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GRADE 12
ACCOUNTING
SEPTEMBER 2019
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following 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 achieve 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 point.
7. Write neatly and legibly.
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8. Use the table below as a guide when answering the question paper. Try NOT
to deviate from it.
QUESTION 1: 20 marks; 10 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Financial accounting
VAT
VAT and Ethics Managing resources
Ethics
QUESTION 2: 40 marks; 20 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Financial accounting
Bank reconciliation
Reconciliation and Internal
Creditors’ Reconciliation
Control
Managing resources:
Internal control
QUESTION 3: 50 marks; 30 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Managerial accounting
Production Cost Statement
Inventory
Manufacturing and Inventory
Break-even analysis and interpretation
Managing resources
Internal control
QUESTION 4: 85 marks; 55 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet, GAAP and GAAP principles
Audit Report Balance Sheet
Audit Report and King Code
QUESTION 5: 75 marks; 45 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Financial accounting
Fixed Assets, Cash Flow Cash Flow Statement and notes
Statement, Interpretation and Ratio analysis and interpretation
Analysis Managing resources
Ethics
QUESTION 6: 30 marks; 20 minutes
Topic: This integrates:
Managerial accounting
Cash Budget
Cash Budgets Interpretation of projections
Calculations and problem solving
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QUESTION 1: VAT AND ETHICS (20 marks; 10 minutes)
1.1 CONCEPTS
Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the
word(s) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
1.1.1 (Exempted items/Zero-rated items) are items the law says must
not be taxed. (1)
1.1.2 VAT is (an indirect/a direct) tax. (1)
5.1.
4
1.1.3 When a business buy goods it has to pay (output/input) VAT on
these items. (1)
1.1.4 The VAT rate can be changed by (SARS/the Minister of Finance). (1)
1.1.5 A company can claim input VAT on gifts given to clients.
(True/False) (1)
1.2 PRO PARTY SHOP
You are provided with information relating to Pro Party Shop for the VAT
period ended 28 February 2019. The standard VAT rate of 15% is
applicable.
REQUIRED:
1.2.1 Calculate the amount owning to SARS in respect of VAT at the
end of February 2019 after taking the transactions into account. (13)
1.2.2 Pro Party Shop is experiencing cash flow problems and there is
no money available to pay SARS. The bank account shows an
overdraft of R52 110 on 31 January 2019. The directors have
asked the accountant to reduce the sales amount so that the
business will then receive a refund from SARS.
Must the accountant go along with this suggestion? Give ONE
reason for your decision. (2)
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INFORMATION:
Transactions for February:
A. Balances on 15 February:
· VAT output account, R59 325
· VAT input account, R33 585
B. Bought stationery on credit for R3 220 (VAT R420).
C. Trading stock sold for cash, R30 800 (excluding VAT).
D. Settled the amount owing, R25 300, to Dolphin Traders by cheque,
less 5% discount.
E. Bought 92 costumes @ R500 each (VAT inclusive) from Funny
Clothes Ltd received Invoice 1702.
F. Returned 10 faulty costumes together with Debit Note 87 to Funny
Clothes Ltd. The VAT on this return amounted to R560.
G. The bank returned a debtor’s cheque for R2 050, marked R/D –
insufficient funds. This cheque had been received last month in
settlement of her account of R2 280.
H. In January, 4 costumes were sold to a primary school for R1 894.
The tax invoice reflected VAT on sales as R247. This was posted to
the ledger as R427.
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QUESTION 2: RECONCILIATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL
(40 marks; 20 minutes)
2.1 BANK RECONCILIATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL
You are provided with information from the records of Rose Boutique for
January 2019.
REQUIRED:
2.1.1 According to the January Bank Statement, does Rose Boutique
have a favourable or unfavourable bank balance? Give a reason
for your answer. (2)
2.1.2 Calculate the Bank balance according to the books of Rose
Boutique on 31 January 2019. State whether this balance is
favourable or unfavourable. (7)
2.1.3 The Reconciliation Statement for January 2019 shows an error
that was made by the bank. Give ONE example of the type of
error the bank could have made in this instance. (2)
2.1.4 There are large outstanding deposits on the Bank Reconciliation
Statement provided by the bookkeeper. On investigation it
appears that these funds were in fact received by the cashier on
20 and 25 January 2019.
a) What concern should you have regarding the deposits? (1)
b) Provide TWO solutions to ensure that this does not happen
in future. (4)
2.1.5 Rose Boutique issued a post-dated cheque no. 510
(dated 15 April 2019). Explain how this cheque will be handled in
the financial statements on the financial year end,
28 February 2019. (2)
INFORMATION:
BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT OF ROSE BOUTIQUE ON
31 JANUARY 2019
Debit balance as per Bank Statement 41 200
Outstanding deposit 52 780
Outstanding deposit 39 800
Outstanding cheques:
No. 195 (dated 18 Aug 2018) 420
No. 456 (dated 20 Nov 2018) 2 315
No. 510 (dated 15 April 2019) 1 620
Credit amount incorrectly debited on Bank Statement 275
Balance as per bank account in the General Ledger ?
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2.2 CREDITORS’ RECONCILIATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL
A newly appointed bookkeeper of Molimo Traders has been having problems in
preparing the monthly Creditors’ Reconciliation, since the balance of the Creditor’s
Account in the Creditors’ Ledger does not coincide with the statement of account
received from the supplier.
REQUIRED:
2.2.1 Prepare a Creditors’ Reconciliation Statement on 30 June 2019 and
calculate the correct balance of Bailey Ltd in the Creditors’ Ledger. (13)
2.2.2 Refer to Information D.
Calculate the average creditors’ payment period in days. (5)
2.2.3 Provide TWO internal control measures which can be implemented by
a business for good internal control over creditors. (4)
INFORMATION:
A. Creditors’ Ledger of Molimo Traders
BAILEY LTD
Date Details Debit Credit Balance
June 01 Account rendered 18 510
07 Electronic payment 9 000 9 510
Discount received 450 9 060
15 Invoice 5671 6 555 15 615
16 Debit Note 121 900 14 715
23 Invoice 5801 7 835 22 550
26 Invoice 6011 5 800 28 350
29 Electronic payment 10 000 18 350
Discount received 500 17 850
B. Statement received from Bailey Ltd
BAILEY LTD
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT Date: 25 June 2019
Masukhane Street 498 Tel. 033 345 6901
Pietermaritzburg 3201 Fax. 033 333 1455
ACCOUNT OF: MOLIMO TRADERS Account number: 09/7412
Date Details Debit Credit Balance
Jun 01 Account rendered 18 510
07 Receipt 9 000 9 510
Discount 900 8 610
15 Invoice 5671 6 900 1 710
16 Debit Note 121 900 810
20 Invoice 5780 3 320 4 130
23 Invoice 5801 5 985 10 115
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C. Additional information:
(a) The discount reflected on 7 June on the statement of account
is correct.
(b) Trade discount of 5% was deducted on Invoice 5671. Bailey
Ltd did not take this discount into account. They also made an
error in recording Invoice 5671.
(b) After an investigation, it was established that the invoice on
20 June is in respect of a purchase made by another business.
(c) Invoice 5801 reflected on 23 June on the statement of account,
is incorrect.
(d) There are some entries in the Creditors’ Ledger which do not
appear on the monthly statement of account as these
transactions took place after the statement date.
D. Information on 28 February 2019 (year-end):
Cost of sales R720 000
Credit purchases for the year R416 100
Cash purchases for the year R180 000
Creditors’ Control balance (1 March 2018) R50 000
Creditor’ Control balance (28 February 2019) R64 000
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QUESTION 3: MANUFACTURING AND INVENTORY (50 marks; 30 minutes)
3.1 Identify ONE cost account for each of the descriptions from the list below.
Write only the answer next to the question numbers (3.1.1 to 3.1.5) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
variable cost; factory overhead cost; direct labour cost;
indirect labour cost; direct material cost; indirect material cost;
selling and distribution cost; fixed cost; administration cost
3.1.1 This cost stays the same, even when the number of items
manufactured changes.
3.1.2 The cost of raw materials that are not directly involved in
manufacturing products.
3.1.3 Bad debts for the accounting period.
3.1.4 Selling and distribution cost as well as direct material cost and
direct labour cost are also referred to as …
3.1.5 Rent expenses of the office for the accounting period. (5)
3.2 N’SYNC MANUFACTURERS
You are provided with information relating to N’Sync Manufacturers, a
business manufacturing heart rate monitors for athletes. The financial
year ends on 28 February 2019.
REQUIRED:
3.2.1 Calculate the value of the raw material on hand on
28 February 2019, using the weighted-average method. (4)
3.2.2 Calculate the value of the direct material issued for production. (3)
3.2.3 Prepare the note for Factory overhead cost. (12)
3.2.4 Prepare the Production Cost Statement for the year ended
28 February 2019. Show all calculations in brackets. (14)
INFORMATION:
A. 28 February 2019 28 February 2018
Stock on hand
R R
Indirect material cost 2 730 4 500
Work-in-progress ? 65 050
Finished goods 80 500 101 450
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B. Direct material:
Total
Units
Amount
Stock on hand 1 March 2018 500 55 000
Purchases: 9 020 1 135 000
Jun 2018 1 250 137 500
Sept 2018 4 560 592 800
Dec 2018 3 210 404 700
Total available for production 9 520 1 190 000
Stock on hand 28 February 2019 560 ?
C. Other costs:
R
Direct labour cost 467 720
Factory overhead cost 616 280
Selling and distribution cost 16% of sales
Administration cost 92 500
Sales 6 282 375
Cost of finished goods sold 2 512 950
D. The following items must still be taken into account:
· Indirect material
Indirect material bought during the year was R260 000.
At the end of the year it was discovered that indirect material in
the factory costing R1 750 had been stolen. The material is
insured and the insurance will pay out R1 130 in March 2019.
No entries have been made to record this theft. The net loss
on the theft must be treated as an Administration cost.
Indirect material used is divided between the factory,
administration and selling and distribution departments in the
ratio of 1 : 1 : 3.
· The monthly insurance premium increased by 10% on
1 January 2019. Insurance paid for the year amounted to
R124 992 and this included insurance paid in advance for
March and April 2019. Insurance of R59 520 was allocated to
selling and distribution, and R7 440 to administration.
· Salary and wage expenses were incurred:
Gross Contributions
Direct salaries Medical UIF
Deductions
Labour and aid
wages
Factory 312 850 15 750 7 002 2 428
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3.3 CRAFTY WOOD
Crafty Wood is a small manufacturing business that produces laser craft
wood products.
REQUIRED:
3.3.1 Calculate the break-even point for the year ended
31 October 2018. (6)
3.3.2 Calculate the units produced and sold for 2018. (2)
3.3.3 Explain whether you think the owner, Jenny, should or should not
be concerned about the profitability and production level of her
business. Provide TWO reasons and justify your answer by
providing supporting figures. (4)
INFORMATION:
A. Every year all the goods produced, are sold.
B. Information taken from the financial records of Crafty Wood:
31 October 2018
Total cost Unit cost
Direct material cost 607 750 R5,50
Direct labour cost 508 300 R4,60
Selling and distribution cost 182 325 R1,65
Factory overhead cost 548 410
Administration cost 247 500
31 October 2018 31 October 2017
Selling price per unit R18,85 R15
Units produced and sold ? 98 000
Break-even point ? 78 000
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QUESTION 4: BALANCE SHEET, GAAP AND AUDIT REPORT
(85 marks; 55 minutes)
4.1 GAAP PRINCIPLES
Choose a GAAP principle in COLUMN B that matches the description in
COLUMN A. Write only the letters (A–F) next to the question numbers
(4.1.1 to 4.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
4.1.1 The original cost of the assets of a A prudence
business need to be recorded.
B matching
4.1.2 All significant information needs to be
clearly shown in the financial statements of C business entity
a business.
D materiality
4.1.3 Income and expenses must be recorded in
the correct financial period. E historical cost
4.1.4 Financial Statements are prepared with F going concern
the assumption that the business does not
expect to close down in the near future.
4.1.5 The owner and business are seen as two
separate entities for accounting purposes.
(5 x 1) (5)
(See QUESTION 4.2 on the next page.)
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4.2 SAHARA LIMITED
The information provided relates to Sahara Ltd for the year ended
30 June 2019. Sahara Ltd has an authorised share capital of 1 000 000
ordinary shares.
REQUIRED:
4.2.1 Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet:
(a) Ordinary share capital (10)
(b) Retained income (13)
4.2.2 Complete the Balance Sheet (Statement of financial position) on
30 June 2019. Show calculations. (46)
INFORMATION:
A. Ordinary share capital:
· 700 000 ordinary shares were issued on 1 July 2018 to the total
value of R2 100 000.
· The company decided to buy back 30 000 shares from an
unsatisfied shareholder on 1 October 2018 at R9 per share. An
electronic transfer to the shareholder was done on the same
day. These shares do not qualify for any dividends thereafter.
· A further 100 000 new ordinary shares were issued on
1 March 2019 at R7 per share.
B. Dividends:
· An interim dividend of 20 cent per share was paid on
31 December 2018.
· A final dividend of 35 cent per share was declared on
30 June 2019 and will be paid in August 2019.
C. Net profit and income tax:
· The correct net profit before income tax for the year ended on
30 June 2019 was calculated at R1 250 000. This is after all the
adjustments reflected below were brought into account.
· Income tax is calculated at 28% of net profit.
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D. Balances in the books on 30 June 2019:
R
Retained income 799 660
Creditors’ Control 720 000
Debtors’ Control 530 000
Creditors for salaries 35 500
Accrued income 24 000
Cash in the bank 66 000
Fixed deposit ?
SARS: Income tax (provisional) 400 000
E. Fixed deposit:
· A fixed deposit of R175 000 matures on 31 January 2020.
F. Loan: Quality Bank:
R
Balance at beginning of financial year 300 000
Interest capitalised during the year 8 000
Repayments, including interest, during the year 56 000
· Capital portion of loan to be paid in the following financial year
remains the same as the current year.
G. Fixed assets:
· Land and buildings cost price on 1 July 2018 is R1 275 000.
The following invoice was not recorded:
Improvement to land and buildings: R300 000
Repairs to land and buildings: R120 000
· The carrying value of vehicles on 30 June 2019 was R720 000.
· All equipment were purchased on 1 January 2016 at R600 000.
Depreciation is calculated at 15% per annum on the cost-price
method.
H. Rent income:
· Rent income received in advance for July and August 2019
amounted to R17 000.
I. Financial indicators on 30 June 2019:
· The current ratio is 1,5 : 1
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4.3 AUDIT REPORT
You are provided with the extracts of the independent audit reports of
Giovanni Ltd.
REQUIRED:
4.3.1 Provide ONE reason why public companies must be externally
audited. (2)
4.3.2 What type of report did Giovanni Ltd receive from the independent
auditors? Explain your answer. (3)
4.3.3 Refer to Information B.
One of the directors says that “the company must not waste money
on things like this.” Provide THREE reasons against his opinion. (6)
INFORMATION:
A. Extract from the Independent Auditors’ Report:
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Giovanni Ltd as at
31 March 2019, in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and the requirements of the Companies Act
(Act 71 of 2008) of South Africa.
B. The following extract appeared in the Directors’ report of
Giovanni Ltd:
In terms of the outreach programme, Giovanni Ltd has established a
sports academy for the local community. The company is providing
sporting facilities to schools and is maintaining the sports ground.
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QUESTION 5: FIXED ASSETS, CASH FLOW STATEMENT, INTERPRETATION AND
ANALYSIS (75 marks; 45 minutes)
5.1 FIXED ASSETS
You are provided with information for the financial year ended
28 February 2019 taken from the books of Bontle Ltd a public company
listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE).
REQUIRED:
5.1.1 Calculate the cost price of the delivery vehicle that was traded in
on 31 August 2018 (4)
5.1.2 Refer to information A
Calculate the missing figures as indicated by (i)–(iv) on the fixed
asset note (14)
INFORMATION:
A. Incomplete Fixed Asset Note on 28 February 2019:
Land and
Vehicles Equipment
buildings
CARRYING VALUE AT THE
5 715 000
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
Cost price 5 715 000 1 120 000 200 000
Accumulated depreciation (0) (460 000) (171 000)
MOVEMENTS
Additions (ii) 450 000 65 000
Disposals (i) (iii)
Depreciation (153 000) (iv)
CARRYING VALUE AT THE
6 015 000
END OF THE YEAR
Cost price 6 015 000 1 270 000 265 000
Accumulated depreciation (0)
B. Fixed/Tangible assets
Land and buildings
A security office, cost price R400 000, was completely destroyed in a fire.
Instead of repairing the old security office, the insurance claim and additional
funds were used to build a new security office in a different place on the
property.
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Vehicles
A delivery vehicle bought on 1 March 2017 was traded in on
31 August 2018 for a new vehicle costing R450 000.
Depreciation on vehicles is written off at 20% p.a. on the diminishing balance
method.
Equipment
Bontle Ltd bought a printing machine on 1 June 2016. On 1 December 2018
the company bought a new printing machine to the value of R65 000. No
equipment was sold during the year.
Depreciation on equipment is written off at 18% p.a. on the cost-price
method.
5.2 CASH FLOW STATEMENT
You are provided with information for the financial year ended
31 August 2019 taken from the books of Mandla Ltd, a public company
listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE).
REQUIRED:
Use the template provided to complete the following incomplete section
notes to the Cash Flow Statement:
5.2.1 Reconciliation between profit before taxation and cash generated
from operations. (17)
5.2.2 Cash effects of operating activities
(13)
5.2.3 Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(4)
INFORMATION:
A. Extract from the Income Statement for the year ended 31 August 2019:
Sales R600 000
Depreciation 43 200
Interest on loan R12 900
Income tax R60 000
Net profit after tax R90 000
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B. Extract from the Balance Sheet on 31 August 2019:
2019 2018
R R
Trading stock 126 150 162 000
Consumable stores on hand 7 850 0
Trade and other receivables 28 000 36 000
Cash and cash equivalents 6 800 16 400
Ordinary share capital 550 000 440 000
Retained income 72 000 32 000
Loan 76 000 96 000
Trade and other payables 74 800 83 700
Bank overdraft 60 000 0
C. Notes to the financial statements:
2019 2018
R R
1. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade debtors 23 800 36 000
Prepaid expenses 1 400 0
SARS: Income tax 2 800 0
2. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade creditors 54 800 63 000
Accrued expenses 0 700
Shareholders for dividends 20 000 12 000
SARS: Income tax 0 8 000
D. Interest on loan is capitalised.
E. No shares were repurchased.
5.3 INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
You are provided with information relating to Radebe Ltd for the financial
year ended 31 December 2018.
REQUIRED:
5.3.1 Comment on the following financial indicators and supply ONE
possible reason for the change in each. Quote figures.
(a) % gross profit on the cost of sales. (3)
(b) % operating expenses on sales (3)
NOTE: The intended mark-up is 60% on cost.
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5.3.2 From 2017 to 2018 the directors made a well-considered decision
to change the policy on the distribution of profit in the form of
dividends. Explain this change. Quote figures or calculations to
support your answer. (4)
5.3.3 Shareholders are satisfied with the issue price of the new shares.
Quote TWO financial indicators with figures to support this
statement. (4)
5.3.4 One of the directors feels that the loan should be paid as soon as
possible. Do you agree? Quote TWO financial indicators with
figures to support your opinion. (5)
5.3.5 The shareholders should be satisfied with the return on their
investment and the companies’ earnings. Explain TWO financial
indicators with figures to support this opinion. (4)
INFORMATION:
The following financial indicators were calculated:
INDICATORS 31 December 2018 31 December 2017
% gross profit on cost of sales 56% 47%
% operating expenses on sales 18% 23%
Return on shareholders’ equity 20% 9,5%
Return on capital employed 26% 16%
Debt/equity ratio 0,06 : 1 0,28 : 1
Earnings per share 50 cents 42 cents
Dividends per share 28 cents 42 cents
Net asset value per share 648 cents 525 cents
Interest rate on loan 18% 13%
Interest rate on investment 7% 6%
Issue price of new shares 873 cents 798 cents
Market value per share on JSE 763 cents 853 cents
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QUESTION 6: CASH BUDGETS (30 marks; 20 minutes)
You are provided with an incomplete Cash Budget of Jackson Traders for the
period 1 July 2019 to 31 August 2019. The business is owned by Terry
Jackson.
REQUIRED:
Examine the Cash Budget and answer the following questions:
6.1 Complete the Debtors’ Collection Schedule for August 2019 (6)
6.2 Calculate the missing amounts indicated by (i) to (iv) on the Cash Budget (11)
6.3 Refer to Information A and E.
The workers are dissatisfied with the increase they will be receiving in
August 2019. They have also indicated that they will embark on strike
action in October 2019 if the owner does not address their concerns.
Give ONE reason (with figures) that the owner could use to justify the
increase he granted to the workers in August 2019. (4)
6.4 Refer to Information A and G.
The owner requires your comment regarding the new vehicle.
Apart from the deposit and the monthly instalment of R6 250, explain
how the next Cash Budget will be affected. State THREE points. (3)
6.5 Refer to Information H.
At the end of August 2019 the following figures were identified.
The owner has asked that you explain to him why the budgeted and
actual amounts of certain items differ significantly.
Comment on the control of the following items in September 2019.
Provide ONE point of advice to Terry in respect of each item.
6.5.1 Advertising
(3)
6.5.2 Packing materials
(3)
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INFORMATION:
A. Extract from the Cash Budget for the two months ending
31 August 2019:
Receipts JULY AUGUST
Cash sales of merchandise 64 800 50 400
Collection from debtors 46 440
Rent income 7 500 8 250
Additional capital to be contributed 100 000
Commission income
TOTAL RECEIPTS
Payments
Cash purchase of trading stock 18 000 (i)
Payments to creditors (ii) 51 300
Salary: Bookkeeper 18 000 19 800
Salary: Five workers 32 000 32 960
Telephone 3 500 3 750
Packing materials 5 860 4 000
Advertising 18 000 12 000
Insurance (iii) 2 904
Delivery costs 10 800 8 400
(payable to MJ Deliveries)
Other operating expenses
Drawings 25 000 25 000
TOTAL PAYMENTS
Cash surplus/deficit (22 600)
Bank balance at the beginning of (10 200) (iv)
the month
Bank balance at the end of the (120 000)
month
B. Sales, cost of sales and debtors’ collection:
(a) SALES COST OF SALES
R R
Budgeted Actual Budgeted Actual
May 105 000 78 000 70 000 52 000
June 123 000 89 100 82 000 60 000
July 108 000 72 000
August 84 000 ?
(b) 60% of the total sales are for cash.
(c) Credit sales are collected as follows:
· 20% collected in the month of sale to receive a 5% discount
· 70% collected in the first month following the sale
· 8% collected in the second month following the sale
· The balance is written off in the third month following the month of
sale.
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C. Delivery costs
· All goods sold are delivered to customers free of charge.
· The delivery costs are budgeted at 10% of sales.
D. Stock levels and payments to creditors
· The business uses a mark-up of 50% on cost.
· The business maintains a fixed-base stock by replacing stock on a
monthly basis.
· 75% of the total purchases are on credit.
· Creditors are paid in the month following the month of purchase to
take advantage of a 5% discount.
E. Salaries
· The workers will receive an increase of 3% in August 2019.
· The bookkeeper will also receive an increase in August 2019.
F. Insurance
· The insurance premium is paid at the end of each month.
· The monthly premium will increase by 10% on 1 August 2019.
G. Details relating to delivery expenses and the new vehicle
The owner thinks that in order to improve his cash flow, he should
rather purchase a delivery vehicle in September 2019 and discontinue
using MJ Deliveries for this service.
Mr Jackson would have to pay a 10% deposit through the business.
His father has agreed to provide interest-free finance for the balance of
the cost. He would have to repay his father R6 250 per month over
36 months.
H. Budgeted and actual amounts at the end of September 2019.
Budgeted Actual Variance
Sales R80 000 R72 000 (R8 000)
Packing materials R4 000 R7 200 R3 200
Advertising R12 000 R5 000 (R7 000)
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TOTAL: 300
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