Accounting Grade 12 NSC June 2017 Question Paper (English)

Downloaded from hlayiso.com SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS ACCOUNTING 2017 MARKS: 300 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 19 pages and an 18-page answer book. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 2 DBE/2017 SCE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely. 1. Answer ALL the questions. 2. A special ANSWER BOOK is provided in which to answer ALL the questions. 3. Show ALL workings to achieve part-marks. 4. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 5. You may use a dark pencil or blue/black ink to answer the questions. 6. Where applicable, show ALL calculations to ONE decimal point. 7. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 3 DBE/2017 SCE 8. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question paper. Try NOT to deviate from it. QUESTION 1: 30 marks; 20 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Financial accounting Reconcile Debtors' Control with debtors' list Debtors' Reconciliation and Age analysis Age Analysis Managing resources Internal control QUESTION 2: 40 marks; 25 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Financial accounting VAT concepts and calculations VAT and Inventory Valuation Managing resources Stock valuation QUESTION 3: 50 marks; 30 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Managerial accounting Manufacturing Production Cost Statement and notes Interpretation QUESTION 4: 70 marks; 40 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Financial accounting Concepts and Income Statement Income Statement and Fixed Assets Managing resources Fixed asset management QUESTION 5: 65 marks; 40 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Financial accounting Notes to Financial Statements, Cash Concepts; Capital and Retained Income Notes; Flow Statement and Interpretation Cash flow calculations Interpretation of financial information QUESTION 6: 45 marks; 25 minutes Topic: This question integrates: Managerial accounting Cash Budget: analyse and interpret Budgeting Managing resources Internal control Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 4 DBE/2017 SCE QUESTION 1: DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION AND AGE ANALYSIS (30 marks, 20 minutes) 1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.1.1 The balance in the Debtors' Control Account should equal the total of the debtors' list. 1.1.2 Bad debts will be recorded in the Debtors' Allowances Journal. 1.1.3 A post-dated cheque received from a debtor must be recorded in the CRJ on the date received. (3 x 1) (3) 1.2 MIZZY BOUTIQUE The Debtors' Control Account and debtors' list for February 2017 prepared by the bookkeeper contained errors/omissions. REQUIRED: Use the table provided to indicate corrections that must be made to the Debtors' Control Account and the debtors' list. Provide figures and a plus (+) or minus (–) sign for each correction. (13) INFORMATION: A. Debtors' Control Account Debtors' List Balance/Total R37 710 R39 490 B. Errors or omissions to be corrected: (a) No entry was made for an invoice for R7 440 issued to G Gwen. (b) A receipt for R9 400 issued to debtor B Crawley was recorded correctly in the relevant journal. It was posted incorrectly as R4 900 to his Debtors' Ledger Account. (c) An invoice for R1 360 issued to A Naidoo was correctly recorded in the DJ. It was posted in error to the wrong side of her account in the Debtors' Ledger. (d) A cheque for R1 350 received from D Zulu was recorded in the CRJ and posted to the Debtors' Control Account and Debtors' Ledger accordingly. D Zulu's account was previously written off. (e) A credit note for R720 issued to W Wallace was recorded in the DAJ as R270 and posted as such. (f) No entry was made for a dishonoured cheque of R1 750 on the February 2017 bank statement. This had originally been received from debtor J Taylor to settle his debt of R1 950. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 5 DBE/2017 SCE 1.3 GLENDALE TRADERS The debtors' age analysis on 30 April 2017 is provided. Credit terms are 30 days. REQUIRED: 1.3.1 Explain how a debtors' age analysis can assist with internal control over debtors. (2) 1.3.2 Calculate the percentage of total debts exceeding the credit terms. (4) 1.3.3 Explain ONE problem (with figures) relating to EACH of the following debtors: • D Pillay • W Patel (4) 1.3.4 Explain TWO problems (with figures) relating to debtor D Gouws. (4) INFORMATION: DEBTORS' AGE ANALYSIS ON 30 APRIL 2017: CREDIT AMOUNT CURRENT 30 60 90 LIMIT OWING MONTH DAYS DAYS DAYS R R R R R R D Pillay 10 000 11 800 1 980 9 820 D Gouws 14 000 13 450 4 100 3 902 5 448 Z Ngosi 2 800 2 550 2 550 W Patel 14 000 11 192 9 112 2 080 P Peters 5 000 2 608 1 408 1 200 41 600 7 488 17 472 14 560 2 080 100% ? ? ? ? 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 6 DBE/2017 SCE QUESTION 2: VAT AND INVENTORY VALUATION (40 marks; 25 minutes) 2.1 VAT 2.1.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number ((a)–(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK. (a) VAT paid to a service provider for the purchase of goods is regarded as (input VAT/output VAT). (b) A (debit/credit) balance in the VAT Control Account reflects the final amount payable to SARS. (c) VAT on drawings of stock will (increase/decrease) the VAT payable to SARS. (d) VAT will not be accounted for by the business on payment of (salaries/electricity). (4 x 1) (4) 2.1.2 Calculate the VAT amounts. Make/Draw a cross (X) in the relevant column in the ANSWER BOOK to indicate whether it will increase or decrease the amount owed to SARS. All items are subject to 14% VAT. VAT VAT No. JOURNAL DOCUMENT EXCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE AMOUNT AMOUNT (a) DAJ Credit note issued R1 600 R1 824 (b) CRJ Cash register tape R8 700 (c) CJ Invoice received R10 374 (10) 2.2 INVENTORY VALUATION You are provided with information relating to Tyres Galore for the 2017 financial year. The business sells one type of vehicle tyres. They use the periodic inventory system and the weighted average method to value stock. REQUIRED: 2.2.1 Give a reason why the business uses the weighted average method to value the stock of tyres. (2) 2.2.2 Calculate the value of the closing stock on 28 February 2017. (10) 2.2.3 Calculate the following for the year ended 28 February 2017: • Cost of sales (3) • Gross profit (3) • Average stock-holding period (in days) (5) 2.2.4 Should the owner be satisfied with the stock-holding period calculated above? Explain. Quote figures. NOTE: The stock-holding period for 2016 was 70 days. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 7 DBE/2017 SCE INFORMATION: A. Stock balances: TOTAL DATE UNITS (including carriage) 1 March 2016 94 R27 650 28 February 2017 280 ? B. Purchases: COST PRICE PER UNIT DATE UNITS TOTAL (excluding carriage) 25 March 2016 375 R290 R108 750 19 June 2016 650 R320 R208 000 6 September 2016 1 120 R300 R336 000 10 February 2017 540 R310 R167 400 TOTAL 2 685 R820 150 C. Carriage on purchases: On-Time Deliveries transport the tyres to the business at a fixed cost of R40 per tyre. This rate remained unchanged. D. Returns: 79 of the tyres purchased on 6 September 2016 were returned. The supplier credited the business with the cost price per item. No refund was received for carriage on purchases of these returns. E. Sales: 2 420 units at R400 each = R968 000 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 8 DBE/2017 SCE QUESTION 3: MANUFACTURING (50 marks; 30 minutes) 3.1 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (3.1.1–3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. 3.1.1 The wages of factory cleaners are classified as (direct labour/ factory overhead) cost. 3.1.2 Factory rent is a (fixed/variable) cost. 3.1.3 Packing materials used are regarded as a/an (selling and distribution/ administration) cost. 3.1.4 Break-even point refers to the (minimum/maximum) number of units that must be produced and sold to cover all costs. (4 x 1) (4) 3.2 INFINITY HATS The information relates to Infinity Hats, a business that manufactures one type of hat. The financial year ended on 28 February 2017. REQUIRED: 3.2.1 Prepare the Factory Overhead Cost Note. (14) 3.2.2 Complete the Production Cost Statement for the year ended 28 February 2017. (10) 3.2.3 Infinity Hats are considering importing raw materials at a lower price than they are currently paying. Provide TWO points they should consider before deciding. (4) INFORMATION: A. Extract from stock records on 28 February 2017: 2017 2016 Work-in-process R94 000 R? Indirect factory materials R8 750 R5 950 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 9 DBE/2017 SCE B. Transactions/Information for year ended 28 February 2017: Raw materials issued for production R? Indirect materials purchased 36 000 Salaries and wages 2 900 000 Rent expense 291 000 Insurance 49 200 Telephone allocated to the administration section 28 800 Sundry factory expenses 189 856 C. 45% of salaries and wages are paid to employees who work directly in the production process and 10% must be allocated as the salary of the factory foreman. D. Rent expense must be distributed according to floor space used. The factory occupies 2 400 m2. Selling and distribution and the administration sections occupy the remaining 600 m2. E. The insurance premium has been paid up to 31 May 2017. Insurance is shared between factory, selling and distribution and the administration sections in the ratio 4 : 4 : 2. F. 20% of the telephone expense must be allocated to the factory. The remaining amount is shared equally between selling and distribution and the administration sections. G. 40 000 hats were produced during the financial year at a cost of R120 per hat. 3.3 SANYATI BAKERY You are provided with information relating to Sanyati Bakery for the past two years. The business produces doughnuts and cakes. The owner, Damon Barker, compared the net profit of the past two financial years and noticed that it had decreased by R730 700. REQUIRED: 3.3.1 Refer to Information B. Identify the production cost that caused the biggest problem in the: • Doughnut factory • Cake factory Provide relevant figures. In EACH case, give Damon a solution to the problem. (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 10 DBE/2017 SCE 3.3.2 Provide workings to show that the break-even point of 158 298 units for the doughnuts in 2016 was correctly calculated. (3) 3.3.3 Explain why Damon should be concerned over the break-even point of doughnuts. Quote figures. (3) 3.3.4 Damon is concerned about the: • Prices that the customers are willing to pay • Demand for both products Comment on these points in respect of EACH product. Quote figures. (6) INFORMATION: DOUGHNUT FACTORY CAKE FACTORY 2016 2015 2016 2015 A. Fixed costs R372 000 R372 000 R206 000 R122 000 B. Variable costs per unit Direct materials R4,50 R5,00 R22,50 R15,00 Direct labour R3,20 R2,00 R10,60 R10,20 Selling and distribution R1,95 R2,00 R9,80 R9,50 Total R9,65 R9,00 R42,90 R34,70 C. Additional information Selling price of Sanyati R12,00 R14,00 R65,00 R50,00 Bakery (per unit) Selling price of R13,00 R12,50 R55,00 R67,00 competitor (per unit) Net profit R192 000 R1 028 000 R191 800 R23 500 D. Units produced and sold 240 000 280 000 18 000 15 000 E. Break-even point 158 298 78 316 9 321 13 465 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 11 DBE/2017 SCE QUESTION 4: INCOME STATEMENT AND FIXED ASSETS (70 marks; 40 minutes) 4.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (4.1.1–4.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 4.1.5 E. COLUMN A COLUMN B 4.1.1 Income Statement A reflects the source of funds and how they were used 4.1.2 Balance Sheet B reflects the opinion on the reliability 4.1.3 Cash Flow Statement of the financial statements 4.1.4 Independent Audit Report C reflects the financial position of a business on a particular date D reflects profit or loss for a financial period (4 x 1) (4) 4.2 MTOMBENI LTD The information relates to Mtombeni Limited for the financial year ended 28 February 2017. REQUIRED: 4.2.1 Refer to Information A and B and calculate: • Carrying value of the vehicle sold on 30 November 2016 (5) • Total depreciation on equipment on 28 February 2017 (7) 4.2.2 Prepare the Income Statement (Statement of Comprehensive Income) for the year ended 28 February 2017. (54) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 12 DBE/2017 SCE INFORMATION: Information extracted from the Pre-adjustment Trial Balance on 28 February 2017: Balance Sheet Accounts Section Land and buildings 1 600 000 Vehicles ? Equipment 250 000 Accumulated depreciation on equipment (01/03/2016) 85 000 Trading stock 386 500 Debtors' control 88 500 Provision for bad debts 3 650 Mortgage loan: Quick Bank 1 056 000 Nominal Accounts Section Sales 5 500 000 Cost of sales 3 150 000 Debtors' allowances 32 500 Directors' fees 380 000 Audit fees 54 000 Bad debts 13 600 Rent income 169 500 Interest on loan ? Insurance 19 220 Salaries and wages 475 000 Bad debts recovered 4 750 Consumable stores 67 500 Bank charges 7 760 Sundry expenses 140 085 Interest income ? Adjustments and additional information: A. No entries were made for a vehicle sold on 30 November 2016 for R97 700 cash. Details of the vehicle: • Cost price, R190 000 • Accumulated depreciation (1 March 2016), R72 000 • Depreciation rate: 20% p.a. on cost B. Provide for depreciation as follows: • On remaining vehicles – R138 000 for the financial year • On equipment at 10% p.a. on the diminishing-balance method NOTE: New equipment costing R32 000 was purchased and recorded on 1 September 2016. C. Goods sold on credit to debtor, J Gander, for R15 000 were not recorded. The mark-up is 60% on cost price. D. A physical stocktaking on 28 February 2017 reflected trading stock of R374 000. E. Consumable stores used during the financial year amounted to R61 700. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 13 DBE/2017 SCE F. The account of debtor, L Maseko, must be written off as irrecoverable, R1 900. G. Entries on the February 2017 Bank Statement not yet recorded in the books of the company: • Bank charges, R870 • Debit order payment for the monthly insurance premium, R1 780 H. Provision for bad debts must be adjusted to R4 030. I. Loan statement received reflected the following: Balance: 1 March 2016 1 356 000 Interest ? Repayment during the financial year 300 000 Balance: 28 February 2017 1 200 000 J. An employee, H Brooks, who commenced work on 1 February 2017, was omitted from the Salaries Journal. Details of his salary for February 2017 are: DEDUCTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS GROSS PENSION PENSION SALARY PAYE UIF UIF FUND FUND 13 500 2 190 1 080 135 1 620 135 NOTE: All contributions are recorded as part of salaries and wages. K. The rent income was increased by R1 500 per month from 1 November 2016. The tenant has not paid the rent for February 2017 yet. L. Interest income is the missing figure in the Income Statement. M. Income tax is calculated at 28% of net profit. N. Net profit after tax amounted to R864 000. 70 Copyright reserved Please turn over

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Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 15 DBE/2017 SCE QUESTION 5: NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION (65 marks; 40 minutes) 5.1 Choose ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions from the list below. Write only the word/term next to the question number (5.1.1–5.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK. limited liability; net working capital; gearing; solvency; liquidity 5.1.1 The ability of the business to pay off its short term debts in the next financial year 5.1.2 The extent to which the company is financed by borrowed capital (loans) 5.1.3 The difference between current assets and current liabilities 5.1.4 Shareholders will not be required to use their personal possessions to settle the debts of the company (4 x 1) (4) 5.2 MIKHA LTD You are provided with information relating to Mikha Ltd for the financial year ended 31 December 2016. REQUIRED: 5.2.1 Prepare the following notes on 31 December 2016: • Ordinary share capital (6) • Retained income (9) 5.2.2 Complete the CASH EFFECTS OF OPERATING ACTIVITIES section of the Cash Flow Statement. Show workings. (9) 5.2.3 Calculate the following amounts that will appear in the Cash Flow Statement. State whether these are inflows or outflows. • Change in fixed deposit (3) • Proceeds on disposal of equipment (6) 5.2.4 Calculate the following financial indicators on 31 December 2016: • Mark-up percentage on cost (4) • Debt-equity ratio (4) • Net asset value (in cents) (3) 5.2.5 The financial director was questioned about the decision to increase the loan. Explain what he should say to justify this decision. Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures). (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 16 DBE/2017 SCE 5.2.6 Ashraf, a new shareholder, bought 70 000 shares on 31 August 2016. He expected the company to distribute at least 80% of its earnings as it did in 2015. • Ashraf is unhappy with the dividend pay-out policy for 2016. Provide a calculation to support his opinion. (3) • Explain TWO points to support the company's decision regarding dividends for 2016. (4) 5.2.7 Comment on the re-purchase price paid for the 40 000 shares on 30 December 2016. Provide TWO financial indicators (with figures) in your comment. (4) INFORMATION: A. Extract from Income Statement (Statement of Comprehensive Income) for the year ended 31 December 2016: Sales R6 090 000 Gross profit 1 890 000 Interest expense (all paid) 100 000 Depreciation 360 400 Net profit before tax 1 150 000 Income tax 322 000 B. Extract from Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) on 31 December 2016: 2016 2015 Ordinary share capital R4 752 000 R4 200 000 Retained income 637 000 276 000 Fixed assets (carrying 5 828 000 4 905 800 value) Fixed deposits 200 000 500 000 Loan: Sharks Bank 1 000 000 600 000 Cash and cash equivalents 126 400 2 000 Bank overdraft - 85 600 SARS: Income tax 3 600 (Dr) 9 200 (Cr) Shareholders for dividends 175 000 270 000 C. Share capital: • The company is registered with an authorised share capital of 800 000 ordinary shares. • On 1 January 2016, there were 600 000 ordinary shares in issue. • On 31 August 2016, a further 100 000 shares were issued. • On 30 December 2016, the company repurchased 40 000 shares from a disgruntled shareholder at R1,30 above the average share price of R7,20. This shareholder qualified for final dividends. D. Dividends: • Interim dividends were paid on 30 June 2016. • A final dividend of 25 cents per share was declared on 31 December 2016. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 17 DBE/2017 SCE E. Fixed assets: • R1 495 000 was paid for extensions to buildings. • Old equipment was sold for cash at carrying value. F. Financial indicators on 31 December 2016: 2016 2015 Debt-equity ratio ? 0,1 : 1 Earnings per share 131 cents 122 cents Dividends per share 65 cents 100 cents Dividend pay-out rate ? 81,9% Return on average shareholder's 16,8% 16,3% equity (ROSHE) Return on average total capital 21,8% 21,3% employed (ROTCE) Net asset value (NAV) ? 746 cents Interest rate on loans 12,5% 12% Market price of shares (JSE) 848 cents 836 cents 65 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 18 DBE/2017 SCE QUESTION 6: BUDGETING (45 marks; 25 minutes) You are provided with information relating to XYZ Furnishers owned by Piet Morake. REQUIRED: 6.1 On 30 April 2017 Piet identified the figures below. Comment on the control of EACH item and give ONE point of advice in each case. APRIL 2017 BUDGETED ACTUAL Telephone 1 000 3 800 Staff training 2 500 800 (4) 6.2 Refer to Information C. Identify TWO items incorrectly entered in the Cash Budget. (2) 6.3 Complete the Creditors' Payment Schedule for June 2017. (9) 6.4 Identify/Calculate the missing figures (i) to (vii) in the Cash Budget. (21) 6.5 Piet wants to save on costs by not offering a free delivery service. Is this a good idea? Explain. (3) 6.6 Piet has to replace his old equipment in July 2017 but does not have the cash available. The cost of new equipment amounts to R180 000. The new items are expected to last 5 years. Options are: • Raise a new loan of R180 000 at an interest rate of 15% p.a. to be repaid over 24 months. • Hire (lease) the assets from Computer Solutions at R6 250 per month. • Ask a friend to become an equal partner by providing capital of R180 000. Explain ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of EACH option. (6) INFORMATION: A. Sales, purchases of stock and cost of sales: • Total sales: March R120 000 Actual April R135 000 May R150 000 Projected June R180 000 • 40% of sales are cash, the rest is on credit. • The mark-up is 50% on cost. • Stock is replaced on a monthly basis. • 20% of purchases are cash; the rest is on credit. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 19 DBE/2017 SCE B. Creditors' payment: It is expected that creditors will be paid as follows: • 75% are paid in the month of purchases to receive a 5% discount. • 15% are paid in the month after purchases. • 10% are paid in the second month after purchases. C. Delivery expenses: Piet pays Fast Deliveries to deliver goods to customers free of charge. He budgets a fixed percentage of monthly sales for this expense. D. Salaries and wages: Employees receive an increase of 7,5% from 1 June 2017. E. Loan: Part of the loan will be repaid on 1 June 2017. Interest of 15% p.a. is paid monthly and is not capitalised. F. Extract from Cash Budget for May and June 2017: RECEIPTS MAY JUNE Cash sales 60 000 (i) Collections from debtors 78 300 89 550 Commission income Rent income 7 500 7 750 PAYMENTS Cash purchase of stock (ii) Payments to creditors 74 200 Delivery expenses of goods to customers 9 000 (iii) Salaries and wages (iv) 38 700 Stationery Telephone 1 000 1 000 Office furniture bought on credit 40 000 0 Training of staff 2 500 2 500 Advertising 1 500 1 800 Depreciation 12 500 12 500 Loan repayment (v) Interest on loan 2 100 1 500 Sundry expenses 3 300 3 400 Cash drawings by owner Vehicle expenses 0 800 G. After finalising the budget, the following was identified: MAY JUNE Cash deficit for the month (19 450) (vii) Cash at beginning of month 35 500 Cash at end of month (vi) (7 300) 45 TOTAL: 300 Copyright reserved