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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2017
10710
ACCOUNTING
ANSWER BOOK
19 pages
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Accounting Grade 12 Gauteng Mock 2017 Addendum
Grade 12 Accounting addendum from the Gauteng Mock Exam 2017, 19 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 2
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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PREPARATORY EXAMINATION – 2017
ACCOUNTING
TIME: 3 hours
MARKS: 300
QUESTION 1: RECONCILIATION
1.1 BANK RECONCILIATION
1.1.1 Provide ONE reason why Bank Reconciliation is important for a
business.
2
1.1.2 Identify the cheque that is incorrectly entered in the Bank Reconciliation
Statement for August 2017.
Provide ONE reason for your choice. 2
Show the correction of the error by completing the table below.
General Ledger Effect on Accounting equation
Account Debit Account Credit A = E + L
4
Calculate the correct balance as per the Bank Account in the General
Ledger after taking the error into account.
7
Indicate whether it is a favourable or unfavourable balance.
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 3
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1.2 DEBTORS’ RECONCILIATION AND AGE ANALYSIS
1.2.1 Show the corrections that must be made to the Debtors’ Control
Account and the Debtors’ List to reconcile the differences noted.
No. Debtors’ Control Debtors’ List 7
83 750 88 550
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
1.2.2 Zoxolo feels that the debtors are not effectively controlled.
Provide ONE reason why you think he feels this way.
Do a calculation to support your answer.
5
State TWO actions that Zoxolo Traders could take in order to encourage
debtors to settle their accounts according to the terms.
2
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 4
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1.3 ETHICS AND INTERNAL CONTROL
1.3.1 Explain ONE measure that the business must put in place to avoid the
unethical practice that occurred with Invoice BT101.
2
1.3.2 Refer to Invoice BT109.
State ONE case when the above transaction will constitute ethical
behaviour.
4
State ONE case when the above transaction will constitute unethical
behaviour.
TOTAL MARKS
35
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 5
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QUESTION 2: MANUFACTURING
CONCEPTS
2.1 Choose the cost category.
2.1.1
2.1.2
4
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.2 THE NUTTY DELIGHT FACTORY SHOP
2.2.1 Calculate the value of the raw materials that were issued to the factory
for the year ended 30 June 2017.
9
2.2.2 Prepare the Production Cost Statement for the year ended 30 June 2017.
THE NUTTY DELIGHT FACTORY SHOP
PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2017
R 14
Prime Cost
Total cost of production
Less: Work-in-process at end of the year (94 000)
Cost of production of finished goods
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 6
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2.2.3 The Nutty Delight Factory shop buys mainly from overseas suppliers.
Upon investigation, it was found that most of the nuts used in the
production process can be obtained from local suppliers.
Explain ONE possible reason why a local supplier should be used. 2
2.2.4 Romi Goni plans to increase profits by decreasing costs. Romi intends to
replace the more expensive nuts with peanuts but still sell the snacks at
R40 each.
Should Romi carry out this plan? 3
Explain ONE valid reason for your decision.
2.3 JADEN STORES
2.3.1 Calculate the break-even point for 2017.
5
2.3.2 Explain whether the owner should be concerned. Provide figures.
3
TOTAL MARKS
40
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 7
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QUESTION 3: COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT REPORT
3.1 CONCEPTS
Match the concepts in Column A with the descriptions in Column B.
3.1.1
3.1.2
5
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.2 AMARA LIMITED
3.2.1 Calculate the Net Profit after Tax.
R
Incorrect Net Profit before Tax 1 024 400 10
Net profit before tax
Income Tax
Net Profit after tax
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 8
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3.2.2 ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL
AUTHORISED
Number of authorised ordinary shares: 400 000 shares
ISSUED R
160 000 Ordinary shares at the beginning of the year 4 000 000
9
RETAINED INCOME R
Balance at the beginning of the year 540 000
10
Balance at the end of the year
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 9
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3.2.3 AMARA LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2017
ASSETS R
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
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TOTAL MARKS
65
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 10
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QUESTION 4: CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND RATIO ANALYSIS
4.1 CONCEPTS
Write down only the answer next to the question number (4.1.1 – 4.1.3).
4.1.1
4.1.2
3
4.1.3
4.2 NKOSI LIMITED
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRAURY 2017
R
CASH EFFECTS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash generated from operations 916 022
Interest paid (144 000)
CASH EFFECTS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CASH EFFECTS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 985 390
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 11
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4.3 FINANCIAL INDICATORS OF TWO COMPANIES:
4.3.1 Calculate the following financial indicators:
Net Asset Value of Talk Ltd.
Debt-Equity Ratio of Data Ltd.
6
4.3.2 Your friend is of the opinion that the liquidity position of Talk Ltd. is better than
that of Data Ltd. Quote and explain (with figures) to support her opinion.
Quote TWO financial indicators.
6
Explanation
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 12
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4.3.3 Data Ltd. paid off a large portion of its loan during the financial year.
Quote TWO financial indicators with relevant figures to show why this
was not a good decision taken by the directors.
Relevant financial indicators:
7
Comment:
4.3.4 Will the shareholders be satisfied with the price at which the new shares were
issued for both companies? Explain. Quote relevant financial indicators and
figures for each company.
Data Ltd. Talk Ltd.
Yes/No
6
Relevant indicator
and comment with
figures
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 13
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4.3.5 Your friend owns 30 000 shares in each of the companies.
Data Ltd. Talk Ltd.
Calculate the
dividends that she
earned from each
company.
Compare and 10
comment on the
dividend pay-out
policies of the two
companies.
Provide
calculations in
your explanation.
Explain ONE
reason for the
dividend pay-out
of each company.
TOTAL MARKS
70
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 14
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QUESTION 5: INVENTORY VALUATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
INVENTORY CALCULATIONS
5.1.1 Calculate the number of hats on-hand on 28 February 2017, the financial
year-end.
3
5.1.2 Calculate the following using the weighted average method:
Value of the final stock on-hand on 28 February 2017
7
Gross profit
5
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5.1.3 The owner wants to alternate between using the weighted average method
and the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method, depending on which will result in
a higher profits.
Calculate the following using the FIFO method:
Value of the final stock on-hand on 28 February 2017
5
Gross profit percentage on cost of sales
6
Provide TWO reasons why alternating between the two methods of valuing
stock does not comply with the requirements of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
4
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 16
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5.2 GYM TRIM
5.2.1 Calculate the number of days of stock on-hand for Gym Bags. Gym Bags
are sold at a mark-up of 25% on cost. The average stock amounted to
R153 600.
6
5.2.2 Identify ONE different problem in respect of the manner in which each
product is managed. Quote figures to support your answer. In each case
offer practical advice.
Problem with figures Possible solution
9
Sweatbands
Towels
Gym Bags
TOTAL MARKS
45
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 17
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QUESTION 6: VAT AND BUDGETS
6.1 VAT
Complete the following sentences by writing down the missing words or
figures.
6.1.1
6
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.2 CASH BUDGET
6.2.1 Provide ONE reason why it is essential for the business to prepare a Cash
Budget.
2
6.2.2 Complete the Debtors’ Collection Schedule.
MONTH CREDIT SALES NOVEMBER DECEMBER
November 144 000 34 200
7
December
34 200
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 18
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6.2.3 Calculate the missing figures for cash surplus/deficit and bank balances
(A – E) on the Cash Budget.
Calculations Answer
A 16
B
C
D
E
6.2.4 Comment briefly on the bank balances. Quote figures.
8
Explain TWO significant measures they have used to improve the cash
flow. Quote figures.
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ACCOUNTING ANSWER BOOK 19
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6.2.5 The owner feels that there is a problem regarding some of the income and
expense items. In each case suggest how to improve the internal control
of the items concerned.
ITEM ADVICE
Cash sales
6
Rent
income
Delivery
vehicle
expenses
TOTAL MARKS
45
TOTAL: 300
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