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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely. Nov
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. A special ANSWER BOOK is provided in which to answer ALL questions.
3. A Financial Indicator Formula Sheet is attached at the end of this question
paper.
4. Show ALL workings to earn part-marks.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. You may use a dark pencil or blue/black ink to answer the questions.
7. Where applicable, show ALL calculations to ONE decimal point.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
9. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question
paper. Try NOT to deviate from it.
QUESTION TOPIC MARKS MINUTES
1 Debtors' Reconciliation, Age Analysis and VAT 40 35
2 Stock Valuation 35 25
3 Budgeting 40 35
4 Cost Accounting 35 25
TOTAL 150 120
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QUESTION 1: DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION, AGE ANALYSIS AND VAT
(40 marks; 35 minutes)
1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only 'true'
or 'false' next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1 EFT payments by debtors should be recorded in the CRJ, only after
receiving proof of payment or an entry on the business' bank statement.
1.1.2 Output VAT is regarded as an asset.
1.1.3 VAT on bad debts will decrease VAT payable to SARS. (3 x 1) (3)
1.2 MATSAMO TRADERS
The information relates to Matsamo Traders for August 2024. The business sells
goods for cash and on credit.
REQUIRED:
1.2.1 Calculate the correct balance of the Debtors' Control account on
31 August 2024. Provide figures and a plus (+) or minus (–) sign for each
correction. If there is no change to the balance, indicate with (0). (5)
1.2.2 Complete the correct Debtors' List on 31 August 2024. The
pre-adjustment figures have been entered. (14)
INFORMATION:
A. Balances on 31 August 2024 before taking the errors and omissions
below into account:
(i) Debtors' Control Account balance in the General Ledger, R359 100
(ii) List of debtors' balances as per Debtors' Ledger:
Debtors Amount (R)
N Naidoo 63 000
S Sibiya 69 000
V Esterhuizen 114 000
J Nyoka 95 700
W du Plessis 11 500
Total 353 200
B. Errors and omissions:
(i) No entry was made for the credit sale invoice issued to N Naidoo,
R4 500.
(ii) Merchandise sold on credit to S Sibiya for R18 000 was incorrectly
posted to the account of V Esterhuizen.
(iii) The debtors' allowances column in the DAJ was undercast by R11 000.
(iv) An EFT payment of R5 700 was made by W du Plessis. This was
correctly recorded in the relevant journal, but was posted as R7 500 to
his account in the Debtors' Ledger.
(v) Credit sales to V Esterhuizen, R5 200, were incorrectly recorded as
R2 500 in the Debtors' Journal and posted as such to the Debtors'
Control Account and Esterhuizen's account in the Debtors' Ledger.
(vi) Goods returned by J Nyoka, R3 450, were posted to the wrong side of his
account in the Debtors' Ledger.
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1.3 DEBTORS' AGE ANALYSIS
The information relates to Timo Traders. Their credit terms are 60 days and it is
expected at least 90% of debtors will adhere to these terms.
REQUIRED:
1.3.1 Provide a calculation or figures to show why Timo Traders should not be
satisfied with the figures in the Debtors' Age Analysis. (4)
1.3.2 Explain TWO points of advice that you will offer to the owner. (4)
NOTE: Maximum discount is granted to debtors who settle their
accounts timeously.
Interest at the accepted rate is being charged.
INFORMATION:
Debtors' Age Analysis on 31 August 2024:
Current
Total 30 days 60 days 90 days 90 +
month
R240 000 R118 000 R36 000 R38 000 R29 200 R18 800
1.4 VALUE-ADDED TAX
The following information relates to the financial records of Zaba Stores for the
VAT period ended 31 August 2024. 15% VAT is applicable. Certain items are
zero-rated.
REQUIRED:
Analyse the transactions under the headings provided in the ANSWER BOOK.
Indicate the effect of EACH answer on the amount payable to SARS. Refer to
the example completed in the ANSWER BOOK. (10)
INFORMATION:
Example: The owner took stock for private use, cost price R5 200
(excluding VAT).
A. Received discount of R17 250 when settling the account of the supplier.
B. Merchandise amounting to R139 200 (VAT exclusive), including
zero-rated items for R9 200, were sold on credit.
C. Bought merchandise on credit from the supplier. The invoice received
totalled R23 000 (VAT inclusive). Trade discount of 10% was incorrectly
omitted from the invoice.
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QUESTION 2: STOCK VALUATION (35 marks; 25 minutes)
2.1 SUNGLASS CITY
Nosisa is the owner of Sunglass City, selling one type of popular branded
sunglasses. The financial year ended on 29 February 2024.
NOTE: Where comments or explanations are required, you should:
Quote calculations, figures and/or trends
Give a reason or an explanation in EACH case
REQUIRED:
2.1.1 Calculate the weighted average cost of ONE pair of sunglasses. (5)
2.1.2 Nosisa suspects that some sunglasses were stolen during the year.
Calculate the number of sunglasses stolen. (4)
Calculate the rand value of the sunglasses stolen, using the
weighted-average stock valuation method. (2)
2.1.3 Calculate the value of closing stock using the first-in-first-out (FIFO)
method. (5)
2.1.4 A whistle-blower has informed Nosisa that Micha (sales person) and
Jack (supplier's delivery driver) have conspired to sell sunglasses at a
reduced price. During an investigation it was discovered that the
sunglasses sold were invoiced to the business. Nosisa has confirmed
that the sunglasses were missing.
Explain how Nosisa could have proven Jack and Micha guilty of the
theft of the stock. Provide ONE point. (2)
What action should have been taken against Micha and Jack?
Provide ONE point for each person. (4)
INFORMATION
A. Stock records: (one 'unit' refers to one pair of sunglasses)
TOTAL
UNITS
(R)
Opening stock (1 March 2023) 620 1 719 000
Closing stock (29 February 2024) 840 ?
B. Purchases and returns during the financial year:
UNIT PRICE TOTAL
UNITS
(R) (R)
May 2023 855 3 200 2 736 000
August 2023 800 3 750 3 000 000
November 2023 745 4 200 3 129 000
December 2023 (20) 4 200 (84 000)
TOTALS 2 380 8 781 000
C. Sales:
2 050 pairs of sunglasses were sold during the year at R5 600 per pair.
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2.2 PROBLEM-SOLVING
The information is related to Slim-Line Boutique, owned by Mike Ndlela, for the
year ended 29 February 2024. The business sold trousers and casual shirts
throughout the year and introduced and sold formal shirts only from
1 November 2023.
REQUIRED:
2.2.1 Trousers:
Calculate the mark-up percentage achieved for trousers. (3)
Comment on whether the mark-up percentage would benefit the
business or not. (2)
2.2.2 Casual shirts:
Comment on how the return of 120 casual shirts would affect the
business negatively. Provide ONE point. (2)
2.2.3 Formal shirts:
Calculate how long (in days) it will take Mike to sell the closing stock
of the formal shirts. (4)
Comment on ONE other point that might concern Mike about the
formal shirts. (2)
INFORMATION:
Shirts
Trousers
(units)
(units)
Casual Formal
Opening stock in units 140 200 0
Purchases during the year 720 1 300 980
Closing stock 285 100 125
Returns 15 120 0
Total units sold: 560 1 280 855
On-site 344 560 855
Online 216 720 0
Stock holding period 186 days 29 days ?
Mark-up percentage per item ? 55% 25%
Cost price per item R500 R400 R680
Cost of sales R280 000 R512 000 R581 400
Selling price per item R920 R620 R850
Total cash sales banked R515 200 R793 600 R726 750
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QUESTION 3: BUDGETING (40 marks; 35 minutes)
3.1 Show the amounts for the transactions below in the appropriate columns for the
Cash Budget and the Projected Statement of Comprehensive Income for
December 2024 in the ANSWER BOOK.
Example: Monthly insurance premium for December 2024, R5 000, will be
paid.
3.1.1 Expected cash sales for December 2024, R132 000. Cost of sales,
R101 000.
3.1.2 Drawings by the owner budgeted for December 2024, R40 000. This
includes R34 000 cash and the remainder for merchandise.
3.1.3 A fixed deposit of R245 000 will mature on 31 December 2024. A direct
deposit of R264 600 (inclusive of interest) will be made into the current
banking account of the business on this date. Interest is not capitalised. (6)
3.2 JESARY SUPERSPARES
The information relates to the budget period ending 31 December 2024. The
business is owned by Bluey Summers.
REQUIRED:
3.2.1 Creditors' Payment:
Calculate the credit purchases for November 2024. (4)
Complete the Creditors' Payment Schedule for December 2024. (5)
3.2.2 Calculate the following amounts:
(i) Rent expense for December 2024 (2)
(ii) Interest on loan for December 2024 (4)
(iii) Deposit to be paid on 30 November 2024 for the new computers
installed (3)
(iv) Insurance for December 2024 (3)
(v) Salaries for November 2024 (3)
3.2.3 Sales policy: Refer to Information I.
Bluey effected changes to the sales policy from October 2024.
Explain the change in the sales policy effected by Bluey in compiling
his budget for October 2024. Provide ONE point with figures. (2)
The actual credit sales were higher than the budgeted credit sales
for October 2024. Explain why Bluey should not be concerned.
Provide TWO points with figures. (4)
Comment on the control over delivery expenses and packing
materials for October 2024. Quote figures. (4)
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INFORMATION:
A. Sales and Debtors' Collection:
60% of total sales is cash sales.
B. Purchases of stock and payment to creditors:
Goods are sold at a mark-up of 25% on cost.
Trading stock on hand is maintained through monthly purchases.
The business buys merchandise only on credit.
Creditors are paid as follows:
o 75% in the month after date of purchase to qualify for 3%
discount.
o The balance is paid in the month thereafter.
C. Rent expense:
The business rents premises in a shopping centre.
Rent will increase by 6% during December 2024.
D. Loan:
Part of the loan from Diamond Bank will be paid on
1 December 2024.
Interest at 14% p.a. is paid at the end of each month. Interest is not
capitalised.
E. Office computers:
New computers will be installed and will be operational from
30 November 2024.
20% cash deposit must be paid on 30 November 2024.
The balance will be repaid in 36 equal monthly instalments from
31 December 2024.
F. Insurance:
The current monthly insurance premium on the existing computers is
R4 500. This monthly premium will increase by 28% from
1 December 2024 to get additional insurance cover on the new
computers installed.
The renewal period of other items insured will only come into effect
next year.
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G. Salaries:
The business has 9 employees who earn the same monthly salary.
5 of the employees will receive a bonus of 70% of the normal
monthly salary during December 2024.
H. Extract from the Cash Budget for the period ending
31 December 2024.
Nov. 2024 Dec. 2024
RECEIPTS (R) (R)
Cash sales 103 200 112 200
Collection from debtors
PAYMENTS
Payment to creditors 207 012 ?
Rent expense 29 000 (i)
Salaries (v) 143 750
Drawings 50 000 50 000
Loan repayment 60 000
Interest on loan (14% p.a.) 3 500 (ii)
Deposit and instalments for new computers (iii) 9 800
Insurance 17 500 (iv)
I. Figures for September 2024 (budgeted) and October 2024
(budgeted and actual):
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
2024 2024
BUDGETED BUDGETED ACTUAL
Number of customers 520 540 729
Sales R145 000 R160 000 R221 000
Cash sales 58 000 96 000 76 000
Credit sales 87 000 64 000 145 000
Gross profit 54 375 60 000 82 875
Delivery expenses 21 750 24 000 33 150
Packing materials 13 050 14 400 26 520
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QUESTION 4: COST ACCOUNTING (35 marks; 25 minutes)
4.1 FLOWERPOTS MANUFACTURERS
The business manufactures large concrete flowerpots. Their financial year ended
on 29 February 2024.
REQUIRED:
4.1.1 Refer to Information A.
Calculate the direct/raw material cost. (4)
4.1.2 Refer to Information B.
Calculate the direct labour cost. (7)
4.1.3 Refer to Information C.
Complete the Factory Overhead Cost Note. (8)
INFORMATION:
A. Direct/Raw materials cost:
The business uses a high quality concrete mix to make the pots.
Production requirements:
4 800 units were produced and sold during the financial year.
Each complete pot requires 1,4 packets of direct materials (concrete
mix).
The business allows for wastage of 10% of direct materials (concrete
mix).
The cost price of concrete mix was maintained at R125 per packet for
the financial year.
B. Direct labour cost:
Direct labour budgeted for the year amounted to R1 117 200.
The business has 7 direct workers. Each worker is required to work
1 680 hours per year and is paid the same hourly rate.
The following items have not yet been recorded:
One worker resigned on 31 October 2023. This worker did not work
overtime.
Three of the direct workers were required to work overtime of 60 hours
each during the year. Overtime rate is 1,6 times the normal hourly
rate.
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C. Extract of pre-adjustment amounts on 29 February 2024:
The bookkeeper calculated the factory overhead cost as R1 132 700.
Other pre-adjustment amounts on 29 February 2024:
R
Office salaries 247 800
Advertising 27 450
Rental of sales department property 25 200
Bad debts 18 700
Adjustments to factory overheads:
The clerk was paid a salary of R9 200 per month, which was recorded
as an administration cost. 20% must be allocated to the office and the
rest to production.
Rent of R126 000 was shared and recorded according to the following
floor area by the bookkeeper:
TOTAL FACTORY OFFICE SALES
600 m2 400 m2 80 m2 120 m2
However, since the beginning of the financial year, the annual rent has
increased to R157 500 as the size of the factory has increased. The
bookkeeper did not consider the increased rent of R157 500 and the
following adjusted floor areas:
TOTAL FACTORY OFFICE SALES
800 m2 600 m2 80 m2 120 m2
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4.2 TIMEPIECE MANUFACTURERS
The business manufactures watches and is owned by Jabu Tallies. The financial
year ended on 31 August 2024.
NOTE: Where comments or explanations are required, you should:
Quote calculations, figures and/or trends
Give an explanation or a reason in each case
REQUIRED:
4.2.1 Comment on the level of production and break-even point on
31 August 2024. (4)
4.2.2 Comment on the gross profit earned by the business and the price
charged for the watches. In your opinion, explain if Jabu's customers
found the 2024 price reasonable. Provide figures. (4)
4.2.3 Identify the TWO main costs that would have a positive effect on the
selling price. In each case, provide a strategy that Jabu would have
implemented. (4)
4.2.4 Jabu wishes to increase his profit by R300 000 during the next financial
year, while maintaining the costs. Calculate the price that he would have
to charge his customers in order to produce 400 extra units. (4)
INFORMATION:
31 August 2024 31 August 2023
R R
Total sales 3 712 800 2 880 900
Gross profit 1 237 600 960 300
Total variable cost 2 748 200 2 217 420
Total fixed cost 1 820 000 1 820 000
Cost per unit Cost per unit
R R
Variable costs per unit 755 762
Direct material cost 450 520
Direct labour cost 185 132
Selling and distribution cost 120 110
Units Units
Number of units produced and sold 3 640 2 910
Break-even point 6 868 7 983
Selling price per unit R1 020 R990
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GRADE 12 ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL INDICATOR FORMULA SHEET
Gross profit x 100 Gross profit x 100
Sales 1 Cost of sales 1
Net profit before tax x 100 Net profit after tax x 100
Sales 1 Sales 1
Operating expenses x 100 Operating profit x 100
Sales 1 Sales 1
Total assets : Total liabilities Current assets : Current liabilities
(Current assets – Inventories) : Current liabilities Non-current liabilities : Shareholders' equity
(Trade & other receivables + Cash & cash equivalents) : Current liabilities
Average trading stock x 365 Cost of sales .
Cost of sales 1 Average trading stock
(See Note 1 below)
Average debtors x 365 Average creditors x 365
Credit sales 1 Cost of sales 1
(See Note 2 below)
Net income after tax x 100
Net income after tax x 100 Number of issued shares 1
Average shareholders' equity 1
(See Note 3 below)
Net income before tax + Interest on loans x 100
Average shareholders' equity + Average non-current liabilities 1
Shareholders' equity x 100 Dividends for the year x 100
Number of issued shares 1 Number of issued shares 1
Interim dividends x 100 Final dividends x 100
Number of issued shares 1 Number of issued shares 1
Dividends per share x 100 Dividends for the year x 100
Earnings per share 1 Net income after tax 1
Total fixed costs .
Selling price per unit – Variable costs per unit
NOTE: 1. Trading stock at the end of a financial year may be used if required in a question.
2. Credit purchases may be used instead of cost of sales (figures will be the same if stock is constant).
3. If there is a change in the number of issued shares during a financial year, the weighted-average
number of shares is used in practice.
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