# Accounting Grade 12 P2 Gauteng June 2024 QP (Eng)

> Grade 12 Accounting Paper 2 question paper from the Gauteng June Exam 2024 (English), 12 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

- Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-accounting-p2-english-june-2024-question-paper/9b1957a9-bac2-4eeb-9b20-83be1e3fc572
- Updated: 2026-09-27
- Subject: Accounting
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2024
- Exam period: Gauteng June Exam
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 12

Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/accounting) › [Accounting Grade 12 P2 Gauteng June 2024 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-accounting-p2-english-june-2024-question-paper/9b1957a9-bac2-4eeb-9b20-83be1e3fc572)

## About this document

Accounting · Grade 12 · Gauteng June Exam · 2024 · English. Question paper, 12 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

   JUNE EXAMINATION
       GRADE 12

                       2024

                 ACCOUNTING

                    (PAPER 2)

                                           TIME:      2 hours

                                           MARKS: 150

  11 pages + 1 formula sheet and an answer book of 10 pages

                                                                Please turn over

### Page 2

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                         ACCOUNTING                                        2
                                         (PAPER 2)                          GR12 0624

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely.

1.   Answer ALL the questions.

2.   A special ANSWER BOOK is provided 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 blue/black ink to answer the questions.

6.   Where applicable, show ALL calculations to ONE decimal point.

7.   A Financial Indicator Formula Sheet is attached at the end of this question paper. The
     use of this formula sheet is NOT compulsory.

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        Cost Accounting                    60                     48
           2        Inventories                        65                     52
           3        Fixed Assets                       25                     20
     TOTAL                                            150                    120

                                                                                   Please turn over

### Page 3

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                       ACCOUNTING                                        3
                                       (PAPER 2)                          GR12 0624

QUESTION 1: COST ACCOUNTING                               (60 marks; 48 minutes)

1.1 CONCEPTS

   Choose a cost category from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A.
   Write only the letter (A – E) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.3) in the
   ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.4 F.

             COLUMN A                                    COLUMN B
   1.1.1 Import duties paid for raw       A    Factory overhead cost
         materials purchased
                                          B    Direct labour cost
   1.1.2 Depreciation on office
         equipment                        C    Selling and distribution cost

   1.1.3 Wages for factory workers        D    Administration cost

                                          E    Direct material cost                       (3)

1.2 PERFECT EATS

                     Perfect Eats manufactures stainless steel cutlery. The
                     business manufactures a 24-piece cutlery set which consists of
                     6 x knives, 6 x forks, 6 x dessert spoons and 6 x teaspoons.

   The business produced and sold 46 300 cutlery sets during the financial year.
   The financial year ends on 31 March 2024.

   REQUIRED:

   1.2.1 Refer to Information B.

          Calculate the following for the year ended 31 March 2024:

             Raw materials (kg) issued to the factory                                    (2)
             The total cost of raw materials issued to the factory                       (3)

   1.2.2 Complete the Production Cost Statement for the year ended
         31 March 2024.                                                                 (15)

   1.2.3 Complete the Abridged Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year
         ended 31 March 2024.                                                           (13)

   1.2.4 The owner is concerned about the amount of raw materials wasted during
         the manufacturing process.

             Calculate the total cost of wasted raw materials.                           (6)
             Give ONE point of advice on how the owner can recover this loss.            (2)

                                                                                 Please turn over

### Page 4

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                     ACCOUNTING                                        4
                                     (PAPER 2)                         GR12 0624

INFORMATION:

A.   Stock balances

                                           31 March 2024          31 March 2023
     Work-in-progress stock                             ?                 384 000
     Finished goods stock                         251 000                 210 000

B.   Raw materials:

     Records of stainless steel used in the production process:
                                                                     Total cost
                                                  Total
                                                                     including
                                               kilograms
                                                                     transport
     Balance on 1 April 2023                      6 972 kg               R603 078
     Purchases during the year                   42 000 kg              R3 633 000
     Total available during the year             48 972 kg              R4 236 078
     Balance on 31 March 2024                     9 702 kg                       ?
     Raw materials issued to the factory                 ?                       ?

        Each set takes 0,84 kilograms of stainless steel.
        The raw material cost per set is R72,66.
        Raw materials are issued to the factory at R86,50 per kg.

C.   The bookkeeper calculated the following cost for the financial year
     ending 31 March 2024:

     Factory overhead cost                           R1 580 900
     Administration cost                              R890 700
     Selling and distribution cost                   R2 145 000

     It was discovered that the following adjustments have not been taken into
     account:

        Provision for bad debts must increase by R3 780.
        An invoice of R76 800 for the Administration Department was received
         on 31 March 2024. This was for repairs, R2 900 and an additional office.
        New stamping presses were purchased during the year. An additional
         insurance policy was taken out on 1 November 2023 until
         31 October 2024 for R18 000. This was recorded.
        The monthly rent of R19 000 for March 2024 was incorrectly allocated to
         the factory. 75% of the rent is used in the factory and the balance is
         distributed equally between the Administration and the Sales and
         Distribution Department.

                                                                               Please turn over

### Page 5

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                          ACCOUNTING                                         5
                                          (PAPER 2)                          GR12 0624

               The factory foreman received a bonus during his birthday month in
                March 2024. The bookkeeper correctly showed his annual salary but he
                did not indicate his bonus during his birthday month. His bonus details
                are as follows:

                  Gross         Deductions           Net      Contributions
                  salary      PAYE      UIF         Salary        UIF
                    ?          25%      1%         R17 020         1%

   D.      Additional information:

               The total primary cost is R3 946 120.
               The total cost of finished goods produced was R5 604 000.
               The business uses a fixed mark-up of 70% on cost.

1.3 CLEAR WATER PRODUCERS

                              Clear Water Producers manufactures swimming pool
                              chemicals. The business is owned by Solly Scott.
                              The financial year ends on 31 May 2024.
                              Active Algaecide Treatment is one of their products.

   REQUIRED:

   1.3.1       Determine the total number of extra units that need to be manufactured
               to reach the goal of increasing profits by R75 000 in the next financial
               year.                                                                          (4)

   1.3.2       In 2024, the owner Solly intentionally made strategic decisions regarding
               variable costs to improve the business. Identify TWO costs that were
               effectively controlled, resulting in a positive impact on the business.        (6)

   1.3.3       The selling price increased by 12,5% from 2023 to 2024. Explain how
               this impacted on the performance of the business. Quote figures or
               calculations.                                                                  (4)

   1.3.4       Explain to Solly why the fixed cost per unit decreased by R1,11 while the
               total fixed cost increased by R313 680.                                        (2)

                                                                                     Please turn over

### Page 6

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                        ACCOUNTING                                             6
                                        (PAPER 2)                            GR12 0624

   INFORMATION:

    Active Algaecide                2024                              2023
         Treatment         TOTAL       UNIT COST              TOTAL      UNIT COST
   Direct material cost    R6 435 200       R80,44           R4 464 000       R62,00
   Direct labour cost      R2 240 000       R28,00           R2 448 000       R34,00
   Selling and
                           R1 569 600             R19,62     R1 296 000              R18,00
   distribution cost
   VARIABLE COST          R10 244 800            R128,06     R8 208 000            R114,00
   FIXED COST              R3 935 280             R49,19     R3 621 600             R50,30

   Selling price per
                                    R180,00                           R160,00
   unit
   Break-even point               75 766 units                      78 730 units
   Number of units
                                  80 000 units                      72 000 units
   produced and sold

                                                                                                60

QUESTION 2: INVENTORIES                                         (65 marks; 52 minutes)

2.1 CONCEPTS

   Provide the correct term for each of the following descriptions by choosing from
   the list provided. Write only the correct term next to the question numbers
   (2.1.1 to 2.1.5) in your ANSWER BOOK.

           Periodic inventory system; First-in-First out; Specific identification;
                Perpetual inventory system; Weighted-average method

   2.1.1   Each item sold is specifically identified as it appears on the purchase
           invoice.

   2.1.2   This system requires computers and bar codes.

   2.1.3   This method is preferably used to value goods with a limited shelf life.

   2.1.4   This method is used when large volumes of similar stock items are
           purchased.

   2.1.5   The Trading Stock Deficit Account is not completed. The business will
           forfeit the reduction of taxable income.                                                (5)

                                                                                       Please turn over

### Page 7

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                        ACCOUNTING                                          7
                                        (PAPER 2)                          GR12 0624

2.2 LILY STATIONERS

   Lily is the owner of a business which sells stationery and office equipment. The
   financial year ended on 29 February 2024. The business makes use of the
   periodic inventory system.

   REQUIRED:

   Refer to Information (A) and answer the following questions regarding calculators.

   2.2.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock using the first-in-first-out (FIFO)
         method of stock valuation on 29 February 2024.                                         (7)

   2.2.2 Calculate the cost of sales for the year ended 29 February 2024.                     (10)

   2.2.3 Calculate the percentage mark-up achieved in 2024.                                     (5)

   2.2.4 Lily considers changing the stock valuation method to the weighted-
         average method. She feels that this method would be more beneficial to
         the business as this will result in a higher cost of sales. The bookkeeper
         advised Lily that he does not agree, because this does not comply with the
         requirements of GAAP.

               Calculate the cost of sales using the weighted-average method to
                support her opinion.                                                            (5)
               Give ONE reason why Lily thinks it would be beneficial to the
                business.                                                                       (2)
               Give TWO reasons why the bookkeeper feels that this does not
                comply with the requirements of GAAP.                                           (4)

   2.2.5 Lily decided to donate 250 calculators from the stock in the next financial
         year to the local high school for children that could not afford to buy their
         own calculators.

          Provide TWO reasons why it is beneficial to support the local school by
          sponsoring calculators to them.                                                       (4)

   Refer to Information (B) and answer the following questions regarding
   shredders.

   2.2.6 The specific identification method is used to maintain the stock record of
         shredders.

              Calculate the value of the closing stock of shredders.                           (5)

                                                                                    Please turn over

### Page 8

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                          ACCOUNTING                                         8
                                          (PAPER 2)                          GR12 0624

2.2.7       Even though security cameras are installed, the owner remains worried
            about potential theft within the LX Shredder (5 sheet, 6,8 mm) product line.

                Provide a calculation to prove the owner’s concern.                             (5)
                Give TWO points of advice that Lily can implement to prevent this from
                 occurring.                                                                      (4)

INFORMATION:

A.      Stock records of calculators:
                                                   Number of       Unit price        Total
                                                     units            (R)             (R)
        Balance on 1 March 2023                         1 200                          120 840
        Total purchases during the year:              17 000                         2 006 700
           July 2023                                    4 500           102,00         459 000
           September 2023                               4 800           114,00         547 200
           November 2023                                5 800           125,00         725 000
           January 2024                                 1 900           145,00         275 500
        Returns to suppliers:
           September 2023                                  (65)                                ?
           January 2024                                  (350)                                 ?
        Subtotal                                        17 785                                 ?
        Sales                                                 ?             200                ?
        Balance on 29 February 2024                      1 654                ?                ?

               The cost of transporting calculators is 6% of the unit price. These costs
                were not included in the unit price above.
               The business does not get a refund on carriage costs for returns of
                goods to the suppliers.

                                                                                     Please turn over

### Page 9

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                      ACCOUNTING                                         9
                                      (PAPER 2)                        GR12 0624

   B.    Stock record of shredders:
                                     LX Shredder                    TP Shredder
                                 (5 sheets, 6,8 mm)             (12 sheets, 40 mm)
                                         Unit                           Unit
                                                 Total                          Total
                               Units    price                 Units    price
                                                  (R)                            (R)
                                         (R)                            (R)
         Balance on
                                    24              21 600        12                18 000
         1 March 2023
         Purchases:                173             155 700        75              112 500
           August 2023              72      900     64 800        25     1 500     37 500
           November 2023            55      900     49 500        18     1 500     27 000
           January 2024             46      900     41 400        32     1 500     48 000
         Balance on
                                    21                    ?        ?                       ?
         29 February 2024
         Sales                     169                            78

            No shredders were returned to the suppliers.
            The total cost includes the carriage on purchases.

2.3 PROBLEM-SOLVING

   Clean Smart Traders is owned by Alex Glue. They sell different types of vacuum
   cleaners.

   All vacuum cleaners are imported from the USA and takes a minimum of 15 working
   days for goods to be delivered once the order has been placed.

   You are presented with the information related to each vacuum cleaner for the year
   ended 31 May 2024.

   REQUIRED:

   Identify a unique problem for each product, accompanied by relevant figures. Give
   Alex a recommendation for addressing the identified problem for each product.             (9)

                                                                                 Please turn over

### Page 10

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                        ACCOUNTING                                          10
                                        (PAPER 2)                          GR12 0624

      INFORMATION:

                                     Automatic       Handheld         Wet and dry
                                      cordless        vacuum        handheld vacuum
                                      vacuum          cleaner           cleaner
                                       cleaner
      Units available for sale              4 400          5 480                  4 470
      Closing stock                           930            290                    470
      Units sold                            3 470          5 190                  4 000
      Returns by customers                     30            110                     49
      Stock holding period              98,7 days      20,8 days              43,4 days
      (closing stock)
      Average stock turnover            3,6 times       9,9 times             6,1 times
      rate
      % Gross profit on cost of              80%             70%                   80%
      sales
      Selling price per unit             R1 836           R935                  R1 275
      Total net sales                R6 315 840      R4 749 800             R5 037 525
      Credit sales                   R4 681 800      R2 524 500             R2 805 000
      Deposits from cash sales       R1 634 040      R2 225 300             R2 218 500

                                                                                            65

QUESTION 3: MANAGEMENT OF FIXED ASSETS                           (25 marks; 20 minutes)

Patrick van Wyk is the owner of Van Wyk’s Transportation Services. The business
specialises in the transportation of bulk goods. The accounting period ends on
29 February 2024.

REQUIRED:

3.1   Refer to the information to calculate the missing figures/parts indicated on the
      Fixed Asset Register.

      (i)     The purchase price of the Kia Truck                                            (2)
      (ii)    The rate of depreciation                                                       (3)
      (iii)   Determine/Calculate the date of purchase.                                      (5)
      (iv)    Depreciation for the year ended 29 February 2024                               (2)
      (v)     Accumulated depreciation on 29 February 2024                                   (2)
      (vi)    Book/Carrying value on 29 February 2024                                        (2)

3.2   Patrick van Wyk wants to know why it is important to have an asset register for
      the business. Give ONE reason.                                                         (1)

                                                                                    Please turn over

### Page 11

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                       ACCOUNTING                                   11
                                       (PAPER 2)                        GR12 0624

3.3   Comment on the use and condition of the Kia Truck and how the business
      should manage this vehicle and why.                                            (2)

3.4   Patrick is concerned about the use of vehicles in the business. A number of
      vehicles have excess mileage and are in poor condition. The fuel expense is
      very high in Patrick’s opinion. Explain THREE internal control measures to
      manage the vehicles of the business more efficiently.                          (6)

INFORMATION:

Fixed Asset Register

 Van Wyk’s Transportation Services                                    No. 8
 General Ledger Account: Vehicles          Date of purchase: (iii)
 Item: Kia Truck                           Registration: DGP 548 GP
 Supplier: Reddy Motors                    Purchase price: (i)
 Depreciation method and rate: (ii)
 Details of depreciation:
                                                               Book value/
                                           Accumulated
      Date           Depreciation                               Carrying
                                           depreciation
                                                                 value
     (iii)                 ?                     ?                 ?
 28 Feb 2022            96 000                144 000           176 000
 28 Feb 2023            96 000                240 000            80 000
 29 Feb 2024              (iv)                  (v)               (vi)

Additional information:
 The fixed asset register is for the Kia truck (DGP 548 GP).
 The business purchased the truck a few years ago from Reddy Motors.
 The current mileage on the truck is 232 372 km.
 The truck is depreciated on the fixed instalment method.

                                                                                     25

                                                                              TOTAL: 150

                                                                                      END

### Page 12

Downloaded from hlayiso.com
                                           ACCOUNTING                                           12
                                           (PAPER 2)                             GR12 0624

           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

           Average debtors x 365                               Average creditors x 365
             Credit sales     1                                  Cost of sales      1

        Net income after tax     x 100                        Net income after tax   x 100
    Average shareholders' equity    1                        Number of issued shares    1
                                                                                      (*See note 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:
* In this case, 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.

## Related documents

- [Gr 12 Accounting P1 (English) June 2024 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-accounting-p1-english-june-2024-possible-answers/11d6484c-77b1-4a71-8799-a6e1177c4dbc) — Accounting · Memo · 2024 · Eng
- [Gr 12 Accounting P2 (English) 2024 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-accounting-p2-english-2024-possible-answers/2ac769f4-a38a-4036-9426-9410caa51b2a) — Accounting · Memo · 2024 · Eng
- [Accounting P2 (English ) June 2025 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-english-june-2025-answer-book-1/73bffe7c-1c96-49bd-af78-abb8db8c6618) — Accounting · Addendum · 2025 · Eng
- [ACCOUNTING P2 QP GR12 SEPT 2023 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-qp-gr12-sept-2023-english/eb464289-6949-44e1-9c80-4e527d6a3926) — Accounting · QP · 2023 · Eng
- [ACCOUNTING P2 GR12 QP SEPT2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p2-gr12-qp-sept2020-english/f03e0db8-e54a-430c-a3c1-424aaa129fde) — Accounting · QP · 2020 · Eng
- [ACCOUNTING P1 MEMO GR12 JUNE 2024 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-memo-gr12-june-2024-english/ef245808-e780-418c-ba92-6f41e021a333) — Accounting · Memo · 2024 · Eng

## More from Grade 12 Accounting

- [Accounting](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting/8f42a6a4-9593-4d36-86b1-d890dd1bb1bf) — Guide
- [ACCOUNTING P1 GR12 AB JCT ENG D watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-gr12-ab-jct-eng-d-watermark/77ae8297-53f7-47b3-8e29-57bd38f30483) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng
- [Acc P2 Memo ENg watermark](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/acc-p2-memo-eng-watermark/5c899e95-f3c2-4bf6-b539-ed8b1bcec50d) — Memo · 2025 · Eng
- [Accounting P1 (English) June 2025 Answer Book](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-english-june-2025-answer-book/7e96e433-56f8-43a1-9a38-c68c465746dd) — Addendum · 2025 · Eng
- [Accounting P1 (English) June 2025 Possible Answers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-p1-english-june-2025-possible-answers/86671777-58f6-4c82-932c-4924bae022c0) — Memo · 2025 · Eng
- [Accounting Grade 12 NSC ANSWER BOOK P2 May June 2025 KZN](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/accounting-grade-12-nsc-answer-book-p2-may-june-2025-kzn/b9529d65-7fc3-420f-8a91-05ec30b0d61b) — Addendum · 2025

## Collection

- [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers)

---

Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. When citing, link the page URL above, not a PDF or /api/ URL.
