# Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2018 Question Paper (Eng)

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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                  GRADE 12

                                  ACCOUNTING

                                NOVEMBER 2018

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 achieve part-marks.

4.        You may use a non-programmable calculator.

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

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

7.        Write neatly and legibly.

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

                             QUESTION 1: 40 marks; 25 minutes
          Topic:                       This integrates:
                                       Managerial accounting
                                       Production Cost Statement
          Manufacturing                Break-even analysis
                                       Managing resources
                                       Internal control

                             QUESTION 2: 35 marks; 20 minutes
          Topic:                       This integrates:
                                       Financial accounting
                                       Creditors' reconciliation
          VAT and Creditors'
                                       VAT calculations
          Reconciliation
                                       Managing resources
                                       Internal control

                              QUESTION 3: 75 marks; 45 minutes
          Topic:                         This integrates:
                                         Financial accounting
          Financial Statements and Audit
                                         Concepts, Income Statement, Balance Sheet
          Report
                                         and Audit Report

                            QUESTION 4: 70 marks; 40 minutes
          Topic:                      This integrates:
                                      Financial accounting
          Cash Flow Statement and
                                      Cash Flow Statement
          Interpretation
                                      Interpretation of financial information

                               QUESTION 5: 45 marks; 30 minutes
          Topic:                         This integrates:
                                         Managing resources
                                         Concepts
          Inventory Valuation and Fixed
                                         Inventory calculations
          Assets
                                         Fixed asset valuation
                                         Internal control

                             QUESTION 6: 35 marks; 20 minutes
          Topic:                       This integrates:
                                       Managerial accounting
                                       Cash Budget
          Cash Budgets
                                       Managing resources
                                       Internal control

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QUESTION 1: MANUFACTURING                                           (40 marks; 25 minutes)

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

          1.1.1       Bad debts are an administration cost.

          1.1.2       Indirect labour is a factory overhead cost.

          1.1.3       Rent expense is a fixed cost.                                               (3)

1.2       KRIGE SHIRTS

          The business manufactures shirts. The financial year-end is 31 July 2018.

          REQUIRED:

          1.2.1       Refer to Information C.

                      Calculate direct labour cost.                                               (9)

          1.2.2       Production Cost Statement for the year ended 31 July 2018                   (12)

          INFORMATION:

          A.                                           31 JULY 2018     1 AUGUST 2017
                   Work-in-progress stock balance           ?              R35 570

          B.      Raw materials issued to factory: R528 300

          C.      Direct labour:
                   Number of factory workers                             4
                   Normal time expected per worker per year         1 960 hours
                   Normal time rate                                 R90 per hour
                   Bonuses to workers: 12% of normal wages
                   NOTE: One worker worked only 1 680 hours and received a reduced
                            bonus of R12 146.

          D.      Factory overheads were calculated at R360 880 for the year. However,
                  this excludes insurance of R48 750 paid for the period 1 August 2017 to
                  31 August 2018. Insurance must be allocated to the factory,
                  administration and sales in the ratio 4 : 3 : 2.

          E.      Production for the year: 17 500 shirts at a cost of R95 per shirt

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1.3       GEMMA'S MANUFACTURERS

          This business manufactures security gates. The financial year-end is
          31 August 2018.

          REQUIRED:

          1.3.1      Calculate the       break-even    point   for     the    year   ended
                     31 August 2018.                                                               (5)

          1.3.2      Compare and comment on the break-even point and the production
                     level achieved over the last two years. Quote figures.                        (6)

          1.3.3      Give TWO reasons for the increase in direct material cost. Suggest
                     ONE way to control this cost.                                                 (5)

          INFORMATION FOR YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST:

          A.                                                      2018               2017
                   COSTS                                    TOTAL      UNIT          UNIT
                                                           AMOUNT      COST          COST
                   Direct materials                           75 600    R180          R148
                   Direct labour               Variable      105 840    R252          R244
                   Selling and distribution                   60 900    R145          R136
                   TOTAL VARIABLE COST                       242 340    R577
                   Factory overheads                           67 200        R160     R156
                                               Fixed
                   Administration                              51 660        R123     R127

          B.      Additional information:

                                                               2018              2017
                   Total sales                             R382 200            R475 200
                   Selling price per unit                    R910               R880
                   Units produced and sold                 420 units           540 units
                   Break-even point                           ?                435 units

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QUESTION 2: VAT AND CREDITORS' RECONCILIATION                       (35 marks, 20 minutes)

2.1       VAT

          Samson Traders is registered for VAT. The VAT rate is 15%.

          REQUIRED:

          2.1.1      Calculate the figures indicated by (a) to (d) in the table below.              (10)

          2.1.2      You are the internal auditor. The sole owner, Samson, used
                     a business cheque to buy a new car for R460 000 including VAT.
                     This car is kept at home for his wife's use. Samson says the vehicle
                     must be recorded as a business asset and R60 000 must be
                     recorded as a VAT input in the business' books.

                     Explain what you would say to Samson. Provide TWO points.                      (4)

          INFORMATION:

                                           EXCLUDING             VAT           INCLUDING
                                              VAT              AMOUNT             VAT
          Sales returns                       960                 (a)             1 104
          Purchase of stock                  52 600               (b)
          Discount received                    (c)               720
          Cash sales                                              (d)            112 470*

         * This includes zero-rated goods that should have been sold for R5 500. The
           bookkeeper has incorrectly included VAT of R825 on these goods. This must
           be corrected.

2.2       CREDITORS' RECONCILIATION

          Claire Traders buys goods on credit from Mariti Suppliers.

          REQUIRED:

          2.2.1      Use the table provided to indicate changes to the:
                     •   Creditors' Ledger Account in the books of Claire Traders
                     •   Creditors' Reconciliation Statement on 31 July 2018                        (13)

          2.2.2      The internal auditor insists that direct payments (EFTs) must be
                     used to pay suppliers. Explain:
                     •   ONE reason to support his decision                                         (2)
                     •   ONE internal procedure to ensure control over this system                  (2)

          2.2.3      Refer to Invoice 301. It was discovered that the store manager,
                     Vernon, had signed a fictitious order form and took the goods for
                     himself when they arrived. Besides dismissing Vernon, provide:
                     •   ONE suggestion for action to be taken against him
                     •   ONE suggestion to prevent this problem in future                           (4)
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          INFORMATION:

          A.    Creditors' Ledger of Claire Traders
                                         MARITI SUPPLIERS (CL5)
                                                        DEBIT       CREDIT       BALANCE
                2018 1       Balance              b/d                               67 500
                July 10      Invoice 209                              81 000
                             EFT                           33 750
                        17   Debit Note 674                 8 640
                             Invoice 282                              40 950
                             Invoice 301                              25 000
                        21   Invoice 360                              50 250
                        24   Debit Note 995                            8 100
                        27   Journal Voucher 570            5 400
                        31   Cheque and discount           77 190                    147 820

          B.    Statement of account from Mariti Suppliers
                                       MARITI SUPPLIERS
                Claire Traders
                                                                               25 July 2018
                108 Kruger Road
                                                          DEBIT     CREDIT       BALANCE
                2018    1    Balance                                                67 500
                July    10   Invoice 209                   81 000
                             Receipt 695                              33 750
                        17   Credit Note 741                           6 840
                             Invoice 301                   25 000
                        21   Invoice 360                   20 250
                        24   Credit Note 811                           8 100         145 060

          C.    Differences noted:
                (a)    The incorrect entry for Debit Note 674 in the Creditor's Ledger
                       Account of Mariti Suppliers relates to the correct Credit Note 741
                       on the statement.
                (b)    Invoice 282 was incorrectly reflected in the account of Mariti
                       Suppliers in the Creditors' Ledger. The goods were purchased
                       from Genesis Suppliers.
                (c)    Invoice 360 was incorrectly recorded on the statement from Mariti
                       Suppliers.
                (d)    Mariti Suppliers also purchased goods on credit from Claire
                       Traders. Claire Traders has transferred a debit balance from the
                       Debtors' Ledger (Journal Voucher 570). Mariti Suppliers will offset
                       this on the next statement.
                (e)    The transaction on 24 July 2018 is for merchandise returned to
                       Mariti Suppliers.
                (f)    The statement reflects transactions up to 25 July 2018.

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QUESTION 3: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT REPORT (75 marks; 45 minutes)

3.1       Indicate where EACH of the following items would be placed in the financial
          statements by choosing a term from the list below. Write only the answer next
          to the question numbers (3.1.1 to 3.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

                             non-current assets; current assets; equity;
                               operating expenses; operating income

          3.1.1       Trade and other receivables

          3.1.2       Adjustments of provision for bad debts (decrease)

          3.1.3       Fixed deposit maturing in three years' time

          3.1.4       Trading stock deficit                                                               (4)

3.2       TEMBISO LTD

          You are provided          with      information   for   the   financial     year   ended
          28 February 2018.

          REQUIRED:

          Complete the following for the year ended 28 February 2018:

          3.2.1       Income Statement (Statement of Comprehensive Income)                                (28)

          3.2.2       Notes to the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) for:
                      •   Ordinary share capital                                                          (7)
                      •   Retained income                                                                 (7)

          3.2.3       Equity and Liabilities section of the Balance Sheet                                 (16)

          INFORMATION:

          A.      Balances/Totals on 28 February:
                                                                        2018             2017
                  Ordinary share capital                                8 816 000        6 976 000
                  Retained income                                         384 600          376 600
                  Loan: LSO Bank                                                ?        1 725 500
                  Trade creditors                                         414 120
                  SARS: Income tax (provisional payments)                 341 800
                  Sales                                                         ?
                  Cost of sales                                         4 856 000
                  Total operating income                                  879 440
                  Salaries and wages                                      501 200
                  Audit fees                                               65 400
                  Rent expense                                             79 240
                  Directors' fees                                         497 800
                  Sundry expenses                                          91 680
                  Interest on fixed deposit                                     ?
                  Interest on loan                                        242 500
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          B.    Adjustments and additional information:

                (a)    Sale of goods:

                       The company maintains a mark-up of 40% on cost. Note that old
                       goods costing R96 000 (included in cost of sales) were sold at
                       10% below cost price.

                (b)    Audit fees:

                       75% of the annual fees have been paid.

                (c)    Directors' fees:

                       The company has three directors who earn the same fee. One
                       director was paid two months in advance.

                (d)    Rental:

                       A storeroom was rented from 1 June 2017 at R11 200 per month.
                       Rent increased by 7,5% on 1 December 2017. Provide for
                       outstanding rent.

                (e)    Loan: LSO Bank

                       •     Fixed monthly repayments, including interest, are R31 600.
                       •     Capitalised interest amounted to R242 500 for the year ended
                             28 February 2018.
                       •     Interest for the next financial year is expected to be R162 000.
                       •     Part of the loan will be repaid within the next financial year.

                (f)    Income tax for 2018:

                       •     R31 300 is still due to SARS.
                       •     The correct net profit after tax is R959 400.

                (g)    Share capital and dividends:

                       Authorised share capital: 1 600 000 ordinary shares

                           1 March 2017        80% of the shares were in issue.
                           1 May 2017          300 000 shares were repurchased at R465 000
                                               above the average share price.
                           31 August 2017      Interim dividends paid: 30 cents per share.
                           31 October 2017     Additional shares were issued.
                           28 February 2018    Final dividends were declared.

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3.3       AUDIT REPORT

          Extracts from the audit report of Tembiso Ltd are provided.

          INFORMATION:

                     To Shareholders

                     We have audited the financial statements set out on pages 8 to
                     52 ...

                     Opinion

          Point 1    In our opinion the financial statements present fairly, in all material
                     respects, the financial position of the company as at
                     28 February 2018 …

          Point 2    … in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
                     (IFRS) and the requirements of the Companies Act (Act 71 of 2008)
                     of South Africa.

                     Basis for Opinion

          Point 3    We are independent of the company ...

          Point 4    We have fulfilled our ethical responsibilities, which are consistent
                     with international standards …

          Point 5    … and the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
                     provide a basis for our opinion.

          REQUIRED:

          3.3.1      Refer to points 1 to 3.

                     Why did the auditors mention these points? Give ONE explanation
                     for EACH point.                                                 (5)

          3.3.2      Refer to points 4 and 5.

                     Explain TWO examples of:
                     •   Ethical responsibilities
                     •   Audit evidence                                                        (8)

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QUESTION 4: CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND INTERPRETATION
                                             (70 marks; 40 minutes)

You are provided with information about Vooma Limited for the past two financial years
ended 30 June. The company is situated in KZN and trades in racing bikes.

REQUIRED:

NOTE:        Provide figures or financial indicators (ratios or percentages) and
             comparisons with the previous year to support comments or explanations.

4.1       Calculate the following for 2018:

          4.1.1      % operating expenses on sales                                              (2)

          4.1.2      Acid-test ratio                                                            (4)

          4.1.3      % return on shareholders' equity                                           (4)

4.2       Calculate the following figures that will appear in the 2018 Cash Flow
          Statement:

          4.2.1      Change in investments                                                      (2)

          4.2.2      Income tax paid                                                            (4)

          4.2.3      Fixed assets sold (at carrying value)                                      (5)

4.3       Cash flow and financing activities:

          4.3.1      Explain why the directors are satisfied with the improvement in cash
                     and cash equivalents since 1 July 2016.                                    (3)

          4.3.2      Decisions and gearing in 2018:

                     •   Identify THREE decisions that the directors made to pay for land
                         and buildings.                                                         (6)
                     •   Explain how these decisions affected:
                         - Capital employed
                         - Financial gearing (Quote TWO indicators.)                            (6)

          4.3.3      From the Cash Flow Statement identify ONE decision made by the
                     directors in 2017 that they did NOT make in 2018, besides the
                     points mentioned above. Give a possible reason for the decision
                     in 2017.                                                                   (3)

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4.4       Dividends, returns and shareholding for the 2018 financial year:

          •   On 1 July 2017 there were 800 000 shares in issue.
          •   On 31 December 2017 interim dividends were paid.
          •   On 1 January 2018, 200 000 shares were issued to existing shareholders.
          •   On 30 June 2018 final dividends of 75 cents per share were declared on
              all shares, but have not yet been paid.

          4.4.1      Calculate for the 2018 financial year:
                     •     Total interim dividends paid                                          (3)
                     •     Interim dividends per share                                           (3)

          4.4.2      Calculate total dividends earned by Dudu Mkhize for the 2018
                     financial year. Her shareholding is:

                                            SHARES PURCHASED        PURCHASE PRICE
                         31 August 2016        380 000 shares           R7,00
                         1 January 2018        110 000 shares           R20,00
                         TOTAL                 490 000 shares                                    (5)

          4.4.3      On 1 January 2018 each shareholder was offered two shares for
                     every five shares owned. Dudu did not buy enough shares to
                     become the majority shareholder.

                     Calculate the minimum number of additional shares that Dudu
                     should have bought.                                                         (3)

4.5       The directors decided to buy land and buildings in two other provinces in 2018
          to solve the problem of low sales that they had previously had in KZN.

          4.5.1      Explain:

                     •     Why it was necessary to purchase properties in other provinces
                           instead of in KZN                                                     (2)
                     •     Whether the decision to purchase these properties had the
                           desired effect on sales                                               (3)
                     •     Another strategy they used to solve the problem of low sales          (3)

          4.5.2      The CEO, Ben Palo, wants to communicate other good news to the
                     shareholders at the AGM. Give advice on what he should say about
                     the following topics:

                     •     Earnings per share                                                    (3)
                     •     % return earned                                                       (3)
                     •     Share price on the JSE                                                (3)

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INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE:

A.    FIGURES IDENTIFIED FROM INCOME STATEMENT:
                                                    2018               2017

      Sales                                       R13 182 000        R7 740 000

              Number of bikes sold                 1 750 bikes         900 bikes

              Mark-up %                             58%                72%

      Cost of sales                                 8 330 000          4 500 000
      Gross profit                                  4 852 000          3 240 000

      Operating expenses                            1 900 000          1 500 000

      Depreciation                                    412 000            275 000
      Income tax                                      819 000            444 000

      Net profit after tax                          1 911 000          1 036 000

B.    EXTRACT FROM BALANCE SHEET ON 30 JUNE:
                                                    2018               2017

      Fixed assets (carrying value)               R12 154 000        R8 031 000
      Investments                                     625 000            600 000
      Current assets                                2 427 000          2 090 000

              Inventories                           1 652 000          1 250 000
              Trade and other receivables             365 000            820 000
              SARS: Income tax                              0             15 000
              Cash and cash equivalents               410 000              5 000

      Shareholders' equity                         12 112 000          7 191 000

      Non-current liabilities (Loan)                1 850 000          2 600 000

      Current liabilities                           1 244 000            930 000

              Trade and other payables                420 000            515 000

              Shareholders for dividends              750 000            280 000

              SARS: Income tax                         74 000                   0

              Bank overdraft                                0            135 000

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C.    CASH FLOW STATEMENT:
                                                         2018                 2017
      Cash flows from operating activities             R1 850 000           R1 046 000
      Cash generated from operations                     3 322 000            1 989 000
      Interest paid                                                 ?         (260 000)
      Dividends paid                                     (520 000)            (254 000)
      Income tax paid                                               ?         (429 000)

      Cash flows from investing activities             (4 560 000)            (167 000)
      Purchases of land and buildings                  (4 840 000)                      0
      Sale of fixed assets                                          ?           383 000
      Change in investments                                         ?         (550 000)

      Cash flows from financing activities               3 250 000            (400 000)
      Share capital issued                               4 000 000                      0
      Shares repurchased                                            0       (1 000 000)
      Change in non-current liabilities                  (750 000)              600 000

      Cash and cash equivalents: Net change                540 000              479 000
                                    Opening balance      (130 000)            (609 000)
                                    Closing balance        410 000            (130 000)

D.    FINANCIAL INDICATORS:
                                                         2018                 2017
      Mark-up % achieved                                 58%                  72%
      Operating expenses on sales                         ?                  19,4%

      Debt-equity ratio                                 0,2 : 1              0,4 : 1

      Acid-test ratio                                     ?                  0,9 : 1

      Return on shareholders' equity                      ?                  14,4%

      Return on capital employed                        20,8%                17,8%
      Earnings per share                              208 cents            130 cents

      Dividends per share                                 ?                 70 cents

      Dividend pay-out rate                              50%                  54%

      Net asset value per share                       1 211 cents          899 cents
      Market price on stock exchange                  2 800 cents         2 100 cents

      Interest on loans                                  12%                  12%

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QUESTION 5: INVENTORY VALUATION AND FIXED ASSETS
                                                (45 marks; 30 minutes)

5.1       Choose a method in COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A.
          Write only the letters (A–E) next to the question numbers (5.1.1 to 5.1.4) in the
          ANSWER BOOK.

                          COLUMN A                                   COLUMN B
          5.1.1      Assumes that stock is sold in         A   straight-line method
                     date order as purchased.
                                                           B   weighted-average method
          5.1.2      A unique value is assigned to
                     each stock item.                      C   first-in-first-out method

          5.1.3      Depreciation is constant over         D   diminishing-balance method
                     the useful life of the fixed asset.
                                                           E   specific identification
          5.1.4      Depreciation is calculated on the         method
                     carrying value of the fixed asset.
                                                                                         (4 x 1)     (4)

(See QUESTION 5.2 on the next page.)

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5.2       PACKER'S SUITCASE SHOP

          Charles Packer sells travel suitcases. The year-end is 30 June 2018.

          REQUIRED:

          5.2.1      Calculate the value of the closing stock on 30 June 2018 using the
                     first-in-first-out (FIFO) method.                                            (5)

          5.2.2      Charles suspects that suitcases have been stolen. Provide a
                     calculation to support his concern.                                          (5)

          5.2.3      Charles is concerned about the volume of stock on hand.

                     •   Calculate for how long his closing stock is expected to last.            (6)
                     •   State ONE problem with keeping too much stock on hand and
                         ONE problem with keeping insufficient stock on hand.                     (4)

          INFORMATION:

          •   Stock balances:

                                                              UNIT
                                                   UNITS                       TOTAL
                                                             PRICE
               Opening stock                        420      R2 175         R913 500
               Closing stock                        496                        ?

          •   Purchases, returns and carriage:

                                                              UNIT
                                                   UNITS                       TOTAL
                                                             PRICE
               Purchases                           3 155                       R8 460 850
                  September 2017                    850         R2 250         R1 912 500
                  December                          980         R2 670         R2 616 600
                  March 2018                        875         R2 930         R2 563 750
                  June* (see returns)               450         R3 040         R1 368 000

               Returns* (from June purchases)       25          R3 040             R76 000

          •   Sales: 3 050 travel suitcases were sold at R4 200 each.

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5.3       MINDEW LIMITED

          The financial year-end is 31 May 2018.

          REQUIRED:

          5.3.1       Calculate the missing figures indicated by (i) to (v) in the table
                      below.                                                                       (17)

          5.3.2       Explain how the internal auditor should check that movable fixed
                      assets were not stolen.                                                      (2)

          5.3.3       Land and buildings were bought five years ago for R6 m. Property
                      prices have increased by 20% since then. The directors want to
                      increase the value of this asset and reflect a profit of R1 200 000 in
                      the financial statements.

                      As an independent auditor, what advice would you give? Provide
                      ONE point.                                                                   (2)

          INFORMATION FOR YEAR-END 31 MAY 2018:

          A.         FIXED ASSETS
                                           LAND AND
                                                       COMPUTERS EQUIPMENT VEHICLES
                                           BUILDINGS
                  Carrying value: Begin      6 000 000   13 000    1 027 500 1 300 000
                  Cost                       6 000 000   108 000   1 250 000 2 100 000
                  Accumulated
                                                      -    (95 000)       (222 500)    (800 000)
                  depreciation
                  Movements
                  Additions                    (i)            0            172 500        0
                  Disposals                     0             0             0            (iv)
                  Depreciation                  0            (ii)          (iii)       (256 000)
                  Carrying value: End
                  Cost
                  Accumulated
                                                                                          (v)
                  depreciation

          B.      Land and buildings:

                  Grant Construction was paid R882 000 for building new offices
                  (R610 000) and repairing windows (R272 000).

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          C.    Computers:

                •    The three computers were all bought on the same day at R36 000 each.
                •    Depreciation is 33⅓% on cost.
                •    These computers are expected to last another two years.

          D.    Equipment:

                •    Additional equipment was purchased on 1 February 2018.
                •    Depreciation is 10% p.a. on cost.

          E.    Vehicles:

                •    Depreciation is 20% p.a. on carrying value.
                •    A vehicle was sold for cash at carrying value on 31 December 2017.
                     The Fixed Assets Register reflected the following:

                      Cost                                         R176 000
                      Accumulated depreciation (1 June 2017)       R128 000

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QUESTION 6: CASH BUDGETS                                      (35 marks; 20 minutes)

Donald May owns Breezy Traders that sell air-conditioner units. The budget period
ends on 31 October 2018.

REQUIRED:

6.1       Complete the Debtors' Collection Schedule for October 2018.                         (7)

6.2       Calculate the amounts indicated by (i) to (iii) in the extract from the Cash
          Budget.                                                                             (9)

6.3       Calculate the % increase in salaries of sales assistants for October 2018.
          Explain whether they should be satisfied with this increase.                        (5)

6.4       Refer to Information E.

          A new competitor moved into the area during September 2018. Donald was
          not aware of the competitor and did not take any action during September.

          6.4.1      Explain the effect of the new competitor on any TWO items in the
                     budget for September. Provide figures.                                   (4)

          6.4.2      Identify TWO changes Donald implemented in October in response
                     to the new competitor. Quote figures. Give ONE reason for EACH
                     change.                                                                  (6)

          6.4.3      Explain why Donald feels that his decisions were successful.
                     Provide TWO points (with figures).                                       (4)

INFORMATION:

A.    Cash sales comprise 60% of total sales. Mark-up is 75% on cost.

B.    Debtors pay as follows:

      •   20% in the month of sales and receive 5% discount
      •   55% in the month following the month of sales
      •   22% two months after the month of sales

C.    Stock sold is replaced in the month of sales. 50% of purchases are on credit.
      Creditors are paid in the month following the month of purchases.

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D.    Extract from Cash Budget
                                                       SEPTEMBER            OCTOBER
      RECEIPTS
      Cash sales                                              (i)               630 000
      Cash from debtors                                  369 340                       ?
      Rent income*                                        25 600                     (ii)

      PAYMENTS
      Payments to creditors                              276 000                    (iii)
      Salaries: Manager                                   32 400                 40 500
      Salaries: Sales assistants                          92 400                102 102

      *NOTE: Rent income will increase by 9% in October 2018.

E.    BUDGETED AND ACTUAL FIGURES FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
                                         SEPTEMBER                      OCTOBER
                                   BUDGETED     ACTUAL           BUDGETED     ACTUAL
      Units to sell/sold              240         200               250         300
      Selling price per unit         R4 200      R4 200            R4 200      R4 200

      Cash sales                             ?         336 000        630 000          378 000
      Credit sales                     403 200         504 000        420 000          882 000
      Total sales                    1 008 000         840 000      1 050 000        1 260 000
      Cash purchases                         ?               ?        300 000          252 000
      Advertising                       10 000          10 000         10 000           10 000
      Delivery expenses                 80 000          67 200         80 000          138 240
      Commission on sales               30 240          25 200         31 520           46 080

      Cash surplus/deficit             63 000           22 500        86 500           (12 700)
      Cash: Beginning                  98 000           98 000       161 000           120 500
      Cash: End                       161 000          120 500       247 500           107 800

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                                                                                       TOTAL:     300

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