# Accounting Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC June 2021 Memo (English) > Grade 12 Accounting Paper 1 memorandum from the NSC June Exam 2021 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-may-june-2021-mg-eng/0ca58c23-8e13-40cc-aa31-840eac9c742d - Updated: 2026-10-29 - Subject: Accounting - Grade: Grade 12 - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2021 - Exam period: NSC June Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 9 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/accounting) › [Accounting Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC June 2021 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-may-june-2021-mg-eng/0ca58c23-8e13-40cc-aa31-840eac9c742d) ## About this document Accounting · Grade 12 · NSC June Exam · 2021. Memorandum. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/ NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS ACCOUNTING P1 MARKING GUIDELINES 2021 MARKS: 150 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 9 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 2 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 Limited  1.1.2 Payables  1.1.3 Materiality  3 * one mark per line; accept blank as „0‟ Accept the underlined part for Dr and Cr; or recognisable abbreviations, such as SH (for shareholders) or OSC. 1.2 ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NO. AMOUNT A O L DEBITED CREDITED Shareholders for 1.2.1 dividends  Bank  136 000 – 0 – * Ordinary share 1.2.2 Bank  capital  450 000 + + 0 * Income tax / SARS: Income tax 1.2.3 taxation   338 200 0 – + * 9 1.3.1 Identify the type of audit report that the company received. Give a reason for your answer. TYPE OF REPORT accept “clean” or “good” report; mark type and reason independently Unqualified  REASON Any valid reason  accept short, incomplete statements if message is clear  The audit report indicates 'fairly present'.  The auditors did not identify any problems. 2 1.3.2 Explain why the auditor referred to pages 8 to 23 Any suitable explanation  part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers  The auditors are responsible only for reports presented on these pages of the Annual Report.  The audited financial reports / statements are found on these pages of the full report presented to the shareholders at the AGM 2 Explain why the auditor referred to International Financial Reporting Standards and the Companies Act of South Africa Any suitable explanation  part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers  The audit and the financial records/statements of the company are in compliance with both local and international requirements.  It affects uniform presentation of financial statements. 2 1.3.3 Name any TWO items of audit evidence that the auditors may have used. Any TWO examples of evidence   individual examples of documents is one point Stock sheets / fixed assets register / source documents including EFT records / bank; debtors; creditors statements / signed contracts / employee profiles/ physical inspection of assets / journals 2 TOTAL MARKS 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 3 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 2 2.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock on 28 February 2021 using the weighted-average method. WORKINGS ANSWER 11 005 000 two marks 2 433 000 + 8 572 000 x 2 400 1 704 000  one part correct 4 000  + 11 500 and x 2 400 15 500 two marks 11 005 000 / 15 500 = 710 four marks Mark numerator and denominator, as such 5 2.2 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021 # inspect: the amount calculated is awarded two marks, the balancing amount is awarded two method marks  / Sales GP x 260/160 OR 24 182 600 #  / Cost of sales GP x 100/160 (9 301 000) # Gross profit 4 14 881 600 Other income operation, one part correct 203 400  Bad debts recovered 5 800 Rent income (208 250 – 17 000 ) adjustment amt subtracted 191 250  Provision for bad debt adjustment (9 800 – 9 350) 450  Profit on sale of asset (88 400 – 82 500) CV subtracted 5 900  Gross operating income 9 GP + OI 15 085 000  Operating expenses operation; inspect (13 065 600)  Directors' fees 4 836 000 Audit fees 497 200 Advertising 342 400 Sundry expenses 88 000 Trading stock deficit 2 000 000  - 1 704 000  see 2.1 296 000 * # could be surplus 34 000 two marks 28 300 two marks Salaries and wages (6 425 000 + 23 800+10 200+ 4 500) 6 463 500 * Depreciation (41 250 + 337 000 + 90 500  468 750 * Packing material 39 700  Bad debts 28 800 one mark + 5 250 one mark 34 050  Operating profit 17 GOI – OE 2 019 400  Interest income balancing figure; could be a negative 57 000  Profit before interest expense NPbT + IE 2 076 400  Interest expense 2 150 000 – 710 400 – 1 652 000 OR 1 652 000 – 1 439 600 (212 400) * Net profit before tax NPAT + IT 1 864 000  Income tax NPAT x 28/72 (521 920)  Net profit after tax 7 1 342 080 37 -1 foreign items (-1 max); misplaced items, mark workings only; ignore brackets but check operation when awarding method mark * one part correct Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 4 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.3 RETAINED INCOME NOTE Balance at beginning of financial year 2 978 000 Net profit after tax 1 342 080  Buy back of shares Ignore brackets (62 500)  Dividends operation Ignore brackets (1 900 500)   Interim 672 000   Final (3 412 500 x R0,36) one part correct 1 228 500   Balance at end of financial year one part correct; 2 357 080  share buy-back and dividends must be subtracted 8 TOTAL MARKS 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 5 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 3 * x 100/1 does not constitute „one part correct‟ 3.1.1 Calculate: Debt-equity ratio WORKINGS ANSWER 2 450 000  : 10 387 600  0,2 : 1 (7 280 000 + 3 107 600) one mark one part correct; must be shown as x : 1 3 3.1.2 Calculate: Net asset value per share WORKINGS ANSWER 10 387 600  x 100 cents* 1 298,5 cents  800 000  one part correct R/c not necessary (700 000 + 120 000 – 20 000) one mark accept 1298c /1299c / R12,98 / R12,99 3 3.1.3 Calculate: Dividend pay-out rate WORKINGS ANSWER 77 two marks OR 45 + 32  x 100* one mark one mark 22%  350  1 (369 000 + 262 400) one part correct OR: 0,45 + 0,32 631 400 two marks x 100 shown as a % 3,50 2 870 000 one mark 4 3.1.4 Calculate: Return on average shareholders' equity (ROSHE) WORKINGS ANSWER 2 870 000  x 100* 33,2%  1 /2 (10 387 600 + 6 910 000)  1 one part correct Accept 33% 17 297 600 one mark % sign not necessary 8 648 800 two marks 4 3.2.1 For the Cash Flow Statement calculate: Change in receivables WORKINGS ANSWER Inflow/Outflow 418 000 – 390 000 28 000  Outflow  Ignore workings and brackets; 3 Award marks for answer / detail if not in the relevant columns 3.2.2 For the Cash Flow Statement calculate: Change in payables WORKINGS ANSWER Inflow/Outflow 520 000 + 16 000 536 000 – 359 200 176 800  Inflow  Ignore workings and brackets 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 6 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines (3.3.1 – 3.3.3) Mark only ONE option consistently (do not mix alternative options) Ignore brackets on final answer 3.3.1 Calculate: Taxation paid WORKINGS ANSWER 1 085 000  – 124 000  – 354 000  607 000  one part correct OR one mark one mark one mark –1 085 000 + 124 000 + 354 000 Accept ledger format or brackets as workings 4 3.3.2 Calculate: Dividends paid WORKINGS ANSWER (820 000 x 0,45) two marks 579 000  210 000 + 369 000  OR one part correct one mark one mark one mark 210 000 + 631 400 – 262 400 see 3.1.3 Accept ledger format or brackets as workings 4 3.3.3 Calculate: Proceeds from sale of fixed assets WORKINGS ANSWER     8 865 000 – 1 360 000 + 785 000 – 8 878 000 OR 588 000 one mark one mark one mark one mark one part correct 8 878 000 + 1 360 000 – 785 000 – 8 865 000 Accept ledger format, brackets as workings or fixed asset note format 5 3.3.4 Calculate: Funds used for the repurchase of shares WORKINGS ANSWER one mark one mark one mark one mark 273 000  20 000 x R13,65 OR 182 000 + 91 000 one part correct 20 000 x 9,10 20 000 x 4,55 2 TOTAL MARKS 35 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 7 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 4 4.1 4.1.1 B 4.1.2 C 4.1.3 A 3 4.2 LIBRA LIMITED 4.2.1 Identify TWO other liquidity indicators which also show that the company is likely to have serious liquidity concerns in future. Explain ONE point in EACH case (with figures). TWO financial indicators   Explanation or trend (with figure)   Stockholding  Increased (from 43 days) to 78 days / by 35 days / 81,4% period  Danger of stock becoming obsolete  Cash tied up in stock / stock piling Average debtors'  Increased (from 32,6 days) to 58,9 days / by 26,3 days / collection period 80,1 %  Slower collections will negatively affect the cash flow  Poor control over collection from debtors Do not accept creditors payment period 4 4.2.2 Comment on how the increase in the loan affected the risk and gearing in 2021. Quote TWO financial indicators. State ONE point in EACH case (with figures). Financial indicator   figures showing trend   Explanation   POINT 1  Debt/equity ratio increased (from 0,2:1) to 0,7:1 / by 0,5 : 1  Higher financial risk taken by the company.  The business is now making more use of loans POINT 2  ROTCE decreased (from 9,1%) to 6,4% / by 2,7%  Negatively geared; return is lower than interest on loans (12%)  Not making effective use of loans. 6 Explain whether the decision to purchase additional property had the desired effect on demand for this product (with figures). Explanation (not Yes or No)  Figures (showing / implying comparison)   Sales has decreased by R2 574 000 / (from R11 550 000) to R8 976 000 / by 22,3%  Decrease in the mark-up % achieved from 75% to 60% did not result in more sales / 15% reduction 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 8 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines 4.2.3 Explain why the public was not interested in buying the new shares issued at R6,00 per share. Quote THREE financial indicators (excluding indicators stated in QUESTION 4.2.2). State ONE point in EACH case (with figures). Any THREE of: Financial indicator    (with figures)    Explanation    They do not have confidence in the company, as indicated by:  EPS decreased from 102c (to 54c) by 48c – indicating that the company is experiencing problems to maintain profit levels  DPS dropped from 90c (to 25c) – shareholders not receiving a reasonable return.  Drop in the dividend pay-out rate from 88,2% (to 46,3%) is an indication that directors were not concerned about growth, but is making some attempt to rebuilding.  ROSHE was 5,3% and dropped to 4,9%; still below the interest on fixed deposits (8%)  R6,00 is not a good deal when compared to the market price of R6,10 (R5,80), especially if they were then prepared to sell the shares at R4,80 (desperate attempt to raise capital)  NAV (711c), higher than the MP of 610c is an indication of low demand for shares.  Liquidity issues: current ratio is low (1,1 : 1) and acid test ratio indicated cash flow problems (0,8 : 1); debtors not paying within limits (32 days)  High mark-up % (75%) and poor control over expenses (32% of sales) will cause customers to go elsewhere; decreasing trend in profits. 9 4.2.4 State TWO different points to justify their opinion. Quote figures or financial indicators. TWO valid points   figure   POINT 1 Compulsory point: comment on directors’ fees  Buys has given himself a 45% increase /  R900 000 increase is 50% more than fee of other directors /  Other directors did not receive an increase (maintained at R600 000 each) POINT 2 Possible additional response. Any ONE of:  EPS dropped (from 102c) to 54c (by 48c);  ROSHE dropped (from 5,3%) to 4,9%  ROTCE dropped (from 9,1%) to 6,4%;  Poor control over expenses, (from 32,6%) to 44% of sales 4 4.2.5 Explain why the other directors were unhappy with the price paid for the shares repurchased from Anton Buys. State TWO points. Quote financial indicators or figures to support EACH point. Both points may be included in the same statement; 2020 figures must be quoted. Explanation (including financial indicator)   Figures   POINT 1 The shares were repurchased for R4,89 above the Net asset value per share (1200c – 711c) / 69% above NAV / received an inflated price / compromised the cash flow of the business. POINT 2 The shares repurchase price is R5,90 more than the market price of the shares (1200c – 610c) / this is an unreasonable price as there is no demand for shares. 4 Give a calculation to show whether the repurchase of these shares affected Anton Buys' status as majority shareholder, or not. WORKINGS ANSWER 1 240 000  x 100 OR 1 240 000 x 100 52,3%  one part correct; 2 370 000  1 2 450 000 1 as a % Mark numerator and denominator, as such; x 100 is not one part correct accept 50,6% 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Accounting/P1 9 DBE/2021 SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines 4.2.6 Explain what is meant by good corporate governance and explain why it is important to the shareholders. Explanation and importance to shareholders may be expressed in the same response. Explanation  part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers  Managing the business on sound business and ethical principles;  Looking after the interest of all role players / stakeholders (including the community) by being fair, equitable, transparent.  Ensure that the company has proper rules, policies and practices to create long term shareholder value, and are implementing them Importance to shareholders  accept short, incomplete statements if message is clear  Impact on the image of the business / goodwill  Improvement in share price  Potential investors will be attracted  Confidence in management and control 3 Explain a possible reason why Anton Buys says he will vote against the proposal by Excellence Ltd. ONE point  part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers  He will lose his majority control on the Board  He may also lose his CEO status  He may be investigated for negligence  He will not be able to manipulate his remuneration in future 2 Explain why you agree with the directors. ONE valid point  part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers  He has taken irresponsible decisions  Enriched himself / selfish gain / act of enriching (45%) 2 Give the directors advice on how they should handle this. ONE valid point  part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers  Call up a special meeting of shareholders;  Issue a grievance report  Start disciplinary proceedings (investigations/enquiry on mismanagement)  Ask him to step aside. 2 TOTAL MARKS 45 TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 MEMO SEPT 2021 Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-memo-sept-2021-afrikaans/ba3a1ff7-09fc-402c-b9a3-c6afdd6d6bd6) — Accounting · Memo · 2021 · Afr - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP SEPT 2021 English D REV](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-sept-2021-english-d-rev/bd359bc3-aaa6-4466-a680-12cf6f56610f) — Accounting · QP · 2021 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 ANSBK SEPT 2021 Sesotho D](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-ansbk-sept-2021-sesotho-d/50ad1901-7a2b-4a4d-8341-73ad853187ca) — Accounting · QP · 2021 · Sesotho - [Accounting P1 Nov 2021 Answer Book Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-nov-2021-answer-book-afr/4f3e9f53-936c-4ad6-b22c-aebca5401cfe) — Accounting · Addendum · 2021 · Afr - [Accounting P1 May-June 2025 Answer Book Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-may-june-2025-answer-book-afr/7207c401-3dce-40c5-bd09-39c9787e0729) — Accounting · Addendum · 2025 · Afr - [Accounting P1 May-June 2025 Answer Book Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-may-june-2025-answer-book-eng/95b8428e-7384-44b8-9e88-71987874e162) — Accounting · Addendum · 2025 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Accounting - [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting/8f42a6a4-9593-4d36-86b1-d890dd1bb1bf) — Guide - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 AB JCT ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-ab-jct-eng-d-watermark/77ae8297-53f7-47b3-8e29-57bd38f30483) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP JCT 2025 AFR D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-jct-2025-afr-d-watermark/c6a5692b-3cb0-464b-bb82-67d6ce83bfdd) — QP · 2025 · Afr - [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 QP JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-qp-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/84d92eb0-f5bd-4442-bb6d-c55cdc52e25d) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [ACCOUNTING P2 QP GR12 JCT 2025 ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-qp-gr12-jct-2025-eng-d-watermark/13425f71-aba6-4328-b084-d9b108884315) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [Accounting P1 (English) June 2025 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-english-june-2025-answer-book/7e96e433-56f8-43a1-9a38-c68c465746dd) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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