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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
JUNE 2019
ACCOUNTING
MARKS: 300
TIME: 3 hours
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Accounting Grade 12 EC June 2019 Question Paper (English)
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2 ACCOUNTING (EC/JUNE 2019)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the instructions carefully and follow them precisely.
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. A special ANSWER BOOK is provided in which to answer ALL the questions.
3. Show ALL workings to earn part-marks.
4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
5. You may use a dark pencil or black/blue ink to answer the questions.
6. Where applicable, show all calculations to ONE decimal place.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
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8. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question
paper. Try NOT to deviate from it.
QUESTION 1: 40 marks; 25 minutes
Topic: This question integrates:
Managing resources
Inventory Valuation Inventory concepts and valuation
Internal control
QUESTION 2: 45 marks; 30 minutes
Topic: This question integrates:
Financial accounting
Bank reconciliation
Reconciliation Debtors' reconciliation
Managing resources
Internal control
QUESTION 3: 50 marks; 30 minutes
Topic: This question integrates:
Financial accounting
Company financial
Adjustments
statements
Income statement
QUESTION 4: 70 marks; 40 minutes
Topic: This question integrates:
Financial accounting
Company financial Notes to the Balance Sheet
statements, Analysis
and Interpretation Balance sheet
Analysis & interpretation of financial information
QUESTION 5: 55 marks; 30 minutes
Topic: This question integrates:
Financial accounting
Company financial Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
statements, Audit report Cash Flow Statement
Managing resources
Audit report
QUESTION 6: 40 marks; 25 minutes
Topic: This question integrates:
Financial accounting
Fixed asset note calculations
Fixed Assets Asset disposal account
VAT VAT calculations
Managing resources
VAT ethics
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4 ACCOUNTING (EC/JUNE 2019)
QUESTION 1: INVENTORY VALUATION (40 marks; 25 minutes)
1.1 CONCEPTS
REQUIRED:
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:
1.1.1 When goods are sold, the cost of sales is recorded at the same time
under the perpetual stock system. (1)
1.1.2 The specific identification method of stock valuation is based on the
assumption that certain stock is identified to be sold first. (1)
1.1.3 Goods bought are debited to the Purchases Account under the periodic
stock system. (1)
1.1.4 The weighted-average method of stock valuation is based on the
assumption that the value of opening and closing stock are added up,
and divided by the number of units bought. (1)
1.2 INVENTORY VALUATION
Zenko’s Shop sells one type of suitcase. You are provided with information for
the financial year ended on 30 April 2019.
The business uses the FIFO method for stock valuation and the periodic stock
system.
REQUIRED:
1.2.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock on 30 April 2019. (8)
1.2.2 Calculate the following for the year ended 30 April 2019:
Cost of sales (8)
Gross profit % (4)
Stock holding period for 2019 in days (5)
1.2.3 Comment on the stock holding period for 2019. Quote figures.
(The stock holding period for 2018 was 182 days.) (4)
1.2.4 In order to improve on stock losses (20 suitcases) the previous year, the
owner introduced stricter control measures over stock.
Comment on whether it was successful. Show calculations. (7)
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INFORMATION:
Stock records of suitcases:
Price per unit
Date Number of units (including carriage Total value
on purchases)
1 May 2018 215 R122 550
30 April 2019 110 ? ?
Purchases of suitcases:
Total
Cost Carriage on
No. of Total carriage
Date price per purchases
units purchases on
unit per unit
purchases
10 July 2018 150 R580 R87 000 R30 R4 500
28 September 2018 200 R600 R120 000 R30 R6 000
2 December 2018 125 R630 R78 750 R30 R3 750
28 February 2019 75 R610 R45 750 R40 R3 000
TOTAL 550 R331 500 R17 250
Return of suitcases:
Ten (10) suitcases purchased during February 2019 were damaged and
therefore returned to the supplier. The supplier agreed and credited the
business account with the cost price including the carriage on purchases.
Sales
640 suitcases were sold during the year for R576 000.
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QUESTION 2: RECONCILIATIONS (45 marks; 30 minutes)
2.1 BANK RECONCILIATION
You are provided with information from the books of Qumbu Traders.
REQUIRED:
2.1.1 Calculate the correct balance of the Bank Account on 31 January 2019. (15)
2.1.2 Prepare the Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 January 2019. (11)
2.1.3 An internal investigation revealed that cash deposits are not made
immediately.
Quote and explain TWO examples which led to this finding. (4)
2.1.4 Provide TWO internal control measures that the business can use to
prevent this from happening again. (4)
INFORMATION:
A. Extract from the Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 December 2018:
Outstanding deposits
15 November 2018 R 4 100
31 December 2018 R 3 600
Cheques not yet presented for payment:
No. 673 R 1 080
No. 681 R 2 860
No. 707 R 3 900
No. 723 R 1 000
Cheque no. 673 was issued on 21 July 2018 as a donation.
Cheques no. 681 and no. 707 were reflected on the Bank Statement for
January 2019.
B. The Bank Account in the General Ledger on 31 December 2018 reflected a
favourable balance of R24 740.
C. Provisional totals for January 2019:
CRJ: R68 720
CPJ: R74 960
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D. Items reflected in the Journals for January 2019, but not on the Bank
Statement:
The following cheques:
o No. 782 for R5 400
o No. 805 for R1 560, dated 8 February 2019
o No. 808 for R5 400
NOTE: Cheque no. 782, dated 21 January 2019, issued for
stationery was lost. Payment of this cheque was stopped.
The cheque was replaced by cheque No. 808 on
30 January 2019.
Cheque no. 790 was issued for trading stock purchased. The amount was
recorded as R1 850 in the Cash Journal, but the correct amount of
R1 580 was recorded in the Bank Statement.
A deposit made by Qumbu Traders on 31 January 2019, R6 800.
E Items on the January Bank statement, but not in the Cash journals:
A deposit of R3 600 on 12 January 2019
Bank charges, R1 560
NOTE: Bank charges were overcharged by R160.
The bank will rectify the error in the next bank statement.
Interest on credit balance, R500.
A dishonoured cheque originally received from a debtor, R3 500.
A direct deposit by a debtor, in settlement of his account of R1 500 after
10% discount was allowed.
A debit order for instalment of the owner’s personal insurance,
R2 100.
2.2 DEBTOR’S RECONCILIATION
REQUIRED:
Draw up a reconciled Debtor’s List on 31 March 2019: (11)
INFORMATION:
The following errors were found:
An allowance of R300 for damaged goods returned by H. James was posted
to the account of H. Jameson.
An invoice issued to A. Dyantyi for R1 200 was entered correctly in the journal,
but posted to her account as R2 100.
R20 interest charge on the overdue account of E. Rasmeni, was posted to
the wrong side of his account.
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QUESTION 3: INCOME STATEMENT (50 marks; 30 minutes)
You are provided with information extracted from the records of BigSave Ltd,
on 30 April 2019.
REQUIRED:
Prepare the Income Statement for the year ending 30 April 2019. (50)
INFORMATION:
A. EXTRACT FROM THE PRE-ADJUSTMENT TRIAL BALANCE ON
30 APRIL 2019
Trading stock 1840 800
Debtors control 625 600
Provision for bad debts 26 400
Sales 7 164 000
Cost of sales 3 840 000
Bad debts 14 520
Debtors allowances 84 000
Consumable stores 47 400
Salaries and wages 985 200
Employers’ contributions 97 200
Rent income 278 000
Directors’ fees 1 248 800
Repairs and maintenance 150 720
Bank charges 33 600
Auditing fees 105 600
Sundry expenses 107 670
B. ADJUSTMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1 Goods are sold at a mark-up of 40% on cost price.
2 An allowance for stock totally damaged was granted by the business. The
value of the stock according to the original invoice received, R12 000.
3 On 30 April 2019, R2 880 was received from A. Kwaza, whose account had
previously been written off as irrecoverable. The amount was entered as
Bad debts in the CRJ.
4 The provision for bad debts must be adjusted to 5% of outstanding debts.
5 The company has 3 directors, each earning R44 600 per month. The third
director was only appointed on 1 November 2018.
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6 The following were reflected during a physical stock count on
30 April 2019:
Trading stock, R1 847 800
Consumable stores, R600
7 Depreciation for the year amounted to R243 840.
8 An amount of R5 600 was paid too much in auditing fees.
9 An employee was omitted from the salaries journal. He has not been paid.
His details are as follows:
Deductions Employer’s contribution Net salary
R5 250 R4 410 15 750
10 The tenant is two months’ arrears with the rent. The monthly rent was
decreased by R1 000 on 1 January 2019.
11 Net profit after tax amounts to 5% on sales.
12 Income tax is calculated at 28% of the net profit.
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QUESTION 4: COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (70 marks; 40 minutes)
4.1 BALANCE SHEET AND NOTES
Refer to the information from the records of RADABA LTD for the financial year
ended 28 February 2019.
REQUIRED:
4.1.1 Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet:
Ordinary share capital (9)
Retained income (11)
Trade and other receivables (7)
4.1.2 Complete the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) on
28 February 2019. Where notes are not required, show ALL workings
in brackets. (26)
INFORMATION:
A. Amounts extracted from the financial records of RADABA LTD:
28 Feb. 2019
Fixed assets (cost) 6 791 400
Accumulated depreciation 1 940 400
Ordinary share capital ?
Retained income 531 050
Fixed deposit: Trust Bank (8%) 975 000
Loan: Easy Bank 723 900
Inventories ?
Debtors’ Control 365 250
Creditors’ Control 93 690
Provision for bad debts 14 610
Accrued expenses 18 180
Accrued income 5 910
Prepaid expenses 11 400
Cash (Bank and cash float) 504 900
SARS Income tax (provisional payments) 555 000
Dividends on shares (interim dividends) 405 000
B. Share capital
The business has an authorised share capital of 800 000 shares.
On 1 April 2018, the directors decided to repurchase shares at a total
cost of R1 170 000. The shares were bought at R1,70 above the
average price of R10 per share.
A further 120 000 shares were issued on 31 October 2018 at R13 per
share.
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C. On 27 February 2019, a final dividend of 30 cents per share was
declared.
Shares repurchased do not qualify for final dividends.
D. A certain portion of the fixed deposit matures in the next 3 months, after
which the remaining balance will be R800 000.
E. Interest capitalised, R122 100, is reflected on the loan statement
received. This was not recorded in the books. The business expects
to decrease the loan by R169 200 in the next financial year.
F. After all the above adjustments were taken into account the net profit
before tax was calculated to be R1 741 500 and the income tax
payable for the year R522 450.
4.2 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL INDICATORS
REQUIRED:
Use the financial indicators of QUICKFIX LTD given below, to answer the
following questions.
4.2.1 The company issued additional shares at R9. In your opinion, do you
think the existing shareholders would be happy with the issue price?
Quote ONE financial indicator with actual figure/percentage/ratio to
support your statement. (3)
4.2.2 The directors feel that the shareholders should be satisfied with the
performance of the company. Explain and quote TWO financial indicators
with actual figures/ratios/percentages to support their opinion. (6)
4.2.3 The directors decided to increase the loan during the current financial
year. Quote TWO financial indicators (actual figures/ratios/percentages)
that are relevant to their decision. Explain why this was a good decision,
or not. (8)
The following financial indicators were calculated for the past two years:
2018 2017
Current ratio 1,7 :1 1 :1
Stock turnover rate 8 times 6 times
Debt-equity ratio 0,3 : 1 0,2 :1
% return on average shareholders’ equity 16% 13%
% return on total capital employed 22% 18%
Dividends per share 34 cents 20 cents
Earnings per share 133 cents 120 cents
Net asset value per share 1 121 cents 992 cents
Market price on JSE 1 050 cents 980 cents
Interest rate on loans 15% 15%
Interest rate on fixed deposit 8% 8% 70
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QUESTION 5: AUDIT REPORT (55 marks; 30 minutes)
5.1 The information relates to Liam Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2018.
REQUIRED:
5.1.1 Prepare the note for CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS. (19)
5.1.2 Complete the cash flow statement. (23)
INFORMATION:
A. Information from the Statement of comprehensive income
(Income statement) for the year ended 30 June 2018.
Depreciation 96 000
Interest expense 108 000
Income tax 113 400
Net profit after income tax 272 700
B. Information from the Statement of financial position (Balance sheet)
30 June 2018 30 June 2017
Ordinary share capital 1 425 000 1 200 000
Retained income 85 200 64 500
Fixed assets 2 258 100 1 802 250
Financial assets 100 000 240 000
Non-current liabilities 880 000 970 000
Inventories 180 300 264 000
Trade and Other Receivables
(see 1 below) 98 250 105 300
Trade and Other Payables
(see 2 below) 143 250 165 300
1. Trade and other receivables
Nett trade debtors 90 500 89 900
SARS (Income tax) 7 750 15 400
98 250 105 300
2. Trade and other payables
Trade creditors 44 250 102 000
Income received in advance 2 300
Shareholders for dividends 99 000 63 000
143 250 165 300
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C. Share capital.
Received R440 000 for 40 000 additional shares issued on
31 October 2017.
On 30 May 2018 R250 000 was paid for the re-purchase of shares.
D. Dividends
An interim dividend of R77 000 was paid on 5 January 2018.
A final dividend was declared on 29 June 2018.
E. Fixed Assets
The following changes to buildings were made during
the year:
Extensions of R566 600
Repairs to the old building, R150 000
Old equipment, carrying value R35 250, was sold at a loss
of R5 250.
5.2 AUDIT REPORT
The following is an extract from the audit report issued by the external auditors of
VOVO Ltd.
REQUIRED:
5.2.1 What type of report did VOVO Ltd receive? Explain. (3)
5.2.2 The Companies Act requires public companies to be audited.
Provide a reason for this. (2)
5.2.3 Explain ONE major consequence for Makaya&Ntini should they be
negligent in performing their duties. (2)
5.2.4 Name ONE other party, other than the shareholders, that would be
interested in this audit opinion and give a reason for their interest. (2)
5.2.5 Briefly indicate how this audit report would possibly affect the shares of
VOVO Ltd on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE).
Mention TWO points. (4)
INFORMATION:
Audit opinion – to the shareholders
We have not been able to obtain sufficient audit evidence to provide a basis for
an audit opinion. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the financial
statements of VOVO Ltd for the year ended 28 February 2019.
Makaya&Ntini
Charted Accountants (SA)
Registered Accountants and Auditors
EAST LONDON
30 April 2019
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QUESTION 6: RECONCILIATION AND VAT (40 marks; 25 minutes)
6.1 FIXED ASSETS
You are provided with the incomplete fixed asset note of Komani Ltd.
The financial year ended 31 December 2018.
REQUIRED:
6.1.1 Calculate the missing figures indicated by A to E in the incomplete Fixed
Asset Note. (7)
6.1.2 Prepare the Asset Disposal Account for the office furniture sold. (10)
6.1.3 Comment on the sale of land to the husband of the CEO.
See information B. (2)
INFORMATION:
A. INCOMPLETE FIXED ASSET NOTE
Land and Equipment Vehicles
buildings
Carrying value (1 January 2018) A 180 000
Cost 350 000 650 000
Accumulated depreciation B (250 000)
Movements
Additions C
Disposals 200 000
Depreciation D
Carrying value (31 December 2018) 2 100 000
Cost 2 100 000 E 950 000
Accumulated depreciation
B. Land not used was sold for cash to a local business man for R200 000.
The business belongs to the husband of the company’s CEO.
C. Old office furniture was offered for sale (see fixed asset register below).
The local recreational club offered to pay R10 000 in cash. The offer was
accepted on 30 September 2018 and the rest was regarded as a donation
by the business.
FIXED ASSET REGISTER OE 201
Item Office furniture
Cost R32 000
Purchased 1 October 2016
Depreciation rate 20% p.a. on cost
Depreciation Accumulated Carrying value
depreciation
31 December 2016 1 600 1 600 30 400
31 December 2017 6 400 8 000 24 000
30 September 2018 ? ? ?
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D. A new vehicle was purchased on 31 December 2018 for R300 000 less
10% trading discount.
Depreciation on vehicles is written off at 15% p.a. on the diminishing
balance method.
6.2 VAT CALCULATIONS
The information below relates to Nobs Traders for the VAT period ended
28 February 2019.
REQUIRED:
Calculate the amount of VAT payable to/receivable from SARS on 28 February
2019. Indicate whether the amount is payable or receivable. (13)
INFORMATION:
A. Amount owed to SARS on 1 February 2019, R49 800.
B. Transactions for the period ended 28 February 2019:
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Total sales (VAT exclusive) R412 800
Total purchases (VAT inclusive) 552 000
VAT on discount allowed to debtors 3 000
VAT on returns to creditors 8 700
NOTE: VAT on returns to creditors should be
adjusted as the creditor agreed to an allowance
of R23 000 less than the original claim
VAT on goods for personal use by owner 1 500
Total amount of bad debts written off 5 750
6.3 VAT AND ETHICS
REQUIRED:
Read the given information and answer the questions that follow.
6.3.1 Why should Rantsi Traders produce a proof of sales? (2)
6.3.2 How would this affect the VAT returns of Rantsi Traders? (2)
6.3.3 Advise Rantsi traders of the implications, should he agree to this
request. Mention TWO points. (4)
INFORMATION:
A customer requested Rantsi Traders to sell goods to him exclusive of VAT. In
exchange the customer will pay cash for all his purchases. Rantsi Traders stated
that he would then not be able to produce the source document for these sales. 40
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