ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 MEMO JUNE 2023 English

Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 JUNE 2023 ACCOUNTING P1 MARKING GUIDELINE MARKS: 150 MARKING PRINCIPLES: 1. Unless otherwise stated in the marking guideline, 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. Unless otherwise stated, give full marks for correct answer. If answer is incorrect, mark workings. 4. If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark as working for that figure (not the method mark for the answer). NOTE: If figures are stipulated in marking guideline 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. Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative. 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 before awarding the mark. 10 'Operation' means 'Check operation'. 'One part correct' means 'Operation and one part correct'. NOTE: check operation must be +, -, x, ÷, as per candidate’s calculation (if valid) or per memorandum. 11. In calculations, do not award marks for workings if numerator and 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 by 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. This marking guideline consists of 12 pages.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) (EC/JUNE 2023) QUESTION 1 1.1.1 Calculate: The profit/loss on the trade-in of the old vehicle WORKINGS ANSWER 270 000 ✓ – 111 240 ✓– 105 000 ✓ 53 760 ✓ 4 1.1.2 Calculate: The total depreciation for the year Depreciation on equipment 923 260 – 800 900 122 360 ✓ (1 350 000 – 855 000) Depreciation on vehicles 495 000 x 20% 99 000 ✓ one part correct 221 360  one part correct 4 NOTE: The amounts calculated above must be transferred to QUESTION 1.2.1, the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) 3 1.2.1 Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 28 February 2023 Sales (28 800+28 800) 11 724 000 ✓ + 57 600 ✓ 11 781 600 * Cost of sales (18 000 + 18 000) 7 327 500 ✓ + 36 000 ✓✓ (7 363 500) * Gross profit Sales – CoS 4 418 100  8 No Other income 195 055 mark Discount received 32 400 Provision for bad debts-adjustment 2 000 ✓ Rent income 174 675 ✓ – 14 025 ✓✓ 160 650 * Gross operating income GP + OI 4 613 150  6 Operating expenses GOI – OP (3 746 850)  Audit fees 180 060 Insurance 56 920 Loss on sale of vehicle see 1.1.1 above 53 760  Depreciation se 1.1.2 above 221 360  Bad debts 15 090 + 3 230 18 320 ✓✓ Salaries and wages 982 290 ✓+ 62 930 ✓✓ 1 045 220 * Directors’ fees 1 925 000 ✓ + 70 000 ✓✓ 1 995 000 * Employer’s contribution 63 620 ✓ Sundry expenses balancing figure 112 590  Operating profit PBIE – Int inc 866 300  16 Interest income 120 000 Profit before interest expense NPBT + Int exp 986 300  Interest expense 1 260 000 + 1 125 000 – 2 205 500 (179 500) ✓* Net profit before tax 242 040 x 100/30 806 800 ✓✓ 6 Income tax (242 040) NPBT – Tax Net profit after tax OR 242 040 x 70/30 564 760  36 * -1 foreign items (max. -2) *one part correct For misplaced items mark workings Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) (EC/JUNE 2023) 1.2.2 Extract: Statement of Financial Position on 28 February 2023 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 5 870 750 Ordinary share capital OSHE – RI 4 900 000  Retained income 970 750 ✓ 2 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Mortgage loan 1 125 000 – 625 000 500 000 * 2 CURRENT LIABILITIES 1 965 250 No mark Trade and other payables (616 500 – 105 000) Rent Inc. D fees 448 725 ✓ + 511 500 ✓✓ + 14 025  + 70 000  1 044 250 * SARS: Income tax (242 040 – 196 040) 46 000 ✓✓ Current portion of loan 625 000 ✓ 12 Shareholders for dividends (410 000 – 160 000) 250 000 ✓✓ TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES operation 8 336 000 ✓ 16 -1 F foreign items (max. -2) *one part correct For misplaced items mark workings only -1 P max. (if no, or inappropriate details) TOTAL MARKS 60 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) 5 QUESTION 2 2.1 2.1.1 Outflow  2.1.2 Outflow  2.1.3 Depreciation  3 2.2.1 Retained Income Balance on 1 March 2022 9 814 000 – 9 520 000 294 000  Net profit after tax 784 000 Shares repurchased 85 000 x R2 (170 000)  Ordinary share dividends (339 675)  Interim dividends (1 190 000 – 85 000) x 12c 132 600  Final dividends 207 070 Balance on 28 February 2023 568 320  8 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) (EC/JUNE 2023) 2.2.2 Cash Flow Statement for the year ended on 28 February 2023. Information is NOT required in shaded areas. CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Cash generated from operations Interest paid Income tax paid 20 020 ✓ + 336 000 ✓ + 9 660 ✓ (365 680) * Be aware of signs reversed and use of brackets Dividends paid 150 000✓ + 132 600  (282 600) * Be aware of signs reversed and use of brackets CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES operation 1 384 500  Proceeds from issue of new shares 2 479 500 ✓ Repurchase of shares   (850 000) * (680 000 + 170 000) OR 85 000 x R10 Loan repaid (245 000) ✓ NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 105 870  CCE end + CCE beg CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING (13 030) ✓✓ (15 450 – 28 480) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END 92 840 18 *one part correct; in brackets If no brackets, award marks for workings only Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) 7 2.2.3 Calculate the following financial indicators on 28 February 2023. Acid-test ratio WORKINGS ANSWER 2 175 600 – 1 469 700 0,9 : 1  705 900 ✓ : 753 065 ✓ one part correct; in the form x : 1 3 % Return on average shareholders’ equity (ROSHE) WORKINGS ANSWER 784 000  x 100* 7,2%  ½ (11 887 825  + 9 814 000 ) two marks one part correct and must use average (½) % sign not necessary NOTE: * 100 is not one part correct 4 Dividend per share WORKINGS ANSWER 207 070 / 1 380 500 x 100 12 cents ✓ + 15 cents ✓✓ 27 cents  one part correct with division one part correct; 4 TOTAL MARKS 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) (EC/JUNE 2023) QUESTION 3 3.1 3.1.1 C✓ 3.1.2 D✓ 3.1.3 A✓ 3 3.2.1 Identify the company with the better profitability financial indicators. Quote TWO financial indicators. Wills Ltd ✓ If wrong company identified, allocate marks for relevant financial indicators only (max. 2 marks) Financial Indicators (with figure) % Operating expenses on sales – 18,3% ✓ (compared to 25,5% of Rock Ltd) % Operating profit on sales – 10,3% ✓ (compared to 17,4% of Rock Ltd) * Mark-up % is a deliberate decision; ignore if mentioned Max. -1 for superfluous additional financial indicators mentioned. 3 3.2.2 Identify and explain which company is managing its liquidity more efficiently. Quote TWO financial indicators. TWO financial indicators of Rock Ltd  comparative figures  explanation ✓✓ If figures are shown for Wills Ltd, award marks for correct financial indicators identified. (max. 2 marks) • Current ratio: Rock Ltd is 1,5 : 1 compared to Wills Ltd of 4,2 : 1 The current assets of Rock Ltd are enough to cover current liabilities / Wills Ltd keep too much cash tied-up in stock (stockpiling) • Debtors’ collection period: Rock Ltd is 28 days compared to 45 days of Wills Ltd. Constant inflow of cash from debtors who pay within the acceptable credit terms 6 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) 9 3.2.3 Comment on the dividend pay-out policy of each company. Provide a possible reason why each company decided on the policy adopted. Quote figures. Comment  Explanation  (with figures) part marks for incomplete / partial / unclear responses The company retained more Paid out 30% of earnings as profit to focus on growth / Rock Ltd dividends / Retained 70% of expansion / long-term earnings sustainability of the business. The company wants to keep Paid out 76% of earnings as shareholders happy to distract Wills Ltd dividends / Retained 24% of attention from poor earnings performance of the company. 6 3.2.4 The directors of Wills Ltd decided to increase the loan during the current financial year. Explain whether this was a good decision or not. Quote TWO financial indicators. Indicator and figure: Debt/equity ratio is 0,6 : 1 ✓ Indicator and figure: % return on average capital employed is 9,5% ✓ Explanation: • The company is highly geared / high financial risk / rely too much on borrowed capital ✓✓ • The company is negatively geared / ROTCE is lower than the interest rate of 11% / does not make effective use of loan to generate profits ✓✓ 6 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) (EC/JUNE 2023) 3.2.5 The shareholders of Rock Ltd are satisfied with the market price of their shares, whereas the shareholders of Wills Ltd are not satisfied. Explain by quoting a financial indicator for EACH company. ROCK LTD Market price per share of 838c is higher than the Net asset Comparison of value of 784c / Market price per share is 54c higher than the MP to NAV ✓ ✓ Figures ✓ NAV. WILLS LTD Market price per share of 515c is lower than the Net asset Comparison of value of 652c / Market price per share is 137c lower than the MP to NAV ✓ ✓ Figures ✓ NAV. 6 3.2.6 Calculate the % percentage shareholding of the Mentoor-family if they buy these shares. WORKINGS ANSWER 808 000 + 180 000 988 000 100 52% ✓✓ x 1 900 000 1 % sign not necessary 2 (1 600 000 + 300 000) As a shareholder, why would you be concerned about the interest shown by the Mentoor family? Provide THREE points. Any THREE valid and separate points ✓ ✓ ✓   NOTE: The family was the majority shareholders during the past financial year and most of the financial indicators were not encouraging.   • Their control over major decisions / Influence over decisions did not benefit the company much, e.g. The company should have retained funds for expansion but pay 76% as dividends. / The company paid 76% of earnings to keep shareholders happy for poor performance. • Their past experience in directing the company: their skills and knowledge. • The effect on the future of the company e.g. losing shareholders / attracting new investors / possibility of instability. 3 TOTAL MARKS 35 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/JUNE 2023) ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) 11 QUESTION 4 4.1.1 Identify the type of audit report in the extract above and give a reason for your answer. Type of report: Unqualified report   Reason: ONE valid reason  • No issues found with information on the financial statements • Financial statements “present fairly” the financial position of the company • This it is a clean (good) report “in all material respects” 2 4.1.2 Explain the effect of this type of report for the image of the company. Provide ONE point. ONE valid point  part marks for partial / incomplete / unclear responses • This will impact positively on the share price / demand for shares • Potential investors would be interested to buy shares • Directors appointed are reliable; shareholders are confident in their ability to continue good governance. • Employees and other role players would recognise that good internal controls are employed and continue to maintain this. 2 4.2.1 Provide TWO possible reasons why the CEO was fined, and not the company. TWO valid and different points part marks for incomplete / partial answers • Is the highest-ranking executive of the company. • Guides company practices and procedures. • Oversee company operations. • Communicating between board of directors and other executives. • Making important decisions, which affect the company’s image. 4 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 ACCOUNTING P1 (MARKING GUIDELINE) (EC/JUNE 2023) 4.2.2 Provide TWO points why the JSE took this action. TWO valid and different points  part marks for incomplete / partial answers • They will not deceive the public as it is their role to ensure that sound business management practices are in place / do not want to cast doubts about their operations. • Would want to avoid any legal action against the JSE for misleading shareholders / Reputation of JSE may become questionable. • JSE is a vital organisation in facilitating capital funds that stimulate the economy / leads to creation of jobs / public relies on credible information JSE competes with international stock markets / need to guard their activities / ensure adherence to rules and regulations. 4 4.2.3 Identify ONE other party (stakeholder) that could also be accountable for allowing this situation. Provide a reason. ONE valid party  Reason  part marks for incomplete / partial answers • Board of directors: Plays a supervisory role / overseeing corporate activities and assessing performance / look after shareholders’ interest. • CFO (Chief financial officer): Managing the financial actions of the company / overseeing all aspects of its financial success. • Audit and risk committee: Monitoring the financial reporting processes / the compliance processes / the performance of auditors / overseeing the audit program. 3 TOTAL MARKS 15 TOTAL MARKS: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over