# Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2017 Question Paper (Eng)

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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                  GRADE 12

                                 ACCOUNTING

                                NOVEMBER 2017

MARKS: 300

TIME: 3 hours

        This question paper consists of 21 pages and a 17-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: 30 marks; 20 minutes
          Topic:                      This question integrates:
                                      Financial accounting
          Bank Reconciliation and     Reconciling Bank Account with Statement
          Internal Control            Managing resources
                                      Internal control

                              QUESTION 2: 55 marks; 30 minutes
          Topic:                      This question integrates:
                                      Managerial accounting
                                      Production Cost Statement
          Manufacturing               Profit/Loss calculations
                                      Managing resources
                                      Analysing break-even and unit costs

                              QUESTION 3: 65 marks; 40 minutes
          Topic:                      This question integrates:
                                      Financial accounting
                                      Balance Sheet
          Fixed Assets, Balance Sheet
                                      Audit report
          and Audit Report
                                      Managing resources
                                      Calculations: Fixed assets

                            QUESTION 4: 85 marks; 50 minutes
          Topic:                    This question integrates:
                                    Financial accounting
          Cash Flow Statement and   Concepts
          Interpretation            Cash Flow Statement
                                    Interpretation of financial information

                              QUESTION 5: 35 marks; 20 minutes
          Topic:                      This question integrates:
                                      Managerial accounting
                                      Concepts
          Inventory Valuation         Inventory valuation calculations
                                      Managing resources
                                      Internal control

                              QUESTION 6: 30 marks; 20 minutes
          Topic:                      This question integrates:
                                      Managerial accounting
                                      Cash Budget
          Budgets
                                      Calculations
                                      Problem-solving

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QUESTION 1: BANK RECONCILIATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL
                                              (30 marks; 20 minutes)

1.1       Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write
          only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.3) in the
          ANSWER BOOK.

          1.1.1      A favourable balance on the Bank Statement is indicated as a debit.

          1.1.2      A post-dated cheque received must be entered on the date received.

          1.1.3      An issued cheque that has been lost must be cancelled in the CRJ.
                                                                                  (3 x 1)           (3)

1.2       MENZIES TRADERS

          The given information relates to Menzies Traders for June 2017.

          REQUIRED:

          1.2.1      Calculate the following on 30 June 2017:
                     •   Correct totals for the CRJ and CPJ
                     •   Bank account balance                                                       (14)

          1.2.2      Prepare the Bank Reconciliation Statement on 30 June 2017.                     (9)

          1.2.3      Explain the problem relating to deposits.           Quote   evidence.
                     Explain TWO strategies to prevent this in future.                              (4)

          INFORMATION:

          A.      The Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 May 2017 showed the
                  following:

                  Unfavourable balance on the Bank Statement                        R1 450

                  Outstanding deposits:
                  • 17 May 2017                                                      30 000
                  • 31 May 2017                                                      16 200
                  Outstanding cheques:
                  • 605 (dated 16 December 2016)                                      9 750
                  • 812 (dated 10 April 2017)                                         8 550
                  • 816 (dated 25 May 2017)                                          13 590
                  • 819 (dated 15 August 2017)                                        7 650
                  • 823 (dated 31 May 2017)                                           2 900

                  Unfavourable balance on the Bank account in the Ledger            R5 210

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          B.    Provisional Cash Journal totals on 30 June 2017:

                •     Cash Receipts Journal: R90 500
                •     Cash Payments Journal: R85 920

          C.    Entries in the Cash Journals for June 2017 that do not agree with the
                June Bank Statement:

                     JOURNAL       DOCUMENT              DATE         DETAILS        AMOUNT
                                 EFT 19                   11         Paintco            R5 500
                    CRJ
                                 Deposit slip 451         25         Cash sales        R40 500
                    NOTE: EFT 19 was incorrectly entered in the CRJ instead of the CPJ.

                     JOURNAL       DOCUMENT              DATE          DETAILS       AMOUNT
                                 Cheque 870               25         VN Ltd            R16 800
                    CPJ
                                 EFT 21                   30         SJ Stores          R2 250

          D.    Items on the Bank Statement dated 30 June 2017 that do not agree with
                the June Cash Journals:

                     DATE                    DETAILS                    DEBIT         CREDIT
                      02       Deposit (17/5)                                           30 000
                      05       Cheque 812                                  8 550
                      09       Debit order (insurance)                     2 290
                      11       Direct transfer to Paintco (EFT 19)         5 500
                      12       Cheque 816                                 13 590
                      16       Deposit (31/5)                                            16 200
                      18       Direct transfer from S Smit (rent)                        16 500
                      22       Cheque 823 (see note below)                 9 200
                               Unpaid cheque
                       23                                                    750
                               (B Blast settled his debt, R795)
                       24      Service fee                                 1 220
                NOTE:
                • Cheque 823: Bank Statement figure is correct.
                • Service fees were overstated by R900. The bank will rectify the
                  problem next month.

          E.    The Bank Statement on 30 June 2017 reflected a balance of R?.

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QUESTION 2: MANUFACTURING                                         (55 marks; 30 minutes)

2.1       GEVEN MANUFACTURERS

          The business produces wooden tables.

          REQUIRED:

          Prepare the following for the year ended 28 February 2017:

          2.1.1      Production Cost Statement                                                      (14)

          2.1.2      Abridged Income Statement                                                      (14)

         INFORMATION:

          A.         Stock on hand:

                                               28 FEBRUARY 2017          1 MARCH 2016
                         Work-in-process                 ?                  R160 000
                                                    400 tables,
                                                                    1 200 tables at R280
                         Finished goods            valued using
                                                                        = R336 000
                                                   FIFO method

          B.         Production and sales for the year:

                     •     7 200 tables were produced at a unit cost of R330 each.
                     •     8 000 tables were sold for R4 080 000.

          C.         Costs (before adjustments):

                         Administration                      R148 400
                         Factory overheads                   R487 200
                         Direct materials                   R1 050 000
                         Direct labour                               ?
                         Selling and distribution            R422 000

                     Adjustments:

                     •     Payment to EZ Transport, R102 000, was incorrectly allocated to
                           Selling and Distribution. This was actually meant for delivering
                           wood to the factory.

                     •     The cleaning contract for the year, R126 000, was shared
                           between Factory and Administration in the ratio 2 : 1. However,
                           80% should have been allocated to Factory.

          D.         Prime cost: R1 800 000 (after adjustments)

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2.2       GYMWEAR MANUFACTURERS

          Gymwear Manufacturers is owned by Jan Fiks. They produce shoes and
          shirts for gym training. Jan requires assistance in interpreting his 2017 results.
          Note that one pair of shoes comprises one unit.

          REQUIRED:

          2.2.1      Shirts:

                     •   Calculate the break-even point for shirts.                                   (4)

                     •   Jan is not satisfied with the variable costs per unit, even though
                         the total variable costs per unit decreased by R6.

                         -   Identify ONE variable cost (with figures) that has not been
                             well controlled. Give TWO possible reasons for this problem.             (4)

                         -   Explain why Jan might be concerned about the large
                             decreases in the other TWO variable costs.                               (4)

                     •   Jan does not understand why the unit cost of production has
                         increased when neither his fixed costs nor the variable costs
                         have increased. Explain why this is so. State ONE point (with
                         figures).                                                                    (4)

          2.2.2      Shoes:

                     •   Calculate the % increase in the selling price of shoes.                      (3)

                     •   Jan decided to improve the quality of the shoes and to export
                         them. Explain how the direct material costs and the selling and
                         distribution costs were affected by this decision. Provide figures.          (4)

                     •   Jan was concerned that the increase in price would have a
                         negative impact on the business. Explain whether his concern
                         was justified. State TWO points.                                             (4)

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    INFORMATION:

                                            SHIRTS                    SHOES
                                       2017       2016           2017        2016
     Break-even point                        ?     11 522           3 842      4 317
     Units produced and sold            16 100     25 000           7 750      6 500
     Net profit                       R500 400   R620 000      R2 379 750 R1 183 000
     Selling price per unit              R302       R290           R1 640     R1 260
     Selling price of competitors        R310       R290           R1 100     R1 250
     Total fixed costs (factory
                                      R530 000      R530 000   R2 340 000   R2 340 000
     overhead and administration)
     Total fixed cost per unit              ?             ?        R302           R360
     Total variable costs per unit       R238          R244       R1 031          R718
       Direct material costs per
                                          R92          R116         R456          R330
       unit
       Direct labour costs per unit      R131          R100         R381          R360
       Selling and distribution
                                          R15           R28         R194           R28
       costs per unit
     Unit cost of production             R242          R228       R1 100        R1 004

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QUESTION 3: FIXED ASSETS, BALANCE SHEET AND AUDIT REPORT
                                              (65 marks; 40 minutes)

The following information relates to Odette Ltd. The financial year ended on
28 February 2017.

REQUIRED:

3.1       Refer to Information B.

          Calculate the missing amounts denoted by (a) to (e).                                     (22)

3.2       Complete the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) on
          28 February 2017. Show workings.                                                         (37)

INFORMATION:

A.    Amounts extracted from the records on 28 February 2017:

       Balance Sheet accounts section                                             R
       Ordinary share capital                                                           ?
       Retained income (28 February 2017)                                         520 000
       Fixed assets (carrying value)                                                    ?
       Loan from Beque Bank                                                       284 000
       Trading stock                                                              408 880
       Net trade debtors                                                           67 200
       Fixed deposit: Elze Bank                                                         ?
       Bank (favourable)                                                                ?
       SARS: Income tax (provisional payments)                                    209 000
       Creditors' control                                                         184 000
       Nominal accounts section (pre-adjustment amounts)
       Insurance                                                                   30 200
       Rent income                                                                108 450
       Electricity                                                                 42 000

B.    Fixed assets:

                                     LAND AND
                                                    VEHICLES     EQUIPMENT        TOTAL
                                     BUILDINGS
       Cost                                            350 000       460 000
       Accumulated depreciation                      (315 000)
       Carrying value (01/03/2016)      (a)             35 000
       Movements:
       Additions                        325 000       422 550              0
       Disposals                              0             0       (d)
       Depreciation                                   (b)            (13 766)
       Carrying value (28/02/2017)     2 550 000      (c)              50 994         (e)
       Cost                                           772 550        340 000
       Accumulated depreciation

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     •     Depreciation on vehicles is calculated at 20% p.a. on cost.

     •     The company has two vehicles on 28 February 2017. One of these vehicles
           was purchased on 1 September 2016.

     •     Extract from the Fixed Assets Register in respect of equipment sold:

             Fridge (Model X3)
             Date purchased: 1 March 2014
             Date sold: 31 December 2016                 Sold for: R81 250

             Depreciation rate: 10% p.a. (diminishing-balance method)
                                        COST        DEPRECIATION      BOOK VALUE
             28 February 2015           R120 000          R12 000         R108 000
             29 February 2016                                   ?                ?
             31 December 2016                                   ?                ?

C.   The electricity account for February 2017, R5 600, was still outstanding.

D.   The provision for bad debts must be increased by R270.

E.   An additional insurance policy was taken out on 1 November 2016. The annual
     premium of R10 200 was paid and recorded.

F.   The rent for February 2017 has not been received yet. The rent increased by 15%
     on 1 July 2016.

G.   Net profit after tax, R518 000, was calculated after taking into account all the
     adjustments above. Income tax is 30% of the net profit.

H.   75% of the authorised share capital of 900 000 shares was in issue. The directors
     declared a final dividend of 24 cents per share on 28 February 2017.

I.   Extract from Beque Bank loan statement:

         Balance on 1 March 2016                                R376 000
         Instalments (including interest)                        R92 000
         Interest capitalised                                    R48 000
         Balance on 28 February 2017                                   ?
     NOTE:
     • Interest has not been entered in the books.
     • R50 000 of the loan balance will be settled in the next financial year.

J.   The net asset value per share on 28 February 2017 is 620 cents.

K.   The current ratio is 2,1 : 1 on 28 February 2017.

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3.3       AUDIT REPORT

          An extract of the independent audit report of Karin Ltd for the financial year
          ended on 28 February 2017 is provided.

          REQUIRED:

          As a shareholder, what concerns would you have regarding this audit report?
          Explain THREE points.                                                                 (6)

          INFORMATION:

                     EXTRACT FROM THE AUDIT REPORT OF KARIN LTD

          We have audited the annual financial statements of Karin Ltd for the year
          ended 28 February 2017. These financial statements are the responsibility of
          the company's directors.

          Basis for Disclaimer of Opinion
          In the course of our audit we established that bonuses paid to directors,
          amounting to R9,8 million, had not been authorised by the Remunerations
          Committee.

          Audit Opinion
          Because of the significance of the matters described above, we have not
          been able to obtain sufficient audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit
          opinion. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the financial
          statements of Karin Ltd for the year ended 28 February 2017.

          Bongani and Botha, Chartered Accountants (SA)

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QUESTION 4: CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION
                                             (85 marks; 50 minutes)

4.1       Choose a term to complete each of the following statements. Write only the
          term next to the question number (4.1.1–4.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

                     shareholder(s); external auditor(s); director(s); internal auditor(s)

          4.1.1        … are appointed by the shareholders to manage the company.

          4.1.2        The ... is employed by the company to set up functional internal
                       control processes.

          4.1.3        A … is a person who invests in a company by buying shares.

          4.1.4        … are appointed by shareholders to give an unbiased opinion on the
                       financial statements.                                       (4 x 1)               (4)

4.2       SO-FINE LTD

          The given information relates to So-Fine Ltd for the financial year ended
          31 August 2017.

          REQUIRED:

          4.2.1        Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet on 31 August 2017:
                       •   Ordinary share capital                                                        (7)
                       •   Retained income                                                               (9)

          4.2.2        Complete the Cash Flow Statement by inserting only the details and
                       figures indicated by a question mark (?).                                         (19)

          4.2.3        Calculate the following financial indicators on 31 August 2017:
                       •   Percentage operating profit on sales                                          (3)
                       •   Debt-equity ratio                                                             (4)

          4.2.4        Calculate the dividends per share (DPS) of a shareholder who
                       owned the same number of shares for the entire financial period.                  (4)

          INFORMATION:

          A.      Information from the Income Statement for the financial year ended
                  31 August 2017:

                  Sales                                 R8 652 000
                  Operating expenses                     1 760 000
                  Depreciation                             320 000
                  Interest expense                          86 100
                  Operating profit                         697 000
                  Income tax                               187 770
                  Net profit after income tax              438 130

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          B.    Information from the Balance Sheet on 31 August:

                                                          2017                2016
                                                           (R)                 (R)
                Fixed assets (carrying value)         6 177 000          4 975 000
                Fixed deposits                          220 000            300 000
                Loan: Dolphin Bank                      985 000            450 000
                Current assets                          619 600            663 300
                Current liabilities                     490 000            614 300
                Shareholders' equity                           ?                 ?
                   Ordinary share capital             5 292 000                  ?
                   Retained income                             ?           147 370
                Cash and cash equivalents                23 400              2 500
                Bank overdraft                                 -            65 100
                Shareholders for dividends              168 000            120 000
                SARS: Income tax                         11 800 (Cr)         2 400 (Dr)

          C.    Share capital and dividends

                •    The authorised share capital comprises 1 200 000 ordinary shares.

                •    900 000 ordinary shares were in issue on 1 September 2016.

                •    The company issued 150 000 ordinary shares at R6,30 per share on
                     1 May 2017.

                •    70 000 ordinary shares were repurchased from shareholders on
                     30 August 2017. A cheque for R437 500 was issued for these
                     shares. These shareholders qualify for final dividends.

                •    An interim dividend of 12 cents per share was paid on
                     1 February 2017.

                •    A final dividend was declared on 30 August 2017.

          D.    Fixed assets: Transactions during the current financial year.

                •    Old equipment was sold for cash at the carrying value of R324 000.

                •    Additional equipment and delivery vehicles were purchased.

                (See QUESTION 4.3 on the next page.)

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4.3       CASTRO LTD AND RONKI LTD

          You are provided with information relating to two companies.

          BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

          •   Henry Harries owns 300 000 shares in each company.

          •   Castro Ltd issued 200 000 new shares only to existing shareholders at
              the average issue price (R9,10). These funds were used to establish
              a new branch. No new loans were raised.

          •   Ronki Ltd paid R4 800 000 to repurchase 320 000 shares.

          REQUIRED:

          NOTE:      Where comments or explanations are required, quote financial
                     indicators and figures to support your answer.

          CASTRO LTD

          4.3.1      Comment on the price of R9,10 charged by Castro Ltd for the new
                     shares issued.                                                               (3)

          4.3.2      Explain how the issue of new shares has affected the financial
                     gearing and risk of Castro Ltd. Quote TWO financial indicators.              (6)

          4.3.3      Henry had the option to buy some of the new shares issued by
                     Castro Ltd. He had saved sufficient funds (interest rate 5% p.a.) for
                     this purpose.

                     •   If Henry wanted to retain his 60% shareholding in the company,
                         how many shares would he have had to buy and how much
                         would he have had to pay?                                                (5)

                     •   Henry decided NOT to buy these shares. Apart from the
                         % shareholding, explain TWO reasons why he has made a
                         mistake by not taking up this option.                                    (6)

          RONKI LTD

          4.3.4      Comment on the liquidity of Ronki Ltd. Quote TWO financial
                     indicators.                                                                  (6)

          4.3.5      Comment on the price paid by Ronki Ltd for the repurchase
                     (buy-back) of shares.                                                        (3)

          4.3.6      Explain THREE ways in which Henry has benefited from the
                     repurchase of the shares by Ronki Ltd.                                       (6)

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        ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

        Financial indicators and additional information from annual reports:
                                           CASTRO LTD             RONKI LTD
                                         2017        2016       2017       2016
        Debt-equity ratio                       0,5 : 1      0,8 : 1
        Current ratio                                                     1,9 : 1       3,5 : 1
        Acid-test ratio                                                   1,1 : 1       1,7 : 1
        Stock-holding period                                            54 days        54 days
        Number of shares in issue             700 000      500 000      580 000        900 000
        Average share issue price               R9,10                    R10,20
        Price paid for share repurchase                                  R15,00
        Price of share on JSE                  R12,00                    R15,00
        Net asset value per share              R10,73       R11,38       R13,30         R13,22
        % return on shareholders' equity          23%          17%          16%           13%
        % return on total capital employed        20%          15%
        Earnings per share                   140 cents    196 cents    266 cents     171 cents
        Total dividends                      R357 000     R325 000     R928 000      R928 000
        Dividends per share                   51 cents     65 cents    160 cents     103 cents

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QUESTION 5: INVENTORY VALUATION                                  (35 marks; 20 minutes)

5.1       CONCEPTS

          Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the
          word(s) next to the question number (5.1.1–5.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

          5.1.1      The (specific identification/weighted-average) stock valuation
                     method is best suited for products of similar value purchased in
                     large quantities.

          5.1.2      Cost of sales is determined at the point of sale in the (perpetual/
                     periodic) inventory system.

          5.1.3      Stock valued according to the (first-in-first-out/weighted-average)
                     method determines stock on hand by recording the cost prices of the
                     most recent stock purchases.

          5.1.4      In the periodic inventory system, carriage on goods purchased is
                     recorded as an (expense/asset) to the business.           (4 x 1)           (4)

5.2       HOT-WHEELS (PTY) LTD

          You are provided with information relating to Hot-Wheels (Pty) Ltd for the
          three months ending 30 September 2017. The business trades in motorbikes
          and helmets.
          Mike, the owner, wants to assess his stock records before any price increases
          during the year.

          REQUIRED:

          Motorbikes:

          5.2.1      Calculate the value of the closing stock on 30 September 2017
                     using the specific identification method.                                   (7)

          5.2.2      Mike requires your advice on the three different models of
                     motorbikes in which he is trading. Explain TWO points of advice.            (4)

          Helmets:

          5.2.3      Calculate the value of the closing stock on 30 September 2017
                     using the weighted-average method.                                          (9)

          5.2.4      Is the weighted-average method appropriate to value the helmets?
                     Explain ONE point.                                                          (3)

          5.2.5      Mike suspects that helmets are being stolen from the shop despite
                     security cameras being installed.
                     •   Provide a calculation to verify his suspicion.                          (5)
                     •   What can Mike do to improve the internal control of stock?
                         State THREE points.                                                     (3)

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          INFORMATION:
          A.    Motorbikes:
                Information for three months ended 30 September 2017:
                Stock on 1 July 2017:
                                                     COST PRICE
                      MODEL             UNITS                           TOTAL (R)
                                                     PER UNIT (R)
                         AO2             12            24 300            291 600

                Total purchases:
                                                     COST PRICE
                      MODEL             UNITS                           TOTAL (R)
                                                     PER UNIT (R)
                         AO2              6            24 300             145 800
                         AO3             15            27 400             411 000
                         AO4             18            31 600             568 800
                                         39                             1 125 600

                Sales:
                                                              TOTAL SALES AMOUNT
                      MODEL               UNITS SOLD
                                                                       (R)
                         AO2                     8                      311 040
                         AO3                    11                      482 240
                         AO4                    10                      505 600
                                                29                    1 298 880

          B.    Helmets:
                Information for three months ended 30 September 2017:
                Stock balances according to physical count:
                                                     COST PRICE
                                        UNITS                           TOTAL (R)
                                                     PER UNIT (R)
                1 July 2017              30             R500             R15 000
                30 September 2017        12                                  ?

                Purchases:
                                      UNITS          COST PRICE
                         DATE                                           TOTAL (R)
                                    PURCHASED        PER UNIT (R)
                20 July 2017            25              R510                  R12 750
                20 August 2017          30              R525                  R15 750
                20 September 2017       20              R540                  R10 800
                TOTAL                   75                                    R39 300

                Returns: Five defective helmets from the purchases in August 2017
                were returned to suppliers for a full refund.
                Sales: 85 helmets were sold at R600 each.

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QUESTION 6: BUDGETS                                              (30 marks; 20 minutes)

You are provided with information relating to Lamba Traders, a business owned
by Larry Lamba. The business sells cleaning materials for cash and on credit.
They deliver goods free of charge to local customers.

REQUIRED:

6.1       Explain the main purpose of a Cash Budget and a Projected Income
          Statement.                                                                               (2)

6.2       Debtors:

          Refer to Information A and Information B.

          The credit terms allow debtors to settle accounts by the end of the month
          following the sales transaction month. No discount is allowed. However,
          based on past experience, Larry expects debtors to pay according to the
          Debtors' Collection Schedule.

          6.2.1      Use the November figures to calculate the following:

                     •   % of debtors that are expected to comply with the credit terms
                     •   % of bad debts expected                                                   (9)

          6.2.2      Larry does not believe that his debtors' control clerk, Shirley,
                     deserves a bonus on 31 October 2017. Provide evidence to support
                     his opinion. Offer Larry advice to improve debtors' collections
                     (TWO points).                                                                 (4)

6.3       Projected Income Statement:

          Refer to Information C and Information D.

          6.3.1      Calculate:

                     •   The fixed % of sales used by Larry to budget for delivery
                         expenses                                                                  (2)
                     •   The amount of the loan to be repaid on 31 December 2017                   (4)

          6.3.2      Refer to variances in Information D.

                     Explain why Larry would feel that all these variances are problems
                     for his business.                                                             (9)

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          INFORMATION:

          A.    Debtors' Collection Schedule for the period ending 28 February 2018:

                                CREDIT                         COLLECTIONS
                                SALES       NOV. 2017       DEC. 2017 JAN. 2018          FEB. 2018
                                  R            R               R         R                  R
                 September          112 000    16 800
                 October            134 400    75 264             20 160
                 November           224 000    56 000            125 440       33 600
                 December           358 400                       89 600      200 704       53 760
                 January            179 200                                    44 800      100 352
                 February           112 000                                                 28 000
                                                 148 064         235 200      279 104      182 112

          B.    The debtors' clerk presented the following age analysis at the end
                of October 2017:

                                       CURRENT
                      TOTAL                            1 MONTH         2 MONTHS      3 MONTHS +
                                        MONTH
                      100%               18%               40%              23%           19%

          C.    Extract from the Projected Income Statement:

                                      NOV. 2017        DEC. 2017       JAN. 2018        FEB. 2018
                 Interest on loan
                                        R2 975          R2 975             R2 465        R2 465
                 (rate 8,5% p.a.)

          D.    Figures provided by the accountant on 31 October 2017:

                                          PROJECTED                ACTUAL           VARIANCE
                 Total sales                   320 000                290 000           –30 000
                    Cash sales                  96 000                 50 000           –46 000
                    Credit sales               224 000                240 000           +16 000
                 Advertising                     5 000                  1 000            –4 000
                 Packing material                4 800                  4 800                 0
                 Delivery expenses              12 800                 12 500             –300

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                                                                                          TOTAL:        300

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