Audi Q7 vehicle will be purchased on 1 April 2018 and used by the owner. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 18 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2018 NSC E. Figures provided for February 2018: PROJECTED ACTUAL Water and electricity (*see note below) R 4 500 R 5 000 Advertising 4 700 1 800 Service fee income 150 000 127 500 Consumable stores 30 000 36 450 Sale of spare parts 128 700 97 200 Cost of sales 78 000 54 000 Profit on sale of spare parts 50 700 43 200 Mark-up percentage (on cost) 65% 80% *NOTE: The water and electricity tariff unexpectedly increased by 15% from 1 February 2018. 45 TOTAL: 300 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [ACCOUNTING GR12 AB SEPT2018 Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-gr12-ab-sept2018-afrikaans/bb8fabf9-7043-4ec6-9cf8-5476cecd6602) — Accounting · QP · 2018 · Afr - [Accounting Feb March 2017 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-feb-march-2017-eng/1553532b-c4b5-4962-b321-ef37e71fb728) — Accounting · QP · 2017 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING GR12 MEMO SEPT2018 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-gr12-memo-sept2018-english/5bfe8f07-1121-4aad-8146-327c580e81de) — Accounting · Memo · 2018 · Eng - [Grade 12 NSC Accounting X5 Preparatory 2018 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-accounting-x5-preparatory-2018-answer-book/1421ebad-78d7-44c5-8bc8-32ed3600ed1b) — Accounting · Addendum · 2018 - [Grade 12 NSC Accounting X10 Afrikaans 2018 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-nsc-accounting-x10-afrikaans-2018-answer-book/69e260ea-abfd-4631-a19b-66d4d2e224a7) — Accounting · Addendum · 2018 · Afr - [ACC-March-QP Memo-2018-internal](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/acc-march-qp-memo-2018-internal/7a81b54c-7d9a-4ebf-8ff4-080886741b1d) — Accounting · Memo · 2018 ## More from Grade 12 Accounting - [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting/8f42a6a4-9593-4d36-86b1-d890dd1bb1bf) — Guide - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 AB JCT ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-ab-jct-eng-d-watermark/77ae8297-53f7-47b3-8e29-57bd38f30483) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng - [Acc P2 Memo ENg watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/acc-p2-memo-eng-watermark/5c899e95-f3c2-4bf6-b539-ed8b1bcec50d) — Memo · 2025 · Eng - [Accounting P1 (English) June 2025 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-english-june-2025-answer-book/7e96e433-56f8-43a1-9a38-c68c465746dd) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng - [Accounting P2 (English ) June 2025 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-english-june-2025-answer-book-1/73bffe7c-1c96-49bd-af78-abb8db8c6618) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng - [Accounting P1 (Afrikaans) June 2025 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-afrikaans-june-2025-possible-answers/2f10559b-54d6-47f4-9fc2-b2efc62644c4) — Memo · 2025 · Afr ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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