# Accounting Grade 12 Gauteng Mock 2017 Question Paper

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                GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                      PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
                               2017
                               10710
                            ACCOUNTING

TIME:       3 hours

MARKS: 300

21 pages

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                       GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                          PREPARATORY EXAMINATION – 2017

                                                                ACCOUNTING

                                                                TIME: 3 hours

                                                                MARKS: 300

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.     Show ALL workings in order 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.     Write neatly and legibly.

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8.     Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question paper.
       Try NOT to deviate from it.

QUESTION 1: 35 marks; 20 minutes
Topic of the question:   This question integrates:
                         Financial accounting
                         Bank and Debtors’ Reconciliation
Reconciliation           Managing resources
                         Internal control processes
                         Ethics

QUESTION 2: 40 marks; 25 minutes
Topic of the question:    This question integrates:
                          Managerial accounting
Manufacturing             Concepts
                          Production Cost Statement
                          Break-even Point

QUESTION 3: 65 marks; 40 minutes
Topic of the question:     This question integrates:
                           Financial accounting
                           Concepts
Company Financial          Income Statement
Statement and Audit Report Balance Sheet
                           Managerial Accounting
                           Fixed Assets

QUESTION 4: 70 marks; 45 minutes
Topic of the question:    This question integrates:
                          Financial accounting
                          Concepts
Cash Flow Statement and Cash Flow Statement
Interpretation            Interpretation of financial information
                          Managing resources
                          Internal control

QUESTION 5: 45 marks; 25 minutes
Topic of the question:    This question integrates:
                          Financial Accounting
                          VAT
Inventory valuation       Managing Resources
                          Inventory valuation
                          Internal control

QUESTION 6: 45 marks; 25 minutes
Topic of the question:    This question integrates:
                          Managerial Accounting
                          Cash Budget
VAT and Budgets           Calculations
                          Managing resources
                          Internal control processes and Ethics

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QUESTION 1: RECONCILIATION                                       (35 marks; 20 minutes)

Zoxolo Traders does reconciliation each month as part of the internal control process.

REQUIRED:
1.1   BANK RECONCILIATION

      1.1.1   Provide ONE reason why Bank Reconciliation is important for a business.      (2)

      1.1.2   Refer to Information A.
              •   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 in the answer
                  book. This cheque was issued to a creditor.                            (4)
              •   Calculate the correct balance as per the Bank Account in the General
                  Ledger after taking the error into account. Indicate whether it is a
                  favourable or an unfavourable balance.                                 (7)

1.2   DEBTORS’ RECONCILIATION AND AGE ANALYSIS

      Refer to Information B, C and D.

      1.2.1   Show the corrections that must be made to the Debtors’ Control Account
              and the Debtors’ List to reconcile the differences noted.              (7)
      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)

1.3   ETHICS AND INTERNAL CONTROL

      You are provided with information on the following invoices:

      (a)     Invoice BT101 was for goods that one of the staff members ordered
              for personal use. The goods were paid for using a business cheque.

      (b)     Invoice BT109 was for goods that were ordered on behalf of the
              owner for personal use.

      1.3.1   Explain ONE measure that the business must put in place to avoid the
              unethical practice that occurred with Invoice BT 101.                (2)

      1.3.2   Refer to Invoice BT109. State ONE case when the transaction will
              constitute ethical behaviour and ONE case when it will constitute
              unethical behaviour.                                                         (4)
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INFORMATION:
A.
      BANK RECONCILIATION ON 31 AUGUST 2017
                                                                       R
      Favourable Balance as per Bank Statement                         12 000
      Outstanding deposits                                              7 300
      Amount incorrectly debited by bank                                1 400
      Outstanding cheques:
             No: 900 (dated 7 February 2017)                            1 980
             No: 1421 (dated 28 August 2017)                           10 200
             No: 1425 (dated 10 September 2017)                         7 354
      Balance as per Bank account in General Ledger                         ?

B.
      INFORMATION BEFORE THE DIFFERENCES WERE NOTED ON
      31 AUGUST 2017
                                                    R
      Balance as per Debtors’ Control Account       83 750
      Balance as per Debtors’ Ledger:               88 550
           Dali – credit limit R15 000              23 250
           Derek – credit limit R35 000             33 700
           Divya – credit limit R40 000             31 600
      Difference                                         ?

C.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
     A reconciliation of the Debtors’ Control Account with the Debtors’ List revealed
     the following:
     (i)     An allowance on damaged goods to Derek, R2 400, was entered on the
             wrong side of his account.
     (ii)    Interest of R150, was charged to Divya on her overdue account.
     (iii)   A cheque for R10 000 received from Dali was returned by the bank due to
             insufficient funds. No entries were made.

D.   DEBTORS’ AGE ANALYSIS

     Debtors’ Age Analysis for August 2017 after the above transactions have been
     taken into account.

             TOTAL       CURRENT       30 DAYS       60 DAYS       90 DAYS
             R98 750      R16 850      R18 150       R36 300       R27 450

     Debtors’ credit terms: 30 days.

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QUESTION 2: MANUFACTURING                                      (40 marks; 25 minutes)

CONCEPTS

REQUIRED:

2.1   Choose a cost category from the list provided for each of the expenses listed below.
      Write only your answer next to the question number (2.1.1 – 2.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

              Factory overhead cost; Administration cost; Direct labour cost;
                    Direct material cost; Selling and distribution cost

      2.1.1 Wages paid to employees in the production process

      2.1.2 The wages paid to staff for the cleaning of the factory

      2.1.3 The telephone and fax used in the office

      2.1.4 Transport cost of raw materials delivered to the factory                     (4)

2.2   THE NUTTY DELIGHT FACTORY SHOP

      The Nutty Delight Factory Shop manufactures nutty snacks. The business is
      owned and managed by Romi Goni.

      REQUIRED:

      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.                                                                     (14)

      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 reducing 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? Explain ONE valid reason for your
               decision.                                                                 (3)

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INFORMATION:

A.   Balances

                                                 30 June 2017     30 June 2016
         Raw materials stock                       R310 000         R325 000
         Work-in-progress                          R94 000             ?
         Finished goods                            R201 000         R285 000

B.   Unit costs for the year

                                                      2017             2016
     Cost price of each finished unit
                                                      R21,25
     manufactured during the financial year
     Number of units produced and sold                80 000          60 000

C.   The following totals appeared in the General Ledger:

     •     Factory Overhead Costs, R280 750

     •     Administration Costs, R296 000

     •     Selling and Distribution Costs, R280 000

     •     Sales, R3 200 000

D.   Raw Materials
     Raw materials were bought during the year on credit for R1 093 400.

     Cashew nuts are imported. An invoice for the purchases was not recorded. The
     details are as follows:

          •   Cost of cashew nuts is $1 375. One US dollar is equivalent to R16,00.

          •   Import duty is 10 %.

          •   Transport costs paid, R7 400

E.   Salaries and Wages
     Salaries and wages amount to R400 000 for the financial year. 65% is for wages
     paid to employees who work directly on the manufacturing of the nutty snacks.

F.   Electricity
     Payments for electricity, R50 000, is split between the factory, administration and
     the sales and distribution departments in the ratio of 5 : 1 : 2. The amount
     allocated for electricity has not been recorded.

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2.3   JADEN STORES

      Jaden Stores manufactures and packs gift packs. The financial year ends on
      28 February.

      REQUIRED:

      2.3.1    Calculate the break-even point for 2017.                                (5)

      2.3.2    Explain whether the owner should be concerned. Provide figures.         (3)

      INFORMATION:

A.    The business produced and sold 4 600 gift packs during the year.

B.    The selling price of each gift pack is R693,00

C.    The following costs were identified for 2017:

              Cost                                        Total           Unit Cost
                                                           R                     R
              Prime cost                               3 726 000           207,00
              Direct material cost                     2 214 000           123,00
              Direct labour cost                       1 512 000            84,00
              Factory overhead cost                    1 026 000            57,00
              Selling and distribution cost            1 733 400            96,30
              Administration cost                      594 000              49,50

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QUESTION 3: COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT REPORT
                                               (65 marks; 40 minutes)

3.1   CONCEPTS

      Match the concepts in Column A with the descriptions in Column B. Write only the
      letter (A – E) next to the question number (3.1.1 – 3.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
                                                                                            (5)
                  COLUMN A                               COLUMN B
                                            This is an annual document which
                  Income
          3.1.1                        A    explains the performance of the company
                  Statement
                                            and the major decisions that were taken.
                                            This reflects the funds which have come
                                            into a company (or have been utilised by
          3.1.2   Balance Sheet        B
                                            it) through its operating, investing or
                                            financing activities.
                                            This reflects the profit or loss earned as a
                  Cash Flow
          3.1.3                        C    result of the operations of the company
                  Statement
                                            for a year.
                                            This is an opinion issued on whether or
          3.1.4   Directors’ Report    D    not the financial statements can be relied
                                            upon.
                  Independent               This reflects the assets, liabilities and net
          3.1.5                        E
                  Auditors’ Report          worth (equity) of the company.

3.2   AMARA LIMITED

      The following information relates to Amara Limited. The financial year ended on
      28 February 2017.

      REQUIRED:

      3.2.1   Refer to Information B.
              Calculate the Net Profit after Tax.                                           (10)

      3.2.2   Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial
              Position) for the year ended 28 February 2017.

              •   Ordinary Share Capital                                                    (9)
              •   Retained Income                                                           (10)

      3.2.3   Prepare the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) for the year
              ended 28 February 2017.                                                  (31)

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INFORMATION:

A.   Extract of a list of Balances/Totals on 28 February 2017

      Balance Sheet Accounts Section                                   R
      Ordinary share capital                                                  ?
      Retained income (1 March 2016)                                    540 000
      Land and Buildings                                              6 002 000
      Equipment (1 March 2016)                                          700 000
      Accumulated depreciation on equipment (1 March 2016)              263 750
      Fixed Deposit: GP Bank                                            260 000
      Trade and other receivables                                       696 000
      Cash float                                                         12 000
      Loan: GP Bank                                                   1 140 000
      Creditors’ Control                                                294 600
      Bank Overdraft                                                     52 000
      SARS: Income Tax                                                  300 000
      Nominal Accounts Section
      Rent income                                                      177 600
      Dividends on ordinary shares                                      96 000

B.   Net Profit for the year
     The Internal Auditor found that the following adjustments were NOT taken into
     account when the Net Profit before Tax, R1 024 400 was calculated.
           •   The telephone account, R3 000 for February 2017 was not yet paid.
           •   Insurance amount of R4 500 was prepaid.
           •   Rent Income for March and April 2017 was already received. The
               rent was increased on 1 September 2016 by 10%. The Rent
               Income account showed an amount of R177 600 in the General
               Ledger.
           •   Stationery of R500 was on hand on 28 February 2017.
           •   The Income Tax for the year is calculated at 28% of net profit before
               tax.

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C.   Shares and Dividends

      (i)    Authorised share capital comprises 400 000 ordinary shares.

      (ii)   On 1 March 2016: 160 000 shares for R4 000 000 were in issue.

     (iii)   On 31 August 2016: The directors decided to buy back 50 000 shares
             from the family of a deceased shareholder, at R30 per share. These
             shares are NOT entitled to final dividends.

     (iv)    On 1 January 2017: 100 000 shares were issued at R17,50 each.

     (v)     The directors declared a final dividend of 80 cents per share on
             28 February 2017.

D.   Fixed Assets

      (i)    Equipment, R250 000 was purchased on 1 December 2016. No
             equipment was sold during the year.

      (ii)   The depreciation account was debited with a total amount of R76 250 for
             the year.

E.   Non-current Liabilities

     The loan statement from GP Bank reflected the following:

              Balance at beginning of financial year    R1 500 000
              Repayments during the year                        R?
              Interest capitalised                       R157 500
              Balance at end of financial year          R1 140 000

     The capital portion of the repayment of the loan for the next financial year
     remains the same as the current financial year.
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QUESTION 4: CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND RATIO ANALYSIS
                                               (70 marks; 45 minutes)

4.1    CONCEPTS

       Choose the correct answer from the options given to match the statements.
       Write down only the answer next to the question number (4.1.1 – 4.1.3) in the
       ANSWER BOOK.

               Solvency;         Gearing;              Liquidity;        Profitability

       4.1.1      The ability of the business to meet its short term obligations (debts)     (1)

       4.1.2      Total assets : total liabilities                                           (1)

       4.1.3      The extent to which the business is making use of loans (borrowed
                  capital)                                                          (1)

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4.2    NKOSI LIMITED

       Nkosi Limited provided you with extracts from their financial records for the year
       ended 28 February 2017.

       REQUIRED:

       Prepare the Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 28 February 2017.
       (Where applicable, show calculations/workings in brackets to earn part marks.) (32)

  INFORMATION:

  A.       Extract from the Income Statement

                                                                              R
            Depreciation                                                       19 974
            Income Tax                                                       198 240

  B.       Extract from the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) on
           28 February 2017

                                                  28 Feb 2017      29 Feb 2016
             ASSETS
             Non-current Assets                       1 331 328         1 205 760
             Fixed/Tangible Assets                    1 175 328           977 760
             Financial Assets                           156 000           228 000
             Cash and cash equivalent                   985 390                30
             Equity and Liabilities
             Shareholders’ Equity                     2 999 880         1 302 120
             Ordinary Share Capital                   2 850 000         1 200 000
             Retained Income                            149 880           102 120
             Non-current Liabilities                    420 000         1 284 000
             Bank overdraft                                   0            80 130
             Shareholders for Dividends                 312 000            16 800
             SARS Income Tax                             12 450             4 800

  C.         Loan and interest on loan

             The loan statement from Invest Bank on 28 February 2017 reflected:
              Balance at the beginning of the financial year          R 1 284 000
              Repayments during the year (including interest)           1 008 000
              Interest capitalised                                              ?
              Balance at the end of the financial year                    420 000

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D.   Share Capital and Dividends

     •     On 1 March 2016 the business had 100 000 shares in issue at an
           average price of R12 per share.

     •     The business paid interim dividends of 120 cents per share on
           31 May 2016.

     •     On 1 September 2016 the business issued new shares.

     •     On 28 February 2017 the business repurchased 10 000 shares at R23
           per share. This was R3 above the average share price.

     •     A final dividend was declared on 28 February 2017.

E.   Fixed Assets

     •     Equipment was sold at carrying value. The details for this equipment is
           as follows:
         Cost price                                               R48 000
         Accumulated depreciation to date sold                    R24 684
         Date Sold                                            1 April 2016
         Selling price                                                   ?

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4.3   FINANCIAL INDICATORS OF TWO COMPANIES

      Your friend is an existing shareholder of two companies that sell cellphones and
      data. She presents you with information of both companies.

      REQUIRED:

      4.3.1   Calculate the following financial indicators:

              •   Net Asset Value of Talk Ltd.                                                (3)
              •   Debt-Equity Ratio of Data Ltd.                                              (3)

      4.3.2   Your friend is of the opinion that the liquidity position of Talk Ltd. is
              better than that of Data Ltd. Quote TWO financial indicators (with
              figures) to support her opinion.                                                (6)

      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.                                 (7)

      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.                                        (6)

      4.3.5   Your friend owns 30 000 shares in each of the companies.

              •   Calculate the dividends that she earned from each company.                  (2)

              •   Compare and comment on the dividend pay-out policies of the two
                  companies. Provide calculations in your explanation.                        (4)

              •   Explain ONE reason for the dividend pay-out of each company.                (4)

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     INFORMATION:

A.   Extract from the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) on
     28 February 2017

                                                    DATA LTD.      TALK LTD.
              Shareholders’ Equity                    1 011 150      2 116 800
              Ordinary Share Capital                    808 000      1 593 000
              Retained Income                           203 150        523 800
              Non-current Liabilities                   202 230      1 270 080

B.   Financial indicators

                                                      DATA LTD.      TALK LTD.
         Current ratio                                  3,6 : 1        2,4 : 1
         Acid-test ratio                                0,6 : 1        1,2 : 1
         Stock turnover rate                            4 times        8 times
         Debt-equity ratio                                  ?          0,6 : 1
         % return on average shareholders' equity       25,4%          14,5%
         % return on total capital employed             18,4%          10,2%
         % interest rate on loans                       10,5%          10,5%
         Market price per share on JSE                 710 cents      910 cents
         Net asset value per share                     535 cents           ?
         Dividends per share                           230 cents      245 cents
         Earnings per share                            350 cents      285 cents

C.   Both companies have the same number of shares in issue at the end of the
     current financial year; 189 000 shares.

D.   Additional information
     •     Data LTD. issued additional shares at 450 cents per share.

     •     Talk LTD. issued additional shares at 1 200 cents per share.

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QUESTION 5: INVENTORY VALUATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
                                              (45 marks; 25 minutes)

5.1   HAT ACCESSORIES

      Hat Accessories sells fashionable hats.

      REQUIRED:

      5.1.1   Calculate the number of hats on-hand on 28 February 2017.                   (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)

      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 profit.

              •   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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  INFORMATION:

  A.                           Stock on hand and
                                                           Sales for the year
                             Purchases for the year
               Details
                            No. of   Unit     Total    No. of   Unit     Total
                            items    Price      R      items    Price     R
         Opening stock
          1 March 2016        100     R40      4 000     100    R150     15 000
         Purchases            500             38 000     410             61 500
          April 2016          100     R50      5 000     100    R150     15 000
          July 2016           150     R60      9 000     150    R150     22 500
          November 2016       200     R90     18 000     160    R150     24 000
          February 2017        50     R120     6 000      0     R150        0

  B.    The order for hats to be received in March 2017 is 250 hats at R140 each. The
        business intends to sell all hats at R200 each.

5.2    GYM TRIM

       Gym Trim is an outlet of Vitality Sports Wholesalers. Stock is valued using the
       FIFO method. The following figures have been given to the owner of Gym Trim
       but he is not happy as the actual figures as per stocktaking and the figures of the
       Trading Stock records in the books do not agree.

       REQUIRED:

       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.                                          (9)

             ITEMS OF STOCK             Sweatbands         Towels        Gym Bags
        Opening stock in unit               120               80            150
        Purchases in units                 5 600             960           1 200
        Sales in units for the year        4 800             840            930
        Closing stock in units              810              200            420
        Selling price per unit              R45             R125           R350
        Period of stock on hand           50 days          70 days           ?
        Cash deposited for the year      R216 000          100 000       R325 500

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QUESTION 6: VAT AND BUDGETS                                    (45 marks; 25 minutes)

6.1   VAT

      Complete the following sentences by writing down only the missing words or
      figures next to the question number (6.1.1 – 6.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

      6.1.1   The VAT charged by a vendor when it sells goods or renders
              services is known as ... tax.                                              (1)

      6.1.2   A credit balance in the VAT Control Account indicates that VAT is ...
              SARS by the vendor.                                                   (1)

      6.1.3   Goods are purchased for R36 900 excluding VAT. The amount of
              VAT on these goods is R... .                                               (2)

      6.1.4   Goods are sold for R7 410 including VAT. The amount of VAT
              included in the selling price of these goods is R___________ .             (2)

6.2   CASH BUDGET

      You are provided with an incomplete Cash Budget and additional information in
      respect of Soweto Traders. The financial year ends on 31 December.

      REQUIRED:

      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.                                 (7)

      6.2.3   Calculate the missing figures for cash surplus / deficit and bank
              balances (A – E) on the Cash Budget.                                       (16)

      6.2.4   •   Comment briefly on the bank balances. Quote figures.
              •   Explain TWO significant measures they have used to improve the
                  cash flow. Quote figures.                                      (8)

      6.2.5   Refer to Information F.

              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.
                                                                                         (6)

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INFORMATION:

A.   Debtors and sales

     •   The owner decided to start selling goods on credit with effect from
         1 November 2017.
     •   Credit sales are expected to comprise 40% of total sales.
     •   Debtors are expected to settle their accounts as follows:

            o 25% in the same month as the credit sale, subject to a 5% discount.
            o 68% in the month following the credit sale.
            o 7% of debtors' accounts are expected to comprise bad debts.

B.   Purchase of stock and mark-up

     •   All goods are sold at a mark-up of 50% on cost.
     •   Goods are replaced monthly to maintain a fixed stock level.
     •   Goods are purchased as follows: 25% for cash and 75% on credit.
     •   All credit purchases are settled during the following calendar month.

C.   Salaries

     Monthly salaries for all 11 staff members will be increased with effect
     from 1 November 2017. The increase will be as follows:

     •   The manager will receive an increase of 35% on his present monthly salary of
         R12 000 from 1 November 2017.
     •   The ten shop assistants, who receive an equal salary, will each receive an
         increase of R520 per month from 1 November 2017.
     •   An additional shop assistant will be employed from 1 December 2017 at the
         same increased salary as the other shop assistants.

D.   Loan and interest

     •   A short-term loan of R800 000 was received on 31 August 2017.
     •   This is to be repaid in four equal instalments every three months. The first
         instalment must be paid on 30 November 2017.
     •   Interest (15%p.a.) is paid monthly by cheque.

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E.                         CASH BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD
                       1 OCTOBER 2017 TO 31 DECEMBER 2017
                                           OCT        NOV          DEC
     RECEIPTS                                     R          R          R
     Cash sales                             288 000    216 000    252 000
     Collections from debtors                     0     34 200          ?
     Rent income                              8 400     10 080          0
     Sale of part of shop premises                   1 000 000
     Capital contribution                   370 000
     TOTAL RECEIPTS                         666 400  1 260 280           ?
     PAYMENTS
     Payments to creditors                  135 000    A          180 000
     Cash purchases                          48 000     60 000     70 000
     Salaries                                64 000    B           79 120
     Drawings                                40 000     60 000     60 000
     Advertising                              2 880      3 600      8 400
     Water and electricity                   15 000     15 000     15 000
     Telkom and cell phone costs             26 000     28 000     30 000
     Vehicle instalment                                100 000     15 000
     Repayment of loan                                 200 000
     Interest on loan                        10 000     10 000       C
     Delivery vehicle expenses                8 940      9 208       9 484
     Sundry operating expenses               40 000     40 000      40 000
     TOTAL PAYMENTS                         389 820    743 208           ?
     Cash Surplus (Deficit)                 276 500    517 072   (124 684)
     Bank : Opening balance               (195 308)     81 192       D
     Bank: Closing balance                   81 192    598 264       E

F.
     OCTOBER 2017                    BUDGETED       ACTUAL
     Cash Sales                         288 000       260 000
     Rent Income                          8 400         2 000
     Delivery expenses                    8 940        17 600

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                                                                         TOTAL: 300

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