# Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2014 Memo (English) > Grade 12 Accounting memorandum from the NSC November Exam 2014 (English), 19 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-nov-2014-memo-eng/1f513dd7-cf83-44af-86f5-22f4a9202418 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Accounting - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2014 - Exam period: NSC November Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 19 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/accounting) › [Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2014 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-nov-2014-memo-eng/1f513dd7-cf83-44af-86f5-22f4a9202418) ## About this document Accounting · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2014. Memorandum, 19 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 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. This memorandum consists of 19 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 2 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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  4 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 9 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 4 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 8 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 3 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 4 TOTAL MARKS 35 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 4 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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. 4 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 * 16 * 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 5 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 4 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. 6 TOTAL MARKS 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 6 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 7 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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  26 Foreign entries -1 (max -2) Presentation / Placement / Incorrect or incomplete details -1 (max -2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 8 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 5 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). 4 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. 6 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 9 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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. 4 TOTAL MARKS 65 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 10 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 11 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 3 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 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 12 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 on funds from internal sources)  8 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 13 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 TOTAL MARKS 75 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 14 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 4 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 15  3 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 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 15 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 3 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 4 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. 6 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 4 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 16 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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% 4 TOTAL MARKS 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 17 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 18 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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. rent/water/ electricity 12 Copyright reserved ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting 19 DBE/November 2014 NSC – Memorandum 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 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Accounting Nov 2014 Answer Book Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-nov-2014-answer-book-afr/2ee1a360-1246-4e7c-8ba2-c5b341079807) — Accounting · Addendum · 2014 · Afr - [Accounting P2 Nov 2025 MG Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12-accounting-2025-nsc-november-exam-memorandum-paper-2/4c11fbd4-960d-4f11-8cb5-c00f8f2cb8b5) — Accounting · Memo · 2025 · Afr - [ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 26 .5 .14 D](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-answer-book-26-5-14-d/6ebe92f4-f615-4ca3-8569-bf1e32af1c92) — Accounting · Addendum · 2014 - [Accounting Feb-March 2014 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-feb-march-2014-eng/4ff45f75-aaa3-47fc-9a91-1b59a042682b) — Accounting · QP · 2014 · Eng - [Accounting P1 Nov 2023 Answer Book Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-nov-2023-answer-book-eng/aaeb9a41-12fe-49c2-9ba7-37693926cbd5) — Accounting · Addendum · 2023 · Eng - [Accounting P1 Nov 2023 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-nov-2023-eng/4c9e315d-40c3-4d80-9775-322ef8d07061) — Accounting · QP · 2023 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Accounting - [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting/8f42a6a4-9593-4d36-86b1-d890dd1bb1bf) — Guide - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 AB JCT ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-ab-jct-eng-d-watermark/77ae8297-53f7-47b3-8e29-57bd38f30483) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP JCT 2025 AFR D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-jct-2025-afr-d-watermark/c6a5692b-3cb0-464b-bb82-67d6ce83bfdd) — QP · 2025 · Afr - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/84d92eb0-f5bd-4442-bb6d-c55cdc52e25d) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P2 QP GR12 JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-qp-gr12-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/13425f71-aba6-4328-b084-d9b108884315) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [Accounting P1 (English) June 2025 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-english-june-2025-answer-book/7e96e433-56f8-43a1-9a38-c68c465746dd) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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