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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ACCOUNTING
NOVEMBER 2014
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 penalty for misplaced item). No double penalty applied.
2. Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning
marks on the figures for that item.
3. Full marks for correct answer. If answer incorrect, mark the workings provided.
4. If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark for the working for that
figure (not the method mark for the answer).
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 of candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline.
12. Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation.
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Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2014 Memo (English)
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Accounting 2 DBE/November 2014
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QUESTION 1
1.1
1.1.1 Value-added tax
1.1.2 0% Zero-rated
1.1.3 First In First Out
1.1.4 Perpetual/Continuous
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1.2 Calculate the final amount payable to SARS on 31 July 2014.
Mark one line only – choose method to benefit candidate any one part correct
– 11 200 + 126 000 – 77 000 + 273 – 6 692 – 1 330 = 30 051
OR
11 200 – 126 000 + 77 000 – 273 + 6 692 + 1 330 = –30 051
Mark one account only – choose account to benefit candidate
VAT Control
(could be Input & Output)
11 200 126 000
* 77 000 273
6 692
* 1 330
30 051 any one part
correct
Accept negative figures or brackets on opposite sides
77 000 + 1330 = 78 330 3 marks 77 000 – 273 = 76 727 2 marks
77 000 + 1 330 – 273 = 78 057 4 marks 126 000 – 6 692 = 119 308 3 marks
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1.3 1.3.1 Calculate the total amount paid for carriage on the purchases
on 11 June 2014.
(1 600 x 215) 2 marks
R352 600 – 344 000 = 8 600 operation any one part correct
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1.3.2 Calculate the value of the closing stock on 30 June 2014 using
the weighted-average method.
769 650 (2 marks) (352 600 + 290 400 + 127 850) 1 mark
77 900 + 770 850 – 1 200 x 580
410 + 3 280 – 5
3 690 or 3 275 (2 marks) (1 600 + 1 210 + 470) 1 mark
847 550 3 marks x 580 1 mark
3 685 3 marks
= R133 400 operation any one part correct
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1.3.3 Explain the effect that this will have on the gross profit.
Gross profit will increase (by R20 850)
ONE valid reason for changing the stock valuation method:
Award part-marks for partial answers
• FIFO is a more suitable or accurate or realistic method of
valuing stock of blazers.
• Blazers are discrete units where cost is easily identified.
• FIFO is more suitable or accurate or realistic because stock is
valued at the most current / changing prices.
ONE valid reason against changing the stock valuation method:
Award part-marks for partial answers
• It is unethical / fraudulent / wrong / to manipulate financial
records.
• Will lead to an increase in tax.
• Inconsistency / It is important that financial records are
consistent from one year to the next (comparability).
• Over a period of time there is no difference in the total gross
profit earned. 6
1.3.4 Harry is concerned about the control of his stock of blazers. He
has sold 2 900 blazers during the year. Give a calculation to
support his concern.
Be alert to other methods e.g. solve for x
Mark one line only – choose method to benefit candidate
operation any one part correct
(410 + 3 280 – 5) – 580 – 2 900 = 205
3 685 1 mark 3 105 2 marks
OR
(–410 – 3 280 + 5) + 580 + 2 900 = –205
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QUESTION 2
2.1 The bookkeeper, Litzie, says it is not necessary for her to prepare a
Creditors' Reconciliation Statement because the creditors send
monthly statements to the business anyway. What would you say to
her? State TWO points.
Any TWO valid points Must be 2 separate points;
Award part-marks for incomplete answers
Expected responses:
• The statement could contain errors.
• This is an internal control measure.
• This will lead to detection of errors/omissions/fraud.
• To compare/check/reconcile the account to the statement.
• To ensure VAT return is correct / to assist in doing the VAT return.
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2.2
No. Creditors' Ledger of Statement of account
KZ Stores received from Valley Ltd
Balance 112 820 182 150
A – 9 000 – 9 000
B + 87 500
C
+ 7 200
D
- 1 400
E
- 630
F
+ 2 100
G - 5 250
- 5 250
- 10 500 (2 marks)
H
+ 4 600
182 920 * 182 920 *
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* Any ONE part correct; check reasonableness & including opening figures;
Totals do not have to agree
Sign and amount must be correct to award marks;
If no sign, assume positive
Accept brackets as a negative figure
Foreign / superfluous entries -1 each line; cannot be less than 0 per line
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2.3 2.3.1 Explain what action should be taken against J van Wyk. State
TWO points.
Any two valid points Must be 2 separate points; Cannot conflict with each other
Award part-marks for incomplete answers
• Must be subjected to a disciplinary hearing
• Open a criminal case at SAPS
• Redeploy pending decision / suspend pending decision (on
outcome of the hearing/case)
• Require employee to refund/repay employer for the
costs/deduct from salary/take legal action for repayment
• Dismiss him as this is gross misconduct
Do not accept warning as a valid point for 2 marks unless candidate also mentions
repayment as a point – in context of R37 500 fraud, warning alone is not sufficient
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2.3.2 What must the business do to prevent a similar incident in
future? Explain THREE points.
Any THREE valid points Must be 3 separate points;
For 2 marks:
• Division of duties so that each person serves as a check on
another / get someone else to authorise these transactions.
• Rotate duties so that employees do not have permanent
control over an aspect of the business.
• Conduct internal audits / check documents to detect the
fraud and errors.
• Physical stock control (to records) / check stock on hand to
stock records.
• When goods are received, the receiving officer must check
the stock received to the invoice and order form.
• Inform suppliers of the procedure for delivering goods to the
business and do not deviate from this.
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 SHARE CAPITAL
AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
750 000 ordinary shares
ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL
Ordinary shares in issue on
450 000 3 215 000
1 March 2013
Ordinary shares issued during
80 000 760 000
the year
Ordinary shares re-purchased operation
(75 000)
(average price of R7,50) (562 500)
Operation; one
5 000 more than part correct
Ordinary shares in issue on
opening figure OR shares x
455 000 28 February 2014 avg price used
3 412 500 9
3.1.2 RETAINED INCOME
Balance on 1 March 2013 322 500
Net profit after tax 812 700
Shares repurchased operation one part correct and in brackets (217 500)
217 500 2 marks
75 000 x 2,90 if R10,40-avg price above; must be at ≥R0,01 per share Zero 0 marks
Ordinary share dividends operation one part correct and in brackets (482 000)
Interim dividends / Paid 270 000
Final dividends / Declared one part correct
530 000 see 3.1.1 x 40 cents 212 000
Balance on 28 February 2014 operation 435 700 11
Foreign entries -1 (-2 max)
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3.2 VIJAY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION) ON
28 FEBRUARY 2014
ASSETS
Non-current assets operation
3 884 000 2
(total assets – current assets)
Fixed assets operation 3 234 000
Financial asset: Fixed deposit 650 000
Current assets operation 863 100 5
Inventories 275 400
Trade and other receivables (243 500 + 7 600 ) 251 100
Cash and cash equivalents 336 600
TOTAL ASSETS transfer total equities and liabilities 4 747 100
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity operation 3 848 200 3
Ordinary share capital see 3.1.1 3 412 500
Retained income see 3.1.2 435 700
Non-current liabilities 451 200 4
Loan : William Bank
(482 600 + 81 400 – 112 800 ) one part correct 451 200
OR (482 600 + 81 400) x 80%
Current liabilities operation 447 700 12
Trade and other payables (62 460+ 12 120)
one part correct 74 580
Refer 3.1.2
Shareholders for dividends OR 482 000 #
212 000
SARS : Income Tax 48 320
(348 300 – 299 980 must be deducted under CL)
Current portion of loan 112 800
check that loan has been reduced by this
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES operation 4 747 100
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Foreign entries -1 (max -2)
Presentation / Placement / Incorrect or incomplete details -1 (max -2)
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3.3 Calculate the return on average shareholders' equity for 2014.
812 700 see 3.1.2 x 100 = 22,0% operation, %, one part correct
½ (3 537 500+ 3 848 200) see 3.2
3 692 850 3 marks
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3.4 From 2013 to 2014 the directors made a deliberate decision to change
the policy on the distribution of profits in the form of dividends.
Comment on this change. Quote financial indicators or figures to
support your answer.
They paid out 100% (all) of their earnings in 2013 compared to 59%
of their earnings (100÷170 cents) in 2014. The business is retaining funds
for future expansions / development / support equalising dividends in future
/ to improve NAV.
OR
They did not retain any earnings in 2013 (1 mark). In 2014 they retained
70 cents (41%) of EPS (2 marks). The business is retaining funds for future
expansions / development / support equalising dividends in future / to
improve NAV. (1 mark).
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3.5 Comment on whether the shareholders should be satisfied with the
percentage return and the market price of their shares. Quote TWO
relevant financial indicators (actual figures/ratios/percentages) and
their trends. Give an additional comment in each case.
Indicators Trends & figures Extra comment
ROSHE (1 mark):
Increased from 18,3% to 22% (1 method mark) / by 3,7% points. (see 3.3)
This exceeds the return on alternative investments (of 9%). (1 mark)
Must mention NAV as the indicator; Allocate 1 mark for trend of either the NAV or market price
NAV (1 mark) is 846 cents
NAV increased by 60 cents (from 786c to 846c)
Market price decreased by 28 cents (from 1060c to 1032c)
The market price exceeds the NAV (1 mark) / investors are prepared to pay
extra for the shares.
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3.6 The external auditors, Hassan and Jacob, have employed Janet to
work on the audit of Vijay Ltd. Janet owns 10 000 shares in Vijay Ltd.
Explain why this is a problem. Any one valid reason; part-marks for partial answers
• It is a conflict of interest/unethical.
• She could influence the results in a positive or negative way.
• Overlooking issues/insider information.
• She could be biased / not independent.
• Could put the validity / credibility of the audit at risk.
Give a valid solution. Any one valid reason; part-marks for partial answers
• She should sell the shares if she wants to continue working on the
audit.
• She must be removed from this audit / she recuses herself from
the audit / she takes on other projects within this audit firm.
• She must disclose her vested interest and ensure that her
employers / review committee make a decision on her participation
in the audit.
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QUESTION 4
4.1 Calculate the missing amounts (indicated by a, b and c) in the
Fixed/Tangible Asset Note for the year ended 28 February 2014.
NO. WORKINGS AMOUNT
a 6 740 000 – 2 689 000 no part marks 4 051 000
b 140 000 – 33 600 no part marks 106 400
5 600 + 11 000 + 20% x (3 110 000 – 1 342 000)
353 600 (3 marks) one part correct
c OR: 370 200
2 marks 1 mark 1 mark 1 mark 1 mark 1 mark
5 600 + 20% x [(1 768 000 x 10/12) + (2 098 000 x 4/12)]
294 667 + 69 933 12
4.2 METEOR SUPERMARKETS LTD
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2014
Cash flow from operating activities (1 039 900)
Operation#
Cash generated from operations 969 600
Interest paid (88 500)
Taxation 441 000 + 122 000 + 128 000 (691 000)
Details & correctly placed 563 000 (2 marks) 691 000: 3 marks Operation; one part
OR –441 000 – 122 000 – 128 000 correct & brackets
Dividends 480 000 + 750 000
Details & correctly placed 480 000 + 1 620 000 – 870 000 (1 230 000) Operation one part
OR – 480 000 – 1620 000 + 870 000 1 230 000: 3marks correct & brackets
1 mark 1 mark 1 mark
Cash flow from investing activities (4 274 600)
Operation#
Purchase of fixed assets 4 051 000 + 330 000 (4 381 000)
4 381 000: 2 Operation one part
Details & correctly placed see 4.1 a
marks correct & brackets
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets 106 400
Details & correctly placed See 4.1b & no
brackets
Cash flow from financing activities 2 325 000
Operation#
Proceeds from the sale of shares 2 400 000
Details & correctly placed 2 400 000: 1 mark correct & no brackets
Share buy-back 50 000 x R9,50 (475 000)
Details & correctly placed 475 000: 1 mark correct & brackets
Change in loan 400 000
Details & correctly placed 400 000: 1 mark correct & no brackets
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (2 989 500)
Operation
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2 488 000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year (501 500) * 31
* Operation from top OR R13 500 OR (R515 000)
Valid alternative details acceptable # Operation one part correct in the sub-section (figures/details)
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4.3 At the AGM, a shareholder stated that the Cash Flow Statement
reflects poor decisions by the directors. Explain TWO points, with
relevant figures, to support his opinion.
Any TWO valid answers: Explanation Figures
• Dividends of R1 230 000 (see 4.2) cause a negative figure for cash
retained from operating activities.
• Fixed assets bought are very high (R4 381 000) (see 4.2) which
leads to a bank overdraft.
• The directors allowed a large bank overdraft of R515 000 or
R501 500 to result from high payments for dividends/fixed assets.
• The buy-back of shares (R475 000) (see 4.2) reduced cash
resources / reduced capital base of the company.
• The vehicle was sold at book value (R106 400) (see 4.2) and was
only 1½ years old. 4
4.4 4.4.1 Calculate the net asset value per share for 2014.
8 839 000 x 100
1 450 000 1
= 610 cents one part correct; R or c or 609,6 cents or R6,10
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4.4.2 Calculate the debt-equity ratio for 2014.
908 000 : 8 839 000
= 0,1 : 1 one part correct; must be x:1
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4.5 Comment on the liquidity position of the company. Quote THREE
relevant financial indicators (actual figures/ratios/percentages)
and their trends.
Any THREE valid financial indicators:
Name of financial indicator
Figure and trend
• Current ratio: 3,6 : 1 1,6 : 1 / decreased to 1,6 : 1
• Acid test ratio: 3,1 : 1 1,2 : 1 / decreased to 1,2 : 1
• Stock turnover rate: 5,1 6,8 times p.a./ increased to 6,8 times
• Debtors' collection period: 35 40 days / increased to 40 days
General comment: For 3 marks (need only mention 3 indicators):
The liquidity has generally improved. The current ratio and acid-test ratio were
too high in 2013. They are now much more efficient in 2014. The stock is now
being sold more quickly which will generate greater profit. However the
debtors are paying slightly more slowly – this trend must be rectified next
year.
One valid point per indicator OR 3 marks for overall comment:
Excellent answer = 3 marks; Good = 2; Poor =1; Incorrect =0
Increases/decreases are not a comment – these are trends
Comment would be on improvement or not / efficiency
Expected responses for 1 mark each:
• The current ratio improved / was possibly too high in 2013 / cash was
too high / current assets do not earn any return / they may be more
efficient in 2014.
• The acid test ratio improved / is more efficient in 2014 / cash is lower
• The stock turnover rate has improved / stock increased but is being
sold more quickly / assists liquidity and is appropriate for a
supermarket.
• The debtors are paying more slowly / this trend must be rectified /
normal credit terms 30 days. 9
4.6 The directors decided to increase the loan during the current
financial year. Quote TWO financial indicators (actual figures/
ratios/percentages) that are relevant to their decision. Explain
why this was a good decision, or not.
ROTCE
• This is 18,8%
DEBT/EQUITY RATIO
• This is 0,1 : 1 (see 4.4.2)
Explanation: Depends on calculation above
• Positively geared as ROTCE is higher than interest rate
• Low financial risk / Not making much use of loans (it relies more
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4.7 The Bakker family owns 740 000 shares in this company. Explain
the effect that the repurchase of shares on 31 December 2013 had
on their control of the company. Give a calculation(s) to support
your answer.
Before the repurchase the family's shareholding was:
Both figures
740 000 x 100 = 49,3%
1 500 000 1
After the repurchase the family's shareholding is:
Both figures
740 000 x 100 = 51,0%
1 450 000 1
(Note: Shareholding increased by 1,7%; this is correct for 4 marks)
The family is now the majority shareholder.
For 3 marks:
They owned less than half the shares in issue before the repurchase (1
mark) but now own more than half the shares in issue (1 mark). The family
is now the majority shareholder (1 mark).
For 3 marks:
They owned 740 000 of 1,5m shares before the repurchase (1 mark), and
they owned 740 000 of 1,45m shares after the repurchase (1 mark). The
family is now the majority shareholder (1 mark). 5
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QUESTION 5
5.1 List FOUR items that should not have been placed in this Cash
Budget.
Discount received
Bad debts
Cost of sales
Depreciation
-1 for each superfluous additional item if four marks are earned
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5.2 CREDITORS' PAYMENT SCHEDULE
CREDIT
MONTH OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
PURCHASES
August 64 000 9 600
September 67 200 50 400 10 080
October 74 000 7 030 55 500 11 100
November 68 000 6 460 51 000
December 70 000 If x 10% x 95% 6 650
operation one part correct 67 030 72 040 68 750 9
5.3 5.3.1 Calculate the total sales for September 2014.
40 500 x 100 = 270 000 operation one part correct
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5.3.2 Calculate the percentage increase in rent income in
December 2014.
1 000 x 100
8 000 1
= 12,5% operation one part correct; accept 12,5
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5.3.3 Calculate the salaries and wages amount for December 2014.
46 000 x 108,5% = 49 910 operation one part correct
OR
46 000 + 3 910 = 49 910
1 mark 1 mark 1 method mark
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5.3.4 Calculate the rate of interest on the loan.
1 125 x 100 x 12 = 9% operation one part correct; accept 9
150 000
150 000 x Rate x 1 = 1 125 Rate = 9%
1 100 12
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5.4 5.4.1 Calculate the period for which enough stock is on hand (in
days) on 30 September 2014.
250 000 x 365 = 74,3 or 74 days operation one part correct;
1 228 000 accept 74,3 or 74
Explain whether this is appropriate for the business.
Responses will depend on answer above
Must compare period above to shelf life (unless his answer above is less than 2 months)
Any valid comment, e.g.
• (Not appropriate) – period of stock on hand exceeds the
shelf life.
• (Not appropriate) – it exceeds shelf life, the business will
be left with stock that cannot be sold / will have to
destroyed the stock.
• (Not appropriate) – loss of profits as stock has exceeded
its shelf life.
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5.4.2 Calculate the mark-up percentage achieved for the year
ended 30 September 2014.
552 600 two marks
1 780 600 – 1 228 000 x 100
1 228 000 1
= 45% operation one part correct, accept 45
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5.4.3 Comment on whether or not the change in the mark-up
percentage has benefited the business. Give a calculation(s) to
support your opinion.
Answer for FOUR marks:
This resulted in a decrease in gross profit .
GP for 2013 = R1 680 000 x 60/160 = R630 000
GP for 2014 = R1 780 600 – R1 228 000 = R552 600
OR
GP decreased (1 mark) by R77 400 (3 marks)
OR
GP decreased (1 mark) by 12,29% (3 marks) Accept 12,3%
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QUESTION 6
6.1 BRIAN'S BRELLIES
6.1.1 Calculate the direct labour cost.
Normal time: 1 920 x R95 = 182 400 x 3 547 200
Bonus: 547 200 x 12% if 12% of figure above 65 664
one part correct 612 864
3 x (182 400 + 21 888) = 612 864
1 mark 2 marks 1 mark 1 mark 5
6.1.2 FACTORY OVERHEAD COST
Sundry factory expenses 30 975
Indirect material (52 200 + 4 400 – 3 600 ) 53 000
Rent expense 5
(117 000 x / 8 ) 73 125
Insurance (16 640 – 1 280) x 75% 11 520 *
Salary of factory foreman (97 150 + 8 750 + 900) 106 800 *
9 650: 2 marks
Water and electricity (20 010 ÷ 60 x 80 ) 26 680 *
33 350 x 80/100
*Cannot get full marks per line if answer is incorrect
TOTAL *operation (one part correct) 302 100 * 19
-1 for foreign items (advertising)
6.1.3 PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 JULY 2014
Direct material cost 623 700
#Direct labour cost see 6.1.1 612 864
Prime cost operation 1 236 564
#Factory overhead cost see 6.1.2 302 100
Total production cost operation 1 538 664
Work in process (1 August 2013) 37 600
1 576 264
Work in process (31 July 2014) (42 600)
operation
Cost of production of finished goods (must be 1 533 664 10
subtracted)
# Mark awarded for placement & description
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6.2 BEN'S CATERING
6.2.1 Identify ONE unit cost for doughnuts and TWO unit costs for pies
that were major problems in 2014, considering that the inflation
rate was 5%.
Identify cost Figures Problem Valid advice
Trends not necessary
ONE unit cost for doughnuts Problem and advice
(Quote figures.) Both must be specific,
not general FC & VC & general expenses
Variable costs now R5,00 / Must mention either DLC or S&DC
R4,30 R5,00 (16,3%) Possible cause of the problem:
Workers are not operating
OR efficiently/Wages increased/More
overtime
Direct labour cost now R1,90 /
R1,55 R1,90 (+ 23%) Advice:
Assess the efficiency of workers/Offer
incentives/Time and motion
studies/Restrict overtime/Train workers to
be more efficient/Improve supervision
OR
OR
Selling & distribution cost now R1,15
R0,70 R1,15 (+ 64%) Possible cause of the problem:
Salespersons not efficient/Transport
costs increased/Bad debts/Theft of
fuel/Increase in fuel prices
Do not accept Administration cost Advice:
Offer commission on sales/Look for
cheaper forms of transport/Training/ Plan
trips better
TWO unit costs for pies Problem and advice
(Quote figures.) Both must be specific, not general FC & VC
Direct material cost now R5.05 / Must cover DMC
R2,20 R5,05 (+ 130%) Possible cause of the problem:
Lack of expertise of workers/Poor quality
raw materials/Increased raw materials
cost/Theft of raw materials/Wastage
Advice:
Investigate causes of wastage/Look for a
cheaper supplier/Better quality of raw
material/Better training/Improve security
Factory overhead cost now R3,38 Must cover FOHC
R2,50 R3,38 (+ 35%) Possible cause of the problem:
Low production increased fixed cost per
unit/Increase in certain costs, e.g. rent
Do not accept Administration cost
Advice:
Increase units produced to reduce unit
cost/Advertise the product better/Diversify
the range/Economise on expenses, e.g.
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6.2.2 Calculate the number of extra doughnuts he must produce and
sell to make an additional profit of R15 000. Assume that the
unit costs and selling price for 2014 remain unchanged.
If candidates use alternative methods, search
for key figures to earn marks
OR
FC Exis NP Extra NP
64 900 + 100 100 + 15 000
15 000 / 3,00 (R8 – R5) R3,00 Contrib
= 5 000 extra units (2 marks)
one part correct = 60 000 to be made (1 mark)
– 55 000 currently made
OR = 5 000 units extra (1 method mark)
FC = 55 000 x R1,18
= R64 900 1 mark OR
To cover = R64 900 + 15 000 Sales 55 000 x R8 = R440 000
= R79 900 2 marks COS 55 000 x R5 = R275 000
Units needed = R79 900 / R3 GP = R165 000
= 26 633
Target = R180 000 (1 mark)
BEP = 21 667
Extra needed = 4 966 1 mark ÷ Contribution R3,00 (2 marks)
(difference due to rounding off) = 60 000 units
Making 55 000
Additional = 5 000 units (1 method mark)
4
6.2.3 Name the product which has been negatively affected by the
new competitor.
Pies
Comment on how this would have affected the net profit on this
product.
Sales & production decreased (44 000 35 000 units) / Ben has had to
limit his price (to R12,50) / Reduction in price led to decrease in
contribution (R6,15 R4,20)
Production is less than BEP
This means that a loss will be made on the pies.
5
TOTAL
MARKS
55
TOTAL: 300
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