# Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2016 Question Paper (Eng)

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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                  GRADE 12

                                 ACCOUNTING

                                NOVEMBER 2016

MARKS: 300

TIME: 3 hours

        This question paper consists of 19 pages and a 15-page answer book.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely.

1.        Answer ALL the questions.

2.        A special ANSWER BOOK is provided in which to answer ALL the questions.

3.        Show ALL workings to earn part-marks.

4.        You may use a non-programmable calculator.

5.        You may use a dark pencil or blue/black ink to answer the questions.

6.        Where applicable, show all calculations to ONE decimal point.

7.        Write neatly and legibly.

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8.        Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question
          paper. Try NOT to deviate from it.

                                   QUESTION 1: 45 marks; 25 minutes
          Topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                          Managerial accounting
                                          Concepts
                                          Production Cost Statement
          Manufacturing
                                          Break-even analysis
                                          Managing resources
                                          Internal control

                                  QUESTION 2: 40 marks; 25 minutes
          Topic of the question:           This question integrates:
                                           Financial accounting
                                           Debtors' reconciliation
          Reconciliation, Age Analysis and Debtors' age analysis
          VAT                              VAT calculations
                                           Managing resources
                                           Internal control

                                   QUESTION 3: 70 marks; 40 minutes
          Topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                          Financial accounting
                                          Concepts
          Audit report and                Income Statement
          Income Statement                Audit report
                                          Managing resources
                                          Fixed assets

                                QUESTION 4: 75 marks; 45 minutes
          Topic of the question:       This question integrates:
                                       Financial accounting
                                       Concepts
          Cash Flow Statement and      Cash Flow Statement
          Interpretation               Interpretation of financial information
                                       Managing resources
                                       Internal control

                                   QUESTION 5: 30 marks; 20 minutes
          Topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                          Managerial accounting
                                          Inventory valuation
          Inventories                     Managing resources
                                          Internal control

                                   QUESTION 6: 40 marks; 25 minutes
          Topic of the question:          This question integrates:
                                          Managerial accounting
          Budgeting                       Cash Budget
                                          Calculations

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QUESTION 1: MANUFACTURING                                         (45 marks; 25 minutes)

1.1     CONCEPTS

        Give ONE cost category for each of the following descriptions by choosing
        a cost category from the list below. Write only the cost category next to the
        question number (1.1.1–1.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

                     direct material cost; direct labour cost; factory overhead cost;
                             administration cost; selling and distribution cost

        1.1.1    Salaries paid to office workers

        1.1.2    Cost of raw materials used in the production process

        1.1.3    Commission paid to salespersons

        1.1.4    Rent paid for factory buildings                                        (4 x 1)       (4)

1.2     GUGU MANUFACTURERS

        You are provided with information relating to Gugu Manufacturers for the year
        ended 29 February 2016. The business produces one style of handbag.

        REQUIRED:

        1.2.1    Calculate the:

                 •     Direct labour cost                                                             (8)
                 •     Direct material cost                                                           (6)

        1.2.2    Prepare the Production Cost Statement.                                               (8)

        1.2.3    The owner is concerned about the production level in 2016.

                 •     Calculate the break-even point for 2016.                                       (5)
                 •     Explain whether the owner should be concerned or not.
                       Provide figures.                                                               (3)

        1.2.4    The owner is not satisfied with the internal control of the raw material.

                 Calculate the following regarding the raw material (fabric):

                 •     Metres of fabric stolen from the storeroom                                     (5)
                 •     Metres of fabric wasted in the factory                                         (4)

                 Provide a strategy to improve the internal control in EACH case above.               (2)

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        INFORMATION:

        A.    Workers involved in the manufacturing process:

                      NO. OF               WAGE                    EARNINGS
                     WORKERS                                      PER WORKER
                                     Basic (normal wage)    R40 per hour      1 920 hours
                         5
                                          Overtime         Basic rate + 75%    90 hours
                  NOTE:
                  Deductions: 8,5% of basic wage
                  Employer's contribution: 11,5% of basic wage

        B.    Raw material (fabric):

              Raw material purchased is kept in a storeroom before being issued to
              the factory for production. Stock is valued according to the weighted-
              average method.

              Storeroom stock records:

                                                                                TOTAL
                                                              METRES           AMOUNT
                                                                                 (R)
               Balance on 1 March 2015                           1 350             131 500
               Purchases:                                        5 400             584 000
               May 2015                                          2 500             265 000
               September 2015                                    2 900             319 000

               Raw material issued to factory                    5 500             ?
               Stock balance on 29 February 2016                  940              ?

        C.    There is no work-in-process stock.

        D.    Other costs for the financial year (after all the adjustments):

                  Factory overhead cost                      Fixed cost         R343 340
                  Administration cost                        Fixed cost         R226 660
                  Selling and distribution cost             Variable cost       R217 340

        E.    Additional information on 29 February 2016:
              •      4 200 handbags were produced and sold at R450 each.
              •      Total sales amounted to R1 890 000.
              •      Total variable cost per unit was R300.
              •      1,25 metres of fabric was used to make one handbag.

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QUESTION 2: RECONCILIATION, AGE ANALYSIS AND VAT
                                               (40 marks; 25 minutes)

2.1     Simply Traders sell goods for cash and on credit.

        REQUIRED:

        2.1.1     Simply Traders have the telephone numbers of all their debtors. What
                  other information should they obtain before allowing customers to open
                  accounts? State TWO points with a reason in EACH case.                            (4)

        2.1.2     Refer to Information A, B and C.

                  Calculate:

                  •     The correct closing balance of the Debtors' Control Account on
                        31 October 2016                                                             (6)
                  •     The correct amounts owing by debtors:
                        - J Ramsay (D2)
                        - W Smith (D3)
                        - C Prince (D5)                                                             (12)

        2.1.3     Refer to Information D.
                  • Calculate the percentage of debtors complying with the credit
                     terms.                                                                         (4)
                  • Explain TWO measures to improve collection from debtors.                        (4)

        INFORMATION:

        A.      Balance of the Debtors' Control Account on 31 October 2016, R179 500
                (before adjustments).

        B.      Debtors' list on 31 October 2016:

                                   DEBTORS                   FOLIO      AMOUNT
                      M Coley                                  D1            R60 200
                      J Ramsay                                 D2             37 500
                      W Smith                                  D3             19 500
                      D Cummings                               D4             42 000
                      C Prince                                 D5              3 900
                      TOTAL                                                 R163 100

        C.      The following errors and omissions must be taken into account:

                (a)    An invoice for R2 500 issued to W Smith was not recorded in the
                       books of Simply Traders.

                (b)    The total of the Debtors' Allowances Journal was posted to the
                       Debtors' Control Account as R20 100 instead of R21 000.

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              (c)     An invoice for R4 300 issued to C Prince was posted incorrectly to
                      the account of J Ramsay.

              (d)     Stock for R5 100 sold to C Prince was treated as a return of goods
                      when posting it to the Debtors' Ledger Account of C Prince.

              (e)     A cheque for R8 350, originally received from J Ramsay in
                      settlement of debt of R8 500, was returned by the bank, marked
                      R/D. No entries were made in the Debtors' Ledger.

              (f)     An invoice for R3 600 issued to W Smith was recorded correctly in
                      the Debtors' Journal, but posted as R6 300 to his account in the
                      Debtors' Ledger.

              (g)     The total for discount allowed in the CRJ was overstated by R500.

        D.    Debtors' age analysis on 30 September 2016:

                                                 30–60        61–90       MORE THAN
                     TOTAL        CURRENT
                                                 DAYS         DAYS         90 DAYS
                     201 200        35 300       23 300       76 700            65 900

              The credit period is 60 days.

2.2     VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT)

        The information below relates to Creamline Traders for their two-month VAT
        period ended on 31 August 2016. All items are subject to 14% VAT.

        REQUIRED:

        Calculate the amount receivable from or payable to SARS for VAT on
        31 August 2016. Indicate whether the amount is receivable or payable.
        (You may complete a VAT Control Account.)                                                    (10)

        INFORMATION:

        A.    Amount owed to SARS for July 2016, R14 250.

        B.    Details in respect of VAT for August 2016:

                                                     EXCLUDING                  INCLUDING
                               DETAILS                                 VAT
                                                        VAT                        VAT
             Merchandise purchased/Expenses paid           R198 000                 R225 720
             Goods taken by owner for personal use                     R2 940
             Returns by debtors                                        R1 120
             Debtors' accounts written off                   R9 500
             Total sales                                                            R332 880

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QUESTION 3: AUDIT REPORT AND INCOME STATEMENT (70 marks; 40 minutes)

3.1     CONCEPTS

        Choose the correct term to complete each of the following statements. Write
        only the term next to the question number (3.1.1–3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

              cash and cash equivalents; current asset; non-current asset; income;
                net working capital; expense; current liability; non-current liability

        3.1.1    Interest on a bank overdraft is a/an ...

        3.1.2    Consumable stores on hand are a/an ...

        3.1.3    The portion of a loan to be paid during the next financial year is
                 regarded as a/an … in the Balance Sheet.

        3.1.4    The difference between current assets and current liabilities is known
                 as …                                                             (4 x 1)           (4)

3.2     AUDIT REPORT

        You are provided with an extract from the audit report of Fralezi Ltd.

        REQUIRED:

        3.2.1    To whom is the audit report addressed?                                             (1)
        3.2.2    Who has to ensure that the financial statements are prepared and
                 presented at the annual general meeting?                                           (1)
        3.2.3    Choose the correct word from those in brackets. Write the answer next
                 to the question number (3.2.3) and explain your choice.
                 Fralezi Ltd received a/an (qualified/unqualified/disclaimer of opinion)
                 audit report.                                                                      (2)
        3.2.4    Explain why the independent auditors referred to pages 11–29 in the
                 report.                                                                            (2)

        INFORMATION:

        We have examined the financial statements set out on pages 11–29.
        In our opinion, the annual financial statements present fairly, in all material
        respects:
        • The financial position of Fralezi Ltd on 30 June
        • The cash flow for the year then ended, in accordance with International
           Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and as required by the Companies Act
           of South Africa
        Roux and Pieterse
        Chartered Accountants (CA)
        Registered Accountants and Auditors
        Schilbach Street, Parys

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3.3     INCOME STATEMENT

        You are provided with information relating to Fralezi Ltd for the financial year
        ended 30 June 2016.

        REQUIRED:

        Complete the Income Statement for the financial year.                                   (60)

        INFORMATION:

        Figures extracted from the Pre-adjustment Trial Balance on 30 June 2016:

                                                                             R
        Balance Sheet Accounts
        Mortgage loan: Parys Bank                                                333 200
        Bank (favourable)                                                        482 000
        Debtors' control                                                         116 500
        Trading stock                                                            209 500
        Provision for bad debts                                                    3 732
        Nominal Accounts
        Sales (less allowances)                                              4 777 300
        Cost of sales                                                                ?
        Directors' fees                                                        375 000
        Salaries and wages                                                     365 540
        Sundry expenses                                                              ?
        Depreciation                                                           124 260
        Audit fees                                                              23 000
        Repairs                                                                100 000
        Rent income                                                            101 900
        Interest income                                                              ?
        Bad debts recovered                                                     10 540
        Packing material                                                        13 600
        Advertising                                                             20 596
        Loss of computer due to theft                                            9 300
        Ordinary share dividends                                               200 000

        Adjustments and additional information:

        A.    A credit note for R35 700 issued to a debtor, dated 27 June 2016, was not
              recorded. The cost price of these goods was R21 000. The goods were
              placed back into stock.

        B.    The business prices its goods at a mark-up of 70% on cost. Trade discount
              of R297 200 was allowed on invoices to certain customers.

        C.    Adjust the provision for bad debts of debtors to 4%.

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        D.    Stock counts on 30 June 2016 revealed the following on hand:

              •      Trading stock, R225 500
              •      Packing material, R3 700

        E.    External auditors are owed a further R7 250.

        F.    Interest on the loan is capitalised and has not been recorded yet. The loan
              statement from Parys Bank on 30 June 2016 reflected a closing balance
              of R372 920.

        G.    Corrections must be made in respect of a computer that was stolen on
              31 March 2016.

              The bookkeeper completed the following page in the Fixed Assets
              Register, using the incorrect method of depreciation:

                          SUNCREST                 COST      DEPRECIATION       BOOK
                          COMPUTER                                              VALUE
                  1 July 2014                      R42 000                       R42 000
                  30 June 2015                                      R8 400       R33 600
                  31 March 2016                                     R6 300       R27 300
                  Insurance pay-out                R18 000
                  Loss of computer due to theft     R9 300

              Depreciation on this asset should have been calculated at 20% p.a. on the
              diminishing-balanced method.

        H.    The monthly rent did not change during the year. During April 2016 the
              tenant paid R6 000 for repairs to the premises. He deducted this from his
              rent for May 2016, as repairs are the responsibility of the company. The
              repairs were not recorded. The rent for July 2016 was received and
              deposited during June 2016.

        I.    Advertising consists of a monthly contract with the local newspaper for the
              entire financial year. Advertising was paid for 11 months only. From
              1 April 2016, the contract rate was decreased by R152 per month.

        J.    Net profit after tax is R504 000.

              Use the following percentages to calculate certain missing figures:

              •      Operating profit on sales: 15%
              •      Income tax rate: 28% of net profit

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QUESTION 4: CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION
                                              (75 marks; 45 minutes)

4.1     Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A.
        Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (4.1.1–4.1.4) in the
        ANSWER BOOK, for example 4.1.5 E.

                              COLUMN A                                 COLUMN B
        4.1.1        Ability of the business to pay off all   A   gearing
                     its debts
                                                              B   return on equity
        4.1.2        Ability of the business to pay off its
                     short-term debts                         C   solvency

        4.1.3        The benefit that shareholders            D   liquidity
                     receive for investing in the company

        4.1.4        The extent to which a company is
                     financed by loans
                                                                                          (4 x 1)       (4)

4.2     REID LTD

        You are provided with information relating to Reid Ltd for the financial year
        ended 30 June 2016.

        Where financial indicators are required to support your answer, name
        the financial indicator, the actual figure/ratio/percentage and trends.

        REQUIRED:

        4.2.1        Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet:

                     •   Ordinary share capital                                                         (7)
                     •   Retained income                                                                (9)

        4.2.2        Calculate the following amounts for the Cash Flow Statement:

                     •   Change in loan                                                                 (2)
                     •   Income tax paid                                                                (4)

        4.2.3        Complete the extract from the Cash Flow Statement for cash and cash
                     equivalents.                                                                       (4)

        4.2.4        Calculate the following financial indicators on 30 June 2016:

                     •   Acid-test ratio                                                                (4)
                     •   Debt-equity ratio                                                              (3)
                     •   % return on average shareholder's equity (ROSHE)                               (5)
                     •   Net asset value per share (NAV)                                                (3)

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        4.2.5        The liquidity of the company has improved. Quote THREE financial
                     indicators to support this statement.                                           (6)

        4.2.6        Dividend policy:

                     •     Provide calculations to show the change in the dividend pay-out
                           policy.                                                                   (4)
                     •     Explain why the directors decided to change the policy. State ONE
                           point with figures.                                                       (2)

         4.2.7       Mary is the CEO of the company. Her shareholding is as follows:

                              NUMBER OF                DATE                  %
                               SHARES              PURCHASED           SHAREHOLDING
                                420 000           10 January 2015          46,7%

                     (a)    Calculate Mary's % shareholding on 1 October 2015 after the
                            repurchase of shares.                                                    (4)

                     (b)    Explain how Mary has benefitted from the decision to repurchase
                            the shares.                                                              (2)

                     (c)    The independent auditor discovered that Mary had made the
                            decision to repurchase the shares without informing the board of
                            directors.

                            Why should the independent auditor be concerned about this?              (2)

         4.2.8       The Cash Flow Statement reflected fixed assets purchased to the
                     amount of R4,5 million.

                     •     Name TWO major sources of funding for these fixed assets with
                           figures (over R1 000 000 each).                                           (4)
                     •     State for EACH source whether it was a good or bad decision.
                           Explain your choice. Quote relevant financial indicators/figures to
                           support your opinion.                                                     (6)

         INFORMATION:

         A.     Share capital and dividends:

                •    900 000 shares were in issue on 1 July 2015.

                •    75 000 ordinary shares were repurchased from the estate of a
                     deceased shareholder at R10,70 per share on 1 October 2015.

                •    The company issued 125 000 ordinary shares at R10,80 per share on
                     1 April 2016.

                •    The 2016 Cash Flow Statement reflected dividends paid of R434 250.

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        B.    Extract from Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2016:

                                                                             R
              Sales                                                          5 220 000
              Cost of sales                                                  3 600 000
              Operating profit                                               1 295 000
              Income tax                                                       190 500
              Net profit after tax                                             444 500

        C.    Extract from Balance Sheet on 30 June:

                                                         2016              2015
                                                          R                 R
              Fixed assets (carrying value)               17 420 950       14 683 300
              Fixed deposit: Ken Bank                        250 000          380 000
              Current assets                               1 015 000          456 000
              Inventories (only trading stock)               564 000          281 500
              Trade and other receivables (debtors)          246 000          167 000
              Cash and cash equivalents                      205 000            7 500
              Shareholders' equity                        10 050 750        9 540 000
              Ordinary share capital                               ?        9 180 000
              Retained income                                      ?          360 000
              Loan: Barbie Bank                            8 000 000        4 500 000
              Current liabilities                            635 200        1 479 300
              Trade and other payables                       420 000          683 400
              Shareholders for dividends                     209 000          162 000
              SARS: Income tax                                 6 200           23 400
              Bank overdraft                                       -          610 500

        D.    The following financial indicators were calculated on 30 June:

                                                         2016              2015
              Current ratio                               1,6 : 1          0,3 : 1
              Acid-test ratio                               ?              0,1 : 1
              Stock turnover rate                       8,5 times         10 times
              Debtors' collection period                 36 days          43 days
              Creditors' payment period                  63 days          63 days
              Solvency ratio                              2,2 : 1          2,6 : 1
              Debt-equity ratio                             ?              0,5 : 1
              Return on total capital employed
                                                          8,2%             9,5%
              (ROTCE)
              Return on shareholders' equity (ROSHE)        ?              6,2%
              Earnings per share (EPS)                  51 cents         58 cents
              Dividends per share (DPS)                 55 cents         35 cents
              Net asset value per share (NAV)               ?           1 060 cents
              Market price                             1 000 cents      1 030 cents
              Interest rate on loans                      12%              12%

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QUESTION 5: INVENTORIES                                            (30 marks; 20 minutes)

5.1     INVENTORY VALUATION

        Matrix Traders sell three different types of laptops: Lexus, Granite and Vision.
        They use the periodic inventory system and the specific identification method to
        value stock.

        REQUIRED:

        5.1.1     Explain the following valuation methods:

                  •   FIFO                                                                       (2)
                  •   Specific identification                                                    (2)

        5.1.2     Calculate the cost price per laptop on hand on 1 October 2015.                 (2)

        5.1.3     Calculate the value of the closing stock on 30 September 2016.                 (9)

        INFORMATION:

        The following information is in respect of the year ended 30 September 2016:

        A.      Opening stock:

                                                        COST PRICE
                  DATE         MODEL            UNITS                       TOTAL
                                                         PER UNIT
                1 Oct. 2015      Lexus           118         ?                     R413 000

        B.      Purchases and returns:

                                                        COST PRICE
                  DATE         MODEL            UNITS                       TOTAL
                                                         PER UNIT
                PURCHASES:
                Dec. 2015       Granite          410      R3 750               R1 537 500
                Mar. 2016       Vision           630      R4 650               R2 929 500
                RETURNS:
                Mar. 2016     Vision             20       R4 650                (R93 000)
                Net purchases                                                  R4 374 000

        C.      Sales for the year:

                          MODEL                 UNITS    AMOUNT
                Lexus                            118       R598 850
                Granite                          356      R2 229 375
                Vision                           502      R4 247 775
                                                          R7 076 000

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5.2     MANAGEMENT OF INVENTORIES

        You are provided with information from the books of Kyle's Office Equipment for
        the year ended 29 February 2016. The business sells office desks, chairs and
        printers.

        Kyle took certain decisions at the beginning of the 2016 financial year.

        REQUIRED:

        Provide relevant figures for ALL the questions below.

        5.2.1    Desks:
                 •      What decision did Kyle take regarding the selling price of the desks?        (2)
                 •      How has this decision affected the business? State TWO points.               (4)

        5.2.2    Chairs:
                 Was it a good idea for Kyle to change to a cheaper supplier of chairs?
                 Explain TWO points.                                                                 (5)

        5.2.3    Printers:
                 Kyle significantly reduced the selling price of printers in the 2016
                 financial year in response to a new competitor who sells the same model
                 at R1 200.
                 Based on the information below, provide TWO separate suggestions to
                 Kyle to improve the profit on printers in 2017.                                     (4)

        INFORMATION:

                                        DESKS                CHAIRS              PRINTERS
                                     2016   2015          2016    2015         2016    2015
        Orders received from
                                      300       370       770        730        925        615
        customers
        Gross units sold              300       365       770        730        725        615

        Returns by customers           0         5         90         0         15         15
        Selling price               R2 520     R1 920     R490      R714       R975      R1 326

        Cost price                  R1 400     R1 200     R350      R510       R780       R780

        Mark-up %                    80%        60%       40%       40%        25%        70%

        Gross profit               R336 000   R259 200   R95 200   R148 920   R138 450   R327 600

        Stock turnover rate           6,0        7,2       4,0       4,0        11,8       10,0

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QUESTION 6: BUDGETING                                              (40 marks; 25 minutes)

You are provided with information relating to Mayhem (Pty) Ltd.

REQUIRED:

6.1     Refer to Information G.

        6.1.1    Identify TWO items that the bookkeeper recorded incorrectly in the Cash
                 Budget.                                                                         (2)

        6.1.2    Identify TWO items in the Cash Budget that would NOT appear in a
                 Projected Income Statement.                                                     (2)

6.2     Complete the Debtors' Collection Schedule for October 2016.                              (9)

6.3     Calculate the missing amounts indicated by (a) to (d) in the Cash Budget.                (18)

6.4     The directors compared the budgeted figures to the actual figures for
        September 2016.

                                                 BUDGETED               ACTUAL
             Sales                                      R288 000             R489 600
             Salaries: Salespersons                      R40 000              R12 000
             Commission: Salespersons                         R0              R66 150
             Packing material                            R14 400              R17 280

        6.4.1    The directors changed the method of payment to the salespersons.
                 Explain how this has benefitted the salespersons and the business.
                 Quote figures.                                                                  (4)

        6.4.2    The directors are not concerned about the overspending on packing
                 material. Explain why this is so. Quote figures or calculations.                (5)

INFORMATION:

A.     Projected Income Statement:
       Information extracted for the three months ended 31 October 2016:

                                         AUGUST          SEPTEMBER          OCTOBER
                                           R                 R                 R
       Sales                                  252 000           288 000                  ?
       Cost of sales                                ?         (160 000)                  ?
       Rent income                                  ?                 ?             12 960
       Discount received                        3 600             4 000                  ?
       Depreciation                             5 400             5 400              5 400
       Bad debts                                2 800             3 350                  ?
       Interest on loan                         6 875             6 875                  ?

B.     Sales:
       • Sales are expected to increase by 15% in October 2016.
       • Credit sales comprise 60% of total sales.
       • The mark-up percentage is 80% on cost.
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C.     Debtors' collection:
       • 50% is collected in the month of sale.
       • 40% is collected in the month following the month of sale.
       • 7% is collected two months after the sale.
       • 3% is written off as irrecoverable.

D.     Purchases:
       • All purchases of stock are on credit.
       • Stock is replaced in the month of sale. A base stock is maintained.
       • Creditors are paid two months after purchase, subject to a 4% discount.

E.     Directors' fees:
       • The business had three directors earning the same monthly fee.
       • On 30 September 2016 one of the directors resigned.
       • The remaining directors will receive an increase of 35% in their monthly fee
          from 1 October 2016.

F.     Loan:
       • The loan was reduced by R52 800 on 30 September 2016.
       • Interest at 12,5% p.a. is payable every month and is not capitalised.

G.     Extract from the Cash Budget prepared by the bookkeeper:

                                          SEPTEMBER 2016              OCTOBER 2016
                                                R                          R
       RECEIPTS
       Cash sales                                            (a)                  132 480
       Cash from debtors                                155 280                         ?
       Rent income                                       12 000                    12 960
       Discount received                                  3 600                     5 600
       Fixed deposit                                     56 000                         0

       PAYMENTS
       Payments to creditors                            156 000                        (b)
       Directors' fees                                  216 000                        (c)
       Salaries of salespersons                          40 000                    40 000
       Repayment of loan                                 52 800                          0
       Interest on loan                                   6 875                        (d)
       Delivery expenses                                 27 500                    27 500
       Audit fees                                        60 000                          0
       Bad debts                                          3 200                     3 600
       Depreciation                                      17 400                    17 400

                                                                                             40

                                                                                 TOTAL:      300

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