# Accounting Grade 10 National November 2017 Addendum (Eng)

> Grade 10 Accounting addendum from the National November Exam 2017 (English), 16 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.

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- Subject: Accounting
- Grade: Grade 10
- Language: English
- Document type: Addendum
- Year: 2017
- Exam period: National November Exam
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 16

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1                           ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)             (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

                                     NATIONAL
                                SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                     GRADE 10

                                NOVEMBER 2017

                                  ACCOUNTING
                                 ANSWER BOOK

                                                 MARKS        MODERATED
                     QUESTION    MAX MARKS
                                                OBTAINED        MARKS

                        1            55

                        2            55

                        3            65

                        4            40

                        5            30

                        6            55

                                     300

                                       *XACBE*

                            This answer book consists of 15 pages.

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2                             ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                  (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

QUESTION 1:           ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS, DEBTORS, INTERNAL CONTROL AND
                      ACCOUNTING EQUATION
1.1     ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS
           1.1.1                        1.1.6
           1.1.2                        1.1.7
           1.1.3                        1.1.8
           1.1.4                        1.1.9
           1.1.5                       1.1.10                                            10

1.2     DEBTORS
1.2.1   DEBTORS LEDGER OF MARY LEE STORES
        TT Rosie
              DATE          DETAILS    FOL      DEBIT     CREDIT         BALANCE

                                                                                         12

1.2.2   What information about a prospective debtor does this business need
        before an account can be opened? Give a reason for your answer.

                       INFORMATION                        REASON

                                                                                         4

1.2.3   Name TWO methods the business can apply to improve the collection of
        outstanding amount from debtors.

                                                                                         2

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3                                     ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

    1.3     ACCOUNTING EQUATION
                                        ASSETS                 OWNER’S EQUITY            LIABILITIES
               NO     JOURNAL
                                    REASON       EFFECT       REASON       EFFECT     REASON        EFFECT
              E.g.      CPJ     Bank                - 200 Drawings            - 200

              1.3.1

              1.3.2

              1.3.3

              1.3.4

                                                                                                             27

                                             Q1        55

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4                                                ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

    QUESTION 2:       GENERAL JOURNAL, GENERAL LEDGER AND INTERNAL CONTROL

    2.1     GENERAL JOURNAL

            General Journal of AM Traders – October 2017
                                                                        DEBTORS CONTROL      CREDITORS CONTROL
              DAY             DETAILS             DEBIT     CREDIT
                                                                       DEBIT       CREDIT    DEBIT       CREDIT
              31     Totals                                                 492        236       632          298

                                                                                                                         20

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2017)                           ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                       5

   2.2      GENERAL LEDGER
                                       GENERAL LEDGER OF AM TRADERS
                                                Trading Stock
                 DATE        DETAILS   FOL      AMOUNT      DATE        DETAILS   FOL   AMOUNT

              2017                                        2017
               Oct                                         Oct

                                                                                                       14

                                                 Creditors Control
                 DATE        DETAILS   FOL      AMOUNT      DATE        DETAILS   FOL   AMOUNT

              2017                                        2017
               Oct                                         Oct

                                                          Nov                                           9

                                                    Stationery
                 DATE        DETAILS   FOL      AMOUNT      DATE        DETAILS   FOL   AMOUNT

              2017                                        2017
               Oct                                         Oct

                                                                                                        6

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6                         ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                   (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

2.3     INTERNAL CONTROL

        What can the owner of AM Traders do to ensure that stock is not stolen
        by his employees? State THREE internal control measures.

                                                                                     6

                           Q2         55

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8                          ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                        (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

QUESTION 3:           FIXED ASSETS, INTERNAL CONTROL AND INCOME STATEMENT
3.1.1   ASSET REGISTER
                             MALAMBO TRADERS
                               ASSET REGISTER: VEHICLES
                            Mahindra Pik-up-
          Item:                              Purchased from:       Mahindra PE
                            Loader
          Date of
                            1 December 2015     Cost price:        R110 000
          purchase:
          Depreciation
                            20% on diminishing balance
          method:
                                                  ACCUMULATED
                  DATE        DEPRECIATION                            BOOK VALUE
                                                  DEPRECIATION
          29 Feb 2016                                     26 400
          28 Feb 2017

                             MALAMBO TRADERS
                              ASSET REGISTER: EQUIPMENT
                            Canon Pixma                            Capital
          Item:                            Purchased from:
                            MX924                                  contribution
          Date received:    1 March 2016   Cost price:             R14 000
          Depreciation
                            10% on cost price
          method:
                                                  ACCUMULATED
                  DATE        DEPRECIATION                            BOOK VALUE
                                                  DEPRECIATION
          28 Feb 2017                                                                     10

3.1.2   State ONE reason why the asset register is a valuable tool in asset
        management.

                                                                                           2

3.1.3   Make TWO suggestions on how the business can improve the safety of
        their vehicles.

                                                                                           4

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2017)                 ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                    9

3.2.1   INCOME STATEMENT OF MALAMBO TRADERS FOR THE YEAR
        ENDING 28 FEBRUARY 2017
         Sales
         Cost of sales
          Gross profit
          Other operating income

          Gross operating income
          Expenses
          Packaging                                              3 656
          Advertising                                            1 900
          Salaries                                             170 000

          Operating profit

          Profit before interest expense

          Net profit for the year                                             43

3.2.2   Interest income

                                                                               6

                              Q3           65

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10                          ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)            (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

QUESTION 4:            GAAP PRINCIPLES AND INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL
                       STATEMENTS

4.1     GAAP PRINCIPLES
           4.1.1
           4.1.2
           4.1.3
           4.1.4
           4.1.5
                                                                                5

4.2.1   INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(a)     Current ratio

                                                                                3

(b)     Acid test ratio

                                                                                4

(c)     Net profit percentage on sales

                                                                                3

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2017)               ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                               11

4.2.2   Comment on the return on owner’s equity. Provide a calculation to
        support your comment. (Use average equity.)

                                                                                         8

4.2.3   Solvency ratio

        Is Langa Traders in a position to acquire another long term loan?
        Motivate your answer.

                                                                                        11

4.2.4   Mark-up percentage

        Give TWO reasons why the target was not achieved.

                                                                                         6

                             Q4        40

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12                        ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)          (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

 QUESTION 5:         VAT, SALARIES AND INTERNAL CONTROL
 5.1      VAT
            5.1.1
            5.1.2
            5.1.3
            5.1.4
            5.1.5                                                         5

 5.2      SALARIES

 5.2.1    Name TWO methods that the employer can use to improve the
          productivity of employees.

                                                                          4

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13                                         ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                                          (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

 5.2.2    SALARIES JOURNAL

          Salaries journal of Jakaranda Traders – October 2017
                                                        DEDUCTIONS                               CONTRIBUTIONS
                         GROSS                                                          NET
            EMPLOYEES                        MEDICAL     PENSION                                        PENSION
                         SALARY      UIF                             PAYE     TOTAL    SALARY    UIF
                                               AID        FUND                                            FUND
           G Zikwe        13 700       137      1 000        822                                  137
           T Titus        17 900       179        800                                   12 459            2 148
           C Cartoon      12 900                             774      2 322    4 225              129                     21

          CALCULATIONS OF PAYE

                                                  Q5         30

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14                                     ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)    (EC/NOVEMBER 2017)

QUESTION 6:           COST ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET

6.1.1   CHOOSE THE CORRECT TERM

          (a)
          (b)
          (c)
                                                                                   6

6.1.2   COST CALCULATIONS AND ADVICE

A         COST ITEM                      CALCULATION           ANSWER

          DIRECT LABOUR COST

          DIRECT MATERIAL COST

          OVERHEAD COST

          TOTAL COST OF PRODUCTION

          UNIT COST OF PROCUTION

          SELLING PRICE
                                                                                  17

B       Name TWO things that Mary can do in order to decrease her cost.

                                                                                   4

C       Advise Mandy on THREE marketing strategies that she can implement at
        the school to improve her sales.

                                                                                   6

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2017)                ACCOUNTING (ANSWER BOOK)                        15

 6.2      BUDGETS

 6.2.1    Calculate the total cost of the tour for the players.

           INCOME
           Sponsorship
           Donation
           TOTAL INCOME
           EXPENSES
           BUDGET ITEM                       CALCULATION          ANSWER

           Transport

           Accommodation

           Meals and refreshments

           Kit

           TOTAL EXPENSES

           TOTAL COST OF THE TOUR FOR THE PLAYERS                                   18

 6.2.2    The team has financial problems as some players cannot afford the
          amount expected of them. Suggest TWO ways to solve the problem.

                                                                                    4

                            Q6          55

                                                                      TOTAL: 300

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