# Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2012 Addendum (English)

> Grade 12 Accounting addendum from the NSC November Exam 2012 (English), 20 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.

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- Subject: Accounting
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Addendum
- Year: 2012
- Exam period: NSC November Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 20

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                                CENTRE NUMBER

                             EXAMINATION NUMBER

                     NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                ACCOUNTING

                                   GRADE 12

                              NOVEMBER 2012

                        SPECIAL ANSWER BOOK

      QUESTION             MARKS                INITIAL          MOD.

            1

            2

            3

            4

            5

            6

        TOTAL

                        This answer book consists of 20 pages.

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Accounting                                   2                             DBE/November 2012
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QUESTION 1

1.1       Indicate whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE.

             1.1.1
             1.1.2
             1.1.3
             1.1.4
             1.1.5
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1.2       1.2.1      Calculate the total value of the opening stock (A).

                                                                                                 3

          1.2.2      Calculate the value of the tiles received on 25 April 2012 (B).

                                                                                                 4

          1.2.3      Calculate the value of the closing stock using the weighted-
                     average method.

                                                                                                 6

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1.3      1.3.1       Calculate the amount owed to SARS for VAT.

                                                                                            9

         1.3.2       Amy has not yet submitted the VAT return. John Smith is the
                     internal auditor. He has a CA qualification. He has noticed that
                     an invoice for purchases from KZN Wholesalers amounting to
                     R200 000 has been signed by Amy and recorded by the
                     bookkeeper. On investigation he discovers that KZN
                     Wholesalers does not exist.

                     What should John Smith do about this? Explain.

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QUESTION 2

2.1       Complete the following sentences in your own words:
          It is important to prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement each month
          because

          It is important to prepare a Debtors' Age Analysis each month because

                                                                                            4

2.2       2.2.1      Which GAAP principle will the bookkeeper apply when writing off
                     the amount of R40 000? Briefly explain this principle.

                                                                                            3

                     The bookkeeper wants to prevent a problem such as this in
                     future. Give TWO solutions to improve internal control in this
                     regard.

                                                                                            4

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          2.2.2          BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT ON 31 MAY 2012

                                                                                                  13

2.3                       Identification of TWO different    Internal control measure to
                         problems, with evidence from the       correct each problem
                                      question

             Problem 1

             Problem 2

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QUESTION 3

3.1   3.1.1     CAPE CHOCOLATES - NOTE TO THE PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT
                FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
                FACTORY OVERHEAD COST

                 Total factory overhead cost
                                                                                    20

      3.1.2     CAPE CHOCOLATES – PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT
                FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2012

                 Prime cost

                 Total cost of production

                 Work-in-process on 1 July 2011                 35 000

                 Work-in-process on 30 June 2012

                 Cost of production of finished goods         1 212 000
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3.2       3.2.1
                                                 BLANKETS           TOWELS
                      Which production
                      cost caused the
                      biggest problem?

                      Explanation and
                      figures to support
                      your opinion

                      Possible solution
                      for Benny

                                                                                          6

          3.2.2      Benny does not know how to calculate the break-even point.
                     Give the workings to prove that the 2012 break-even point of
                     12 298 units for blankets is in fact correct.

                                                                                          4

          3.2.3      Refer to the number of blankets produced and sold in 2012, and
                     the break-even point for blankets. Explain why these figures
                     should be of concern to Benny. Quote figures to support your
                     answer.

                                                                                          4

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          3.2.4      Which product should Benny increase in price by R15,00?

                     Explain and quote figures to support your answer.

                     In this case, estimate how much extra net profit he could earn
                     next year assuming that his level of production and sales will
                     remain unchanged. Give a calculation to support your answer.

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QUESTION 4

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).

             4.1.1
             4.1.2
             4.1.3
             4.1.4
                                                                                                        8

4.2       MASTER LIMITED

          4.2.1       NOTE TO THE BALANCE SHEET ON 30 JUNE 2012

          FIXED/TANGIBLE ASSETS                LAND AND         EQUIPMENT            VEHICLES
                                               BUILDINGS
          Carrying value – 1 July 2011             R 930 000        R 220 000        R 519 200

          Cost                                       930 000          561 000           814 000
          Accumulated depreciation                         0         (341 000)         (294 800)

          Movements
          Additions at cost                    *                *                             0
          Disposal at carrying value                       0                0 *
          Depreciation                                     0 *                          (98 890)

          Carrying value – 30 June 2012             1 580 000 *                  *

          Cost                                      1 580 000         616 000 *
          Accumulated depreciation                         0 *                   *                  17

          4.2.2       Calculate the Retained Income on 30 June 2012. (You may
                      prepare an Appropriation Account if you wish.)

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4.2.3     MASTER LIMITED – BALANCE SHEET ON 30 JUNE 2012

 ASSETS
 Non-current assets
        Fixed/Tangible assets

 Current Assets
         Inventories

 TOTAL ASSETS

 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
 Ordinary shareholders' equity
        Ordinary share capital
        Retained income

 Non-current liabilities

 Current liabilities

 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

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QUESTION 5

5.1       Write down the missing words.

             5.1.1

             5.1.2

             5.1.3

             5.1.4

             5.1.5
                                                                                                 10

5.2       5.2.1      Calculate the acid-test ratio.

                                                                                                 4

          5.2.2      Calculate the earnings per share (in cents).

                                                                                                 4

          5.2.3      Calculate the net asset value per share (in cents).

                                                                                                 3

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          5.2.4      Calculate the percentage return on average shareholders'
                     equity.

                                                                                        5

          5.2.5      Calculate the figures that will appear in the Cash Flow
                     Statement for:
                     Repayment of loans

                                                                                        2
                     Proceeds of issue of ordinary shares

                                                                                        4

                     Fixed assets purchased (Note that fixed assets with a book
                     value of R105 000 were sold at carrying value.)

                                                                                        5

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5.3       5.3.1      James is of the opinion that Pomi Ltd is handling its working
                     capital more effectively and is in a better liquidity situation than
                     Kwela Ltd. Explain and quote THREE financial indicators to
                     support his opinion.

                                                                                                9

          5.3.2      Which company is making more use of loans? Quote a financial
                     indicator for each company.

                     Explain whether or not it was a good idea for that company to
                     make use of loans. Quote ONE financial indicator.

                                                                                                6

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          5.3.3      Kwela Ltd has a better percentage return, earnings and
                     dividends than Pomi Ltd. Explain and quote THREE financial
                     indicators for each company.

                                                                                             9

          5.3.4      Explain why the existing shareholders of Kwela Ltd are happy
                     with the current market value of their shares. Quote a financial
                     indicator/figures to support your answer.

                     Explain why the existing shareholders of Pomi Ltd are very
                     disappointed with the current market value of their shares.
                     Quote a financial indicator/figures to support your answer.

                                                                                             4

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5.4       How would these audit reports influence James in deciding in which
          company to buy shares?

          Explanation on the audit report of Kwela Ltd

          Explanation on the audit report of Pomi Ltd

                                                                                     5

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QUESTION 6

6.1       Explain why it is important for Jim to prepare a Projected Income
          Statement.

                                                                                         2

6.2       Calculate the percentage increase in sales he expects in December.

          Explain why he has budgeted for this increase.

                                                                                         4

6.3       Calculate the mark-up percentage he actually achieved in October.

          Explain whether or not it was a good idea to change the mark-up
          percentage from its original target.

                                                                                         6

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6.4       Calculate the following figures in the Projected Income Statement:

                                       WORKINGS                ANSWER

             Rent income for
             November 2012

             Advertising for
             December 2012

             Interest expense
             for November 2012
                                                                                          10

6.5       Refer to the actual and budgeted figures for October 2012. Identify the
          THREE overhead expenses that have been poorly controlled by Jim.
          Quote figures to support your answer.

                                                                                          6
          What advice would you offer Jim to improve his internal control over
          these overhead expenses? Explain.

                                                                                          2

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6.6       Jim is of the opinion that he could benefit financially if he accepts
          Samuel's offer. State THREE points that would have a positive effect on
          his Projected Income Statement for January 2013 if he accepts the offer.
          Give figures or information from the question to support your answer.

          Point 1:

          Point 2:

          Point 3:

                                                                                       6

6.7       Jim is also conscious of the fact that there are negative points if he
          accepts the offer. State TWO points that Jim should consider before
          finalising his decision to sell the property. Explain.

          Point 1:

          Point 2:

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