# Accounting Grade 11 P1 Gauteng November 2023 Memo (English) > Grade 11 Accounting Paper 1 memorandum from the Gauteng November Exam 2023 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-11-accounting-p1-english-2023-possible-answer/33740d13-2254-43be-94ef-a2e424d38f56 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Accounting - Grade: Grade 11 - Language: English - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2023 - Exam period: Gauteng November Exam - Paper: 1 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 9 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11/accounting) › [Accounting Grade 11 P1 Gauteng November 2023 Memo (English)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-11-accounting-p1-english-2023-possible-answer/33740d13-2254-43be-94ef-a2e424d38f56) ## About this document Accounting · Grade 11 · Gauteng November Exam · 2023 · English. Memorandum, 9 pages. 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 PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2023 GRADE 11 MARKING GUIDELINES ACCOUNTING PAPER 1 9 pages 1 ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 MARKING PRINCIPLES: 1. 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 items). No double penalty is 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. Give full marks for correct answer. If the answer is incorrect, mark the workings provided. 4. If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark as a working mark for that figure (not the method mark for the answer). 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. Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative. 8. Where method marks are awarded for operation, the marker must inspect the reasonableness of the answer and at least one part must be correct before awarding the mark. 9. In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect at least in part. Indicate with an . 10. Be aware of candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guidelines. 11. Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation. 2 ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 True √ 1.1.2 True √ 1.1.3 False √ 1.1.4 False √ 1.1.5 False √ 5 1.2.1 Depreciation on equipment AMOUNT Old Equipment: 162 000√ 810 000 x 20% New Equipment: 6 000  120 000 x 20% x 3/12 √= Total depreciation for the year: 168 000  4 1.2.2 EXTRACT OF FIXED ASSET REGISTER OF GOODY SHOE TRADERS FOR VEHICLES SOLD DELIVERY VEHICLE (SOLD) COST PRICE = R320 000 Current Accumulated Carrying Date Calculation depreciation depreciation value 31 Dec 2021 16 000 16 000 304 000 √ 31 Dec 2022 30 400 46 400  273 600 304 000 x 10/100 √ 60 080  259 920 273 600 x 10/100 x 1 Jul 2023 13 680 6/12 √ 5 3 ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 1.2.3 Depreciation on old vehicles AMOUNT SOLD 13 680 See 1.2.2 above OLD 1 060 000 – 46 400 = 1 013 600 134 640  2 360 000 – 1 013 600 = 1 346 400 √√ x 10% = Total depreciation for the year: 148 320  4 1.2.4 FIXED/TANGIBLE ASSETS VEHICLES EQUIPMENT Carrying value at beginning of the year 1 620 000 √ 570 000 √ Cost 2 680 000 810 000 Accumulated depreciation (1 060 000) (240 000) Movements Additions at cost 120 000 √ Disposals at carrying value see 1.2.2 above (259 920)  Depreciation (148 320)  (168 000)  Carrying value at end of the year 1 211 760  522 000  Cost 2 360 000  930 000  Accumulated depreciation (1 148 240)  (408 000)  12 TOTAL 30 4 ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 QUESTION 2 PLUMSTEAD HARDWARE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023 Sales (1 797 600 – 9 860 √ – 1 575 √) 1 786 165  Cost of sales (1 027 200 – 900 √√) (1 026 300)  Gross profit 759 865  Other operating income 4 190  Bad debts recovered 1 342 Discount received 2 340 Trading stock surplus (352 800 + 900 √ – 1 300 √ – 12 000 √√ – 340 740 √) 340  Provision for bad debts adjustment (1 086 – 918) 168 √√ Gross operating income 764 055  Operating expenses (479 122)  Discount allowed 1 990 Insurance 10 560 Rent expense (59 850 – 4 950 √√) 54 900  Advertising (10 800 – 240 √) 10 560  Stationery (3 490 – 480 √) 3 010  Salaries and wages (324 000 + 12 000 √) 336 000  UIF contributions (3 240 + 120 √) 3 360  Bad debts (5 670 + 3 425 √) 9 095  Water and electricity (17 724 + 1 098 √) 18 822  Telephone (12 336 + 662 √) 12 998  Bank charges (1 120 + 320) 1 440 √√ Depreciation 13 987 √ Loss due to theft 2 400 √√ Operating profit 284 933  Interest income 170  Profit before interest expense 285 103  Interest expense (53 250 – 50 000) (3 250) √ Net profit for the year 281 853  45 TOTAL 45 5 ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 QUESTION 3 3.1 3.1.1 C√ 3.1.2 A√ 3.1.3 B√ 3.1.4 E√ 4 3.2 HOPPITY POPPITY TRADERS Extract of the Statement of Financial Position on 28 February 2023 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Partners' Equity 408 670  Capital (200 000 √ + 170 000 √ + 30 000 √) 400 000  Current accounts (10 360 √ – 1 690 √) 8 670  Non-current liabilities 31 000 Loan: ABSA (40 000 – 9 000) 31 000 √√ Current liabilities total CA/2 69 020 √√ Trade and other payables (24 070 √ + 3 500 √ + 500 √ + 700 √) 28 770  Bank overdraft balancing 31 250 √ Short term loan see loan above 9 000  Total equity and liabilities 508 690  21 3.3 IRONMAN TOY STORE CURRENT ACCOUNTS Iron Man Profit per Income Statement 629 550 715 000 Partners’ salaries 349 800 √ 425 000 √ Partners’ bonuses 12 000 √ 51 000 √ Interest on capital 80 250 √√ 114 000 √√ Primary distribution of profits 442 050 590 000 Final distribution of profits 187 500 √ 125 000 Drawings during the year *(25 000 + 35 000) *(60 000) √√ (30 000) √ Retained income for the year 569 550 685 000 Retained income at beginning of the year (2 300) √ 4 500 √ Retained income at end of the year 567 250 689 500 6 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 Calculations: Interest on capital: Iron Interest on capital: Man 535 000 x 15/100 = 80 250 760 000 x 15/100 = 114 000 Salary: Iron Bonus: Man 110/100 x 26 500 = 29 150 x 12 12/100 x 425 000 = 51 000 = 349 800 Final distribution: Iron 125 000 = 2/5 125 000 x 3/2 = 187 500 25 TOTAL 50 7 ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 QUESTION 4 4.1: CALCULATION OF FINANCIAL INDICATORS FOR 2023 4.1.1 Percentage operating expenses on turnover: 512 640 x 100 3 213 000 1 = 15,96% √√ 2 4.1.2 Acid-test ratio: 430 560 √ – 357 660 √ : 201 150 √ of 31 700 + 41 200 72 900 two marks : 201 150 0,36 : 1 4 4.1.3 Debt-equity ratio: 380 000 √ : 496 610 √ 0, 77 : 1 3 4.1.4 % returns on average partners' equity: 505 160 √ x 100 (496 610 + 273 500) / 2 √√ 1 385 055 (two marks) = 131,19%  4 4.2 Comment on the liquidity position of the business for 2023. Quote ONE financial indicator and figureS to support your answer. Ratio ✓ Trend ✓ Conclusion ✓✓ The business is facing liquidity problems. The acid test ratio has decreased from 0,7 : 1 in 2022 to 0,36 : 1 in 2023. The current ratio has decreased form 2,2 : 1 in 2022 to 2,1 : 1 in 2023. This is an indication that too much of the business’s assets is tied up in trading stock and the business might face liquidity problems should the stock become obsolete. 4 8 ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ACCOUNTING MARKING GUIDELINES (PAPER 1) GRADE 11 4.3 The business changed their policy with regard to the profit mark-up from 2022 to 2023. What was the change in policy? What are the risks in this regard and what effect did this change have on the business's income? The business increased their profit mark-up from 40% in 2022 to 50% in 2023. √ The increase in mark-up resulted in an increase in price. This may force customers to go elsewhere to buy./The effect on the change resulted in the net profit increasing in 2023. √√ 4 4.4 Does the business have good control over their expenses? Quote ONE financial indicator and figures to support your answer. 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