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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
ACCOUNTING P2
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.
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Accounting/P2 2 DBE/2021
SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 1
1.1 VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT)
1.1.1 Explain why the government implemented VAT in South Africa. State
ONE point.
Any ONE valid explanation part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers
Additional source of revenue for the government / on a more regular basis.
To fund infrastructure / provision of public goods and services;
To provide for basic/essential services for the communities;
Finance public debts; maintain the large state owned enterprises.
It is an indirect tax that is paid by all – easy and quick way to generate extra funds 2
Explain why some products are zero-rated products. State ONE point.
Any suitable explanation part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers
To make basic necessities affordable to indigent / poor communities / help them
to live better (provide food) / they are cheaper (by the amount of VAT)
Zero-rates items are regarded as essential items – consumed by all; should be
accessible to all.
2
1.1.2 Calculate the amount payable to SARS in respect of VAT for the two
months ended 30 April 2021.
one part correct
9 450 + 61 800 – 34 500 – 1 890 – 2 520 + 1 140 + 1 380 = 34 860
OR
– 9 450 – 61 800 + 34 500 + 1 890 + 2 520 – 1 140 – 1 380 = – 34 860
OR ignore sign on final answer
9 450
Output VAT: 61 800 + 1 140 + 1 380 = 64 320
= 73 770
Input VAT: 34 500 + 1 890 + 2 520 = 38 910 Diff: 34 860
OR
VAT CONTROL* Mark only ONE option
34 500 9 450 Choose the option that benefits the candidate
1 890 61 800
* Amounts may be on opposite sides (mirror)
2 520 1 140 * Underlined amounts may be in brackets, on the
34 860 1 380 opposite side
73 770 73 770
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Accounting/P2 3 DBE/2021
SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
1.2.1 CREDITORS' RECONCILIATION
Foreign entries – 1 per line max -3 if mark is scored on that line
If no sign, assume +ve; Accept brackets for negative amounts; not DR or CR
# mark correct answers in each column, even if not in correct line
Creditors' Ledger Statement
Account of PN Suppliers of Account from
in the books of Khaya Stores PN Suppliers
Balance 101 000 85 380
(10 800 – 18 800) – 8 000
(i)
Must be both for two marks
– 600 one mark – 600 one mark
(ii) – 1 200
(iii) + 1 140
(iv) – 6 100
(11 800 – 12 980) – 1 180
(v)
Must be both for two marks
(vi) – 2 660
(vii) + 7 700
88 040
88 040
* 12
*Inspect / for both totals one part correct/must include opening balance
check for reasonableness on final answer / one correct total used
1.2.2 State TWO benefits of using electronic funds transfers (EFTs) for payments to
creditors.
Any TWO points accept short, incomplete statements, one-word answers if message is clear
Fast (no queues) cheaper (lower charges) reduces theft
Convenient can operate outside business hours
Easy to use in the comfort of the business or home
safe (security risks) instant feedback (notifications/ proof of payment) 2
The internal auditor feels that this incident of fraud should never have occurred
in this business. Explain why he feels this way.
ONE valid point part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers
The accountant, generally regarded as a senior employee in the business is
expected to be responsible, professional and trustworthy / work independently.
This was a deliberate action (nepotism) to defraud the business; which is not
expected from an employee of his professional standing (loyal / ethical)
The management should be aware of the potential for fraud of this nature and
have internal control measures in place to prevent this / his competence may be
questioned / he could be charged or sued for fraud or negligence.
Preventative controls should have been in place to ensure employees are not
tempted / consequences for defaulters should be in their contracts 2
Explain how this could have been prevented. State TWO points.
Any TWO points part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers
Could have appointed two people to authorise each EFT payment / division of duties -
one person serves as a check on another /
Screen suppliers properly to ensure that they are reliable/credible organisations / ensure
that they actually exist.
Do character checks on newly appointed employees as a reference for ethical conduct
from their previous employers
Bank notifications (sms) / OTP to the owner or a supervisor for all bank transactions;
Regular / random supervision or checking of accounting records / journals / documents 4
TOTAL MARKS 35
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Accounting/P2 4 DBE/2021
SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 2
2.1
2.1.1 E selling and distribution
2.1.2 A factory overheads
2.1.3 B administration
3
Only ONE correct answer ; accept cost category or recognisable abbreviation
2.2 MEISIES OUTFITTERS
2.2.1 FACTORY OVERHEAD COST NOTE
Factory rent 122 400 x 320/1280 30 600
Water and electricity 81 600 x 15% 12 240
Insurance 20 720 x 12/14 x 1/3 5 920 *
17 760
Indirect labour / wages to cleaners
155 760 x 90/590 OR 26 400 x 90% or – 2 640 23 760 *
one mark one mark
Salary of dressmaking supervisor 76 960
Depreciation on machines 30 300
Sundry factory expenses 10 670
TOTAL 190 450 *
10
*operation, one part correct
-1 foreign item (e.g. delivery expenses)
2.2.2 Calculate the total cost of production of school dresses produced.
WORKINGS ANSWER
see 2.2.1
475 600 + 535 450 + 190 450 1 201 500
one part correct
4
2.2.3 Minnie is concerned about wastage of fabric in the dressmaking
section. Calculate the cost of this wastage to the business.
WORKINGS ANSWER
520 three marks
(29 000 – 28 480) x R16,40 OR
29 000 x 16,40 17 800 x 1,6m x 16,40
475 600 – 467 072
two marks two marks OR R8 528
one part correct
520 three marks
(18 125 – 17 800) two marks
(325 x 1,6m) x R16,40
two marks one mark one mark
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SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
2.2.4 The internal auditor expressed concern about the direct labour cost
for the school dresses.
Explain the problem that is of concern to the auditor. Quote figures.
Explanation figures (showing a comparison)
(5 x 8 x 46)
Normal hours worked is less than expected by 590 (1 840 – 1 250) / 32%.
Overtime hours is high; 36,5% of total production time worked (720/1 970)
Overtime pay is R9 200 more than the normal time pay (259 200 – 250 000)
/ exceeds normal time pay by R9 200. 3
State TWO possible causes of this problem.
Any TWO reasons accept short, incomplete statements if message is clear
Interruptions due to load-shedding/lockdown (Covid -19 related) /strikes
Fluctuating periods of high and low demand (opening of schools/each term)
Poor supervision during normal time / deliberate wasting of time.
Authorizing overtime / exploiting overtime (due to higher overtime rate)
2
2.2.5 Provide a calculation to confirm that the break-even point for the
current financial year is 17 000 units.
WORKINGS ANSWER
Mark numerator and denominator as such
229 500 17 000 units
75,00 – 61,50 Amount given
13,50 two marks 3
2.2.6 Comment on the level of production achieved and the break-even
point calculated above. Quote figures.
Comment (must compare production to BEP) figures
The business produced 800 units more than the BEP (17 800 – 17 000) /
the business is making a profit on 800 units.
Low profitability (on only 800 units) considering the wastage of
material and time lost in production. 2
2.2.7 Calculate the extra profit that would be earned if an additional 500
dresses are made and sold. Assume that all costs are unchanged.
WORKINGS ANSWER
17 500 x 13,50
OR 236 250 – 229 500
500 x R13,50 (18 300 x 13,50) (17 800 x 13,50)
R6 750
(75,00 – 61,50) one mark OR 247 050 – 240 300
(500 x 75) (500 x 61,50)
OR 37 500 – 30 750
one mark one mark on each line 3
TOTAL MARKS 35
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SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 3
3.1
PROJECTED INCOME
CASH BUDGET FOR JULY
NO. STATEMENT FOR JULY
RECEIPT PAYMENT INCOME EXPENSE
e.g. 4 200 4 200
3.1.1 6 000 4 000
3.1.2 300 45 000 300 *
see receipt
23 200
3.1.3 23 200 #accept net amount: 16 000
R7 200 two marks
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-1 per line for foreign entries (mark scored for an amount elsewhere on a line, or additional superfluous entries above
max marks per line )
3.2 ANOKHI (PTY) LTD
3.2.1 CREDITORS' PAYMENT SCHEDULE
CREDIT
MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 JULY 2021
PURCHASES
March 2021 164 500 16 450
April 2021 170 800 85 400 17 080
May 2021 171 500 65 170 85 750 17 150
June 2021 178 500 67 830 89 250
*if x 40% x 95%
July 2021 182 000 four marks if answer is correct 69 160
Payment to creditors 167 020 170 660 175 560
one part correct 9
Ignore foreign entries, penalise on final answer
# mark correct amounts in July column, even if not on the appropriate lines
3.2.2 Calculate:
WORKINGS ANSWER
(a) Rent income in July 2021 2
15 500 x 1,09 or 15 500 + 1 395 16 895
(b) Amount of the loan 4
37 800 two marks 280 000
3 150 x 12 Loan amount x 13,5% x 1/12 = 3 150 one part correct
(3 150 x 12) / 0,135 OR
13,5/100 or 13,5% (3 150 x 12 x 100) / 13,5
mark numerator &
denominator as such
(c) Salaries of sales assistants 6
(41 000 x 3/5 x 0,75) two marks
(8 200 x 3 x 75%) two marks (8 200 x 50%) two marks 63 550
41 000 + 18 450 + 4 100 one part correct
OR 24 600 x 175% 8 200 x 2 8 200 x 50%
43 050 + 16 400 + 4 100
two marks one mark two marks
(d) Directors' fees 4
96 000
720 000/12 (38 880 x 100/108) two marks one part correct
60 000 + 36 000
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SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
3.2.3 Comment on the effectiveness of the advertising. Quote figures.
Comment on control (actual vs budgeted; may be implied in response) effect on sales figure
Although the same amount (Nil change / R0 / R35 280) as budgeted was used,
actual sales was less than budgeted by 20% or by R176 400 or R882 000 –
R705 600; advertising was therefore not effective.
3
Comment on the control over delivery expenses. Quote figures.
Comment on control (actual vs budgeted; may be implied in response) effect on sales figure
Delivery expenses is lower than budgeted by R6 130 (R57 330 – R51 200)
or by 10,7%, while sales were less than expected by 20% or by R176 400
(R882 000 – R705 600); delivery expenses therefore not well controlled.
Budgeted for 6,5% of sales – actual was 7,3% of sales (0,8% higher);
delivery expenses therefore not well controlled. 3
3.2.4 State TWO benefits of this decision.
TWO valid points accept short, incomplete statements if message is clear
The business will own an asset (increase in value of assets)
Deliveries can be made at the convenience of the business / is under the
control of the business.
Possible savings / more economical (saves on the mark-up which would
apply to a supplier) / cutting out the middleman.
Can be used to generate other income by outsourcing the vehicle 2
Apart from the items reflected in the Budget (Information F), list FOUR
other items that Kayla should include in the budget.
Any FOUR items: be alert to other valid alternative answers related to the vehicle
Possible responses Do not accept any non-cash items, e.g. Depreciation
Insurance Repairs Delivery fee income
Petrol and fuel Instalment payments and interest
Additional driver Vehicle licence
Toll charges Security for vehicle (garage)
Maintenance Accommodation for driver (working late) 4
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SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 4
Accept recognisable abbreviations / only ONE correct answer
4.1
4.1.1 First-in-first-out (FIFO)
4.1.2 Periodic
4.1.3 Weighted average (WAM)
4.1.4 Perpetual
4
4.2.1 Calculate: Value of the closing stock
WORKINGS ANSWER
(3 700/20 = 185)
320 - 20 380 – 300 or units in first part
(300 x 185 ) + (80 x 173 )
55 500 two marks 13 840 two marks 69 340
(59 200 – 3 700) two marks one part correct
(300 x 170) (300 x 15) (80 x 160) (80 x 13)
OR 51 000 + 4 500 + 12 800 + 1 040 one mark each 5
Calculate: Cost of sales
WORKINGS ANSWER
336 870 three marks
(83 500 + 129 750 + 59 200) one mark
(68 120+ 272 450 – 3 700) – 69 340 267 530
see CS above one part correct
(670 x 173)
OR 68 120 + 83 500 + 115 910
one mark one mark two marks 5
4.2.2 Calculate the average stockholding period (in days).
WORKINGS ANSWER
OR using units 93,8 days
68 730 three marks see CS above one part correct
½ (68 120 + 69 340 ) x 365 ½ (420 + 380) If x 365
267 530 see COS above 400 x 365
OR
1 590
Allocate marks accordingly 91,8 days
5
Explain whether Gwen should be satisfied with this figure, or not. State
TWO points.
NOTE: The average stock holding period on 29 February 2020 was 52 days.
Any TWO points part mark for unclear/incomplete/partial answers
Figures not required by question; mark according to candidate’s calculation above.
“NOT SATISFIED” OPTIONS
The stockholding period has increased (from 52 days to 93,8 days see above) /
Stock is not moving as fast has she expects.
Possibility of bags becoming out-dated / out of fashion / obsolete
Occupying storage space / idle stock is a risk of theft
Too much working capital / cash tied up in stock / she will have to reduce
prices to reduce stock
“SATISFIED” OPTIONS
Bags are durable and can be sold in the future / possibly taken advantage of
bulk discounts / increased profitability in the future (inflation)
State of the economy (luxury goods) drop in demand was expected. 4
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SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
4.3 PROBLEM-SOLVING
Mark relevant problem or figures if in wrong columns / award for appropriate advice, even if problem is
unclear / incorrect # be alert to additional correct options / figures
PROBLEM FOR 2021 ADVICE
(with figures) Per problem identified
TWO valid problems Mark advice independently
Different problems required
with figures
Too much stock on hand (615 Increase advertising;
units) Increased by 208 units Consider discounts
(from 407 to 615) Reduce mark-up%
Drop in stock turnover rate Order according to sales /
1,9 to 0,9 / high stock orders received
balance results in stock not
moving / higher mark-up %
also contributes to this
Reduce mark-up % to
JACKETS Price too high (MU% increase sales
increased from 50% to 75% / a Have clearance sales
25% increase / price increase Regular stock-take to
of R90 per unit (R630–R540) assess available stock
Purchasing the same number Replace stock according to
of units (800) despite having units sold (base stock)
excess stock; contributing to Security tags on products
stock piling. Physical inspection or
regular stock count
Stock items missing or stolen Install cameras
(42 units or 407 +800 – 550 – Sell online (if customers are
615) the problem)
TWO valid problems ADVICE
with figures Per problem identified
Decrease in units sold: Increase advertising
290 (2 260 – 1 970) or Keep selling price the same
302 (2 182 – 1 880) to increase sales
OR drop in sales from Division of duties
436 400 – 399 500 / by 36 900 / Encourage use of EFTs
8,5% OR by 86 900 (436 400 – Request sms for deposits
349 500 if missing cash not detected)
Reconcile deposits with
JERSEYS items sold / sales deposits
Cash missing or stolen Online sales / sell on credit
R50 000 (399 500 – 349 500) – less cash handling
Or 69 125 (if returns not included)
Daily depositing / routine
Effect stricter return policy
High returns from
Improve quality to reduce
customers; 78 (3,5% of sale) returns / do not buy inferior
to 90 (4,6% of sales) (cheaper) products
change styles of jerseys / in
fashion
Train personnel to give best
advice to customers. 12
TOTAL MARKS 35
TOTAL: 150
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