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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ACCOUNTING P2
SEPTEMBER 2021
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NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely.
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. A special ANSWER BOOK is provided in which to answer ALL questions.
3. Show ALL workings to earn part-marks.
4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
5. You may use a dark pencil or blue/black ink to answer questions.
6. Where applicable, show ALL calculations to ONE decimal point.
7. If you choose to do so, you may use the Financial Indicator Formula Sheet
attached at the end of this question paper. The use of this formula sheet is
NOT compulsory.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
9. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the
question paper. Try NOT to deviate from it.
QUESTION TOPIC MARKS MINUTES
1 Manufacturing 45 35
2 Debtors' Reconciliation and VAT 40 30
3 Stock Valuation 30 25
4 Budgeting 35 30
TOTAL 150 120
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QUESTION 1: MANUFACTURING (45 marks; 35 minutes)
1.1 Choose the cost item in the list provided that matches the example below.
Write only the cost item next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.3) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
indirect labour; direct labour; direct materials; indirect materials
1.1.1 Cleaning materials used in the factory
1.1.2 Salary of the factory foreman
1.1.3 Cost of the raw materials used in the production process (3 x 1) (3)
1.2 AFRESH CREATIONS
Afresh Creations manufacture one type of bath towels. The financial year
ended on 29 February 2020.
REQUIRED:
1.2.1 Calculate the direct material cost. (4)
1.2.2 Prepare the Production Cost Statement for the year ended
29 February 2020. (18)
1.2.3 Refer to Information C.
Normal time for all workers is 40 hours per week. The information
provided in James' job card for the last week is a reflection of his
attendance over the financial year.
Identify TWO concerns regarding the above situation. Also provide
ONE suggestion to address the concerns identified. (6)
INFORMATION:
A. Stock balances:
29 FEBRUARY 2020 1 MARCH 2019
Raw material stock R 314 500 R 115 200
Work-in-progress stock ? 53 500
B. Extract from the records on 29 February 2020:
(See Information C for adjustments.)
Raw materials purchased on credit R 738 900
Damaged raw material returned to suppliers 15 300
Factory overhead cost 322 100
Production wages (direct labour) 598 750
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C. Additional information:
One worker, James, was omitted from the Production Wages
Register. Details from his job card for the last week in February 2020
are as follows:
Hours worked Normal rate Overtime hours Overtime rate
30 R120 5 R180
Total employer's contribution amounts to 10% of gross wage.
Insurance of R15 880 was incorrectly omitted from factory overhead
costs. This includes a premium of R2 220 paid for the period
1 January 2020 to 30 June 2020. This expense must be allocated
between the factory and the sales department in the ratio 3 : 1.
The bookkeeper included R39 600 (75%) of the wages to cleaners in
the factory overhead cost. Only 2/3 of this expense should be
allocated to the factory.
D. The business produced 22 500 towels during the financial year, at
R60 per unit.
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1.3 FRAGRANCE MANUFACTURERS
This business manufactures perfumes and shampoo. The owner, Marie
Klasen, has compared the profit she earned over the past two years
(2019 and 2020).
REQUIRED:
1.3.1 Identify ONE variable cost of each product that was not well
controlled. Note that the inflation rate is 6%. Quote figures. In each
case, give a solution for the problem identified. (6)
1.3.2 Provide a calculation to prove that the break-even point of 26 250
units for perfumes in 2020 is correct. (4)
1.3.3 Comment on the break-even point and level of production of
perfumes. State TWO points with figures. (4)
INFORMATION:
A. UNIT COSTS AND SELLING PRICES
PERFUMES SHAMPOO
(Unit costs) (Unit costs)
2020 2019 2020 2019
R R R R
FIXED COSTS 36,75 30,00 18,48 22,00
Factory overhead cost
Administration cost
VARIABLE COSTS 108,00 88,00 50,00 38,50
Direct material cost 50,00 48,00 25,00 15,00
Direct labour cost 40,00 30,00 18,00 17,00
Selling and distribution
18,00 10,00 7,00 6,50
cost
SELLING PRICE 150,00 140,00 90,00 80,00
B. UNITS AND BREAK-EVEN POINT
Total units produced
30 000 35 000 12 500 10 000
and sold
Break-even point
26 250 20 200 5 775 5 300
(units)
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QUESTION 2: DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION AND VAT (40 marks; 30 minutes)
2.1 DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION
The information relates to Mamela Traders for September 2020.
REQUIRED:
2.1.1 Calculate the correct Debtors' Control balance on
30 September 2020. Show figures and indicate '+', '–' or 'no
change' at each adjustment. (8)
2.1.2 Calculate the correct total of the Debtors' List on
30 September 2020. (11)
2.1.3 Despite sending monthly statements timeously, the accountant
noticed that this was not effective in improving collections.
Refer to Information C. Calculate the % of debtors who do not
comply with the credit terms. (4)
Refer to Information A. Identify ONE other problem with
regard to the control over debtors (2)
Provide TWO suggestions to address the problems identified. (2)
INFORMATION:
A. Balances on 30 September 2020 before taking into account the
errors and omissions:
(i) Debtors' control balance in the General Ledger, R100 310.
(ii) List of debtors' balances:
Credit Limit Balance
D Dlamini R20 000 R27 000
G Swardt 30 000 22 470
N Nomandla 15 000 17 600
L Vos 40 000 34 440
X Meyer 10 000 (2 000)
B. Errors and omissions:
(i) The total of the Debtors' Journal was overcast by R3 600.
(ii) No entry was made for a sales invoice issued to Vos for R2 760.
(iii) Interest of R230 must be charged on the overdue account of
Swardt.
(iv) Goods returned by Nomandla, R1 400, were posted to the wrong
side of his account in the Debtors' Ledger. The entry in the General
Ledger was correct.
(v) The amount of R6 300 received from Dlamini was incorrectly
recorded as R3 600 in the Cash Receipts Journal and posted as
such to the Ledger Accounts.
(vi) The balance of Meyer must be transferred to his account in the
Creditors' Ledger.
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C. On 30 September 2020, the Debtors' Age Analysis revealed the
following:
Current
Balance 30 days 60 days 90 days
Month
R99 000 R15 420 R22 200 R44 500 R16 880
Credit terms: Debtors are granted 30 days to settle their accounts.
2.2 VAT
FOREVER TRADERS
Tom Smith is the sole owner. The information relates to the VAT period
ended 31 August 2020.
The standard VAT rate of 15% is applicable to all goods purchased and sold.
REQUIRED:
2.2.1 Calculate the VAT amount that is payable to SARS on
31 August 2020. (9)
2.2.2 During September, the accountant came across a document for
furniture bought by Tom Smith for his personal home, for R46 000
cash. Tom said that R6 000 VAT included in this amount must be
regarded as input VAT. Further investigation revealed that similar
documents were regularly entered in the books over the past year.
Advise the accountant on dealing with this matter. State TWO
points. (4)
INFORMATION:
A. Amount due to SARS on 1 August 2020 is R31 470.
B. The following transactions appeared in the records for August 2020:
EXCLUDING VAT INCLUDING
DETAILS
VAT AMOUNT VAT
Total sales R535 000 R80 250 R615 250
Purchases of stock 385 000 57 750 442 750
Discount received from
11 500 ?
suppliers
Goods returned by debtors 22 500 ? 25 875
Stock taken by owner at cost 9 600 ?
Debtors' accounts written off ? 36 800
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QUESTION 3: INVENTORY VALUATION (30 marks; 25 minutes)
On-Time Watches (Pty) Ltd has two shareholders, Lizzy and Patsy Ndou. The
business sells watches. The periodic inventory system and the first-in-first-out (FIFO)
method is used to value the watches. The financial year-end was 30 June 2020.
The business sold only one type of watch, the XS Sports, in the past. Even though
these watches were selling well, Lizzy felt that the business was not earning enough
profit. She convinced Patsy that importing exclusive watches (the Euroclox) would be a
good solution for this problem.
REQUIRED:
3.1 Calculate the following for the imported Euroclox watches on 30 June 2020,
using the FIFO method:
The value of the closing stock (5)
Stock-holding period (in days) using the closing stock amount (3)
% mark-up on cost (3)
3.2 Patsy was still not convinced about the decision to import the Euroclox
watches, but it appears that Lizzy's decision was beneficial to the business.
In each case below, quote figures or indicators.
3.2.1 Compare the mark-up % achieved on each model and comment on
how this has affected the sales and profitability of the two models. (4)
3.2.2 Compare the stock-holding period for each model and the demand
for each model and comment on how these affected the
management of the stock items of the two models. (4)
3.3 Lizzy is interested in finding out if the weighted-average method of valuing the
Euroclox watches will result in a significantly different stock value.
Calculate the value of the 270 watches using the weighted-average
method. (5)
Explain the effect this would have on the gross profit. Quote figures. (2)
Explain why it would not be appropriate for her to use the weighted-
average method for the new watches in the future. State TWO points. (4)
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INFORMATION:
A. Stock records for imported Euroclox watches:
NUMBER OF UNIT PRICE TOTAL
DATE
UNITS AMOUNT
Purchases:
1 July 2019 200 R 1 615,50 R 323 100
30 September 2019 500 1 700,00 850 000
20 December 2019 1 200 1 900,00 2 280 000
25 March 2020 400 2 000,00 800 000
15 May 2020 250 2 400,00 600 000
Total purchases 2 550 R4 853 100
Returns: 15 May 2020 90 ?
Available for sale 2 460 ?
Stock on 30 June 2020 270 ?
Sales 2 190 R2 700 R5 913 000
Cost of sales R4 033 100
B. Information obtained from the financial records on 30 June 2020:
EUROCLOX XS SPORTS
MODEL MODEL
Mark-up % ? 75%
Stock-holding period ? 120 days
Selling price per watch R2 700 R560
Average cost price per watch R1 842 R320
Average gross profit per watch R858 R240
Gross profit R1 879 900 R840 000
Sales of watches R5 913 000 R1 960 000
Units sold 2 190 watches 3 500 watches
Closing units on hand 270 watches 1 381 watches
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QUESTION 4: BUDGETS (35 marks; 30 minutes)
You are provided with information of Fantasy Laptops, a business owned by
Ray Rennie, for the budget period December 2020 to February 2021.
The business sells various types of laptop computers and does not sell on credit.
They also repair these items for customers at a fee.
REQUIRED:
4.1 Refer to Information A and B.
Complete the Creditors' Payment Schedule for February 2021. (7)
4.2 Refer to Information C and D.
Calculate:
% increase expected in security costs from 1 February 2021
% commission paid to salespersons during February 2021
Water and electricity budgeted for December 2020
The loan repayment to be made on 31 December 2020 (12)
4.3 Refer to Information E.
The internal auditor has noticed that packing material was R800 overspent
and consumable stores were R1 500 overspent.
Comment on the control of packing materials and consumable stores. Quote
figures or calculations. (6)
4.4 Refer to Information D.
During the Coronavirus lock-down in April and May 2020, the business lost
money because there were no sales and fee income. However, Ray had to
continue making payments to keep the business afloat (as a going concern).
Give ONE reason why he did not want to stop paying salaries and wages. (2)
Identify ONE other payment in the list in Information D that he would not
have been able to stop and give a reason. (2)
Identify ONE payment in the list in Information D that he would have
stopped and give a reason. (2)
4.5 Refer to Information F.
Ray Rennie, the owner, requires help in making a financial decision.
He is undecided as to whether he should lease or buy a delivery vehicle.
His two options are reflected as Option X and Option Y.
Apart from generating more sales or having the use of the vehicle, state TWO
advantages of EACH option. (4)
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INFORMATION:
A. Mark-up % and sales:
A mark-up of 75% on cost is used to set the sales prices of the laptops.
ACTUAL SALES PROJECTED SALES
October November December January February
2020 2020 2020 2021 2021
R490 000 R490 000 R770 000 R560 000 R525 000
B. Purchases and payment to suppliers (creditors):
All stock is bought on credit.
Stock sold is replaced in the month of sales.
Some creditors offer a discount for payment in the month of purchase.
50% is paid in the month of purchase to earn a 10% discount.
30% is settled in the month after the purchase transaction month.
20% is settled in the second month after the purchase transaction month.
C. Information on specific items from the Cash Budget:
Security: The guards are outsourced from Keepsafe Guarding.
Commission: Salespersons are paid commission in the same month on
sales only. They do not receive a fixed salary.
Water and electricity: The expected increase from 1 January 2021 is 24%.
Loan and interest: The loan from Delta Bank bears interest at 12,5% per
year. Interest is not capitalised and a fixed loan repayment is made on
31 December each year.
Consumable stores: These are used to repair laptops for customers.
D. Extract from the Cash Budget:
December January February
2020 2021 2021
R R R
Fee income: repair services 100 000 150 000 150 000
Interest on loan (12,5% p.a.) 9 375 8 125
Repayment of loan ?
Commission to salespersons 123 200 89 600 84 000
Consumable stores for repairs 42 000 63 000 63 000
Security 18 000 18 000 28 500
Water and electricity ? 18 600 18 600
Salaries and wages
Packing materials
Insurance
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E. The internal auditor identified the following figures for October 2020:
Budgeted Actual Variance
R R %
Sales 490 000 400 000 -18,4%
Fee income 85 000 126 000 +48,2%
Packing materials 22 000 22 800 +3,6%
Consumable stores 24 500 26 000 +6,1%
F. Options for securing a delivery vehicle:
Ray feels that he should buy a delivery vehicle for R520 000 or lease (hire)
the vehicle on a monthly basis to enable his business to generate more sales
after the Coronavirus lockdown. He has only R100 000 in his investments
that he can use. These investments are currently earning interest at
6,5% p.a.
He has two options to consider:
Option X (buy the vehicle):
Purchase the vehicle by using the money in his investments and take out a
new 5-year loan for R420 000 at a high interest rate. He will have to repay
the loan over five years. Interest over the five years will be R176 000.
Option Y (hire/lease the vehicle):
Hire (lease) the vehicle from Sentinel Ltd for R15 000 per month over
60 months.
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GRADE 12 ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL INDICATOR FORMULA SHEET
Gross profit x 100 Gross profit x 100
Sales 1 Cost of sales 1
Net profit before tax x 100 Net profit after tax x 100
Sales 1 Sales 1
Operating expenses x 100 Operating profit x 100
Sales 1 Sales 1
Total assets : Total liabilities Current assets : Current liabilities
(Current assets – Inventories) : Current liabilities Non-current liabilities : Shareholders' equity
(Trade & other receivables + Cash & cash equivalents) : Current liabilities
Average trading stock x 365 Cost of sales .
Cost of sales 1 Average trading stock
Average debtors x 365 Average creditors x 365
Credit sales 1 Cost of sales 1
Net income after tax x 100
Net income after tax x 100 Number of issued shares 1
Average shareholders' equity 1
(*See note below)
Net income before tax + Interest on loans x 100
Average shareholders' equity + Average non-current liabilities 1
Shareholders' equity x 100 Dividends for the year x 100
Number of issued shares 1 Number of issued shares 1
Interim dividends x 100 Final dividends x 100
Number of issued shares 1 Number of issued shares 1
Dividends per share x 100 Dividends for the year x 100
Earnings per share 1 Net income after tax 1
Total fixed costs .
Selling price per unit – Variable costs per unit
NOTE:
* In this case, if there is a change in the number of issued shares during a financial year, the
weighted-average number of shares is used in practice.
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NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
ACCOUNTING P2
GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2021
SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK
QUESTION MARKS INITIAL MOD.
1
2
3
4
TOTAL
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QUESTION 1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
3
1.2.1 Calculate the direct material cost.
Workings Answer
4
1.2.2 PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2020
Direct material cost
Prime cost
Total manufacturing cost
Work-in-progress (1 March 2019) 53 500
Total cost of production of finished goods
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1.2.3 Identify TWO concerns regarding James's job card. Also provide ONE
suggestion to address the concerns identified.
TWO CONCERNS:
ONE SUGGESTION:
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1.3 FRAGRANCE MANUFACTURERS
1.3.1 Identify ONE variable cost of each product that was not well controlled.
Note that the inflation rate is 6%. Quote figures. In each case, give a
solution for the problem identified.
VARIABLE COST (with figures) SOLUTION
PERFUMES
SHAMPOOS
6
1.3.2 Provide a calculation to prove that the break-even point of 26 250 units for
perfumes in 2020 is correct.
Workings Answer
4
1.3.3 Comment on the break-even point and level of production of perfumes.
State TWO points with figures.
4
TOTAL MARKS
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QUESTION 2
2.1 DEBTORS' RECONCILATION
2.1.1 CORRECTIONS TO THE DEBTORS' CONTROL ACCOUNT
30 SEPTEMBER 2020
Balance before errors and omissions 100 310
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Correct balance of Debtors' Control Account
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2.1.2 DEBTORS' LIST ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
D Dlamini 27 000
G Swardt 22 470
N Nomandla 17 600
L Vos 34 440
X Meyer – 2 000
Correct total of Debtors' List
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2.1.3 Refer to Information C. Calculate the % of debtors who do not comply
with the credit terms.
Workings Answer
4
Refer to Information A. Identify ONE other problem with regard to the
control over debtors.
2
Provide TWO suggestions to address the problems identified.
2
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2.2 VAT
2.2.1 Calculate the VAT amount that is payable to SARS on 31 August 2020.
Workings Answer
9
2.2.2 Advise the accountant on dealing with the matter of the documents
submitted by Tom Smith. State TWO points.
4
TOTAL MARKS
40
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock using the FIFO method.
Workings Answer
5
Calculate the stock-holding period (in days) using the closing stock
amount.
Workings Answer
3
Calculate the % mark-up on cost.
Workings Answer
3
3.2.1 Compare the mark-up % achieved on each model and comment on how this
has affected the sales and profitability of the two models. Quote figures or
indicators.
4
3.2.2 Compare the stock-holding period for each model and the demand for each
model and comment on how these affected the management of the stock
items of the two models. Quote figures or indicators.
4
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3.3 Calculate the value of the 270 watches using the weighted-average method.
Workings Answer
5
Explain the effect this would have on the gross profit. Quote figures.
2
Explain why it would not be appropriate for her to use the weighted-average
method for the new watches in the future. State TWO points.
4
TOTAL MARKS
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Complete the Creditors' Payment Schedule for February 2021.
Credit December January February
purchases 2020 2021 2021
R R R R
December 198 000 132 000
January 144 000
February
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4.2 Calculate the % increase expected in security costs from
1 February 2021.
Workings Answer
Calculate the % commission paid to salespersons during
February 2021.
Workings Answer
Calculate the water and electricity budgeted for December 2020.
Workings Answer
Calculate the loan repayment to be made on 31 December 2020.
Workings Answer
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4.3 Comment on the control of packing materials. Quote figures or
calculations.
Comment on the control of consumable stores. Quote figures or
calculations.
6
4.4 Give ONE reason why he did not want to stop paying salaries and
wages.
2
Identify ONE other payment in the list in Information D that he would
not have been able to stop and give a reason.
ONE other payment identified:
Reason:
2
Identify ONE payment in the list in Information D that he would have
stopped and give a reason.
ONE payment identified:
Reason:
2
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4.5 Apart from generating more sales or having the use of the vehicle,
state TWO advantages of EACH option.
TWO advantages of Option X (buy the vehicle):
ADVANTAGE 1
ADVANTAGE 2
TWO advantages of Option Y (hire/lease the vehicle):
ADVANTAGE 1
ADVANTAGE 2
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TOTAL: 150
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ACCOUNTING P2
SEPTEMBER 2021
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 150
MARKING PRINCIPLES:
1. Unless otherwise stated in the marking guidelines, penalties for foreign items are applied only if the
candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the question for that item (no 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 answer 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). Note: if figures are stipulated in memo for components of
workings, these do not carry the method mark for final answer as well.
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 memorandum 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.
10. Operation means 'check operation'. 'One part correct' means operation and one part correct. Note:
check operation must be +, -, x, ÷, or per memo.
11. In calculations, do not award marks for workings if numerator & denominator are swapped – this also
applies to ratios.
12. In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect at
least in part. Indicate with a .
13. Be aware of candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline. Note that one
comment could contain different aspects.
14. Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation.
These marking guidelines consist of 10 pages.
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QUESTION 1
1.1
1.1.1 Indirect materials
1.1.2 Indirect labour
1.1.3 Direct materials
Do not accept abbreviations
3
1.2.1 Calculate the direct material cost.
Workings Answer
(738 900 – 15 300) one mark 524 300
115 200 + 723 600 – 314 500 one part correct
4
1.2.2 PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2020
Direct material cost See 1.2.1 524 300
(3 600 one mark + 900 one mark)
Direct labour cost (598 750✓ + 4 500✓✓ + 450 10% of gross) 603 700 *
Prime cost DMC+DLC 1 128 000
Factory overhead cost (15 880 – 1 480)two marks
14 400 two marks x ¾ one mark
328 500 *
322 100✓ + 10 800 – 4 400
+ 35 200 one mark – 39 600 one mark
Total manufacturing cost PC+FOHC 1 456 500
Work-in-progress (1 March 2019) 53 500
1 510 000
Work-in-progress (29 February 2020) inspect
(160 000)
balancing figure
Total cost of production of finished goods 1 350 000 ✓✓
(22 500 x R60) 18
*one part correct
1.2.3 Identify TWO concerns regarding James's job card. Also provide ONE
suggestion to address the concerns identified.
TWO CONCERNS: Any TWO points part marks for incomplete / partial / unclear answers
Figures are not required, can be used to support concerns
• It is unethical to work overtime to earn more, and compromising normal time.
• Worked 10 hours less (only 75% of normal time), but worked 5 hours’ overtime (cost
the business and additional R300)
• His pattern of poor attendance (productivity) was not detected earlier.
• James is an unreliable worker, not committed to his job.
• He could create a negative trend if noticed by other workers.
ONE SUGGESTION: ONE point part marks for incomplete / partial / unclear answers
Disciplinary action (James and the Foreman) / regular supervision of workers / setting
and controlling targets / training of management staff (foreman) / investigate for possible
collusion / exercise strict control of overtime (authorisation) 6
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1.3 FRAGRANCE MANUFACTURERS
1.3.1 Identify ONE variable cost of each product that was not well controlled. Note
that the inflation rate is 6%. Quote figures. In each case, give a solution for
the problem identified.
VARIABLE COST (with figures)
SOLUTION
PERFUMES
Direct labour cost, Monitor overtime /
Increased (from R30) to R40 (by R10 / 33,3%) Set targets for normal time
Train workers to improve efficiency
OR Selling and Distribution
Monitor effectiveness of advertising to
Increased (from R10) to R18 (by R8 / 80%)
sales / delivery cost (use of vehicles)
Tracking devices on vehicles
SHAMPOOS Change suppliers /
Direct material cost Look for cheaper suppliers /
Increased (from R15) to R25 (by R10 / 66,7%) Monitor wastage / look for alternative
transport and storage / buy as required
or to orders received. 6
1.3.2 Provide a calculation to prove that the break-even point of 26 250 units for
perfumes in 2020 is correct.
(36,75 x 30 000) two marks
1 102 500 ✓✓ = 26 250 units
150 – 108 ✓
42 two marks
OR Sales total fixed costs variable costs = profit/loss
(150 x 26 520) (36,75 x 30 000) (108 x 26 250)
3 937 500 – 1 102 500 – 2 835 000 = 0 4
1.3.3 Comment on the break-even point and level of production for perfumes.
State TWO points with figures.
TWO points (with figures) compare BEP with level of production
Point 1: current year Point 2: reference to previous year
• In 2020, the business produced 3 750 units above the BEP (30 000 – 26 250) / made a profit
on 3 750 units (two marks)
• In 2019, the business made a profit on 14 800 (35 000 – 20 200) units, but on only 3 750 units
in 2020 (four marks)
• The BEP increased by 29,9% (from 20 200 to 26 250) but production decreased by 14,3%
from 35 000 to 30 000. (four marks)
Part marks for comparing only BEP or comparing only level of production 4
TOTAL MARKS
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QUESTION 2
2.1 DEBTORS' RECONCILATION
2.1.1 CORRECTIONS TO THE DEBTORS' CONTROL ACCOUNT: 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
Balance before errors and omissions 100 310
(i) – 3 600
(ii) + 2 760
(iii) + 230
Must indicate that there was
(iv) no change e.g. (-) No change / 0
(v) no part-marks – 2 700
– 6 300 + 3 600
(vi) + 2 000
Correct balance of Debtors' Control Account 99 000
one part correct 8
Mark independently from 2.1.2 Accept brackets
2.1.2 DEBTORS' LIST ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
D Dlamini 27 000 – 2 700 (– 6 300 + 3 600) one marks 24 300
G Swardt 22 470 + 230 22 700
N Nomandla 17 600 – 2 800 or –1 400 – 1 400
14 800 *
one mark one mark
L Vos 34 440 + 2 760 37 200
X Meyer – 2 000 + 2 000 0
Correct total of Debtors' List 99 000 *
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*one part correct
2.1.3 Refer to Information C.
Calculate the % of debtors who do not comply with the credit terms.
Workings Answer
OR
61 380 two marks
37 620 x 100 = 38%. 62%
44 500 + 16 880 x 100 one part correct
99 000
99 000 100% – 38% 4
Refer to Information A. Identify ONE other problem with regard to the
control over debtors.
ONE problem
Debtors exceeding the credit limit (Dlamini; Nomandla) /
Granting credit to debtors not complying to terms or credit limits (internal control problem)
2
Provide TWO suggestions to address the problems identified.
Any TWO points accept short statements
Offer higher discounts for early payments / Add interest on overdue accounts / Monitor
buying patterns of debtors / restrict further credit transactions / Send SMS reminders;
timeous statements / Encourage debtors to pay by debit order or EFT / hand over to
attorney or debt collector / Programme tills with customer details to detect limits
2
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2.2 VAT
2.2.1 Calculate the VAT amount that is payable to SARS on 31 August 2020.
Workings Answer
Select one option only (do not mix lines)
– 31 470 – 80 250 + 57 750 – 1 725 + 3 375 + 4 800 – 1 440
48 960
OR one part correct
+ 31 470 + 80 250 – 57 750 + 1 725 – 3 375 – 4 800 + 1 440
OR
OUTPUT: 31 470 + 80 250 – 3 375 – 4 800 = 103 545
INPUT: 57 750 – 1 725 – 1 440 = 54 585
OR
OUTPUT: 31 470 + 80 250 + 1 725 + 1 440 = 114 885
INPUT: 57 750 + 3 375 + 4 800 = 65 925
OR
57 750 31 470
3 375 80 250
4 800 1 725
Balance 48 960 1 440
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2.2.2 Advise the accountant on dealing with the matter of the documents
submitted by Tom Smith. State TWO points.
Any TWO points part marks for incomplete / partial / unclear answers
The accountant must explain to / advise Tom:
• That he should keep business transactions separate from personal matters
(business entity rule – easier to assess progress of the business)
• That this practice must stop because it is unethical and could place the
business at risk (financial; reputation; image)
• To declare the errors to SARS and to pay over the amounts due before SARS
discovers the fraud, and implement further fines (penalties)
• That these documents must not be used to claim input VAT, unless he decides
to transfer those assets to the business (and reflected in the books).
• VAT information must be kept separately and meticulously as the business is
an agent of SARS, subject to audits.
• Do not engage in this type of activity as it is tax fraud.
4
TOTAL MARKS
40
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock using the FIFO method.
Workings Answer
(250 – 90)
160 x R2 400 384 000
604 000
110 x R2 000 220 000 one part correct one part correct
(270 – amt above) 5
Calculate the stock-holding period (in days) using the closing stock amount.
Workings Answer
If units are used:
see above 54,7 days
604 000 x 365 270 x 365 = 44,9 days or 45 days one part correct; x 365
4 033 100 2 190
Accept 55 days
3
Calculate the % mark-up on cost.
Workings Answer
(5 913 000 – 4 033 100) one mark 46,6%
1 879 900 x 100* one part correct
4 033 100 3
3.2.1 Compare the mark-up % achieved on each model and comment on how this
has affected the sales and profitability of the two models. Quote figures or
indicators.
Although the MU% of Euroclox (46,6%, see 3.1) is lower than the MU%
Comment of XS Sports (75%):
Mentions MU% and
profits / sales • Gross profit per watch is R858 compared to R240 (R618 more) due
to the unit cost being higher; R1 842; R1 522 more (than R320)
• Although Euroclux has a lower sales volume (2 190 against 3 500
Figures
Comparison units) the gross profit is significantly higher (by R1 039 900;
R1 879 900 – R840 000)
• Gross Profit as a % of sales: Euroclux: 32% XS Sport: 43% 4
3.2.2 Compare the stock-holding period for each model and the demand for each
model and comment on how these affected the management of stock items
of the two models. Quote figures or indicators.
• Stock holding period: Euroclox: 54,7 days (< 2 months) see 3.1(b)
Any TWO XS Sports: 120 days (3 months). An indication that stock of
comments Euroclox is selling significantly faster than the XS Sports watches.
(with figures) • Demand for watches: Only 270 units of Euroclux watches on hand
compared to 1 381 XS Sports watches; The expensive watch is
more popular / higher demand or demand for a different brand.
• Management of stock: Low demand / sales of XS sports watches
results in higher stock balance (1 381 units / 40% of units sold) –
possibly due to higher MU% / resulting in stock piling / cash
resources tied up in stock. 4
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3.3 Calculate the value of the 270 watches using the weighted-average method.
Workings Answer
4 637 100 two marks
(90 x 2 400)
4 853 100 – 216 000 x 270 508 950
one part correct
2 460 must be x 270
(2 550 – 90)
Weighted average: 1 885 three marks
5
Explain the effect this would have on the gross profit. Quote figures.
Weighted average: Gross profit will be lower by 95 050 (604 000 – 508 950)
see figures in 3.1 (a) and 3.3 (a)
OR
FIFO: Gross profit will be higher by 95 050
2
Explain why it would not be appropriate for her to use the weighted-average
method for the new watches in the future. State TWO points.
TWO points part marks for incomplete / partial / unclear answers
Figures are not required, can be used to support answers
• FIFO is more realistic as prices of watches would increase over time (inflation)
• The closing stock would be valued at the most recent prices – true reflection of stock
value reported on financial statements
• Generally expensive items, not purchased in bulk, or at regular intervals / WA is more
suited to cheaper goods that move faster / purchased regularly.
• Higher profits may give a good public image of the business as a profitable business;
• (Tax implications if the business (or partners) pay taxes on earnings)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Complete the Creditors' Payment Schedule for February 2021.
Credit December January February
purchases 2020 2021 2021
R R R R
December 440 000 198 000 132 000 88 000
20% of Cr Purchases
January 320 000 144 000 96 000
30% of Cr Purchases
February 300 000 135 000
x 50% of Cr Pur x 90%
x 100/175 319 000
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4.2 Calculate the % increase expected in security costs from
1 February 2021.
Workings Answer
(28 500 – 18 000)
10 500 ✓ x 100 ✓
18 000 ✓ 1 58,3%
Calculate the % commission paid to salespersons during
February 2021.
Workings Answer
84 000 x 100* one part correct
525 000 1 ✓
* is NOT one part correct 16%
Calculate the water and electricity budgeted for December 2020.
Workings Answer
✓
18 600 x 100 ✓
1 124 R15 000
✓
Calculate the loan repayment to be made on 31 December 2020.
Workings Answer
9 375 – 8 125
9 375 x12÷ 0,125 8 125 x12÷ 0,125
900 000 – 780 000
1 250 x 100 x 12 two marks one mark R120 000
1 12,5 1
one part correct
✓
Be alert for alternative 1 250 x 12 ÷ 0,125
calculations e.g.
Loan x 12,5% x 1/12 = 1 250 12
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4.3 Comment on the control of packing materials. Quote figures or
calculations.
Explanation (including a comparison with sales) with figures / calculations
Has not been well controlled because:
• Sales were 18,4% under budget, yet packing materials were 3,6% over the
budget / should have spent less than budgeted due to low sales
• Packing materials were budgeted at 4,5% of sales, yet the actual figures
reflects 5,7% of sales.
For 2 mark: (no use of percentages / or amounts)
Sales were R90 000 under budget, yet packing materials were R800 over budget.
Comment on the control of consumable stores. Quote figures or
calculations.
Explanation (including a comparison with fee income) with figures / calculations
Has been well controlled because:
• Fee income was 48,2% above budget, yet consumable stores were only
6,1% over budget
• Consumable stores were budgeted at 28,8% of fee income, yet the actual
figures reflect only 20,6%
For 2 mark: (no use of percentages / or amounts)
Fee income was R31 000 above budget yet consumable stores were only R1 500 over
budget. 6
4.4 Give ONE reason why he did not want to stop paying salaries and wages.
ONE valid reason part marks for incomplete / partial / unclear answers
• He does not intend to close down or down-size / uncertain future
• He is concerned about the survival of his employees (loyalty)
• He does not want to re-train new people when he re-opens
• Consider implications of their contracts (legal issues) 2
Identify ONE other payment in the list in Information D that he would
not have been able to stop and give a reason.
Any 1 of: Security / insurance / loan repayments and interest on loan
Reason: relevant to the payment item listed
To prevent vandalism / reduce risk to the business / already finances
infrastructural activities that need to continue / contracts in place 2
Identify ONE payment in the list in Information D that he would have
stopped and give a reason.
Any 1 of: Packing material / consumable stores / commission /
water and electricity (if he closed shop / worked from home)
Reason:
All items depend on either sales or fee income which do not exist during
this period. 2
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4.5 Apart from generating more sales or having the use of the vehicle,
state TWO advantages of EACH option.
TWO advantages of Option X (buy the vehicle):
TWO valid points accept short answers; figures not necessary
• He owns the asset, which will contribute to long-run productivity;
• Enhances the value of the business
• Less reliance on public transport – time delays
• Monthly repayments on loan and interest are lower than lease charges;
• He would get a maintenance plan with the new vehicle; more reliable
• He could pay off the loan quicker in order to save on interest.
TWO advantages of Option Y (hire/lease the vehicle):
TWO valid points accept short answers; figures not necessary
• The owner (Sentinel Ltd) would be responsible for repairs; basic
maintenance; servicing.
• Sentinel Ltd must insure the vehicles (pay monthly insurance)
• The lease charges (expense) are a tax deductible expense
• No need to take out a loan / No interest charges
• No need to use his investments.
4
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35
TOTAL: 150
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