# Accounting Grade 12 NSC June 2016 Memo (English)

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- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2016
- Exam period: NSC June Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
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                     SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

                                             ACCOUNTING

                                                     2016

                                            MEMORANDUM

                                                                                             MARKS: 300

MARKING PRINCIPLES:
1.    Penalties for foreign items are applied only if the candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the
      question for that item (no foreign item penalty for misplaced item). No double penalty applied.
2.    Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning
      marks on the figures for that item.
3.    Full marks for correct answer. If the answer is incorrect, mark the workings provided.
4.    If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark for the working for that
      figure (not the method mark for the answer).
5.    Unless otherwise indicated, the positive or negative effect of any figure must be considered to award
      the mark. If no + or – sign or bracket is provided, assume that the figure is positive.
6.    Where indicated, part-marks may be awarded to differentiate between differing qualities of answers
      from candidates.
7.    This 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 before awarding the mark.
10.   In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect
      at least in part.
11.   Be aware that some candidates provide valid alternatives beyond the memorandum.
12.   Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation.

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QUESTION 1

VALUE-ADDED TAX

1.1      1.1.1        True 
         1.1.2        False 
         1.1.3        False                                                                                    3

1.2.1 Calculate the VAT amount that is either payable to or receivable from
      SARS.
                           62 300: three marks                           VAT CALCULATION
       44 800  + 69 300  – 7 000                                 VAT INPUT    VAT OUTPUT
                                                                            23 520              44 800
        – 23 520  – 6 440 – 4 900 
                                                                             6 440              69 300
       + 840  – 2 352                                                    4 900                 840
       = 70 728                                                             7 000
                 appropriate operations one part correct                     2 352
                                                                            70 728
       Accept alternative arrangement for calculations
       (signs reversed; VAT control account, etc.)                         114 940            114 940
       Mark one line only – cannot mix signs (award
       highest mark)
                                                                                                               12

1.2.2 What comment would you offer Nelson concerning this practice? State
      ONE point.
       Any valid comment  (must mention legal/ethical issue) Award part marks for incomplete answer

       Nelson must keep accurate records of VAT and make timeous submissions
       to SARS for the following reasons:
       • It is illegal/unethical business practice (fraud)/not prudent practice.
       • The business is an agent of SARS –money collected on behalf of SARS.
       • The business will be liable for penalties and fines.
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1.3        CREDITORS' RECONCILIATION

1.3.1                                  CREDITORS' LEDGER
                                                                               CREDITORS' RECONCILIATION
                                                                                      STATEMENT
               Balance                        110 170                                  111 600
                 (a)                          -11 100 
                 (b)                          + 5 000 
                 (c)                                                                   - 28 800 
                 (d)                           + 1 650 
                 (e)                           - 2 400 
                                                                                        - 5 400 
                   (f)                                                          -2 700 1 mark –2 700 1 mark

                  (g)                          + 3 300 
                  (h)                                                                   - 13 800
                                                                                        - 1 380 
                                                                                       + 44 400 
                                                                                     -15 180 two marks
                                                                                    +29 220 three marks
                                              106 620                (both            106 620
                                                                     totals)                                          14
Foreign items -1 per line if candidate earned a mark on that line

1.3.2 State TWO internal control measures that the business can use to
      prevent similar incidents from happening in future.

           Any TWO relevant control measures   No part marks to be awarded

           •     Division of duties / rotate duties. (Pearl must not be the only person
                 responsible for ordering and recording goods.)
           •     Have special order forms to be signed by two people.
           •     Check documents regularly against deliveries.
           •     Do regular/random stock counts to verify stock records.
                                                                                                                       4

                                                             TOTAL MARKS

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QUESTION 2

2.1     ABE ACCESSORIES

2.1.1 Factory Overhead Cost Note Presentation or incorrect / incomplete details -1 max -2

         Consumable stores                                                                   129 300
         Salaries and wages: factory workers                            one part correct
         (97 500 + 3 800 + 380)                                                           101 680
             4 180 two marks 101 300: two marks         97 880: two marks
         Sundry expenses: factory                                                             31 500
         Water and electricity (50 000 + 4 000) x 60%                                      32 400
         OR 30 000 one mark + 2 400: two marks                           one part correct
         Insurance (24 000  – 6 000 ) x 3/ 6                         one part correct
                                                                                               9 000
                   (24 000 x 12/ 16 ) x 3/ 6
                                                             operation - one part correct    303 880
                                                                                                               15
        Foreign items: -1 max -2

2.1.2 Production Cost Statement for the year ended 29 February 2016

         Direct material                                                                      350 000
         Direct labour cost                      balancing figure cannot be 0 or less        190 000
         Prime cost/Direct cost                                       TCOP - FOHC            540 000
         Factory overhead cost                                               see 2.1.1       303 880
         Total cost of production                                 operation bottom up        843 880
         Work-in-process at beginning of year                                                 30 640
                                                                                              874 520
         Work-in-process at end of year          where no brackets inspect subtraction        (9 320)
         Cost of production of finished goods                                               865 200
                                                           10 500 x 82,40
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2.2    NEW FASHION MANUFACTURERS

2.2.1 Gloria is concerned about the wastage of direct materials. Calculate the
      number of metres of fabric that was wasted.
       Needed
       4 500 x 2,5 = 11 250 metres 
       Issued to factory:
       11 500 metres  (525 +12 450 – 1 475) one part correct

       Wasted: 11 500 – 11 250 = 250 metres one part correct                                                  5
       Gloria feels that the wastage is significant. Provide a calculation to
       support her opinion.
       250  /2,5 metres  = 100 dresses  one part correct
       OR
       250/11 500 = 2,2% of material sent to the factory
       OR
       100/4 500 = 2,2% of units sold
       OR
       250/ 11 250 = 2,2% of material needed                                                                   3

2.2.2 Give TWO possible reasons for this wastage and, in EACH case, give
      advice to prevent this from happening in future.
                   Reason (any TWO)                                    Advice  
                Unskilled workers; lack of                     Training of workers
          1.
                efficiency
                                                               Change supplier
          2.    Poor quality of material                       Inspect (check) quality of
                                                               material delivered
                Unavoidable wastage due to                     Use offcuts to diversify
         OR
                offcuts
                Lack of supervision                            Increase monitoring and
                                                               supervision/ train supervisor                   4

2.2.3 Calculate the break-even point for the year ended 29 February 2016.
       900 000 
       (650 – 350)
          300 two marks
       3 000 units one part correct                                                                           4
       Explain why the business should be satisfied with the number of units
       made during the current financial year. State TWO points.
       Any TWO of the following   no figures necessary mark in line with calculation above
       Possible responses:
       • They are producing 1 500 units more than break-even.
       • They are producing 700 units more than last year
       • The break-even point is 200 less than last year.                                                      4
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2.2.4 What effect will the import of the material have on the production cost
      of a dress? Provide a calculation to support your answer.
       The production cost per dress will decrease  by R75.
       (2,5 x R30)
                                                                                             3
       State TWO other consequences of importing the direct material.
       Any TWO valid consequences        No part marks to be awarded

       Any possible response:
       • Local producer will lose business – more unemployment
       • Not easy to get stock on short notice / shipping delays
       • Change in exchange rate could affect the cost/profit without notice
       • Whether she should decrease the selling price of dresses or not
       • Lose clients – cannot advertise support for local products
       • Increase in import costs in future
       • Not easy to return poor quality materials
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                                       TOTAL MARKS

                                              50

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QUESTION 3

3.1     CONCEPTS

         3.1.1        First in first out (FIFO)                             
         3.1.2        Perpetual inventory system                            
         3.1.3        Specific identification method                        
         3.1.4        Periodic / Weighted-average method                    
                                                                                                            4

3.2.1   Calculate the value of the closing stock on 29 February 2016 using the
        weighted-average method.
        Unit costs:
        = 320 770 + 1 392 380  – 22 650 
                 520  + 1 960  – 30 
        =    1 690 500        3 marks
               2 450          3 marks                      = 690 six marks

        Stock value:
        690 x 325  = R224 250  one part correct                                                           8

3.2.2   Calculate the following for the year ended 29 February 2016:
        Cost of sales:
         Opening stock                                                                      320 770
         Purchases                                                                        1 347 500
         Returns                                                                            (22 650)
         Carriage on purchases                                                                44 880
                                                                      See 3.2.1          1 690 500
         Closing stock                                                 See 3.2.1         (224 250)
         Cost of sales                              Operation - one part correct         1 466 250
        Gross profit:
         Sales (2 115 x 1 400)                                                            2 961 000
         Cost of sales                                              See above           (1 466 250)
         Gross profit                               Operation - one part correct          1 494 750
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3.2.3   Calculate the average                stock-holding              period     (in    days)    on
        29 February 2016.

                 272 510 three marks    see 3.2.1              422,50 three marks; 845 two marks
        ½ (320 770 + 224 250) x 365                         ½ (520 + 325) x 365
                 1 466 250 see 3.2.2                             2 115
        = 67,8 days operation one part correct                = 72,9 days                                  5

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3.2.4   Calculate the value of the closing stock by using the FIFO method.
        (300 – 30)
             270  x R755             = R203 850  one part correct
        325 – 270 325 – figure above
             55         x R740  = R40 700  one part correct
                                       = R244 550  one part correct                                 7

3.3.1   Identify ONE problem in Shop 1 and ONE problem in Shop 2. Quote
        figures. In EACH case, state ONE point of advice.

             Branch      Problem   Figure                          Advice  
                         • Stock-holding period, 180           •   Purchase stock in smaller
                            days (too much money                   quantities.
            Shop 1          invested in stock)
                         • Mark-up % of 90% (leads             •   Decrease the mark-up %
                            to low sales of 350 000)               to increase sales.
                             Do not accept advertising.

                         •   Returns are high: 15% of          •   Sell correct/good quality
                             sales/R36 000                         items to customers to
                                                                   avoid returns/Review the
                                                                   returns policy.
                         •   Advertising too low,              •   Increase advertising to
            Shop 2           R4 800 /2% of sales                   increase sales.
                         •   Open for 5 days only              •   Open another day.
                         •   Low mark-up: 50%                  •   Increase mark-up % to
                                                                   increase sales
                         •   Only 2 shop assistants            •   Employ more shop
                                                                   assistants                        6

3.3.2   Explain TWO good decisions that Chad has made in respect of Shop 3.
        Quote figures.
        Explanation             Figures         

        Any TWO of the following

        •    Good quality goods and/or good customer services resulted in fewer
             goods returned by customers – 19 000 (2% of sales)
        •    Working 7 days a week resulted in good/high sales – R950 000
        •    Advertised more – R47 500 (5% of sales)
        •    Rent expense (R96 000) indicates shop is in a good area resulting in
             higher sales
        •    Having 6 assistants to cope with large sales
        •    Selling at the right price (60% mark-up) which led to high sales
             (R950 000)
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                                               TOTAL MARKS

                                                          40
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QUESTION 4
4.1     CONCEPTS

         4.1.1          B          
         4.1.2          D          
         4.1.3          A          
         4.1.4          C          
                                                                                                                      4

4.2     PARADISE LIMITED
4.2.1   Ordinary share capital            Presentation or incorrect / incomplete details -1 max -2

        3 000 000           shares in issue at beginning                                             6 000 000

        1 000 000           shares issued during the financial year                                  5 000 000
                            shares repurchased (average issue price:
        (200 000)           R2,75  per share) must be in brackets or subtracted                     (550 000)
                                                               if 200 000 or R2,75 is used

        3 800 000          shares in issue at end           operation one part correct          10 450 000          6

        Retained income Presentation or incorrect / incomplete details -1 max -2
        Balance at beginning of year                                                                  1 634 000
        Funds used for shares repurchased
        (200 000 x R1,10) OR                               770 000 – OSC amount above            (220 000)
                                                          Do not accept 770 000 as a final
                                                                         -1 if no brackets

        Net profit after tax (3 800 000  – 1 064 000)                   one part correct           2 736 000

        Ordinary share dividends                         must be in brackets or subtracted
                                                                                                 (2 600 000)
                                                                operation one part correct

          Interim                                                                                     840 000

          Final (4 000 000 x 44/ 100 )                                    one part correct      1 760 000

        Balance at end of year                           check operation one part correct            1 550 000      10

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4.2.2      BALANCE SHEET (STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION) ON
           29 FEBRUARY 2016
           ASSETS
           NON-CURRENT ASSETS                                                TA - CA        11 918 400
           Fixed assets (12 278 400 – 890 000)                                            11 388 400
      5 Fixed deposit: Sandton Bank                                   balancing figure         530 000
           CURRENT ASSETS                                                                      3 538 600
            Inventories                                  balancing figure / CL x 0,5        1 361 000
            Trade and other receivables
               (356 000 – 17 800 + 6 800)                                                   345 000
                  338 200 3 marks

            Cash and cash equivalents                        CL x 0,8 – TOR (above)        1 832 600

    12 TOTAL ASSETS                                        see total equity + liabilities   15 457 000

           EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
           ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                      operation     12 000 000
           Ordinary share capital                                            refer 4.2.1    10 450 000

      3 Retained income                                                      refer 4.2.1     1 550 000
           NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES                                                                735 000
           Loan from Director: J Jonas
           (1 155 000 – 420 000 )                                                           735 000
      4                      (35 000 x 12)                             one part correct

           CURRENT LIABILITIES                                                   CA/1,3     2 722 000

           Trade and other payables (478 000 + 12 000 )                                      490 000
                                                                                             If balancing figure
           SARS: Income tax (1 064 000  – 1 012 000 )                                          52 000
                                See Retained Income Note

           Current portion of loan                                     see NCL above           420 000
           Shareholders for dividends                                        refer 4.2.1     1 760 000

    11 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                           operation     15 457 000            35
Foreign entries -1 max -2
Presentation/incorrect or incomplete details -1 max -2
All current liabilities may be shown as trade and other payables

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4.3     AUDIT REPORT

4.3.1   What type of audit report did Topstar Ltd receive? Choose from the
        following: unqualified, qualified, disclaimer.

        Unqualified 

        Reason: Any valid reason  No part marks

              •   The external auditor has not stated any irregularities in the audit
                  report.
              •   The audit report indicates that there were no issues that were found
                  to be irregular.
                                                                                                   3

4.3.2   To whom is an audit report addressed?
        Shareholders 

        Reason: Any valid reason       No part marks

              •   The independent auditors are appointed by the shareholders at the
                  AGM.
              •   The shareholders are the owners of the company (contributed the
                  capital).                                                                        3

4.3.3   Explain why the auditor mentioned IFRS in the audit report.
        Any valid explanation     Part marks can be awarded for partial answers

              •   The financial statements can be compared to international standards.
              •   The company operates in a global economy.
              •   Shareholders may be from various parts of the world.
                                                                                                   2
        Explain why the auditor mentioned the Companies Act (Act 61 of 1973)
        in the audit report.
        Any valid explanation      Part marks can be awarded for partial answers

             • This assures the shareholders that the company is abiding by the law.
             • Standards are maintained.
             • This satisfies the shareholders that their investment is safe.
             • This creates investor confidence in the company.
             • The Companies Act dictates how the financial statements are to be
               presented                                                                           2

                                        TOTAL MARKS

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QUESTION 5
5.1     CONCEPTS

             5.1.1      Non-current liability           
             5.1.2      Shareholders' equity            
             5.1.3      Current asset                   
             5.1.4      Financial asset                                                                  4

5.2     MAFUSA LTD

5.2.1
                (a) 2     3 640 000 – 2 002 000 = 1 638 000  No part marks

                                                                    4
                                                   750 000 x 15% x / 12
                (b) 5     750 000  – (491 750  + 37 500 ) = 220 750 
                                                                                      one part correct
                                                  529 250 3 marks

                          (Sold): 37 500  refer (b)
                          (New): 900 000 x 15% x 5/ 12 = 56 250 

                (c) 7     (Old): 2 890 000  x 15% = 433 500  one part correct
                             (3 640 000 – 750 000)

                          Total: 527 250  one part correct

                (d) 2     3 640 000 + 900 000 – 750 000 = 3 790 000  one part correct

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5.2.2   Calculate the income tax paid.

                     1 279 000 – 895 300
        8 700  + 383 700                  – 9 900  = 382 500  one part correct
                          No part marks
        Accept alternative arrangements (signs reversed and T account).
                                                                                                          5

        Calculate the net changes in cash and cash equivalents.

                                                      163 000 One method mark
                       54 750 - 92 000               (37 250) Two marks
                                                      125 750 One mark

              71 000 2 marks
        125 750  – 54 750 + 92 000  = 163 000  one part correct
        125 750 + 37 250 2 marks= 163 000
                    (54 750 – 92 000)
        Signs must be correct                                                                             4

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5.2.3   CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                                           50 000 
                                                                                                    One part correct

        Proceeds from shares issued                                                             1 600 000 
        Funds used to repurchase shares                                                          (600 000)
        Decrease in loan                                                                         (950 000)           7
        -1 per line for incorrect use of brackets
        Presentation or incorrect / incomplete details -1 max -2
5.2.4   Calculate the return on average shareholders' equity.

                895 300            x 100                          = 13,5%  one part correct ; in % accept 13,45%
        ½ (6 142 800  + 7 166 850 )
                        6 654 825 3 marks
                                                                                                                       5
        Calculate the net asset value.
                                             one part correct, must indicate R or cents
        7 166 850  x 100 = 774,8  OR 775 cents accept R7,75
         925 000  1
                                                                                                                       3

5.2.5   Comment on the overall liquidity position of the company. Quote
        THREE relevant financial indicators (with figures).

        Any valid comment  Part marks for partial answers can be awarded

        Expected responses, e.g.:
           • The business is liquid/should have no problem in paying off its short-
              term debts.
           • Although the liquidity is good, the debtors are taking too long to pay.
        Quoting of financial indicators            
        Quoting of figures                         
        Any THREE valid indicators

        The current ratio is 1,8 : 1 / increased from 1,7 : 1 to 1,8 : 1
        The acid-test ratio is 0,9 : 1 / decreased from 1,3 : 1 to 0,9 : 1.
        The stock-holding period is 52 days / decreased from 68 to 52 days.
        The debtors' collection period is 47 days / increased from 30 to 47 days.
        The creditors' payment period is 30 days / was constant on 30 days.
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5.2.6   The directors decided to change the dividend pay-out policy in 2016.
        Provide calculations that indicate the policy change.

        In 2015, the company paid 40 cents (DPS) of 112 cents (EPS) – 36%
        In 2016, the company paid 105 cents (DPS) of 107 cent (EPS) – 98%
        OR pay out increased by 62% four marks

        For one mark each:
        DPS changed from 40 to 105 cents / DPS increased by 65 cents
        EPS changed from 112 to 107 cents / EPS decreased by 5 cents

        For one mark each:
        In 2015 they paid out a small portion (one third) of their earnings
        In 2016 they paid out almost all (100%) their earnings                                             4
        Explain the effect of this change of policy on the company. State TWO
        points.
        Any TWO valid points        Part marks for partial answers can be awarded

           For two marks:
         • Retained income decreased and this could affect future growth
            (expansion) of the business.
         • It would influence the share price / increase demand for the shares
         • It could motivate shareholders to vote for the directors at the AGM
         • This decision has not significantly affected the company because they
            have still been able to expand and boost cash resources
             For one mark:
         •    Cash flow problem (one mark)                                                                 4

5.2.7   One of the directors feels that the company should pay back the loan
        as soon as possible. What are your views about this? Quote and
        explain TWO relevant financial indicators with figures.
        Quoting of financial indicators    
        Quoting of figures                 
        Explanation on gearing             (DE and ROTCE) Part marks for partial answers

        The debt/equity ratio is 0,3 : 1 / decreased from 0,4 : 1 to 0,3 : 1.
        The business is lowly geared. They are not making much use of loans
        compared to own capital.
        The ROTCE dropped from 13% in 2015 to 11% in 2016.
        The interest rate on loans increased from 13% to 14%.
        The company is receiving a return that is less than the interest rate
        (negatively geared). They are not using the loans effectively to generate a
        profit. It was a good decision to pay back the loan.
        OR
        The company must use the loan more effectively and efficiently to
        increase/improve the return earned. They should not have paid back the
        previous loan.                                                                                     6

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5.2.8   Explain why the shareholders are satisfied with the market price of the
        shares on the JSE (Quote figures/financial indicators.)
        Explanation       
        Figures           

             •   Increased from 777 cents to 960 cents./ increased by 183 cents
             •   The market price is higher than the NAV, 775 cents see 5.2.4
             •   There is a demand for shares in this company.
             •   Investors are interested in buying shares.
                                                                                            2
        Explain why the shareholders are satisfied with the price at which the
        75 000 shares were repurchased on 25 April 2016 (Quote figures/
        financial indicators.)
        Explanation       
        Figures           

        The company paid 800 cents per share although the market value at the end
        of the year was 960 cents. / The company paid 160 cents less than the
        market value
        Do not accept comparison to NAV
                                                                                            2

                                          TOTAL MARKS

                                                70

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QUESTION 6

6.1     (a) 2        Operating profit

                     46 500 – 350 = 46 150 

        (b) 3        Cost of sales

                     198 000  x 100/160 = 123 750  one part correct
                                OR

                      198 000 one mark x 62,5% one mark = 123 750 one mark

        (c) 3        Wages

                     1 800 x 1,08 = 1 944  one part correct

                                  OR
                     1 800 one mark + 144 one mark = 1 944 one part correct
                                  OR
                     1 800 one mark + 8% one mark = 1 944 one part correct

        (d) 4        Rent income

                     10 028 x 100  = R9 200  one part correct
                              109 

                                 OR
                     10 028 one mark - 828 two marks = R9 200 one part correct
                     Be alert for solve for x method                                           12

6.2.1   Calculate the monthly salary due to the sales manager in June 2016.

        (18 000 – 400)
              2

        (8 800  + 400 ) x 107%  = 9 844  one part correct
             9 200 two marks
                                                                                                4

6.2.2   Calculate the total credit sales expected in July 2016.
                221 760 two marks
        198 000 x 1,12  x 80%  = 177 408  one part correct
                                                                                                4
        OR If based on May actual figures

                     240 240 two marks
        195 000 one mark x (1,1 x 1,12) one mark x 80% one mark = 192 192 one part correct

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6.2.3   Calculate the cost price of the new vehicle purchased on 1 May 2016.

        (9 000 – 6 200)
             2 800 x 12  x 100/ 15  = 224 000  one part correct
              33 600 two marks                                                                4

6.3     Comment on the control of telephone and water and electricity. What
        advice would you offer Susan? State ONE point.

        Comment:               No part marks No figures necessary

        She has overspent / under-budgeted / not well controlled.
        (Budgeted R2 000, spent R4 880 / 2 880 more/144%)

        Advice: 

             •   She must monitor the use of telephone, water and electricity.
             •   She must budget to take into account increase in tariffs or usage.
             •   Keep/Check records regularly.
             •   Investigate reasons for overspending
                                                                                              4

6.4     Susan wants to reduce the maintenance budget to R500 per month and
        then use this saving for staff training. What should she consider before
        making this change? State TWO points.

        Any TWO valid points                       No part marks

             •   Her actual maintenance expense is more than R500 (R2 000).
             •   She will be under-budgeting.
             •   Maintenance will be neglected – may cost more in the long run.
             •   Replacement of old equipment sooner.
             •   Benefits of training to the business and will it impact on the use of
                 machines.
             •   It would be irresponsible to reduce an important expense by so much
                                                                                              4

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6.5     Explain how Susan responded to this threat. State THREE points.
        Provide figures/calculations to support your answer.

        Any THREE valid points              
        Figures                             

          • Bought a new vehicle to do deliveries – vehicle expenses incurred
            (R4 000) and depreciation increased
          • Reduced mark-up from 60% to 30% (45 000/150 000) to increase sales
          • Advertised more – increased from 2 400 to 9 600 or by R7 200 (3 times)      6
        Explain whether Susan's response was successful or not. Provide
        figures.

        ONE valid point with figures 

        Answer for two marks:
        Susan's efforts were not successful because even though sales increased
        gross profit decreased (R45 000)
                OR
        Susan's efforts were not successful because even though sales increased
        expenses such as cost of sales (R150 000) / Vehicle expenses (R4 000),
        etc. increased significantly

        Answer for one mark:
           • Sales exceed budget by R15 000
                                                                                        2

                                           TOTAL MARKS

                                                  40

                                                                            TOTAL:           300

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