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Accounting Grade 10 P1 November Mock 2026 QP (Eng)
Grade 10 Accounting Paper 1 question paper from the November Mock Exam 2026 (English), 11 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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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. A Financial Indicator Formula Sheet is attached at the end of this question paper.
4. Show ALL workings to earn part-marks.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. You may use a dark pencil or blue/black ink to answer the questions.
7. Where applicable, show ALL calculations to ONE decimal point.
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 GAAP Concepts and the Accounting Equation 30 25
2 Statement of Comprehensive Income 50 40
3 Notes and Statement of Financial Position 40 30
4 Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements 30 25
TOTAL 150 120
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QUESTION 1: GAAP CONCEPTS AND THE ACCOUNTING EQUATION
(30 marks; 25 minutes)
1.1 GAAP CONCEPTS
Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the GAAP principle in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–G) next to the question numbers (1.1.1
to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1.1 Business entity A An insurance premium paid for the next financial year is not
shown as an expense in the current year.
1.1.2 Historical cost B Land bought for R800 000 is shown at R800 000, although its
market value is now R1 100 000.
1.1.3 Prudence C The owner’s private electricity account paid by the business is
debited to the Drawings account.
1.1.4 Matching D A stapler bought for R85 is recorded as an expense and not
as equipment.
1.1.5 Materiality E Possible losses are recorded as soon as they are expected,
but possible gains are only recorded when they are certain.
F The financial statements are prepared on the assumption that
the business will continue to operate.
G Every transaction affects at least two accounts.
(5)
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1.2 THE ACCOUNTING EQUATION
The transactions below were taken from the records of Mokoena Motor
Spares, owned by Pule Mokoena, for February 2026, the last month of the
financial year. The business uses a mark-up of 60% on cost price.
REQUIRED:
Analyse EACH transaction in the table provided in the ANSWER BOOK.
Indicate the accounts debited and credited, the amount, and the effect on
the accounting equation. Use + for an increase, − for a decrease and 0 for
no effect.
Example: Paid the telephone account, R1 250, by EFT.
No. Account debited Account credited Amount A OE L
e.g. Telephone Bank 1 250 − − 0
TRANSACTIONS:
1.2.1 Pule Mokoena increased his capital contribution by transferring his
private bakkie, valued at R180 000, to the business.
1.2.2 Sold goods on credit to T Mabaso for R8 000.
1.2.3 Paid Zeta Wholesalers R3 400 by EFT in full settlement of an
account of R3 600.
1.2.4 The tenant paid the rent for March and April 2026 in February 2026.
The monthly rent is R4 500. The amount was correctly recorded as
rent income. Make the year-end adjustment on 28 February 2026. (25)
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QUESTION 2: STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(50 marks; 40 minutes)
LETHABO TRADERS
Lethabo Traders is owned by Lethabo Nkuna. The business sells kitchenware and uses a
mark-up of 80% on cost. The financial year ended on 28 February 2026.
REQUIRED:
2.1 Prepare the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income Statement) for the
year ended 28 February 2026. (46)
2.2 Refer to adjustment (b). Name the GAAP principle that requires the stock
taken by the owner to be recorded as drawings. Briefly explain this principle. (2)
2.3 Refer to adjustment (b). Lethabo is concerned about the stock deficit. Suggest
ONE internal control measure that she can use to prevent stock losses. (2)
INFORMATION:
A. Balances and totals extracted from the books on 28 February 2026:
BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS SECTION NOMINAL ACCOUNTS SECTION
R R
Capital 1 250 000 Sales 2 016 000
Drawings 180 000 Cost of sales 1 120 000
Land and buildings 900 000 Debtors’ allowances 18 900
Vehicles 420 000 Rent income 56 160
Equipment 164 000 Commission income 21 300
Accumulated depreciation on vehicles (1 168 000 Discount received 3 150
March 2025) Interest on fixed deposit 7 200
Accumulated depreciation on equipment 56 000 Salaries and wages 312 000
(1 March 2025) Employer’s contributions 28 080
Fixed deposit: Ubuntu Bank (8% p.a.) 120 000 Insurance 22 800
Trading stock 148 600 Water and electricity 34 560
Debtors’ control 86 400 Stationery 11 240
Creditors’ control 74 200 Advertising 26 500
Bank (favourable) 38 950 Bank charges 4 860
Cash float 2 000 Telephone 12 900
Bad debts 3 600
Discount allowed 2 340
Sundry expenses 9 870
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B. Adjustments and additional information:
(a) Goods sold on credit to N Dube for R4 500 on 27 February 2026 were not recorded.
(b) The following transactions were not recorded:
• Trading stock with a cost price of R1 600 was donated to Thuthuka Primary
School.
• The owner, Lethabo, took trading stock with a cost price of R2 650 for her own
use.
A physical stock count on 28 February 2026 showed trading stock of R139 700.
(c) A debtor, S Malatji, has been declared insolvent. His account of R1 450 must be
written off as irrecoverable.
(d) Stationery on hand on 28 February 2026 amounted to R980.
(e) The insurance amount includes an annual premium of R8 400 that was paid on 1
November 2025 for the period 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026.
(f) Part of the building is let to a tenant. The rent was R5 400 per month until 31 August
2025. It was increased by 10% from 1 September 2025. The tenant has paid the rent
up to 31 December 2025 only.
(g) Commission income includes R1 800 received for March 2026.
(h) The water and electricity account of R3 160 for February 2026 has not yet been
recorded or paid.
(i) A new sales assistant was employed on 1 February 2026, but her salary for February
was not recorded. Her gross salary is R14 500. The business contributes R1 450
towards her UIF and pension fund.
(j) The bank statement for February 2026 showed the following entries that have not
yet been recorded:
• Bank charges, R385
• Interest on the favourable bank balance, R180
(k) The fixed deposit was invested for the whole financial year. Interest for nine months
was received and recorded. Provide for the outstanding interest.
(l) Depreciation must be provided for as follows:
• On vehicles at 20% p.a. on cost. No vehicles were bought or sold during the
year.
• On equipment at 10% p.a. on the diminishing-balance method. New equipment
of R24 000 was bought on 1 November 2025. This purchase was correctly
recorded.
(m) The loan statement received from Ubuntu Bank showed the following:
Balance on 1 March 2025 R360 000
Monthly repayments (including interest) R7 500
Balance on 28 February 2026 R309 400
The interest on the loan is capitalised and has not yet been recorded.
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QUESTION 3: NOTES AND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(40 marks; 30 minutes)
ZINHLE’S DÉCOR
Zinhle Dube owns Zinhle’s Décor, a business that sells curtains and home furnishings. The
financial year ended on 30 June 2026.
REQUIRED:
3.1 Prepare the following notes to the Statement of Financial Position on 30 June
2026:
3.1.1 Owner’s equity (7)
3.1.2 Trade and other payables (8)
3.2 Complete the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) on 30 June
2026.
NOTE: Show ALL workings in brackets. Certain figures are provided in the
ANSWER BOOK. (25)
INFORMATION:
A. Balances extracted from the books on 30 June 2026:
R
Capital (1 July 2025) 780 000
Drawings 96 000
Fixed assets at carrying value 834 800
Fixed deposit: Lwazi Bank 150 000
Trading stock 186 300
Debtors’ control 64 800
Creditors’ control 72 450
Consumable stores on hand 1 250
Prepaid expenses (insurance) 2 100
Accrued income (interest on fixed deposit) 1 125
Accrued expenses (telephone) 1 380
Income received in advance (rent) 6 500
SARS: PAYE 4 860
UIF 620
Pension fund 2 940
Bank (favourable) 18 675
Cash float 1 500
B. Zinhle made an additional capital contribution of R60 000 on 1 February 2026. This
amount was deposited into the business bank account but has not yet been recorded
in the Capital account.
C. The net profit for the year, before taking Information D into account, was R188 600.
D. The water and electricity account of R2 750 for June 2026 has not yet been recorded or
paid.
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E. The following transactions have not yet been recorded:
• Zinhle took trading stock with a cost price of R3 200 for her own use.
• Damaged goods of R1 650 were returned to a creditor, Fab Fabrics.
F. R50 000 of the fixed deposit will mature on 31 March 2027.
G. The loan statement from Mzansi Bank showed the following:
Balance on 1 July 2025 R280 000
Monthly repayments (including interest) R6 000
Interest capitalised for the year R31 200
Balance on 30 June 2026 ?
R48 000 of the loan will be paid back in the next financial year.
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QUESTION 4: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(30 marks; 25 minutes)
4.1 Choose a concept from the list below that matches EACH description. Write
only the concept next to the question numbers (4.1.1 to 4.1.3) in the ANSWER
BOOK.
liquidity; solvency; profitability; operating efficiency
4.1.1 The ability of a business to pay its short-term debts when they
become due
4.1.2 The ability of a business to pay all its debts out of its total assets
4.1.3 The ability of a business to make a profit (3)
4.2 ITHUBA CYCLES
Sibusiso Khoza owns Ithuba Cycles, a shop that sells and repairs bicycles.
The information relates to the financial year ended 31 August 2026.
REQUIRED:
Calculate the following financial indicators for 2026:
4.2.1 % mark-up achieved (3)
4.2.2 % net profit on sales (3)
4.2.3 Acid-test ratio (4)
4.2.4 Solvency ratio (3)
4.2.5 % return on average owner’s equity (4)
4.3 In ALL the questions below, quote financial indicators, figures and trends.
4.3.1 Sibusiso feels that the expenses are not well controlled. Quote ONE
financial indicator to support his opinion. (3)
4.3.2 Comment on the liquidity of the business. Quote TWO financial
indicators. (4)
4.3.3 Should Sibusiso be satisfied with the return on his investment in the
business? Quote TWO figures to support your answer. (3)
INFORMATION:
A. Extract from the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 August 2026:
R
Sales 1 450 000
Cost of sales 1 000 000
Other operating income 22 000
Operating expenses 362 500
Interest expense 18 000
Net profit for the year 91 500
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B. Extract from the Statement of Financial Position on 31 August:
2026 2025
R R
Total assets 980 000 905 000
Current assets 330 000 357 000
Inventories 205 000 187 000
Trade and other receivables 98 000 104 000
Cash and cash equivalents 27 000 66 000
Owner’s equity 560 000 540 000
Non-current liabilities (loan) 240 000 195 000
Current liabilities 180 000 170 000
C. Financial indicators:
2026 2025
% mark-up achieved ? 50,0%
% net profit on sales ? 9,8%
% operating expenses on sales 25,0% 21,0%
Current ratio 1,8 : 1 2,1 : 1
Acid-test ratio ? 1,0 : 1
Solvency ratio ? 2,5 : 1
% return on average owner’s equity ? 21,4%
Interest rate on fixed deposits 8,5% 8,0%
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TOTAL: 150
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GRADE 10 ACCOUNTING: FINANCIAL INDICATOR FORMULA SHEET
Gross profit 100 Gross profit 100
× ×
Sales 1 Cost of sales 1
Net profit 100 Operating expenses 100
× ×
Sales 1 Sales 1
Operating profit 100 Net profit 100
× ×
Sales 1 Average owner’s equity 1
Current assets : Current liabilities (Current assets – Inventories) : Current
liabilities
(Trade and other receivables + Cash and cash equivalents) : Current liabilities
Total assets : Total liabilities Non-current liabilities : Owner’s equity
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