# Accounting Grade 12 NSC November 2019 Memo (English)

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- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2019
- Exam period: NSC November
- Curriculum: CAPS
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                                          NATIONAL
                                     SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                              GRADE 12

                                             ACCOUNTING

                                           NOVEMBER 2019

                                      MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 300
00
MARKING PRINCIPLES:
1.    Unless otherwise stated in the marking guidelines, penalties for foreign items are applied only if the
      candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the question for that item (no penalty for misplaced item).
      No double penalty applied.
2.    Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning
      marks on the figures for that item.
3.    Full marks for correct answer. If answer incorrect, mark the workings provided.
4.    If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark for the working for that
      figure (not the method mark for the answer). Note: if figures are stipulated in memo for components of
      workings, these do not carry the method mark for final answer as well.
5.    Unless otherwise indicated, the positive or negative effect of any figure must be considered to award
      the mark. If no + or – sign or bracket is provided, assume that the figure is positive.
6.    Where indicated, part-marks may be awarded to differentiate between differing qualities of answers
      from candidates.
7.    This memorandum is not for public distribution, as certain items might imply incorrect treatment. The
      adjustments made are due to nuances in certain questions.
8.    Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative.
9.    Where method marks are awarded for operation, the marker must inspect the reasonableness of the
      answer.
10.   Operation means 'check operation'. 'One part correct' means operation and one part correct. Note:
      check operation must be +, -, x, ÷, or per memo.
11.   In calculations, do not award marks for workings if numerator & denominator are swapped – this also
      applies to ratios.
12.   In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect
      at least in part. Indicate with a .
13.   Be aware of candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline. Note that one
      comment could contain different aspects.
14.   Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation.
                      These marking guidelines consist of 17 pages.

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QUESTION 1
1.1     1.1.1              False 
        1.1.2              True 
        1.1.3              True                                                                                           3

1.2     DESKS FACTORY

1.2.1   Factory Overhead Cost Note
        Indirect labour                                                                                   R 296 500
        Depreciation on factory plant                                                                        166 000
        Water and electricity (248 000 + 18 000) x 80% OR – 53 200
                                                                                                       212 800*
                               198 400 + 14 400
        Factory rent (345 600 x 810/1080) or – 86 400                                                  259 200*

        Insurance (12 600 x 75/25) or x 3 OR 50 400 – 12 600                                             37 800*

        Factory sundry expenses                                                                            107 700

                              -1 (Foreign items) Advertising                 *one part correct         1 080 000*         8

1.2.2    Calculate the total cost of production of finished goods.
                                   Workings                                                           Answer
                                       9 000 x 160 two or no marks
             3 060 000          + 1 440 000 + 1 080 000                                           R5 580 000
                                                see 1.2.1                                        
         OR:      units        DMC/u     DLC/u    FOHC/u                                          one part correct
                                    620 three marks                    three marks
               9 000 x           (340 + 160 + 120)                   (see 1..2.1 ÷ 9 000) + 500
                one mark        one mark one mark one method mark                                                          5

1.2.3    Sihle wants to produce an additional 1 500 desks. Calculate the additional profit
         he can expect.
                                 Workings                                   Answer
         Extra units x Contribution per unit                                                       Correct operation
                                                                                                   & one part correct
              750 one mark – 580 one mark [340+160+80]                                                  
         1 500  x 170                                                                             R255 000
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1.3      CHAIRS FACTORY

1.3.1    Provide a calculation to confirm the break-even point for 2019.
                                              Workings                                            Answer
         16 000 x 96 or 1 536 000 two marks
         1 216 000  + 320 000 
              390  – 305  85 two marks
         OR: Sales        VC          FC
         7 047 690 – 5 511 655 – 1 536 000 = 35 or 0 one mark each                                                       4

1.3.2    Comment on the break-even point and the production level achieved. Quote
         figures.   If differences are shown for figures, this carries two marks
         Comment on BEP Figures Comment on production Figures
         Reponses for four marks:
         •  Produced 16 000 units but BEP is 18 071(or see 1.3.1) units so they will make a loss
         •  Produced 2 071 less than BEP so they will make a loss.
         •  Production increased from 15 000 to 16 000 units (by 1 000) and BEP increased
            from 12 400 to 18 071 units (by 5 671).
         •  In 2018 they made a profit on 2 600 units.                                                                   4

1.3.3    Sihle feels that wood raw material was not well controlled. Provide a calculation.
         METRES       Actual issue: 22 000m  Budget: 16 000  x 1,2  = 19 200m 
                       OR: Wastage = 2 800m four marks Choose one line
         OR:           Expected: 22 000 one mark /1,2 one mark =18 334 one mark Actual: 16 000 one mark
         UNITS         OR 2 334 fewer chairs made four marks Choose one line
         OR:                22 000 one mark x 120          16 000 one mark x 1,2 one mark x 120 one mark
         TOTAL         Expected: = R2 640 000          Actual = R2 304 000
         COSTS         OR Extra cost = R336 000 four marks Choose one line
         OR: UNIT      Expected: 1,2 one mark x R120 one mark = R144 one mark Actual= R165 one mark
         COSTS         OR Extra unit cost = R21 per unit extra four marks Choose one line
         OR:           DMC increased by 33% (R165 –R124; 41÷124) two marks
         % PROD        Units produced increased by 7% (1 000 ÷ 15 000) two marks                                         4
         Identify TWO possible causes of this problem. Provide a solution for EACH.
                            POSSIBLE CAUSES                             SOLUTION FOR EACH
                          Wastage / unskilled            Train workers; supervise regularly
             
         TWO valid        workers                        Use technology (stencils / templates)
         & different      Damage (fire / water)          Secure storage / check deliveries
         causes with                                     Internal controls / stock counts / supervision /
         solutions        Theft of wood
                                                         buy in smaller quantities / install cameras
                                                                                                                       4
                          Poor quality wood              Source other suppliers / check deliveries

1.3.4    Give TWO reasons for the increase in direct labour cost. Provide a solution for EACH.
                                  REASONS                               SOLUTION FOR EACH
                          Load shedding                  Generator or solar power
                        Workers dissatisfied
         TWO valid                                       Engagement / communicate with union
                          with increase / Protests
         & different
         reasons
                          Inflation / wage
                                                         Improve productivity
         with             increase / bonus
         solutions        Overtime                       Restrict overtime / more workers (avoid overtime)
                        Inefficient / slow             Pay per unit produced / improve monitoring
                          workers                        procedures / training programme                                 4

                                       TOTAL MARKS                 40

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QUESTION 2
2.1.1    State THREE advantages of EFTs.
                    Less fraud
                            Convenient or easy to use
           
         THREE              Can be done from business; not restricted to business hours /
         different &        time-saving
         valid
                            Payment/receipts are instant / account is updated immediately /
         advantages
                            no long queues to deal with
                            Cheaper bank charges                                                                                 3

2.1.2    Janet, the bookkeeper, has been assigned the duty of processing and
         controlling all EFTs.
         Explain TWO reasons why the internal auditor was concerned about this.
         Part marks for unclear answer.

                            Too many related job functions / No division of duties (no checks and
                        balances) / Possible fraud.
         TWO                She may be negligent in performing her duties.
         different &
         valid reasons      Lack of supervision can result in abuse / payments not made on time
                            If Janet is absent, there may not be any continuity.                                                 4

2.2      Show the changes in the Cash Journals for June 2019.
             CASH RECEIPTS                               CASH PAYMENTS
                JOURNAL                                       JOURNAL
                                      Provisional
                   27 470                                      32 400
                                         totals
                                                         For one mark:
                  -1 if 1 125 entered here
                and entered only once in CPJ
                                                        R1 125 in CRJ &                             1 125 
                                                        R1 125 x 2 in CPJ

                       1 500 
                       1 400                                                                      1 200 
                                                          Two marks or 0
              (7 950 – 5250) 2 700                   7 950 CRJ one mark
                                                       5 250 CPJ one mark

                                                                                                    175 

                        2 800 
                          130 

                         36 000                           TOTALS                                    34 900                       11
                                                -1 foreign or superfluous items max -1 e.g. 9 500

2.3      Calculate: Bank Account balance
                                Workings                                                                      Answer

         9 200 + 36 000 – 34 900                                                                          one part correct
                                                                                                          10 300
                       see 2.2     see 2.2
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2.4      BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT ON 30 JUNE 2019
                                                                       DEBIT                  CREDIT
                                                                        Balancing figure
         Cr Balance per bank statement                                 Could be Dr or Cr     12 550 
         Cr Outstanding deposit                                                               9 675 
         Cr Incorrect entry                                                                   1 125 
         Dr Outstanding cheques / EFTs
             444                                                     4 670 
             522                                                      4 580 
             EFT 14                                                   3 800 
                                                                        see 2.3
         Dr Balance per bank account                                 10 300               Do not accept 9 200

                                                                       23 350                  23 350                 8

         If DEBIT/CREDIT columns not indicated, assume first column Debit
         Brackets not acceptable for two column method
         -1 Foreign items (if marks scored elsewhere for the amount) -1 max
         -1 max Presentation (if no / incorrect details)
OR:
                               VERTICAL METHODS (choose one):
          Balance per bank statement  12 550  Balance per bank account                              10 300
          Outstanding deposit           9 675 Outstanding deposit                                   (9 675)
          Incorrect entry               1 125 Incorrect entry                                       (1 125)
          Outstanding cheques/EFTs            Outstanding cheques/EFTs
             444                      (4 670)    444                                                  4 670
             522                      (4 580)    522                                                  4 580
             EFT 14                   (3 800)    EFT 14                                               3 800
          Balance per bank account    10 300  Balance per bank statement                             12 550

                                              TOTAL MARKS
                                                       30

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QUESTION 3
CABINETS
3.1     Calculate the value of closing stock using FIFO.
                            Workings                                       Answer
                                      If 280 – units in first part
                                                                          one part correct
                  (230  x 1 100 ) + (50  x              990 )       R302 500 
                        253 000                   49 500
                                                                                                         6

3.2.1   Calculate the % mark-up achieved in 2019.
                           Workings                                         Answer
         3 480 000 – 2 170 500
                                                                          one part correct
             1 309 500  x 100
             2 170 500                                                    60,3%                        4

3.2.2   Provide TWO points (with figures) to prove that this decision achieved its
        aims.
                          Sales increased to R3 480 000 (from R3 375 000) / by R105 000 /
        TWO different       by 3,1%
        & valid points
             
        Figures             Number of customers increased to 37 (from 26) / by 11 / by 42%
                                                                                                         4

3.2.3   The CEO feels that this decision also negatively affected the company. Provide
        TWO points (with figures) to support his opinion. Do not accept Mark-up % here
                       Gross profit decreased to R1 309 500 (from R1 425 000) / by
                     R115 500 / by 8,1% / Cost of sales increased to R2 170 500
        TWO different (from 1 950 000) / by R220 500 / by 11,30%
        & valid points
                     Average units per customer dropped to 63 (from 96) (2 500/26)
        Figures        (2 320/37) / by 33 / by 34%
                       Units sold dropped by from 2 500 to 2 320 / by 180 / by 7,2%                      4

        Give the directors advice to solve this problem. Explain TWO points.
                       Restrict (be selective with) trade discounts to good customers
                       only
                       Find a cheaper supplier (to compensate for keeping selling
                     prices low)
        TWO different
        & valid points Increase marketing / advertising in areas outside the current
                       areas targeted
                       Provide other incentives such as after-sales services,
                       maintenance or free deliveries                                                    2

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LAMPS
3.3     Calculate the stockholding period for lamps (use closing stock).
                         Workings                                  Answer
                                      OR                                          one part correct one method mark

          59 625  x 365               265 one mark          x 365              23,4 days  OR 0,8 months
         930 375  1                  3 675 one mark            1              OR 26,3 days OR 0,9 months
                                                                                                                                  3

3.4     Calculate the number of missing lamps.
                         Workings                                                              Answer
             Op.stock     Purchases   Clos.stock     Sales
                                                                                            one part correct
             600 + 3 800 – 265 – 3 675
                                                                                               460                               5
                                
        Give TWO suggestions to solve this problem.
                             Divide duties / delegate to different employees
         
        TWO valid &          Threaten strong disciplinary action (in future) / recover cost from culprit
        different            Increase supervision at regular intervals / random physical inspection of
        suggestions          stock
        part-marks for
        partial or           Change to the perpetual inventory system to record stock
        incomplete
        answers              CCTV as an internal control measure
                             Insist on proper documents for all stock supplied                                                    4

TELEVISION SETS
3.5      Calculate  the     value    of    the    closing     stock                           of     TV        sets     on
         30 September 2019 using the specific identification method.
                                                   Workings                                                    Answer
                                7 800 000  – 2 580 000                      = R5 220 000
                          (4 800 000 + 3 000 000)     (430 x 6 000)              three marks
                           [(800 + 500) x 6 000]
         LYN:
                          OR      870 two marks                      x    R6 000 one mark                  one part correct
                                  (1 300 – 430)
                                                                                                          R11 772 000
                               10 440 000  – 3 888 000  = R6 552 000                                          
                          (6 840 000 + 3 600 000)    (540 x 7 200)              three marks
                             (1 450 x R7 200)
         KYA:
                          OR      910 two marks                       x     R7 200 one mark
                                  (1 450 – 540)                                                                                   7

3.6      Explain THREE different concerns George would have about this problem.
         THREE                 Directors engaging in fraud and corruption / bribes / conflict of interests
         different & valid     Unethical behaviour of CFO places the company placing at risk
         concerns              Image of the company negatively affected / will affect the share price and
                         further investments from potential investors
         part-marks for
         partial or
                               High stock value is tied up in stock / Obsolete / Affects liquidity
         incomplete            Shareholders may want to sell their shares
         answers               It will negatively affect the audit report
                               Business will lose goodwill as it is unethical                                                     6

                                                    TOTAL MARKS
                                                             45

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QUESTION 4
4.1       4.1.1        C

          4.1.2        E

          4.1.3        D

          4.1.4        A

          4.1.5        B                                                                                               5

4.2       VISIV LTD
4.2.1     Calculate:
          (i) Depreciation for the current year
                             Workings                                                       Answer

                                                                                          one part correct
             225 000  x 25% x 8/12                                                     R37 500 

          (ii)    Carrying value of vehicle sold
                                 Workings                                                   Answer
                                                                                          Two marks

                  225 000 – 37 500 see (i) above                                          R187 500
                                                                                      If wrong, mark workings
                                100 000 + 75 000 + 37 500                              Cannot get full marks if
          OR: 400 000 – 212 500                                                         superfluous workings
                                                                                                                        5
          Calculate: Profit/Loss on sale of asset
                               Workings                                                     Answer
                                                                                            Two marks
                                                                                          R7 500
                                                                                      If wrong, mark workings
                 195 000 – 187 500 see (ii) above                                      Cannot get full marks if
                                                                                        superfluous workings            2
          Calculate: Fixed assets carrying value on 28 February 2019
                                Workings                           Answer
                          see (i) above  see (ii) above
              10 190 000 – 37 500 – 187 500
                                                 225 000 two method marks
          OR: 10 190 000 – (400 000 – 212 500 + 37 500)
                    one mark           one method mark              one method mark
                                                                                          one part correct
          Also accept ledger account format                                             R9 965 000

                               10 190 000                  37 500
                                                          187 500
                                                        9 965 000

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4.2.2     Calculate the correct net profit after tax for the year ended
          28 February 2019. Indicate (+) for increase and (–) for decrease.
                              Workings                                Answer
          Incorrect net profit before tax                                                       822 700
          Provision for bad debts adjustment                                                 (65 000) 
          Advertising                                                                            9 800 
          Rent income [(334 000 – 9000) / 13] + 3 000                                     (28 000) *
          Additional depreciation                                see 4.2.1 (i)              (37 500) 
          Profit on sale of asset                                see 4.2.1                       7 500
          Income tax (155 000 + 43 000)                                                  (198 000) *

          Correct net profit after tax                                                     511 500 *
                                                                                            *One part correct      9

4.2.3     RETAINED INCOME NOTE:
          Balance at beginning                                                           865 300
          Net profit after tax                                             see 4.2.2        511 500 
          Shares repurchased 360 000x R0,30                       ignore brackets
                                                                                           (108 000) 
                                                   4,10 – 3,80
          Ordinary share dividends                                    ignore brackets     (783 200) *
          Interim                                                                            295 200 
          Final 2 440 000 x R0,20                                                         488 000 *

          Balance at end                                        Check operation;
                                                                                           485 600 *
                        shares repurchased and share dividends must be subtracted                               9
                                                                     *one part correct

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4.2.4     VISIV LTD
          STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (BALANCE SHEET)
          ON 28 FEBRUARY 2019
          ASSETS
          Non-current assets                                                 (TA – CA)       10 624 000
               Fixed assets                                                 see 4.2.1        9 965 000
               Fixed deposit                                   Balancing figure          3     659 000
          Current assets                                     CL x 0,8 accuracy marks         2 320 000
               Inventories                                                                    1 102 000
          Trade and other receivables #
          (1 090 000 – 65 000 + 9 800 + 7 600)                                            1 042 400*
                                       Advertising

               Cash and cash equivalents                              Balancing figure         175 600

          TOTAL ASSETS                                see total equity and liabilities 9     12 944 000

          EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
          Ordinary shareholders' equity                                     Operation        8 637 600
               Ordinary share capital                                                         8 152 000
          Retained income                                               See 4.2.3    2         485 600
          Non-current liabilities                                                             1 406 400
          Mortgage loan (1 758 000  – 351 600 )                                     3
                                                                                              1 406 400*
                                                      See CL below

          Current liabilities                                                                 2 900 000
          Trade and other payables
          (1 906 800  + 28 000 + 7 600 + 75 000)                                          2 017 400*
                     Rent income see 4.2.2

          SARS: Income tax may be part of T&OP                                                  43 000
          Shareholders for dividends may be part of T&OP                      see 4.2.3        488 000
               Current portion of loan                            Balancing figure 10          351 600

          TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                       12 944 000*          27

                                                                     * One part correct
                                   -1 for presentation in each case (i.e. max -2)
                                             Foreign items –1 max –1

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4.3       AUDIT REPORT

4.3.1     What type of audit report did the company receive?

          Disclaimer  Accept ‘withheld’ or a valid description.
                                                                                                                     1

4.3.2     Give TWO examples of audit evidence that the auditors would require.
           
          TWO valid &             asset registers      source documents e.g. invoice
          different examples      journals             ledgers
          Be aware of other valid
                                  debtors’ statements  creditors’ statements
          examples that are       physical inspections bank statements
          related to income or
                                  contracts (signed)   EFT voucher (proof of payment)
          expenses                                                                                                   2

4.3.3     Apart from the current ratio, identify and calculate ONE other financial
          indicator that the auditors would have used in deciding on this opinion.
                     Acid test ratio 
                     2 320 000 –1102 000 / or T&OR + C&CE
                                 see 4.2.4
                     1 218 000  : 2 900 000               = 0,4 : 1  one part correct; must be x:1
                                                                                                                     4
          Explain what the directors could have done to prevent this comment by
          the auditors. Provide TWO points.
                           Cash in the investments
                           Postpone repurchase of shares (to another time when
                           liquidity improves)
                           Ensure that the auditors and directors comply with the latest
                           Companies Act
                   
          TWO valid &      Try to convince auditors that solvency ratio is good
          different        Issue more shares to the public or existing shareholders
          explanations     Offer rights issue to shareholders rather (than pay more
                           dividends)
                           Company offers higher dividends to shareholders rather
                           than repurchasing of shares
                           Reduce the dividends paid to improve liquidity
                           Re-negotiate loan repayments / credit terms
                           Promote more cash sales / off-load stock                                                  2

                                              TOTAL MARKS
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QUESTION 5
5.1       5.1.1        B
          5.1.2        A
          5.1.3        C or A 
          5.1.4        B                                                                                                    4
5.2       SUNSET LTD
5.2.1     Calculate: Income tax paid
                                              Workings                                                 Answer
               477 900 – 63 000 – 18 000
                                                                                                 one part correct
                                                                                                     R396 900
              – 477 900 + 63 000 + 18 000 mark one line / accept brackets
                   one mark    one mark       one mark                                                                       4
          Calculate: Dividends paid
                                              Workings                                                 Answer
             195 000      +    420 000       1200 000 x 0,35
                               
                                                                                                    one part correct
          OR:       195 000 + 792 000 – 372 000                                                      R615 000
                   – 195 000 – 792 000 + 372 000 mark one line / accept brackets
                    one mark    one mark        one mark                                                                     4
          Calculate: Proceeds of shares issued
                                              Workings                                                 Answer
                        300 000 one mark x R6,20 two marks
          9 300 000 –           1 860 000          –     7 724 000
                                                                                               one part correct
                                       1 860 000                9 300 000                            R284 000
                                       7 724 000                  284 000
                                                                                                                             6
          Calculate: Fixed assets purchased
                                              Workings                                                 Answer
                                                                        Choose one line only
             10 658 000 – 490 000 – 408 000 – 11 835 100
          OR 11 835 100 + 490 000 + 408 000 – 10 658 000                                            one part correct

                                   10 658 000             408 000
                                                                                                   R2 075 100 
                                    2 075 100             490 000
                                                       11 835 100                                                            5
5.2.2     Calculate financial indicators for the year ended 28 February 2019:
          % operating profit on sales
                                              Workings                                                 Answer
          2 033 900  x 100                                    check operation; one part correct     23,3% 
          8 725 000                                                                                 Accept 23%              4
          Net asset value per share
                                              Workings                                                 Answer
                                                                                                   695,6 cents
          8 625 000  x 100                                    check operation; one part correct
                                                                                                   Accept 696 cents
          1 240 000                                                                                  or R6,96               4
          Debt-equity ratio
                                              Workings                                                 Answer
                                                             check operation; one part correct
             3 500 000 : 8 625 000                                                  must be x: 1     0,4 : 1 
                                                                                                                             4

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                                              NSC – Marking Guidelines

5.3     HORIZON LTD and OPTIMA LTD

5.3.1    Explain why directors should be interested in the price of their companies'
         shares on the JSE.
         Any ONE valid comment         one mark for partial or incomplete answer
         Responses for 2 marks:
         • It shows public confidence in the company.
         • It can be compared to other companies / an external indicator.
         • Shareholders will want to have capital growth on their investment.
         • Directors will be judged on the performance of the shares as this reflects the
            performance of the company.                                                                                     2
         Calculate the number of additional shares in Horizon Ltd that Mike was able to
         buy on the JSE in 2019.
                                  Workings                                     Answer

                                                                                                one part correct
                             R420 000 ÷ R8,40                                                    50 000 shares              3
         Comment on the price that Mike paid for these shares and provide TWO
         reasons why he might have been satisfied to pay this price.
         Compare price paid to NAV Figures Reasons  
         HORIZON Ltd: JSE Price exceeds NAV by 90 cents (R8,40 – R7,50)
         Valid reasons for HORIZON:
         • He wants to be the majority shareholder
         • More influence over decisions by board of directors
         • JSE price reflects public demand for the shares
         • Potential for high returns in future                                                                             6

5.3.2    Explain your opinion on which company has the better dividend pay-out policy.
         Quote figures.
         Choice of company: Either Horizon Ltd OR Optima Ltd 
         Reason: Either retaining funds OR rewarding shareholders 
         Figures: Horizon Ltd pays out 67% (65c of 97c earned)  quote two figures or %
         While Optima Ltd pays out 96% (80c of 83c earned)  quote two figures or %
         Be aware of alternative ways of explanation and calculation e.g. amount or % retained                              6
         Compare and comment on the % return on equity earned by EACH company.
         Quote figures.
         Horizon Ltd earns 6,2% Award two marks for the difference 12%
         Optima earns 18,2%
         Comparison (may be implied) 
         Compare to interest rate (6,5%)                                                                                   4

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         Mike feels that the earnings per share (EPS) of Optima Ltd is much better than
         that of Horizon Ltd. Explain why he feels this way. Quote figures or
         calculations.

         Quote EPS of Horizon Ltd 97 cents 
         Quote EPS of Optima Ltd 83 cents 
         Compare EPS of both companies to:
         Share value OR to number of shares owned OR % ROSHE OR Net Profit 
         Identify figures for any one comparison below 
                              Horizon Ltd                             Optima Ltd
             •    Cost of shares is high 750c or 840c   Cost of shares is low 445c or 400c
                  (Earnings yield is 12,9% or 11,5%)    (Earnings yield is 18,7% or 20,8%)
             •    EPS is earned on 580 000 shares       EPS is earned on 1 430 000 shares
             •    % ROSHE is 6,2%                       % ROSHE is 18,2%
             •    NP after tax is R1 202 800            NP after tax is R2 158 000
                  (97c x 1 240 000 shares)              (83c x 2 600 000 shares)                        5

5.3.3    Explain TWO decisions taken by the directors of Horizon Ltd in response to the
         state of the economy, and how these decisions will affect the company in
         future.
         Decisions:      TWO valid decisions       Figures  
         •       Sold fixed assets R1 800 000 / No new fixed assets bought (R0)
         •       Investments reduced R900 000
         •       Loan repaid R1 600 000
         Effect on Horizon Ltd in future:
         Any one valid comment:  one mark for partial or incomplete answer
         • The infrastructure / size of the company is decreasing which will affect future
            profit
         • The reduced infrastructure / size of the company could lead to cost savings (or
            increased profit)
         Response for 1 mark:
         • Saving on interest / less risk                                                               6
         Explain TWO decisions taken by the directors of Optima Ltd that affect risk and
         gearing. Quote and comment on TWO financial indicators.
         Decisions:        Two valid decisions        Figures    

         •       Loan increased R3 800 000
         •       Shares issued R200 000
         Quote and comment on TWO financial indicators that affect risk and gearing.
                                                                     
         Quote indicators with figures: Debt-equity ratio: 0,7 : 1; ROTCE 15,1%;
                                               
         Comments on: increased risk / positive gearing (ROTCE exceeds interest rate)
                                                                                                        8

                                           TOTAL MARKS
                                                  75

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QUESTION 6
6.1   Foreign                                CASH BUDGET                               PROJECTED INCOME
          entries                                                                         STATEMENT
          -1 max -2                   Nov.         Dec.           Jan.               Nov.    Dec.     Jan.
                                      2019         2019           2020               2019    2019    2020
          Printer
                                     40 800 
          bought

          Depreciation                                                                            680              680

          Insurance                                             48 000                                      4 000

          Loan
                                                 100 000
          received
          Loan
                                                                *5 000
          repayments

          Interest                                             *1 000                                        1 000        11

          Calculate the % of debtors who settle their accounts in the 2nd month following
6.2       the credit sales transaction month
                                 Workings                                 Answer

          67 500  or 75 000 or 90 000 x 100                                                     One part correct
          90 000    100 000 120 000      1                                                         75%
                                                                                                                             3
                                                                                                             rd
          Calculate the % of debtors written off as bad debts at the end of the 3 month
          following the credit sales transaction month.
                                 Workings                                 Answer
          90 000 – 67 500 – 19 800
                  (2 700  ÷ 90 000 ) x 100
          OR:     100 000 – 75 000 – 22 000
                  (3 000 ÷ 100 000) x 100                                                        One part correct
                   two marks          one mark                                                       3%
                            see above     19 800/90 000 or 22 000/100 000
          OR: 100% – 75% – 22%                         –97% two marks
              one mark     one m.mark     one mark                                                                           4

6.3.1    The office workers are unhappy with the increase that Thembi gave them on
         1 October 2019. Explain what she should say to them. Provide TWO points.
         Quote figures or a calculation.                     Only one figure required per point.
                                             They received a (large) increase of 20% (unbudgeted;
                                             which is more than inflation) (1 840 / 9 200 = 20%)
         part-marks for partial or           ‘Large’ need not be mentioned if 20% is provided.
         incomplete answers                  Sales target (under by R110 000) / GP target (under by
                                         R32 000) not reached but increase in wages (20%)
         Any two valid and                   granted
         different points
                                             The director took a R10 000 drop in pay / reduced from
                                           R50 000 to R40 000 / by 20%
         Figures/Calculations
                                             They received training costing R40 000 (R25 000 over
                                             budget) which will benefit them in future                                       6

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6.3.2     Thembi pays her son, Jacob, on a part-time basis to deliver and install carpets
          for customers. She budgets R2,80 per metre for this. Comment on the control
          of this expense. Quote figures or a calculation.
          Comment on poor control / ethics in September  Figure/s 
          Comment on good control in October  Figure/s 

          Expected responses for September:
          He was overpaid in September (even though he did not meet target)
          Figures: R14 000 / R10 640 / R3 360

          Expected responses for October:
          He was paid correctly (although it was over-budget; due to improved sales)
          Figures: R 16 800 / R14 000 / R2 800

             Workings: September:                                        Workings: October:
             Budget: 5 000 x 2,80 =R14 000                               Budget = R14 000
             Actual should be 3 800 x 2.80 = R10 640 but spent R14 000   Actual should be : 6 000 x 2.80 = R16 800       4

6.3.3     A new competitor commenced trading in the area on 1 September 2019.
          Provide figures to illustrate the impact on sales in September.
          Comment  Figure/s

          Compare budgeted Sales to actual Sales
          Sales budget was R490 000 and the actual was R380 000 / R110 000 under the
          budgeted amount / 22,4% drop from expected

          OR: Compare expected metres to actual metres         Two marks
          Sales dropped from 5 000m2 budgeted to 3 800m2 actual / 1 200m2 under budget /
          24% less than expected.                                                                                        2
          Explain THREE decisions that Thembi took in October in response to the new
          competitor. Quote figures or a calculation.
                                       Explanation (with figures)
                           Promoted credit sales R296 000 above budget (R326 000 increase
                        in actual) with incentives as opposed to cash sales (e.g. discount or
          Any THREE valid  extended payment period)
          and different
                           Reduced the selling price per m to R88 per m (from R100) /
          decisions
                           Reduced mark up from 67% to 47%
                        Spent R40 000 on training but budgeted only R15 000 / Training
          Figures          increased to R40 000 in October (over-budget by R25 000)
                           Changed the salary structure of the salesman from a fixed salary of
                           R20 000 pm to a commission of R52 800/10% of sales                                            6

6.3.4     Calculate the amount she will actually have to pay the creditors in
          November 2019.
                            Workings                           Answer
          528 000 X 60/88
                                                                                             R171 000
          360 000 x 50% x 95%                                                                    one part correct
          Oct COS                                                                                                        4

                                                    TOTAL MARKS
                                                             40

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