# Accounting Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2018 QP (Eng)

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                                NATIONAL
                           SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                               GRADE 12

                            SEPTEMBER 2018

                               ACCOUNTING

MARKS:    300

TIME:     3 hours

                                   *ACCNE*

         This question paper consists of 17 pages and a 16-page answer book.

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2                                     ACCOUNTING                        (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

 Read the 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 place.

 7.    A breakdown of the questions is provided. Attempt to comply with the suggested
       time allocation for each question.

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)                  ACCOUNTING                                             3

                           QUESTION 1: 45 marks; 30 minutes
   Main topic:                         This question integrates:
                                       Managerial Accounting
                                       • Concepts; Production Cost Statement
   Cost Accounting                     • Break-even and unit cost analysis
                                       Managing resources
                                       • Internal control
                          QUESTION 2: 40 marks; 25 minutes
   Main topic:                         This question integrates:
                                       Managerial Accounting
                                       • Calculations and Interpretation of budgets
   Budgeting
                                       Managing Resources
                                       • Internal control
                          QUESTION 3: 75 marks; 45 minutes
   Main topic:                         This question integrates:
                                       Financial Accounting
                                       • Concepts; Income Statement
   Company Financial Statements        Managing Resources
                                       • Fixed Assets management
                                       • Audit Report
                          QUESTION 4: 65 marks; 40 minutes
   Main topic:                         This question integrates:
                                       Managerial Accounting
   Financial Statements, Cash flow     • Concepts; Balance Sheet notes
   and Interpretation                  • Cash Flow Statement
                                       • Interpretation of financial information
                          QUESTION 5: 45 marks; 25 minutes
   Main topic:                         This question integrates:
                                       Managing resources
   Stock Valuation                     • Stock valuation methods
                                       • Internal control
                          QUESTION 6: 30 marks; 15 minutes
   Main topic:                         This question integrates:
                                       Financial accounting
                                       • Creditors Reconciliation
   Reconciliations and VAT             • VAT calculations
                                       Managing resources
                                       • Internal control

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4                                       ACCOUNTING                           (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 QUESTION 1: COST ACCOUNTING                                         (45 marks; 30 minutes)

 1.1 Choose the correct answer from the words provided within brackets. Write only
     the answer next to the numbers (1.1.1–1.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.
       1.1.1    (Office stationery/packing material) will NOT be regarded as an
                administration cost.
       1.1.2    Cleaning detergents used in the factory is an example of (direct
                material/indirect material).
       1.1.3    An increase in the number of units produced will lead to a/an
                (decrease/increase) in the fixed cost per unit.        (3 x 1)                 (3)

 1.2 LOLO MANUFACTURERS
       Lolo Manufacturers makes plastic buckets. Information for the financial year
       ended 28 February 2018 is provided.
       REQUIRED:
       1.2.1    Calculate the cost of the raw materials issued to the factory during the
                financial year.                                                                (8)
       1.2.2    Calculate the following for the Production Cost Statement:
                •    Direct Labour Cost                                                        (7)
                •    Factory Overhead Cost (complete the table provided).                      (5)
       1.2.3    Prepare the Production Cost Statement on 28 February 2018.                   (11)
       INFORMATION:
       A.      Stock balances:                        28 FEB. 2018       1 MAR. 2017
                                                           R                  R
               Raw materials                              76 300        87 250
               Work-in-process                               ?          30 000
               Finished goods                             31 800        27 800
               Factory consumables                         7 700        5 300
       B.      Summary of transactions for the year ended 28 February 2018:

               Purchases of raw materials                                     R 694 150
               Carriage on raw materials purchased                               21 200
               Consumable stores used in the factory                             22 830
               Cleaning materials purchased for the office                       12 330
               Production wages                                                 423 400
               UIF – Contribution for factory employees                           ?
               Salaries: Factory foreman                                        154 200
                         Administration                                         189 000
                         Sales                                                  217 000
               Water and electricity                                            132 360
               Sundry expenses: Factory                                          89 910
                                    Administration                               76 200
                                    Sales department                             68 390

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       C.      Additional information:
               (i)       An invoice for transport of raw materials, R4 200, has not yet been
                         recorded.
               (ii)      During the physical stock take of raw materials on 28 February 2018,
                         3 000 bucket handles were recorded at R5,00 each instead of R1,50
                         each. This must be corrected.
               (iii)     The wage of a factory worker was omitted from the February 2018
                         wages journal. Her details are:
                           Net wage                           R9 614
                           PAYE tax                           R2 860
                           UIF (1% of gross)                   R126
                           The employer contributes 1% to the UIF
               (iv)      The water and electricity account for February 2018, R3 240, was
                         not paid. 75% of the water and electricity is allocated to the factory.
               (v)       Buckets are sold at R96 each (60% mark-up on cost). Total sales for
                         the financial year amounted to R2 457 600.

 1.3 GRENS BAKERY
       Information relating to the production of cakes is presented. The business is
       owned by Sydney.
       REQUIRED:
       1.3.1          Calculate the break-even point for 2018.                                        (4)
       1.3.2          Explain whether Sydney should be concerned about the break-even
                      point and the level of production. Quote figures.                               (3)
       1.3.3          Give a possible reason for the change in unit costs of direct material and
                      of direct labour.                                                               (4)
       INFORMATION:

                                                             30 APRIL 2018    30 APRIL 2017
                    Direct material                             R14,50            R18,20
        UNIT        Direct labour                               R17,30            R12,40
        COSTS Selling and distribution                           R8,40             R8,00
                    Variable cost                               R40,20            R38,60
        Total fixed cost                                      R249 000          R242 720
        Number of cakes produced and sold                       15 000            14 800
        Break-even point                                        ?                 13 950
        Selling price per unit                                  R61,60            R56,00

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6                                        ACCOUNTING                          (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 QUESTION 2: BUDGETING                                                   (40 marks; 25 minutes)

 2.1   Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only True
       or False next to the numbers (2.1.1–2.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.

       2.1.1      A Cash Budget is prepared to show the actual receipts and payments for
                  a specific period.

       2.1.2      A Projected Income Statement would reflect the expected profit or loss for
                  the budget period.

       2.1.3      Only nominal accounts are recorded in a Cash Budget.                             (3)

 2.2   BANYAMA LTD

       The information relates to Banyama Ltd for the budget period ended
       30 September 2018.

       REQUIRED:

       2.2.1      Complete the Debtors Collection Schedule.                                        (7)

       2.2.2      Calculate the amounts denoted by (i) to (vi) on the extract of the Cash
                  Budget provided.                                                              (19)

       2.2.3      Refer to Information J:
                  • Calculate the percentage increase in the manager’s salary.                     (4)
                  • Comment on whether the salary and wage decision was justified.
                     Quote figures.                                                                (3)
                  • Provide TWO possible consequences of this decision.                            (4)

       INFORMATION:

       A.    The business sells kitchen appliances at a profit mark-up of 80% on cost.
             Stock is replaced in the month of sale. A base stock is maintained.

       B.    Actual and budgeted figures for 2018:
                                         JULY             AUGUST           SEPTEMBER
                 Sales                  225 000             207 000            216 900
                 Purchases              125 000             ?                  120 500

       C.    70% of total sales are on credit. Debtors pay as follow:

             •    60% in the month following the sales month;
             •    36% in the second month following the month of sales;
             •    4% is written off.

       D.    All goods are purchased on credit. Creditors are paid after 30 days subject
             to a 5% discount.

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        E.   Extract from the Cash Budget for August and September 2018:

                                                          AUGUST           SEPTEMBER
                                                            R                  R
             Cash sales                                     62 100                 (i)
             Loan received                                 316 800                       0
             Payment to creditors                          118 750               (ii)
             Salary of manager                              15 300              16 830
             Wages of sales staff                           38 400              38 400
             Operating expenses                                  ?               (iii)
             Drawings                                       13 250                (iv)
             Water and electricity                          15 400              16 632
             Deposit on new equipment                       12 600                     0
             Instalment on new equipment                         0                 (v)
             Instalment on loan                                  0                (vi)
             Interest on loan                                    0               2 310

        F.   Operating expenses amounts to R163 440 annually and is spread evenly
             throughout the budget period.

        G.   The owners plan to draw 50% more than their usual monthly drawings to
             attend a live concert during September 2018.

        H.   New equipment will be purchased during August 2018. A 15% deposit will
             be paid. The balance will be settled in equal instalments over 24 months,
             commencing on 30 September 2018.

        I.   The loan was received from a partner. A fixed instalment will be paid on the
             1st of each month. Interest at 9% p.a. will be paid at the end of each month,
             commencing in September 2018.

        J.   Salaries and wages are revised in August each year. The manager’s salary
             will increase on 1 September 2018. Due to the poor economic situation, the
             owner decided that a wage increase cannot be afforded.

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8                                           ACCOUNTING                            (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 QUESTION 3: FIXED ASSETS, INCOME STATEMENT AND AUDIT REPORT
                                                   (75 marks; 45 minutes)

 3.1 CONCEPTS

       Choose a category from the list provided for each example below. Write only the
       category next to the numbers (3.1.1–3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

            non-current asset; current liability; expense; equity; current asset; income

       3.1.1        Retained income
       3.1.2        Amount due by SARS in respect of income tax for the year
       3.1.3        Extensions to land and buildings
       3.1.4        An increase in the Provision for Bad Debts                            (4 x 1)        (4)

 3.2 YASHPAL LTD
       The information relates to the financial year ended 28 February 2018.
       REQUIRED:

       3.2.1        Refer to Information A:

                    Calculate the figures denoted by (i) to (iii) on the Fixed Asset note.              (11)

       3.2.2        Prepare the Asset Disposal account on 1 January 2018.                                (5)
       3.2.3        Prepare the Income Statement for the year ended 28 February 2018.                   (46)

       INFORMATION:

       A.      Fixed Assets:
                                                                     VEHICLES      EQUIPMENT
                   Cost (1 March 2017)                                  838 000         622 000
                   Accumulated depreciation (1 March 2017)            (420 000)       (264 000)
                   Carrying value (1 March 2017)                         (i)            358 000
                   Movements:
                   Additions                                           216 000                0
                   Disposals                                                 0          (iii)
                   Depreciation                                         (ii)           (35 400)
                   Carrying value (28 February 2018)
                   Cost (28 February 2018)                                             517 000
                   Accumulated depreciation (28 February 2018)
               •     A new vehicle was purchased on 1 October 2017.
               •     Vehicles are depreciated at 15% on cost.
               •     Old equipment was sold on 1 January 2018 for R26 250, cash. A profit
                     of R4 250 was made on this sale.

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       B.    Balances/totals extracted from the Pre-adjustment Trial Balance on
             28 February 2018:
             Loan: GT Bank                                                      R 542 000
             Fixed deposit (8% p.a. interest)                                     195 000
             Debtors control                                                      112 245
             Provision for bad debts                                                7 480
             Trading stock                                                        728 400
             Sales                                                                      ?
             Cost of sales                                                      4 250 000
             Directors fees                                                       336 500
             Salaries and wages                                                   222 700
             Fee income                                                            79 350
             Audit fees                                                            19 450
             Rent expense                                                         146 080
             Packing material                                                      43 730
             Discount received                                                     14 280
             Bad debts                                                             23 555
             Sundry expenses                                                            ?
       C.    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ADJUSTMENTS:
             (a) A credit sales invoice for R32 200 was not taken into account. Goods are
                 sold at a profit mark-up of 75% on cost.
             (b) Stock-taking on 28 February 2018 revealed the following stock on hand:
                    • Trading stock, R706 350
                    • Packing material, R3 880
             (c)     A debtor who owed R17 300 was declared insolvent. His estate paid
                     35 cents to the Rand and this was correctly recorded. The remaining
                     balance must be written off as irrecoverable.
             (d) The provision for bad debts must be adjusted to 5% of debtors.
             (e) Directors’ fees of R23 500 were still outstanding on 28 February 2018.
             (f)     50% of the audit fees were paid to the external auditor. The balance will
                     be settled in March 2018.
             (g) Rent paid includes the rent for March 2018. Note that the rent increased
                 by 7% on 1 December 2017.
             (h) The loan statement received on 28 February 2018 reflected an
                 outstanding balance of R565 800. Interest, capitalised, was not taken
                 into account.
             (i)     Take into account interest on fixed deposit at 8% p.a. This investment
                     was made on 1 September 2017.

             (j)     After taking into account all the adjustments, the income tax for the year
                     at 29% of the net profit amounted to R560 860.

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10                                       ACCOUNTING                           (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 3.3 AUDIT REPORT: PICOLI LTD

       REQUIRED:

       3.3.1    Briefly explain the role of the external auditor.                                   (2)

       3.3.2    What type of audit report did Picoli Ltd receive? Explain.                          (3)

       3.3.3    Why would an existing shareholder be concerned about this report?
                Provide TWO points.                                                                 (4)

       INFORMATION:

                     EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

       We have audited the annual financial statements of Picoli Ltd, for the financial year
       ended 30 June 2018. 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 2018, except for the advertising expenses in the Income
       Statement which could not be verified, as no documentation existed for this
       expenditure.

       Mashele and Fouche
       Chartered Accountants (SA)                                            12 August 2018

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)                         ACCOUNTING                                               11

 QUESTION 4: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CASH FLOW AND INTERPRETATION
                                                    (65 marks; 40 minutes)
 4.1 CONCEPTS: MATCHING
       Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the concept in COLUMN A.
       Write only the letter (A–F) next to the numbers (4.1.1–4.1.5) in the ANSWER
       BOOK.

               COLUMN A                                      COLUMN B
       4.1.1   Balance Sheet            A      Reflects the financial performance of a
                                               business for a specific period

       4.1.2    Liquidity               B      The extent to which a business is making use
                                               of borrowed capital

       4.1.3    Income Statement        C      The ability of a business to pay off all its debts

       4.1.4    Solvency                D      This is the return earned by shareholders’
                                               investments in the business

       4.1.5    Gearing                 E      The ability of a business to meet its current
                                               liabilities

                                        F      Shows the financial position of a business in
                                               terms of its assets, liabilities and equity
                                                                                           (5 x 1)        (5)
 4.2 KHLOE LTD

       The information relates to the financial year ended 31 May 2018.

       REQUIRED:

       4.2.1 Complete the cash generated from operations note for the Cash Flow
             Statement.                                                                                   (9)

       4.2.2 Calculate the following amounts for the Cash Flow Statement:

               •      Income tax paid                                                                     (4)

               •      Dividends paid                                                                      (4)

               •      Fixed assets purchased                                                              (5)

       4.2.3 Calculate the Net change in cash and cash equivalents.                                       (4)

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12                                         ACCOUNTING                          (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

       INFORMATION:
       A.   Extract from the Balance Sheet and notes on 31 May 2018:
                                                                2018             2017
               Fixed assets (carrying value)                   R1 437 200       R1 120 400
               Current assets
               Inventories                                       123 800            163 300
               Trade and other receivables:                      168 300            149 100
                 Trade debtors                                   155 600            134 700
                 SARS: Income tax                                 12 700                  0
                 Expenses prepaid                                      0             14 400
               Cash and cash equivalent                           76 750             15 500
               Current liabilities
               Trade creditors                                   122 900            162 600
               SARS: Income tax                                        0             27 200
               Shareholders for dividends                        142 400            111 000
               Income received in advance                         11 100                  0
               Bank overdraft                                          0            124 300
       B.   Additional Information:
            (i)       Net profit before income tax, R988 700;
                      Net profit after income tax, R692 100.
            (ii)      Old equipment were sold at carrying value of R283 500. Equipment
                      were purchased during the financial year to upgrade the facilities.
            (iii)     Depreciation for the year, R221 400.
            (iv)      Total dividends (paid and recommended) as per the Retained Income
                      note, R317 400.

 4.3 KWEZI LTD: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
       The information relates to the financial year ended 28 February 2018.
       REQUIRED:
       4.3.1        Prepare the Ordinary Share Capital note.                                         (7)
       4.3.2        Calculate the following financial indicators on 28 February 2018:
                       • Net asset value per share                                                   (3)
                       • Return on shareholders’ equity                                              (5)
       4.3.3        Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures and trends) that indicate an
                    improvement in the liquidity position of the business.                           (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).                  (6)
       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.                         (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.                     (4)

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       INFORMATION:

       A.    Extract from the Income Statement on 28 February:

                                                              2018             2017
                                                                R                R
             Interest on loan                                   77 400          211 700
             Net profit after tax                              545 600          494 000

       B.    Extract from the Balance Sheet on 28 February:

                                                              2018             2017
                                                                R                R
             Shareholders’ Equity                            4 488 000        3 724 000
             Ordinary share capital                          4 291 500                ?
             Retained income                                         ?           76 000

             Loan: Buzza Bank (11% p.a.)                       692 000        1 920 000

       C.    Share Capital:
             •   On 1 March 2017, the company had 760 000 shares in issue.
             •   On 1 June 2017, 30 000 shares were repurchased at R5,20 per share.
             •   On 31 October 2017, a further 150 000 shares were issued.

       D.    Financial indicators on 28 February:

                                                               2018             2017
             Current ratio                                    1,9 : 1          1,4 : 1
             Acid test ratio                                  0,7 : 1          0,8 : 1
             Average debtors collection period               38 days          57 days
             Average creditors payment period                50 days          63 days
             Debt/equity ratio                                0,2 : 1          0,5 : 1
             Earnings per share                              62 cents         65 cents
             Dividends per share                             31 cents         52 cents
             Return on shareholders’ equity                     ?              13,7%
             Return on capital employed                       20,8%            22,3%
             Net asset value                                    ?            490 cents
             Market price on JSE                            515 cents        485 cents

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14                                        ACCOUNTING                           (EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)

 QUESTION 5: INVENTORY VALUATION                                           (45 marks; 25 minutes)

 5.1   Provide a stock valuation method that is best described by each statement below.
       Write only the valuation method next to each number (5.1.1–5.1.3) in the
       ANSWER BOOK.

       5.1.1    Unique stock items of high value such as motor cars are valued
                individually.

       5.1.2    Stock of appliances such as microwave ovens are always reflected at their
                most recent cost price.

       5.1.3    Low-cost items such as golf balls are purchased in large quantities and
                reflect a similar value over time.                               (3 x 1)             (3)

 5.2   CASUAL OUTFITTERS

       The information relates to Casual Outfitters, owned by Funiwe, for June 2018. The
       business sells men’s jeans. Stock is valued using the weighted-average method
       and the periodic inventory system.

       REQUIRED:

       5.2.1    Calculate:

                •    Amount paid for carriage on 11 June 2018                                        (4)

                •    Value of the closing stock on 30 June 2018                                      (9)

       5.2.2    Funiwe wants to change the method of valuing stock. The value of closing
                stock using the FIFO method will be R4 853 higher than the value using
                the weighted-average method.

                •    Explain the effect that this decision will have on the gross profit.            (2)

                •    Give ONE valid reason for and ONE valid reason against changing
                     the stock valuation method.                                                     (4)

       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.                                                                             (5)

       5.2.4    Comment on the stock balance on 30 June 2018. Is this appropriate?
                Explain. Provide ONE point.                                                          (3)

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        INFORMATION:
        A.    Stock balances:
                         DATE                  NO. OF UNITS               TOTAL COST
                1 June 2018                        230                     R28 633
                30 June 2018                       415                        ?

        B.    Purchases and returns:
                                         No. of      Price   Carriage on
                        Date                                                    Total cost
                                         units      per unit purchases
                11 June 2018              835        R130         ?              R116 065
                18 June 2018              780        R142      R7 020            R117 780
                26 June 2018              380        R148      R3 420            R 59 660
                Total purchases          1 995                                   R293 505
                Returns from                        The supplier refunded the
                18 June purchases             15    purchase price, excluding         ?
                                                    the carriage cost.

 5.3    PROBLEM-SOLVING
        Jay’s Furnishers sells desks and chairs. The financial year ended on 28 February
        2018.
        REQUIRED:
        Where applicable, provide relevant figures for ALL questions below.
        5.3.1    Desks:
                 •    What decision did Jay take regarding the selling price of the desks?           (3)
                 •    Explain TWO points on how this decision has affected the business.             (6)
        5.3.2    Chairs:
                 Jay decided to buy his chairs from a cheaper supplier. Provide TWO
                 points on why you feel that this was NOT a good decision.                           (6)
        INFORMATION:

                                              DESKS                       CHAIRS
                                       2018           2017         2018            2017
          Orders received from
                                        250           330           500             450
          customers
          Gross units sold              250           318           380             450
          Returns by customers           0             12            56              0
          Selling price per unit       R420          R360          R126            R168
          Cost price per unit          R240          R240           R90            R120
          Mark-up %                    75%           50%           40%             40%
          Gross profit               R45 000       R36 720       R11 664         R21 600
          Stock turnover rate        5,4 times     7,4 times     5,2 times       5,2 times

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 QUESTION 6: RECONCILIATION AND VAT                                       (30 marks; 15 minutes)

 6.1   CREDITORS RECONCILIATION

       Ladoo Traders buys goods on credit from Anami Suppliers. The information
       relates to August 2018.

       REQUIRED:

       6.1.1      Use the table in the ANSWER BOOK to indicate how the balances will
                  change when preparing the creditors' reconciliation. Indicate the figure as
                  well as a + for increase and a – for decrease.                                    (11)
       6.1.2      Refer to Information (vi):
                  An investigation revealed that only R21 500 of these goods were entered
                  in the stock records. The remaining goods were ordered by M. Rice, the
                  credit manager.
                  •    Provide TWO possible actions that can be taken against M. Rice.               (4)
                  •    Explain TWO internal control measures that the business can use to
                       prevent such incidents in future.                                             (4)
       INFORMATION:
       A.    Balances:
               Account of Anami Suppliers in the Creditors' Ledger of
                                                                             R95 160     Cr
               Ladoo Traders on 31 August 2018
               Statement from Anami Suppliers 25 August 2018               R143 460      Dr

       B.    Errors and omissions discovered during an investigation:
                (i)    An invoice for R26 000 received from Anami Suppliers was recorded
                       correctly by Ladoo Traders. The statement reflects it as R20 600.
               (ii)    Ladoo Traders had correctly recorded a discount of R820 for an early
                       payment. This did not appear on the statement from Anami Suppliers.
               (iii)   The statement reflected interest of R1 240 on an overdue balance.
                       Anami Suppliers acknowledged that an error had been made.
               (iv)    A debit note for R1 520 issued to Amanda Ltd was incorrectly
                       recorded in the account of Anami Suppliers by Ladoo Traders.
               (v)     A credit note for R2 440 received from Anami Suppliers for goods
                       returned was incorrectly recorded as an invoice by Ladoo Traders.
               (vi)    An invoice for R47 500 was reflected on the statement from Anami
                       Suppliers but was not recorded by Ladoo Traders.
               (vii)   A payment of R7 500 by Ladoo Traders on 27 August 2018 was
                       recorded in the Creditors Ledger account of Anami Suppliers.

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2018)                 ACCOUNTING                                             17

 6.2   VAT: XEGO STORES

       Xego Stores accounts for VAT every alternative month. All goods and services
       are subjected to VAT at the standard rate of 15%.

       REQUIRED:

       Calculate the final amount payable to SARS on 31 July 2018.                           (11)

       INFORMATION:

                                             INCLUDING     EXCLUDING           VAT
                                                VAT           VAT            AMOUNT
                                                 R             R                R
         Balance due to SARS (1 July 2018)                                       6 665
         Cash and credit sales invoices          828 000       720 000         108 000
         Purchase of trading stock               534 750       465 000           ?
         Stock returned to suppliers                             3 200             480
         Debtors’ accounts written off                                             915
         Office computer bought on credit                            9 800       ?
         Discount allowed to debtors              10 810                         ?

                                                                                             30

                                                                                TOTAL:       300

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