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SEPTEMBER 2021
ACCOUNTING P1
ANSWER BOOK
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3 40
4 35
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Accounting Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2021 QP (Eng)
Grade 12 Accounting Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2021 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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2 ACCOUNTING P1 (ANSWER BOOK) (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
QUESTION 1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
3
1.2 AUDIT REPORT
1.2.1 Identify the type of report and explain why this type of report was
issued by the auditor.
2
1.2.2 Explain TWO points why shareholders will be concerned about the
company receiving such a report.
4
1.2.3 The CEO requested that the auditor classifies this donation as a
‘sundry expense’ and adjust the audit opinion accordingly. Provide
TWO reasons why the auditor would not agree with this suggestion.
4
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1.2.4 Apart from the issues mentioned above, explain why the company
would be accused of poor corporate governance.
2
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4 ACCOUNTING P1 (ANSWER BOOK) (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
QUESTION 2
2.1 Statement of Comprehensive Income on 28 February 2021
Sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Other income
Discount received 14 000
Gross income
Operating expenses
Depreciation 86 010
Sundry expenses
Operating profit
Interest income 23 400
Profit before interest expense
Net profit before income tax
Income tax
Net profit after tax 689 310 36
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2021) ACCOUNTING P1 (ANSWER BOOK) 5
2.2 RETAINED INCOME
Balance on 1 March 2020
Net profit after tax 689 310
Ordinary share dividends
Interim dividends 126 000
Balance on 28 February 2021 7
2.3 EQUITIES AND LIABILITIES SECTION
*show significant items separately under Current liabilities
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Ordinary share capital
Retained income
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 17
TOTAL 60
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6 ACCOUNTING P1 (ANSWER BOOK) (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
QUESTION 3
3.1 Calculate the following for the Cash Flow Statement on 31 August 2021:
3.1.1 Change in payables (indicate inflow or outflow of cash)
WORKINGS ANSWER
4
3.1.2 Income tax paid
WORKINGS ANSWER
4
3.1.3 Dividends paid
WORKINGS ANSWER
4
3.1.4 Proceeds from shares issued
WORKINGS ANSWER
5
3.1.5 Funds used to repurchase shares
WORKINGS ANSWER
3
3.1.6 Increase in loan
WORKINGS ANSWER
4
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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2021) ACCOUNTING P1 (ANSWER BOOK) 7
3.2
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents (opening balance)
Cash and cash equivalents (closing balance)
4
3.3
3.3.1 Calculate: Acid-test ratio
WORKINGS ANSWER
3
3.3.2 Calculate: % return on average shareholders’ equity
WORKINGS ANSWER
5
3.3.3 Calculate: Dividend pay-out rate (%)
WORKINGS ANSWER
4
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8 ACCOUNTING P1 (ANSWER BOOK) (EC/SEPTEMBER 2021)
QUESTION 4
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
3
4.2.1 Identify the company that has the most efficient liquidity position.
Quote and explain THREE financial indicators to support your choice.
COMPANY:
FINANCIAL INDICATORS AND EXPLANATION:
6
4.2.2 A director of Green Ltd feels that the company should pay back the
loan as soon as possible Explain what you would say to him. Quote
TWO financial indicators (with figures) to motivate your opinion.
6
4.2.3 Comment on the dividend pay-out rates of Green Ltd and Plaza Ltd,
and provide a reason for the directors of each company deciding on
those pay-out rates. Quote figures.
6
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4.2.4 Shareholding of Sandi Charley:
Sandi Charley is a shareholder in two of these companies. She has
R800 000 and intends to invest in new shares.
All three companies have decided to issue additional shares on
1 March 2021, at the existing market price on 28 February 2021.
Calculate Sandi’s % shareholding in Green Ltd and comment on your
findings.
CALCULATION:
COMMENT:
4
Calculate the minimum number of shares she should buy in Green
Ltd and the amount she would have to spend.
6
What advice would you offer Sandi regarding her intentions to
purchase shares in Plaza Ltd? Provide TWO points. Quote figures
(financial indicators) to support your advice.
4
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TOTAL: 150
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