# Accounting Grade 12 EC June 2018 Question Paper (English)

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- Exam period: EC June
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                             NATIONAL
                        SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                  GRADE 12

                                    JUNE 2018

                                 ACCOUNTING

MARKS:     300

TIME:      3 hours

                                     *JACCNE*

         This question paper consists of 16 pages and a 13 page answer book.

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2                                     ACCOUNTING                              (EC/JUNE 2018)

 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.    Write neatly and legibly.

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 8.     A breakdown of the questions is provided below. You must attempt to comply
        with the suggested time allocation for each question.

                                QUESTION 1: 50 marks; 30 minutes
      Topic:                           This question integrates:
                                       Managing resources
      Inventory valuation              x Concepts, Calculating and interpreting stock information
                                       x Internal controls

                                QUESTION 2: 25 marks; 15 minutes
      Topic:                           This question integrates:
                                       Financial accounting
                                       x Creditors’ reconciliation and Debtors’ age analysis.
      Reconciliations
                                       Managing resources
                                       x Internal control

                                QUESTION 3: 70 marks; 45 minutes
      Topic:                           This question integrates:
                                       Financial accounting
      Fixed Assets and Income          x Concepts and Income Statement
      Statement                        Managing Resources
                                       x Fixed asset management

                                QUESTION 4: 70 marks; 40 minutes
      Topic:                           This question integrates:
                                       Financial accounting
                                       x Balance Sheet and notes
      Balance Sheet and Audit Report
                                       Managing Resources
                                       x Audit report – concepts and comments

                                QUESTION 5: 55 marks; 35 minutes
      Topic:                           This question integrates:
                                       Financial Accounting
      Cash Flow Statement and
                                       x Concepts and calculating Cash Flow amounts
      Interpretation
                                       x Financial indicators and interpretation

                                QUESTION 6: 30 marks; 15 minutes
      Topic:                           This question integrates:
                                       Financial Accounting
                                       x VAT – concepts and calculations
      VAT and Problem-solving
                                       Managing Resources
                                       x Identifying problems and offering suggestions

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4                                         ACCOUNTING                                   (EC/JUNE 2018)

 QUESTION 1: INVENTORY VALUATION                                             (50 marks; 30 minutes)

 1.1      Choose a concept from the list provided that describes each statement below.
          Write only the concept next to the question numbers (1.1.1–1.1.4) in the
          ANSWER BOOK.

          periodic inventory system; perpetual inventory system; first-in-first-out; specific
                                  identification; weighted average

          1.1.1      The closing stock is valued at the most recent purchase prices.

          1.1.2      An annual stock-take must be done in order to determine the value of
                     the stock balance at the end of the year.

          1.1.3      Large, expensive items are valued at the original invoice price of the
                     individual stock items.

          1.1.4      A comparison of the stock records with the physical stock-take reveals
                     any stock deficit.                                              (4 x 1)       (4)

 1.2      MGIJIMA TRADERS

          Mgijima Traders sells school bags and stationery cases to learners in the
          Peddie area. School bags are valued using the FIFO method and stationery
          cases are valued using the weighted average method. The financial year
          ended on 30 April 2018.

          REQUIRED:

          1.2.1      Calculate the following for school bags on 30 April 2018:
                     x The value of the closing stock                                              (8)
                     x Cost of sales                                                               (6)

          1.2.2      Calculate the following for stationery cases on 30 April 2018:
                     x The number of units missing                                                 (7)
                     x The value of the closing stock                                              (9)

          1.2.3      Suggest TWO internal control measures that the business can use to
                     reduce the incidence of missing stock.                                        (4)

          1.2.4      Refer to information C:
                     The business decided to sell computer bags from 1 February 2018.

                     (i)    Calculate the value of the closing stock using the specific
                            identification method.                                                 (7)

                     (ii)   Was the idea of introducing the computer bags successful or not?
                            Explain. Quote figures.                                                (5)

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           INFORMATION:

           A.    Stock records of School Bags for the financial year ended 30 April 2018:

                 Stock balance        DATE          UNITS     UNIT COST      TOTAL AMOUNT
                                  1 May 2017         118                         R15 340
                                  30 April 2018      125           ?                   ?
                 Purchases:                          360                         R52 310
                                  July 2017           98         R140            R13 720
                                  October 2017       142         R145            R20 590
                                  January 2018       120         R150            R18 000
                 Returns:         January 2018         12        R150                    ?
                 Sales:                              341

           B.    Stock records of stationery cases for the financial year:

                 Stock balance        DATE          UNITS     UNIT COST      TOTAL AMOUNT
                                  1 May 2017          92                          R2 760
                                  30 April 2018      111           ?                   ?
                 Purchases:                         395                           R14 135
                                  June 2017         130          R32               R4 160
                                  August 2017       125          R35               R4 375
                                  October 2017      140          R40               R5 600
                 Returns:         48 damaged units from the August 2017 purchases were
                                  returned to the suppliers for a full refund of the unit costs.
                 Carriage on      Total transport cost on stationery cases amounted to
                 purchases:       R1 467
                 Sales:           Total sales amount: R15 550
                                  Stationery cases are sold for R50 each.

           C.    Stock records of computer bags:

                    DATE           UNITS         UNIT        TOTAL          UNITS SOLD FROM
                 PURCHASED       PURCHASED      PRICE       AMOUNT            EACH BATCH
                 February 2018       30         R450           R13 500              16
                 March 2018          20         R540           R10 800              12
                 April 2018          10         R600            R6 000               2

                 x   Computer bags are sold at a fixed price of R850 each.

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6                                            ACCOUNTING                                           (EC/JUNE 2018)

 QUESTION 2: RECONCILIATIONS                                                          (25 marks; 15 minutes)
 2.1    Indicate whether each of the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write
        only TRUE or FALSE next to each number (2.1.1–2.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
        2.1.1    Preparing a bank reconciliation statement is not necessary as the bank
                 always sends the statement on time every month.
        2.1.2    A debit balance on the bank statement means that the business has a
                 favourable bank balance.
        2.1.3    A post-dated cheque received from a debtor will only be recorded in the
                 relevant cash journal on the date on the cheque.
        2.1.4    Interest on a bank overdraft is recorded as a separate expense item in the
                 Cash Payments Journal.                                             (4 x 1)                   (4)
 2.2    CREDITORS’ RECONCILIATION:
        Ayanda Traders purchases goods on credit from Thembi Suppliers. The
        statement of account received from Thembi Suppliers on 31 May 2018 showed
        an outstanding balance of R8 300. The Creditor’s Ledger account of Thembi
        Suppliers in the books of Ayanda Traders reflects an amount of R11 570 due.
        REQUIRED:
        Complete the table provided to show the effect of each error/omission. Indicate
        whether each amount must be added (+) or subtracted (-).                                              (12)
        INFORMATION:
        A.    Creditors’ Ledger of Ayanda Traders
              Thembi Suppliers (CL6)
                DATE                   DETAILS                FOL     DEBIT        CREDIT        BALANCE
              May     1 Account rendered/Balance             b/d                                      5 500
                      5 Invoice No. 154                      CJ                        2 530          8 030
                      8 Debit Note No. 43                    CAJ                         320          8 350
                     12 Invoice No. 780                      CJ                        5 830         14 180
                     16 Cheque No. 887                       CPJ         6 000                        8 180
                        Discount received                    CPJ           450                        7 730
                     27 Invoice No. 991                      CJ                        3 840         11 570

        B     Statement of account received from Thembi Suppliers
                                               THEMBI SUPPLIERS
              To: Ayanda Traders                                                               No: 1267
                  Mdantsane                                                                 26 May 2018
                DATE                         DETAILS                       AMOUNT              BALANCE
              May     1   Balance                                                                     5 500
                      5   Invoice No. 154                                          2 530              8 030
                      8   Credit Note No. 90                                       (320)              7 710
                     12   Invoice No. 168                                          8 530             16 240
                     16   Receipt No. 6651                                       (6 000)             10 240
                     22   Receipt No. 7119                                       (2 000)              8 240
                     25   Interest on overdue account                                 60              8 300
              E&OE                    Statement includes transactions up to 25 May 2018

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          ERRORS AND OMISSIONS NOTED:

          (a)     An invoice for goods purchased by the manager, R930, did not appear on
                  the May 2018 statement from Thembi Suppliers. It was also not recorded
                  in the creditors’ ledger of Ayanda Traders.
          (b)     An allowance of R320 granted for damaged goods was recorded as an
                  invoice in the creditor’s ledger account of Thembi Suppliers.
          (c)     An invoice for R5 830 was incorrectly reflected as R8 530 on the statement
                  received from Thembi Suppliers.
          (d)     Ayanda Traders recorded a 7,5% discount when a payment of R6 000
                  was made. Thembi Suppliers did not grant this discount, stating that the
                  payment was late.
          (e)     The statement reflected a receipt of R2 000 on 22 May 2018. This was a
                  cheque that Thembi Suppliers received from some other business.
          (f)     An invoice for R3 840 on 28 May 2018 did not appear on the statement.
                  The statement was received on 26 May 2018.
          (g)     Interest on overdue account, R60, is only reflected on the statement.

 2.3      DEBTORS’ AGE ANALYSIS

          REQUIRED:

          Identify THREE different problems shown by the Age Analysis and quote
          evidence from the question to support your answer. In each case suggest an
          internal control measure to correct the problem.                                     (9)

          INFORMATION:

          The Debtors’ Age Analysis of Mpots Stores on 31 May 2018:

          Credit Policy: Debtors are granted 30 days to settle their accounts.

          DEBTORS’ AGE ANALYSIS ON 31 MAY 2018:
                            CREDIT               CURRENT
                 NAME                  TOTAL                30 DAYS    60 DAYS    60 DAYS +
                             LIMIT                MONTH
           P. Brown        R5 000      R3 950     R1 120     R2 830
           H. Hendry       R3 200      R3 550                R2 800      R 750
           W. Williams     R4 500      R2 600     R1 200      R 900      R 500
           B. Dianna       R1 500      R1 500                            R 900      R 600
                                      R11 600     R2 320     R6 530     R2 150      R 600

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8                                        ACCOUNTING                                     (EC/JUNE 2018)

 QUESTION 3: FIXED ASSETS AND INCOME STATEMENT                              (70 marks; 45 minutes)

 3.1    Provide the name of the statement or report for each of the descriptions
        provided below. Write only the name of the statement or report next to the
        number (3.1.1–3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
        3.1.1     Shows the net profit or loss of the company for the financial year.
        3.1.2     Shows the cash effects of operating, financing and investing activities
                  of a business.
        3.1.3     Shows the opinion expressed on the fair presentation of the figures in
                  the financial statements.
        3.1.4     Shows the financial position of a business in terms of its assets, equity
                  and liabilities.                                                   (4 x 1)      (4)

 3.2    FOUCHE LTD
        Information from the records of Fouche Ltd for the year ended 30 April 2018 is
        provided.
        REQUIRED:
        3.2.1    Refer to adjustments (a) and (b):
                 x Calculate the total depreciation for the financial year ended
                    30 April 2018.                                                               (12)
                 x Prepare the Asset Disposal Account to record the sale of vehicle.              (9)
        3.2.2    Complete the Income Statement (Statement of Comprehensive
                 Income) for the year ended 30 April 2018. Show workings.                        (45)
        INFORMATION:
        A.      Information from the pre-adjustment trial balance on 30 April 2018:
                Vehicles (1 May 2017)                                      620 000
                Equipment                                                  482 000
                Accumulated depreciation on vehicles (1 May 2017)          345 000
                Accumulated depreciation on equipment (1 May 2017)         246 000
                Trading stock                                              765 000
                Debtors’ control                                           214 340
                Provision for bad debts                                        9 800
                Sales                                                    9 786 540
                Debtors’ allowances                                          87 540
                Cost of sales                                            5 699 000
                Rent income                                                  88 500
                Bad debts recovered                                          13 350
                Directors’ fees                                            539 200
                Audit fees                                                   43 200
                Salaries and wages                                         575 400
                Packing material                                             32 800
                Municipal services                                         303 400
                Sundry expenses                                                    ?
                Bad debts                                                      9 660

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         B.      Adjustments and additional information:
                 (a)   A vehicle was sold for R50 000 cash on 1 March 2018. Details of
                       the vehicle are as follows:
                                                                               R
                        Cost price                                             175 000
                        Accumulated depreciation on 1 May 2017                  78 750
                       This transaction has not yet been recorded by the bookkeeper.

                 (b)   Make provision for depreciation as follows:
                       x Vehicles at 15% p.a. on cost price
                       x Equipment at 10% p.a. on the diminishing balance method
                       NOTE: New equipment, cost price, R62 000 was purchased on
                             1 November 2017. This has been correctly recorded.
                 (c)   A physical stock-taking on 30 April 2018 revealed the following
                       inventories on hand:
                       x Trading stock       R752 400
                       x Packing material       R3 800
                 (d)   ¼ of the audit fees must still be paid.
                 (e)   The company has two directors on equal fees. A third director was
                       appointed on 1 November 2017 on the same fee structure. He has
                       taken his fees for May and June 2018.
                 (f)   A debtor with an outstanding balance of R12 400 was declared
                       insolvent. A cheque for 65% of this amount was received from the
                       insolvent estate and recorded in the books. The balance must still
                       be written off as a bad debt.
                 (g)   Provision for bad debts must be adjusted to 4% of debtors.
                 (h)   Extra storage space was rented out from 1 August 2017 at R7 250
                       per month. The tenant paid the rent for 12 months, taking into
                       account an increase of R500 per month from 1 May 2018.

                 (i)   Interest capitalised, as per loan statement amounted to R76 300.
                 (j)   After all the adjustments, the operating profit on sales was 24%
                       and the income tax for year at 32% of the net profit amounted to
                       R742 080.
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10                                        ACCOUNTING                               (EC/JUNE 2018)

 QUESTION 4: BALANCE SHEET AND AUDIT REPORT                              (70 marks; 40 minutes)

 You are presented with information from the records of Pheswa Ltd. The financial year-
 end was 28 February 2018.

 REQUIRED:

 4.1     Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet:

         4.1.1       Ordinary share capital                                                  (11)
         4.1.2       Retained income                                                         (14)
         4.1.3       Trade and other payables
                     NOTE: As there is insufficient space under Current Liabilities on the
                            Balance Sheet, all items must be shown in this note.              (9)

 4.2     Complete the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) on
         28 February 2018.                                                                   (25)

 INFORMATION:

 A.      List of balances extracted on 28 February 2018, unless otherwise stated:

         Ordinary share capital (1 March 2017)                                R4 022 000
         Retained income (1 March 2017)                                          413 220
         Inventories (Trading Stock)                                             442 700
         Debtors’ Control                                                        305 240
         Creditors’ Control                                                      219 400
         Bank overdraft                                                           57 480
         Cash float                                                                7 500
         Fixed deposit (R60 000 matures on 30 June 2018)                         230 000
         SARS: Income tax (provisional income tax payments)                      147 770
         Accrued income                                                           12 560
         Accrued expenses                                                         16 490
         Income received in advance                                                8 880

 B.      Share capital and dividends:
         x   The authorised share capital comprised 1 200 000 ordinary shares.
         x   On 1 March 2017, 60% of the shares were in issue.
         x   On 30 June 2017, the directors issued a further 200 000 at R6,80 each.
         x   On 31 August 2017, an interim dividend of 13 cents per share was paid to
             all shareholders on the share register.
         x   On 31 October 2017, 100 000 ordinary shares were repurchased at R7,00
             per share. These shareholders did not qualify for final dividends.
         x   A final dividend of 27 cents per share was declared on 28 February 2018.

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 C.      Net profit and income tax:
         x       The net profit before tax amounted to R535 000.
         x       The provisional tax payments did not cover the total income tax for the year.
                 An amount of R12 730 was still due to SARS.

 D.      Loan: Fraser Bank
         The loan statement received on 28 February 2018 showed the following:
         Balance on 1 March 2017                                            1 020 000
         Repayments including interest                                        204 000
         Interest capitalised                                                 130 500
         x 20% of the outstanding balance is expected to be paid during the next
             financial year.
 4.3     AUDIT REPORT
         The following questions are based on an extract of the external auditors of
         Pheswa Ltd:
         REQUIRED:
         4.3.1       Briefly explain the role of an independent auditor.                          (2)
         4.3.2       What type of audit did the company receive? Explain.                         (3)
         4.3.3       Further investigation of the marketing expense on the Income
                     Statement revealed that an amount of R210 000 relates to a holiday
                     for the CEO and his family. It covered accommodation and air tickets.
                     The bookkeeper was instructed to debit marketing expenses with the
                     R210 000 and the independent auditor was requested to ignore this
                     as it had been recorded in the financial statements.
                     x   Briefly explain why the independent auditor was not willing to
                         follow the request of the CEO. Give ONE point.                           (2)
                     x   Provide TWO possible consequences for the auditor if he agrees to
                         this request.                                                            (4)
         INFORMATION:
                   EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
         We have audited the annual financial statements of Pheswa Ltd for the year ended
         28 February 2018. Financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s
         directors. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audit.
         International Standards on Auditing require that we perform the audit to obtain
         reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free of misstatement.
         Audit opinion
         The financial statements fairly represent the financial position of the company on
         28 February 2018, except for the marketing expense in the Income Statement which
         could not be verified, as no documentation existed for this expenditure.
         Pauw and Gordon
         Chartered Accountants (SA)                                             15 May 2018

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12                                     ACCOUNTING                                   (EC/JUNE 2018)

 QUESTION 5: CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION
                                                                       (55 marks; 35 minutes)

 5.1    Choose a GAAP principle from COLUMN B to match the description in
        COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number
        (5.1.1–5.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

                            COLUMN A                             COLUMN B
        5.1.1    Assets are recorded at the amount        A   Materiality concept
                 originally paid for them
        5.1.2    Expenses and income are recorded in B        Historical cost
                 the appropriate financial period
        5.1.3    Significant amounts are disclosed        C   Going concern
                 separately in the financial statements
        5.1.4    Financial statements are prepared        D   Matching concept
                 with the assumption that the business
                 will continue for the foreseeable future
                                                                                 (4 x 1)    (4)

 5.2    FLORENT LTD

        The information relates to the financial year ended 31 December 2017.

        REQUIRED:

        5.2.1    Calculate only the missing figures indicated by (a) to (e) in the Cash
                 Flow Statement on 31 December 2017.                                        (19)

        5.2.2    Calculate the following financial indicators on 31 December 2017:

                 x   Percentage operating expenses on sales                                  (3)
                 x   Solvency ratio                                                          (5)
                 x   Debt/equity ratio                                                       (3)

        5.2.3    Comment on the operating efficiency of the company for the year ended
                 31 December 2017. Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures) to
                 support your comments.                                                      (6)

        5.2.4    Should the shareholders be happy with their returns and dividends for
                 the year ended 31 December 2017? Explain. Quote THREE financial
                 indicators (with figures) to support your comments.                         (9)

        5.2.5    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) feels that it would be a good idea
                 to increase the loans next year. Quote TWO financial indicators (with
                 figures) to support his opinion.                                            (6)

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         INFORMATION:

         A.      Extract from the Income Statement (Statement of Comprehensive
                 Income) for the year ended 31 December 2017:
                     Sales                                                   R 8 764 000
                     Operating expenses                                        2 015 720
                     Operating income                                          3 597 000
                     Depreciation                                                214 500
                     Interest expense                                            148 500
                     Income tax                                                  916 550

         B.      Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) on 31 December:

                                                                    2017           2016
                     Tangible/Fixed assets                         5 953 000      5 692 500
                     Inventories                                     660 000              ?
                     Trade and other receivables                           ?        681 000
                     Cash and cash equivalents                             ?              -
                     Shareholders’ equity                          6 673 000      5 148 000
                     Ordinary share capital                        5 478 000      4 620 000
                     Retained income                               1 195 000        528 000
                     Mortgage loan: Bea Bank (13% p.a.)              600 000      1 039 500
                     Current liabilities                             758 000        915 750
                     Bank overdraft                                        -        198 000

         C.      Share Capital:
                 2 310 000 ordinary shares on 1 January 2017                      R4 620 000
                 390 000 ordinary shares issued on 1 January 2017                    858 000
                 2 700 000 ordinary shares on 31 December 2017                    R5 478 000

         D.      Dividends:
                 x      Interim dividends of 33 cents per share was paid on 30 June 2017.
                 x      Final dividends were declared on 31 December 2017.

         E.      Tangible/Fixed assets:
                 x     Vehicles sold at carrying value during the year were correctly recorded.
                       The cost price of these vehicles was R350 000 and the accumulated
                       depreciation was R247 500 on the date of disposal.
                 x     Land and buildings were extended during the financial year.

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        F.    Trade and other payables include the following:
                                                          2017            2016
               Shareholders for dividends                  540 000         485 100
               SARS (Income tax)                                 ?          33 000
        G.    Financial indicators calculated on 31 December:
                                                          2017           2016
               Operating expenses on sales                 ?             18%
               Operating profit on sales                 11,3%           14%
               Net profit after tax on sales             21,3%          26,8%
               Debt-equity ratio                           ?            0,2 : 1
               Return on average shareholders’ equity    35,5%           37%
               Earnings per share                       78 cents       85 cents
               Dividends per share                      53 cents       60 cents
               Return on capital employed                47,0%          44,2%
               Solvency ratio                              ?            3,4 : 1
               Current ratio                             1,7 : 1        1,3 : 1
               Acid-test ratio                           1,1 : 1        0,6 : 1

        H.      CASH FLOW STATEMENT ON 31 DECEMBER 2017

                Cash effects of operating activities                 542 250
                Cash generated from operations
                Interest paid                                        (148 500)
                Dividends paid                                          (a)
                Income tax paid

                Cash effects of investing activities                 (631 750)
                Proceeds on sale of fixed assets                        (b)
                Purchase of fixed assets                                (c)
                Change in financial assets

                Cash effects of financing activities                  385 500
                Proceeds from shares issued                           825 000
                Repayment of loan                                    (439 500)

                Net change in cash equivalents                          (d)
                Cash equivalents – beginning of year                 (198 000)
                Cash equivalents – end of year                          (e)

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 QUESTION 6: VAT AND PROBLEM-SOLVING                                           (30 marks; 15 minutes)

 6.1     Choose the correct word/s from the alternatives within brackets. Write only the
         word/s next to the question number (6.1.1–6.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
         6.1.1 VAT paid by a business on goods purchased is referred to as (Output
               VAT / Input VAT).
         6.1.2 It is compulsory for all businesses with an annual turnover of (less than
               R50 000 / more than R1 000 000) to register for VAT.
         6.1.3 VAT returns are submitted after (every six months / every two months) of
               trading activities.
         6.1.4 VAT returns are collected by (SARS / SARB).                                 (4 x 1)    (4)

 6.2     PLEASURE PATIOS
         Pleasure Patios owned by Phillip, is a registered VAT vendor, using the invoice
         method.
         REQUIRED:
         6.2.1       Calculate the amount payable to/receivable from the tax office for VAT
                     on 30 April 2018. Indicate receivable or payable. Do all VAT
                     calculations at 15%.                                                             (13)
         6.2.2       Phillip wants to register for e-filing. He is concerned about doing
                     financial transactions over the internet.
                     x     Provide TWO benefits of doing taxes through e-filing.                      (2)
                     x     Give ONE point of advice to Phillip.                                       (1)

         INFORMATION:
         A.      On 1 April 2018 the VAT control account had a credit balance of R8 300.
         B.      The following information was taken from the cash journals for April 2018:
                     CASH RECEIPTS JOURNAL
                            SALES              VAT         COST OF SALES   DEBTORS’ CONTROL
                          R320 200          R48 030          R256 160              R98 300

                     CASH PAYMENTS JOURNAL
                      TRADING STOCK            VAT             WAGES       CREDITORS’ CONTROL
                          R294 500             R?             R25 600              R163 750

         C.      Additional information:
                 x       VAT on credit purchases, R24 360
                 x       Total credit sales, including VAT, R163 760
                 x       VAT on credit notes issued, R945
                 x       Bad debts written off during the month, R2 990
                 x       VAT on drawings of trading stock, R270

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 6.3    PROBLEM-SOLVING

        Information of three bike shops in Bisho. Each shop has a floor space of
        500 m2.

        REQUIRED:

        6.3.1    Identify ONE problem in Shop 1 and ONE problem in Shop 2. Quote
                 figures. In EACH case, give ONE point of advice.                             (6)

        6.3.2    Explain TWO good decisions that Veli has taken in respect of Shop 3.
                 Quote figures.                                                               (4)

        Information for May 2018:
                                       SHOP 1           SHOP 2          SHOP 3
          Managers                       Piet            Beauty            Veli
          Sales                        R260 000         R160 000        R760 000
          Returns from customers        R6 500          R24 000         R15 200
          Mark-up percentage             85%              50%             60%
          Stock-holding period         165 days          30 days         30 days
          Advertising                  R10 400           R6 400         R53 200
          Rent expense                 R23 400          R14 400         R95 000
          Days worked per week            6                 5               7
          Shop assistants                 4                 2               6

                                                                                               30

                                                                                     TOTAL: 300

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