# Accounting Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2018 Memo (English) > Grade 12 Accounting memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2018 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-gr12-memo-sept2018-english/5bfe8f07-1121-4aad-8146-327c580e81de - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Accounting - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2018 - Exam period: Eastern Cape Mock Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 16 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/accounting) › [Accounting Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2018 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-gr12-memo-sept2018-english/5bfe8f07-1121-4aad-8146-327c580e81de) ## About this document Accounting · Grade 12 · Eastern Cape Mock Exam · 2018 · English. Memorandum, 16 pages. Read online or download the PDF. 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 SEPTEMBER 2018 ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINE MARKS: 300 MARKING PRINCIPLES 1. Penalties for foreign items are applied only if the candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the question for that item (no foreign item penalty for misplaced item). No double penalty applied. 2. Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning marks on the figures for that item. 3. Full marks for correct answer. If the answer is incorrect, mark the workings provided. 4. If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark for the working for that figure (not the method mark for the answer). 5. Unless otherwise indicated, the positive or negative effect of any figure must be considered to award the mark. If no + or – sign or bracket is provided, assume that the figure is positive. 6. Where indicated, part-marks may be awarded to differentiate between differing qualities of answers from candidates. 7. This marking guideline is not for public distribution, as certain items might imply incorrect treatment. The adjustments made are due to nuances in certain questions. 8. Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative. 9. Where method marks are awarded for operation, the marker must inspect the reasonableness of the answer before awarding the mark. 10. ‘Operation’ means ‘Check operation’. ‘One part correct’ means ‘Operation and one part correct’. Note: Check operation means must be +, –, x or ÷ as per marking guideline, but some items can be + or – such as provision for bad debts adjustment/sale of asset. Note: Where appropriate, use of numerator and denominator must be correctly applied to earn marks. 11. In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect at least in part. In such cases, do not award the method mark. Indicate by way of  12. Be aware that some candidates provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline. 13 Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation. This marking guideline consists of 16 pages. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) QUESTION 1: COST ACCOUNTING 1.1 Choose the correct answer from the words provided within brackets. Write only the answer, next to each number. 1.1.1 Packing material ✓ 1.1.2 Indirect material ✓ 1.1.3 decrease ✓ 3 1.2 LOLO MANUFACTURERS 1.2.1 Calculate the cost of the raw materials issued to the factory during the financial year. one mark two marks 76 300 – 10 500 87 250  + 694 150  + 21 200  + 4 200  – 65 800  one part correct = 741 000  one part correct 8 1.2.2 Calculate: Direct Labour Cost  *    one part correct 423 400 + 12 600 + 4 234 + 126 = 440 360 * (9 614 + 2 860 + 126) or 126 x 100 one part correct 7 Calculate: Factory Overhead Cost Factory consumable stores 22 830  Salary – factory foreman 154 200  Water and electricity (132 360 + 3 240) x 75% 101 700  Factory sundry expenses 89 910 368 640  one part correct -1 (max -2) for foreign items 5 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ACCOUNTING 3 1.2.3 PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT ON 28 FEBRUARY 2018 Direct material cost see 1.2.1 741 000  Direct labour cost see 1.2.2 440 360  Prime cost DMC + DLC 1 181 360  Factory overhead cost see 1.2.2 368 640  Total manufacturing cost operation 1 550 000  Work-in-process (opening balance) 30 000 1 580 000 Work-in-process (closing balance) balancing figure (40 000)  Total cost of production of finished goods 1 540 000  31 800  + 1 536 000*  – 27 800  11 * 2 457 600 x 100/160 one part correct Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) 1.3 GRENS BAKERY 1.3.1 Calculate the break-even point for 2018. 249 000  = 11 636 units  one part correct 61,60  – 40,20  21,40 two marks 4 1.3.2 Explain whether Sydney should be concerned about the break-even point and the level of production. Quote figures. Explanation comparing level of production with the BEP  Figures  • Sydney should not be concerned because he produced 3 364 units more than the break-even point (15 000 – 11 636) refer 1.3.1 • He is making a profit on 3 364 units. • He is making a greater profit this year than last year (3 364 units above BEP compared to 850 units last year) One mark option: Comparing the difference in the BEP only, or the level of production only. 3 1.3.3 Give a possible reason for the change in the unit cost of direct material and of direct labour. REASON: DIRECT MATERIAL COST REASON: DIRECT LABOUR COST Any one:  Any one:  The business is making use of Good wage increases negotiated cheaper suppliers. by unions. Buying local to cut down on More overtime worked. transport costs. Taking advantage of bulk discounts. 4 Q1: TOTAL MARKS 45 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ACCOUNTING 5 QUESTION 2: BUDGETING 2.1. TRUE OR FALSE 2.1.1 False  2.1.2 True  2.1.3 False  3 2.2 BANYAMA LTD 2.2.1 DEBTORS COLLECTION SCHEDULE MONTHS CREDIT SALES AUGUST SEPTEMBER July 157 500 94 500 56 700  August 144 900  86 940  CASH FROM DEBTORS 143 640  one part correct 7 2.2.2 WORKINGS ANSWER (i) 216 900 x 30% 65 070  (ii) 207 000 x 100/180 = 115 000  109 250  115 000 x 95%  (or – 5 750 one mark) one part correct (iii) 163 440/12 13 620  (iv) 13 250 x 150% 19 875  (v) 84 000 two marks 2 975  (12 600  x 100/15 ) – 12 600  one part correct 24  (vi) (2 310 x 12) one mark   8 800  one part correct 316 800 27 720 – 1 9%  308 000 three marks 19 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) 2.2.3 Refer to Information J: Calculate the percentage increase in the manager’s salary. 16 830 – 15 300 two marks together 1 530  x 100 = 10%  one part correct 15 300  4 Comment on whether the salary and wage decision was justified. Quote figures. Comment  figure  • Employees should receive at least an inflationary increase to maintain their standard of living (4–6%). • The manager received a 10% increase which is way above the inflation rate. Refer above. • The owners’ drawings is excessive (50% more than normal). May be considered as wasteful expenditure. 3 Provide TWO possible consequences of this decision. Possible consequences   • Employees may decide to go on strike which will cause the business to lose business/profits. • Unions can charge the business for unfair labour practices. • Employees will not be motivated to improve/work in the best interest of the business. • The business may get bad publicity through the press – poor image – lose customers, suppliers, financial institutions for loans. 4 Q2: TOTAL MARKS 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ACCOUNTING 7 QUESTION 3: FIXED ASSETS, INCOME STATEMENT AND AUDIT REPORT 3.1 3.1.1 Equity  3.1.2 Current asset  3.1.3 Non-current asset  3.1.4 Expense  4 3.2 YASHPAL LTD 3.2.1 Refer to Information A: WORKINGS ANSWER (i) 838 000 – 420 000 418 000  (ii) 838 000 x 15% = 125 700  139 200  216 000  x 15% x 5/12  = 13 500  one part correct one part correct (iii) 26 250  – 4 250  22 000  one part correct 11 3.2.2 ASSET DISPOSAL (N12) 2018 2018 Accumulated Depreciation Jan 1 Equipment 105 000 ✓ Jan 1 on Equipment  83 000 * Profit on sale of 4 250  Bank 26 250 ✓ asset Equipment (622 000 – 517 000)  109 250  109 250  *balancing figure  - 1 (max -2) Presentation; incorrect or no details provided 5 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) 3.2.3 Income Statement for the year ended 28 February 2018 Sales COS x 175% 7 469 700  Cost of sales 4 250 000  + 18 400  (4 268 400) * 7 Gross profit Sales – COS 3 201 300  Other income operation 98 700  Fee income 79 350 Discount received 14 280  Profit on sale of asset 4 250  Provision for bad debts adjustment (7 480 – 6 660) 820  6 Gross income GP + OI 3 300 000  Operating expenses GI – OP (1 350 000)  Depreciation (139 200  + 35 400 ) 174 600 * 3.2.1 (ii) Trading stock deficit (728 400 – 18 400 – 706 350) 3 650 ✓* Packing material (43 730 – 3 880) 39 850 ✓* Directors fees (336 500  + 23 500 ✓) 360 000  Audit fees (19 450  + 19 450 ) 38 900 ✓ Bad debts (23 555  + 11 245 ) 34 800 * Rent expense (146 080  – 11 770 ) 134 310 * Salaries and wages 222 700  Sundry expenses balancing figure 341 190  25 Operating profit PBIE – Int Inc 1 950 000  Interest income 195 000 x 8% x ½ 7 800 ✓* Profit before interest expense 1 957 800 Interest expense 565 800 – 542 000 (23 800) ✓✓ Net profit before income tax 560 860 x 100/29 1 934 000  Income tax (560 860) ✓ 8 Net profit after tax 560 860 x 71/29 1 373 140 * 46 -1 for foreign items (max -2) *Operation, one part correct Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ACCOUNTING 9 3.3 AUDIT REPORT: PICOLI LTD 3.3.1 Briefly explain the role of the external auditor. Explanation  • Express an unbiased opinion on the fair presentation of financial statements. • Protect the interest of shareholders by providing an independent, unbiased opinion on the financial statements. • Assessing the internal controls and financial statements and reporting any discrepancies that do not conform to audit practices through the type of report they offer. 2 3.3.2 What type of audit report did Picoli Ltd receive? Explain. TYPE: Qualified audit report  EXPLANATION: Explaining the exception to fair presentation  • The auditors found that the advertising expenses could not be verified. • No documentation exists for the advertising expenses. • They found a problem which they could not explain. 3 3.3.3 Why would an existing shareholder be concerned about this report? Provide TWO points. Two valid points   • Proper internal controls are not being observed by management. • The reputation of the company may be affected (public image). • Potential investors will not be interested in the company (share prices will drop). • Possibility of fraud. 4 Q3: TOTAL MARKS 75 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) QUESTION 4: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CASH FLOW AND INTERPRETATION 4.1 CONCEPTS: MATCHING 4.1.1 F 4.1.2 E 4.1.3 A 4.1.4 C 4.1.5 B 5 4.2 KHLOE LTD 4.2.1 Net profit before income tax 988 700 Adjustments for: Interest expense 124 900 Depreciation 221 400  1 335 000 Changes in working capital 4 400 * Decrease in inventories (163 300 – 123 800) 39 500 * Increase in debtors (134 700 + 14 400) – 155 600 (6 500) * Decrease in creditors 162 600 – (122 900 + 11 100) (28 600) * CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS 1 339 400 * 9 *one part correct 4.2.2 Amounts for the Cash Flow Statement. WORKINGS ANSWER Income tax paid 27 200  + 296 600  + 12 700  336 500  (988 700 – 692 100) one mark one part correct 4 Dividends paid 111 000  + 317 400  – 142 400  286 000  one part correct 4 Fixed assets purchased 1 437 200  + 221 400  + 283 500  – 1 120 400  821 700  one part correct 5 Accept alternative presentation of information such as signs reversed, ledger accounts etc. 4.2.3 Calculate: Net change in cash and cash equivalents 124 300  + 61 250  = 185 550  one part correct (76 750 – 15 500) Or: 76 750 – (15 500 – 124 300) = 185 550 4 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ACCOUNTING 11 4.3 KWEZI LTD 4.3.1 ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL 760 000 Balance on 1 March 2017 3 648 000  (30 000) Share re-purchased (ASP: R4,80 ) (144 000) * 150 000 Shares issued balancing figure 787 500  880 000  Balance on 28 February 2018 4 291 500 *one part correct 7 4.3.2 Calculate: Net asset value per share 4 488 000  x 100 = 510 cents  one part correct 880 000  see 4.3.1 3 Calculate: Return on average shareholders’ equity 545 600 ✓ x 100 = 13,3%  one part correct ½ ✓ (3 724 000 ✓ + 4 488 000 ✓) 4 106 000 three marks 5 4.3.3 Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures and trends) that indicate an improvement in the liquidity position of the business. Current ratio  improved from 1,4 : 1 to 1,9 : 1.  Average debtors collection period  improved from 57 days to 38 days.  4 4.3.4 The company paid back a large portion of the loan. Explain why this was a good decision. Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures). TWO financial indicators   figures   explanation   • Debt/equity improved from 0,5 : 1 to 0,2 : 1. The business is now lowly geared / not making extensive use of loans. • ROTCE dropped from 22,3% to 20,8%. The company is still positively geared as this return is better than the interest rate on loans (11%). 6 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) 4.3.5 Comment on the dividend pay-out policy over the past two years. Provide a possible reason for the policy adopted. Quote figures. Comment on EPS and DPS for 2017 (with figures):  The company paid 52 cents of 65 cents earned/ (80%). Only 20% of the net profit was retained. Comment on EPS and DPS for 2018 (with figures):  The company paid 31 cents of 62 cents earned / (50%). 50% of the net profit was retained. Reason for change  A bigger % was retained for future expansion/growth. Efforts being made to increase profitability or to address cash flow problems. 5 4.3.6 Explain whether the price paid for the share buy-back was fair. Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures) in your explanation. Financial indicators (with figures)   Explanation  R5,20 was paid which was more than the market price of 485 cents (515 cents at end of year) and the NAV of 490 cents (510 cents at end of year). Although the NAV and market price show an upward trend, the company paid too much for these shares. 4 Q4: TOTAL MARKS 65 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ACCOUNTING 13 QUESTION 5: INVENTORY VALUATION 5.1 5.1.1 Specific identification ✓ 5.1.2 First-in-first-out (FIFO) ✓ 5.1.3 Weighted-average ✓ 3 5.2. CASUAL OUTFITTERS 5.2.1 Calculate: The amount paid for carriage on 11 June 2018 (835 x 130) 116 065  – 108 550  = 7 515  one part correct 4 Calculate: The value of the closing stock on 30 June 2018 320 008 four marks (15 x 142) 28 633  + 293 505  – 2 130  x 415  = 60 092  one part correct 230  + 1 995  – 15  2 210 three marks 9 5.2.2 Explain the effect that this decision will have on the gross profit. It will reflect an increase in gross profit of R 4 853.  2 Give ONE valid reason for and ONE valid reason against changing the stock valuation method. REASON FOR  Increased profitability creates a better image. Clients will have confidence in the business. Employees will feel a sense of security. REASON AGAINST  Comparing results would not be meaningful. Book-entry; create a false impression. Workers may expect (or negotiate) higher pay increases based on profitability. 4 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) 5.2.3 Funiwe is concerned about the control of her stock of jeans. She has sold 1 788 pairs of jeans during the year. Provide a calculation to support her concern. (230 + 1 995 – 15) 2 210 – 415 – 1 788 = 7 missing     one part correct one part correct 5 5.2.4 Comment on the stock balance on 30 June 2018. Is this appropriate? Explain. Provide ONE point. Yes / No  Explanation  Yes Jeans are durable products that has a long shelf life. The business would be able to sell the jeans at any time. No: The closing stock is almost double the opening balance. Money is tied up in excess stock. The jeans may go out of fashion and people would not want to buy. 3 5.3 PROBLEM SOLVING 5.3.1 What decision did Jay take regarding the selling price of the desks? Increased the selling price  from R360 to R420 (by R60)  Or increased the mark-up percentage from 50% to 75% (by 25%) 3 Explain TWO points on how this decision has affected the business. TWO points   figures   • The gross profit increased from R36 720 to R45 000 (by R8 280). • The number of units sold decreased by 80 units (from 330 to 250). • The stock turnover rate dropped from 7,4 time to 5,4 times. 6 5.3.2 Jay decided to buy his chairs from a cheaper supplier. Provide TWO points on why you feel that this was NOT a good decision. TWO points   figures   • Not able to keep up to orders received by 120 units (500 – 380). • Returns were very high; possible poor quality (56 units; 0 last year). • Gross profit dropped from R21 600 to R11 664 (by R9 936). 6 Q5: TOTAL MARKS 45 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) ACCOUNTING 15 QUESTION 6: RECONCILIATION AND VAT 6.1.1 CREDITOR’S LEDGER NO STATEMENT BALANCE ACCOUNT BALANCE Balance 95 160 143 460 (i) + 5 400  26 000 – 20 600 (ii) - 820  (iii) - 1 240  (iv) + 1 520  (v) - 4 880  2 440 + 2 440 (vi) + 47 500  (vii) - 7 500  TOTAL 139 300 * 139 300 * 11 Marks awarded for correct sign with amount. Accept the use of brackets for negative amounts. *One part correct (does not have to be the same total) 6.1.2 Refer to Information (vi): Provide TWO possible actions that can be taken against M. Rice. TWO possible actions   Part marks for short/unclear answers. • Disciplinary hearing to establish trends or extent of unauthorised transactions. • Deductions from salary to cover the amount outstanding. • Legal action for malpractice. • Demotion; transfer to some other job function. 4 Explain TWO internal control measures that the business can use to prevent such incidents in future. TWO points   • Division/rotation of duties to discourage such behaviour in future. • Authorisation for all transactions with suppliers. • Regular audits/random audits of stock and documents. 4 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 16 ACCOUNTING (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018) 6.2 VAT Calculate the final amount payable to SARS on 31 July 2018. 6 665 + 108 000 – 69 750 + 480 – 915 – 1 470 – 1 410 = 39 330         one part correct Accept alternative calculations such as ledger account, signs reversed, output VAT – input VAT 11 Q6: TOTAL MARKS 30 TOTAL: 300 Copyright reserved Please turn over ## Related documents - [ACCOUNTING P2 GR12 MEMO SEPT 2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-gr12-memo-sept-2020-english/b6d54b19-200a-4cbf-aaad-8df18fd74e19) — Accounting · Memo · 2020 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP SEPT 2023 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-sept-2023-english/86b103e1-05b3-4ddd-9077-02c461ae7d17) — Accounting · QP · 2023 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P2 QP GR12 SEPT 2023 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-qp-gr12-sept-2023-english/eb464289-6949-44e1-9c80-4e527d6a3926) — Accounting · QP · 2023 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP SEPT 2021 English D REV](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-sept-2021-english-d-rev/bd359bc3-aaa6-4466-a680-12cf6f56610f) — Accounting · QP · 2021 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P2 GR12 ANSWERBOOK SEPT2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-gr12-answerbook-sept2020-english/7c7795c6-891d-43ba-bdd7-60bcccc8c166) — Accounting · Addendum · 2020 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P2 GR12 QP SEPT2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-gr12-qp-sept2020-english/f03e0db8-e54a-430c-a3c1-424aaa129fde) — Accounting · QP · 2020 · Eng ## 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 - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/84d92eb0-f5bd-4442-bb6d-c55cdc52e25d) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P2 QP GR12 JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-qp-gr12-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/13425f71-aba6-4328-b084-d9b108884315) — QP · 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 ## 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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