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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ACCOUNTING
NOVEMBER 2013
MARKS: 300
TIME: 3 hours
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Accounting 2 DBE/November 2013
NSC
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 workings in order 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. Calculate to ONE decimal place.
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7. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the
question paper. Try NOT to deviate from it.
QUESTION 1: 35 marks; 20 minutes
Topic of the question: Learning outcomes covered:
LO1 Financial accounting
Concepts, company
AS1 Concepts
transactions and debtors'
AS2 Ledger accounts
reconciliation AS3 Accounting equation
AS4 Interpret reconciliation
QUESTION 2: 35 marks; 20 minutes
Topic of the question: Learning outcomes covered:
LO2 Managerial accounting
AS2 Production Cost Statement
Manufacturing AS2 Unit costs and break-even point
LO3 Managing resources
AS6 Internal control and audit
QUESTION 3: 75 marks; 45 minutes
Topic of the question: Learning outcomes covered:
LO1 Financial accounting
Company financial statements
AS5 Financial statements and notes
and audit report
AS6 Audit report
QUESTION 4: 60 marks; 35 minutes
Topic of the question: Learning outcomes covered:
LO1 Financial accounting
AS5 Cash Flow Statement
Cash flow and interpretation of
AS5 Analyse and interpret
financial statements
LO3 Managing resources
AS5 Ethics
QUESTION 5: 40 marks; 25 minutes
Topic of the question: Learning outcomes covered:
LO2 Managerial accounting
AS3 Analyse and interpret
Cash Budget
LO3 Managing resources
AS6 Internal control and audit
QUESTION 6: 55 marks; 35 minutes
Topic of the question: Learning outcomes covered:
LO1 Financial accounting
AS5 Financial statements
LO3 Managing resources
Fixed assets, inventory
AS3 Interpret and report on asset disposal
valuation and internal control
AS4 Validate and calculate inventories
AS5 Ethics
AS6 Internal control and audit
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QUESTION 1: CONCEPTS, COMPANY TRANSACTIONS AND DEBTORS'
RECONCILIATION (35 marks; 20 minutes)
1.1 CONCEPTS
REQUIRED:
Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the
word(s) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1 The concept that states that the financial affairs of the owner must
be kept separate from the financial affairs of the business is the
(business entity concept/going-concern concept). (2)
1.1.2 In the event of bankruptcy, the shareholders are not responsible for
the debts of the business. This is because of (limited/unlimited)
liability. (2)
1.1.3 In the financial statements, debtors will be shown as trade and other
(equity/receivables/payables). (2)
1.2 COMPANY TRANSACTIONS
REQUIRED:
Use the table provided to indicate the following for each transaction:
• Account debited and account credited in the General Ledger
• Effect on the accounting equation
The bank balance is favourable at all times.
Example: Directors' fees paid, R145 000.
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT
NO. AMOUNT A O L
DEBITED CREDITED
e.g. Directors' fees Bank 145 000 – – 0
TRANSACTIONS:
1.2.1 The amount owing to SARS at the end of the previous financial year
for income tax was paid, R37 400.
1.2.2 Received R180 000 for additional shares issued at par value.
1.2.3 A final dividend of R55 000 was declared by the directors at the end
of the current financial year. (12)
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1.3 DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION
You are the internal auditor of Rose's Boutique. The Debtors' Control account
and the Debtors' List for September 2013 were prepared by the bookkeeper,
but there are some errors and omissions.
REQUIRED:
1.3.1 Indicate the corrections that must be made to the Debtors' Control
account in the General Ledger by showing the amounts with:
+ for increase; – for decrease OR write 'no change'. (7)
1.3.2 Prepare the correct Debtors' List on 30 September 2013.
Show workings with the relevant amounts in brackets to earn
part-marks. (10)
INFORMATION:
1. Pre-adjustment figures on 30 September 2013 R
Debtors' Control account balance 20 100
Debtors' List total from Debtors' Ledger 19 900
2. Debtors' List on 30 September 2013
Debit Credit
T Stoffels 3 800
E Khune 7 400
S Mashele 1 900
M Devnarain 10 600
21 800 1 900
3. Errors and omissions:
A The total of the Debtors' Journal was overcast by R1 800.
B Interest of R200 must be charged on the overdue account of
E Khune.
C An amount of R3 200 received from T Stoffels was incorrectly
recorded as R2 300 in the Cash Receipts Journal and posted
accordingly to the Debtors' Ledger and the General Ledger.
D Merchandise returned by M Devnarain, R800, was posted to
the wrong side of his account in the Debtors' Ledger.
E No entry was made for an invoice issued to S Mashele,
R1 400.
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QUESTION 2: MANUFACTURING (35 marks; 20 minutes)
2.1 COST ACCOUNTS
REQUIRED:
Choose a cost category from COLUMN B that matches a description in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number
(2.1.1–2.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
2.1.1 Raw materials used in the factory A direct labour cost
2.1.2 Advertising expenses B factory overhead cost
2.1.3 Office telephone account C selling and distribution cost
2.1.4 Salary of the factory foreman D administration cost
E direct material cost
(4 x 2) (8)
2.2 PROTEA MANUFACTURERS
Protea Manufacturers make one style of uniforms (overalls). The financial
year ends on 31 August 2013.
REQUIRED:
2.2.1 Provide the missing figures in the:
• Production Cost Statement (8)
• Note for Factory Overhead Cost (5)
2.2.2 The internal auditor is not satisfied with the direct labour cost for the
year.
• Explain the problem relating to the direct labour cost and quote
figures to support your explanation. (3)
• Give TWO possible solutions to this problem. (4)
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INFORMATION:
1. Production Cost Statement for the year ended 31 August 2013
Direct material cost ?
Direct labour cost 985 600
Prime cost ?
Factory overhead cost 94 980
Total manufacturing cost ?
Work-in-process (1 September 2012) 12 420
?
Work-in-process (31 August 2013) ?
Cost of production of finished goods ?
2. Direct material cost
Fabric was issued from storeroom to factory using the weighted-
average method.
Quantity Cost per Total cost
(metres) metre
Stock on 1 September 2012 10 000 m R 9,00 R 90 000
Purchases of fabric 30 000 m 12,00 360 000
40 000 m 450 000
Issued to factory 28 000 m ? ?
Stock on 31 August 2013 12 000 m ? ?
3. Direct labour cost
Hours Rate Workers Total
Normal time 1 200 R32,00 10 R384 000
Overtime 880 R64,00 10 R563 200
Employer's contributions R 38 400
R985 600
Information 4 on next page.
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4. Allocation of cost items
Refer to the relevant cost statements on the next page.
4.1 Factory rent is divided among factory, sales and
administration in the ratio 5 : 2 : 1.
4.2 75% of the water and electricity expense must be allocated to
the factory and the rest is an administration expense.
5. Factory overhead cost
Indirect material 7 360
Indirect labour 22 230
Depreciation of factory plant 8 630
Rent expense ?
Water and electricity ?
Sundry expenses ?
94 980
6. Administration cost
Rent expense 6 600
Insurance 8 860
Water and electricity 6 840
Stationery 3 440
Sundry expenses 24 560
50 300
7. Production and sales
21 400 overalls were produced and sold during the financial year.
The cost of production of finished goods was R65,00 per unit.
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2.3 SALLY'S STATIONERY BAGS
Sally Venter makes fabric stationery bags which she sells to learners.
REQUIRED:
2.3.1 Calculate the number of units that Sally needed to produce in order to
break even in 2013. (4)
2.3.2 Comment on the number of bags she is producing. Quote figures or
financial indicators to support your answer. Refer to the break-even
calculation in your answer. (3)
INFORMATION:
1. During the year, 12 860 units were produced and sold.
2. The selling price per unit was R30,00.
3. Variable and fixed costs: 2013 2012
Variable costs: TOTAL PER UNIT PER UNIT
Direct material R128 600 R10,00 R12,20
Direct labour 102 880 8,00 7,00
Selling and distribution 51 440 4,00 3,80
R282 920 R22,00 R23,00
Fixed costs:
Factory overheads R77 160 R6,00
Administration 19 290 1,50
R96 450 R7,50
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QUESTION 3: COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT REPORT
(75 marks; 45 minutes)
3.1 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing
a word/term from the list below. Write only the word/term next to the question
number (3.1.1–3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
current asset; non-current asset; income; expense;
current liability; non-current liability
3.1.1 Profit on the sale of an asset is a/an ...
3.1.2 The portion of a loan that will have to be repaid within a year is
a/an ...
3.1.3 Consumable stores on hand are a/an ...
3.1.4 Interest on a bank overdraft is a/an ... (8)
3.2 SELATI LIMITED
You are provided with information for the financial year ended 30 June 2013.
REQUIRED:
3.2.1 Complete the Income Statement. (54)
3.2.2 Prepare the note for Retained Income. (7)
INFORMATION:
EXTRACT FROM THE TRIAL BALANCE ON 30 JUNE 2013:
Balance Sheet Accounts Section R
Ordinary share capital (R2 par value) 4 500 000
Share premium 790 000
Retained income (1 July 2012) 735 000
Trading stock 1 534 000
Debtors' control 521 300
Provision for bad debts 22 000
Creditors' control 786 800
Loan: Puma Bank 630 000
Bank (Dr) 129 400
SARS: Income tax (Dr) 260 000
Pension fund 15 800
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) 2 300
Fixed deposit: Sharp Bank 450 000
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Nominal Accounts Section R
Sales ?
Cost of sales 8 200 000
Salaries and wages 788 000
Directors' fees 1 840 000
Audit fees 88 000
Employer's contribution (Pension and UIF) 81 000
Bank charges 31 000
Sundry expenses 89 730
Bad debts 12 100
Rent income 69 160
Interest on fixed deposit 27 000
Repairs and maintenance 125 600
Packing material 43 900
Ordinary share dividends (interim) ?
ADJUSTMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. The auditors are owed a further R7 500.
2. Goods are sold at a mark-up of 60% on cost price. The company held
discounted cash sales during the year to clear excess stock. The total
of trade discount given to customers was R702 000.
3. Packing material to the value of R41 000 was used during the year
ended 30 June 2013.
4. Interest on the bank overdraft, R2 800, is included in the bank
charges.
5. No entries have been made for stock stolen at the beginning of June
2013. The insurance company has informed Selati Ltd that they have
transferred R32 000 into the business' bank account in respect of the
insurance claim. Selati Ltd bears 20% of any stock loss.
6. A physical stocktaking on 30 June 2013 reflected that stock to the
value of R1 475 500 was on hand.
7. An amount of R1 700 received from M Mpoani had been credited to
the Debtors' Control Account in June 2013. The account of M Mpoani
was written off as a bad debt during May 2013.
The provision for bad debts must be adjusted to 4% of outstanding
debtors.
Adjustment 8 on next page.
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8. One employee was omitted from the Salaries Journal for June 2013.
His salary details are:
Deductions Employer's Contribution Net salary
2 020 1 610 4 980
9. EZ Builders was paid R105 000 for the construction of a storeroom
(R80 000) and repairs to paving (R25 000). The entire amount was
debited to Land and Buildings in error.
10. The loan statement from Puma Bank on 30 June 2013 reflected:
Balance at beginning of financial year R1 470 000
Repayments during the year 840 000
Interest capitalised ?
Balance at end of financial year 750 000
11. Rent income for July 2013 has already been received. The monthly
rent was increased by 10% on 1 May 2013.
12. Depreciation is the missing figure in the Income Statement.
13. Net profit and tax:
• After taking all adjustments into account, the correct net profit
after tax is R588 000.
• The income tax rate is 30% of net income before tax.
14. Shares and dividends:
• Interim dividends of 14 cents per share were declared and paid
on 31 December 2012.
• 250 000 shares were issued on 1 January 2013. This was
properly recorded.
• Final dividends of 10 cents per share were declared on 30 June
2013.
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3.3 AUDIT REPORT
EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We have audited the annual financial statements of Selati Ltd for the year
ended 30 June 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
company's directors.
Basis for Disclaimer of Opinion
During the course of our audit we established that bonuses paid to directors
amounting to R1,5m had not been authorised by the Remuneration
Committee. Furthermore, no documentation is available for sundry expenses
of R75 000.
Audit Opinion
Because of the significance of the matter described above, we have not been
able to obtain sufficient audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion.
Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the financial statements of
Selati Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2013.
Morley and Associates, Chartered Accountants (SA)
REQUIRED:
As a shareholder, why would you be concerned about this audit report?
Explain. State THREE points. (6)
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QUESTION 4: CASH FLOW AND INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(60 marks; 35 minutes)
You are provided with information for the financial year ended 28 February 2013 for
Jumbo Cellphones Ltd, a public company listed on the JSE.
REQUIRED:
4.1 Refer to Information 8 below regarding the special programmes that are
published with the financial statements in the annual report.
4.1.1 Why would the directors want to spend money on these
programmes? Explain the main benefit of EACH programme for the
company. (4)
4.1.2 Apart from the points mentioned above, why would the directors
want to mention these programmes in the annual report? Explain. (2)
4.2 Provide the missing figures indicated by A to F in the Cash Flow Statement.
Show workings to earn part-marks. (15)
4.3 Calculate the financial indicators below for the financial year ending
28 February 2013. Show all workings to earn part-marks.
4.3.1 Percentage net profit after tax on sales (3)
4.3.2 Earnings per share (3)
4.3.3 Debt-equity ratio (3)
4.3.4 Return on average shareholders' equity (ROSHE) (5)
4.4 The directors are of the opinion that the operating efficiency of the company
has improved. Quote and explain TWO financial indicators (with figures) to
support their opinion. (4)
4.5 The shareholders are happy with their return, earnings and dividends. Quote
and explain THREE financial indicators (with figures) to support their opinion. (6)
4.6 New shares were issued at the beginning of the financial year at R9,00 each.
As an existing shareholder, would you be satisfied with this issue price?
Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures) to explain your opinion. (5)
4.7 A large loan repayment was made. Comment on whether this was a good
idea or not. Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures) to support your
comment. (4)
4.8 Apart from the dividends and the loan, what other major decisions by the
directors are reflected in the Cash Flow Statement? State TWO major
decisions and quote the relevant figures. Also explain how EACH of these
decisions would benefit the company in future. (6)
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INFORMATION:
1. The company has an authorised share capital of 4 000 000 ordinary shares
(par value R5,00 each).
2. Information extracted from the 2013 Income Statement:
Sales 6 200 000
Depreciation 120 000
Interest on loan 168 000
Net profit before tax 1 200 000
Net profit after tax 840 000
3. Information extracted from the Balance Sheet:
2013 2012
Fixed Assets (carrying value) 7 125 000 6 931 000
Current Assets 575 000 419 000
Inventories 135 000 80 000
Accounts receivable 362 000 328 000
SARS (Income tax) - 9 000
Cash and cash equivalents 78 000 2 000
TOTAL ASSETS 7 700 000 7 350 000
Shareholders' Equity 5 285 000 4 000 000
Ordinary share capital (par value R5) 3 500 000 3 000 000
Share premium 1 200 000 800 000
Retained income 585 000 200 000
Non-current Liabilities: Venus Bank (8% p.a.) 2 100 000 2 800 000
Current Liabilities 315 000 550 000
Accounts payable 112 000 158 000
SARS (Income tax) 28 000 -
Shareholders for dividends 175 000 210 000
Bank overdraft - 182 000
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 7 700 000 7 350 000
4. New shares were issued on 1 March 2012 at R9,00 each.
5. An interim dividend of R280 000 was paid on 30 June 2012.
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6. The following financial indicators were calculated for the past two years:
2013 2012
Net profit after tax on sales ? 11,3%
Operating expenses on sales 25% 32%
Operating profit on sales 22% 15,8%
Return on average shareholders' equity (ROSHE) ? 15,2%
Earnings per share (EPS) ? 90 cents
Dividends per share (DPS) 65 cents 82 cents
Return on average capital employed (ROTCE) 19,3% 15,2%
Debt-equity ratio ? 0,7 : 1
Interest rate on borrowed funds 8% 8%
Net asset value per share (NAV) 755 cents 667 cents
Market value per share 840 cents 820 cents
7. CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2013
CASH EFFECTS OF OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid (168 000)
Income tax paid A
Dividends paid B
CASH EFFECTS OF INVESTING ACTIVITIES (314 000)
Fixed assets purchased (400 000)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 86 000
CASH EFFECTS OF FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds of shares issued C
Increase/Decrease in loans D
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS E
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year F
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 78 000
8. The published annual report reflected that the company had spent money on
the following special programmes:
Programme A:
Donation of R200 000 to the local neighbourhood committee to combat crime
Programme B:
Staff training costing R200 000
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QUESTION 5: CASH BUDGET (40 marks; 25 minutes)
You are provided with the Debtors' Collection Schedule and an extract from the
Cash Budget of Leboni Traders for the three months ending 31 March 2014. The
owner is Peter Leboni.
REQUIRED:
5.1 Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing word(s). Write only
the word(s) next to the question number (5.1.1–5.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.
5.1.1 The main purpose of preparing the Cash Budget is ... (2)
5.1.2 ONE item in the Cash Budget that will not be reflected in a Projected
Income Statement is ... (2)
5.1.3 ONE item that will appear in a Projected Income Statement but not
in a Cash Budget is ... (2)
5.2 Refer to Information 1 to 7 below. Calculate the missing figures in the
Debtors' Collection Schedule and the Cash Budget indicated by A to H. (22)
5.3 Explain what you would say to Peter about each of the following items at the
end of November, and give ONE point of advice in EACH case:
NOVEMBER 2013 BUDGET ACTUAL
Telephone R1 000 R5 500
Sundry expenses R3 000 R3 000
Rent income R6 500 R3 000 (6)
5.4 In order to increase sales and the number of customers, Peter intends to
advertise that credit limits for all credit customers will be increased to R35 000
and that new customers are welcome to open accounts during April.
Give THREE points of advice to Peter in this regard. (6)
INFORMATION:
1. Sales, purchases and cost of sales:
• Total sales expected:
2014
January February March
R500 000 R350 000 R300 000
• 60% of sales are on credit, the rest are for cash.
• The business uses a mark-up of 100% on cost at all times.
• Stock is replaced monthly.
• 20% of all purchases are for cash, the rest are on credit.
• Creditors are paid TWO months after the purchase of stock.
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2. Debtors' collection:
The credit limit for each debtor is R25 000. In the past, debtors have settled
their accounts as follows. Leboni Traders prepares its budget on this basis:
• 20% of debtors settle accounts in the month of the sale to receive a 5%
discount.
• 30% settle in the 1st month following the sales month (30 days).
• 40% settle in the 2nd month (60 days).
• 10% are written off in the 3rd month.
3. Debtors' Collection Schedule:
2014
Credit January February March
sales
R R R R
November 345 000 138 000
Actual
December 480 000 144 000 192 000
January 300 000 57 000 90 000 A
Expected February 210 000 39 900 63 000
March 180 000 B
339 000 321 900 C
4. Extract from the Cash Budget:
2014
January February March
R R R
RECEIPTS:
Cash sales 200 000 D 120 000
Receipts from debtors 339 000 321 900 C
Rent income
Loan from KZ Bank (12%) 400 000
PAYMENTS:
Cash purchases 50 000 35 000 30 000
Payments to creditors 320 000 320 000 E
Interest on loan 4 000 F
Repayment of loan 40 000 40 000
Wages 32 500 22 048 G
Advertising H 6 758 6 758
Sundry expenses
Cash balance at end of month 350 000 200 000 (50 000)
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5. Loan and interest on loan:
The interest on the loan and the monthly loan instalments are payable at the
end of each month. Interest is not capitalised.
6. Wages:
• In January the business will have five employees, each earning a wage of
R1 300 per week.
• All the employees are paid their wages on Fridays. There are five Fridays
in January and four Fridays in February and March 2014.
• One employee will resign on 31 January 2014 and the other employees
will be given a 6% increase on that date.
• The business plans to employ two more staff members at the same
weekly wage as the others on 1 March 2014.
7. Advertising:
The advertising budget will be increased by 9% with effect from
1 February 2014.
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QUESTION 6: FIXED ASSETS, INVENTORY VALUATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL
(55 marks; 35 minutes)
6.1 FIXED ASSETS
You are provided with details of the fixed assets of Ulwazi Ltd. The financial
year ends on 31 March 2013.
REQUIRED:
6.1.1 Calculate the missing figures indicated by A, B and C in the Fixed
Assets Note below. (9)
6.1.2 Prepare the Asset Disposal Account for the computer sold on
31 January 2013. (11)
6.1.3 You are the internal auditor. State TWO concerns that you would
voice in respect of the fixed assets with the board of directors. Explain
in EACH case why you are concerned. (4)
INFORMATION:
1. Fixed Assets Note: Land and
Equipment Vehicles
buildings
Carrying value (1 April 2012) 3 000 000 184 000 560 000
Cost 3 000 000 258 000 780 000
Accumulated depreciation ( - ) (220 000)
Movements:
Additions (cost) 360 000
Disposals (carrying value) A
Depreciation B
Carrying value (31 March 2013) 2 100 000
Cost 2 100 000 240 000 1 140 000
Accumulated depreciation ( - ) C
2. Unused land was sold for cash at cost to solve cash-flow problems.
This property was bought by Pedoma (Pty) Ltd. The majority
shareholder in this company is Betty Benson, the CEO's wife.
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3. A computer (equipment) was sold for R800 cash to the CEO, Ben
Benson, on 31 January 2013.
FIXED ASSET REGISTER E22189
Item: IT3 Laptop
Cost: R18 000
Date purchased: 1 October 2010
Rate of depreciation: 25% p.a. on cost
ACCUMULATED CARRYING
DEPRECIATION
DEPRECIATION VALUE
31 March 2011 R2 250 R2 250 R15 750
31 March 2012 R4 500 R6 750 R11 250
31 January 2013 ? ? ?
4. A new vehicle costing R360 000 was purchased on 30 June 2012.
5. Depreciation is written off on Vehicles at 20% p.a. on the
diminishing-balance method.
6.2 INVENTORY VALUATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL
You are provided with information relating to Fast Save Traders owned by
Mohammed Khan. The business sells school shirts. Their financial year ends
on 31 July 2013. The business uses the FIFO (first in first out) method to
value stock. The periodic inventory system is used.
6.2.1 Calculate the value of closing stock according to the FIFO method
on 31 July 2013. (7)
6.2.2 Calculate:
• Mark-up percentage (%) achieved on cost (4)
• Stock holding period (use average stock in your calculation) (4)
6.2.3 The business aims at a mark-up of 30% on cost.
As the internal auditor, what would you investigate? Explain.
State TWO points. (4)
6.2.4 The stock holding period for 2012 was 30 days.
Should Mohammed be satisfied with the stock holding period for
2013? Explain. (3)
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INFORMATION:
1. Sales and cost of sales for the year:
TOTAL
Sales (3 600 shirts at R140 each) R504 000
Cost of sales R415 500
2. Inventories of shirts:
NUMBER
PRICE PER UNIT TOTAL
OF UNITS
1 August 2012 600 R80 R48 000
31 July 2013 970 ? ?
3. Purchases and returns:
NUMBER
PRICE PER UNIT TOTAL
OF UNITS
Purchases:
12 October 2012 750 R110 R82 500
18 December 2012 1 900 R130 R247 000
6 March 2013 680 R100 R68 000
24 June 2013 880 R120 R105 600
4 210 R503 100
Returns:
7 March 2013 (60) R100 (R6 000)
24 June 2013 (150) R120 (R18 000)
NET TOTAL 4 000 R479 100
6.3 See next page.
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6.3 INTERNAL CONTROL
Sizwe Sibiya owns three printing shops, each managed by a different person.
Each shop has one high-capacity printer which is designed to print 50 000
copies per month. They charge R1,20 per copy.
REQUIRED:
Identify ONE problem in relation to each shop, quoting figures in identifying
each problem. In EACH case, advise Sizwe on how to solve the problem.
INFORMATION FOR OCTOBER 2013:
SHOP 1 SHOP 2 SHOP 3
Year printer purchased 2007 2011 2012
Name of manager Thandeka Dludlu Sipho
Cost price of printer R30 000 R50 000 R70 000
Accumulated depreciation R29 999 R20 000 R14 000
Number of copies printed and sold 70 000 50 000 20 000
Number of spoilt copies 965 5 870 180
Cash from customers deposited R66 000 R60 000 R24 000
Ink and other consumables used R14 800 R19 500 R4 400
Repairs and maintenance R4 000 R1 400 R200
Other monthly operating expenses R17 000 R17 000 R17 000 (9)
55
TOTAL: 300
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