ACCOUNTING
GRADE 12 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017

MEMORANDUM 

MARKS: 300 
MARKING PRINCIPLES: 

  1. Penalties for foreign items are applied only if the candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the  question for that item (no penalty for misplaced item). No double penalty applied. 
  2. Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning  marks on the figures for that item.
  3. Full marks for correct answer. If answer incorrect, mark the workings provided. 
  4. If a pre-adjustment figure is shown as a final figure, allocate the part-mark for the working for that  figure (not the method mark for the answer). Note: If figures are stipulated in memo for components  of workings, these do not carry the method mark for final answer as well.
  5. Unless otherwise indicated, the positive or negative effect of any figure must be considered to award  the mark. If no + or – sign or bracket is provided, assume that the figure is positive. 
  6. Where indicated, part-marks may be awarded to differentiate between differing qualities of answers  from candidates.
  7. This memorandum is not for public distribution, as certain items might imply incorrect treatment. The  adjustments made are due to nuances in certain questions.
  8. Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative.
  9. Where method marks are awarded for operation, the marker must inspect the reasonableness of the  answer and at least one part must be correct before awarding the mark.
  10. Operation means ‘Check operation’. ‘One part correct’ means ‘Operation & one part correct’. Note: Check operation means must be +, -, x, or ÷ per memo, but some items can be + or – such as  prov for bad debts adj.
  11. In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect  at least in part. Indicate by way of 🗷
  12. Be aware of candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline. 13. Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation. 

QUESTION 1 
1.1 CONCEPTS 

1.1.1 

B ✓

1.1.2 

A ✓

1.1.3 

D ✓

(3) 
1.2 VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT) 
1.2.1

 Calculate the amount of VAT either receivable from or payable to SARS  on 31 July 2016. 
16 800 ✓ – 189 000 ✓✓ + 115 500 ✓✓ – 1 120✓ + 840 ✓
= – 56 980 ☑ One part correct
OR 

– 16 800 + 189 000 – 115 500 + 1 120 – 840 = 56 980 

VAT CONTROL

16 800 

189 000

115 500 

*1 120

*840

 

56 980

 

*Can be on opposite sides in brackets NB: Columns can be reversed. Apply  one method consistently.

Receivable/Payable: Payable ✓     (9)

1.2.2

The owner wants to change the VAT amount on bad debts from R840 to  R4 200. Give ONE reason why you would disagree with him.
Any valid reason ✓✓ 
Possible responses for two marks: 

  • It is unethical to forward incorrect information to SARS in order to reduce  the amount payable/increase amount receivable. 
  • It is illegal /fraudulent to provide falsified information to SARS as this will  lead to fines or a jail sentence to the offender. 

Possible responses for one mark: 
Unethical / illegal / Fraud  (2)

1.3 BANK RECONCILIATION 
1.3.1

Calculate the correct balance of the Bank Account in the General Ledger  on 31 July 2016. 

Provisional Bank balance 

R16 785

Cheque No. 186 

+ 450 ✓

Interest income 

+ 285✓

Bank charges 

– 950✓

Correction Cheque No. 374 

– 3 600 ✓✓

Theft of cash 

– 37 800✓

Correct Bank balance 

– 24 830 ☑ 

One part correct

*Accept alternative  presentations such as  Bank account or  Receipts and Payment  columns 
* 1 Foreign items, max -2 if  mark is earned in BRS 
Favourable/Unfavourable: Unfavourable 🗹 See calculation above (8)

 

1.3.2 Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 31 July 2016 

 

 

Alternative 

DEBIT 

CREDIT 
Balance as per bank statement Balancing figure

(26 960) 

26 960☑

 
Outstanding deposit

27 180 

  27 180 ✓
Outstanding cheques:      
No. 305 

(8 400) 

8 400✓

 
No. 401 

(18 600) 

18 600✓

 
Debit order erroneously debited

1 950 

  1 950 ✓
Balance as per bank account See 1.3.1  (24 830)    24 830☑ 
  • 1 Foreign items, max -2 if marked is earned in  bank calculation above 
53 960   53 960 
(6)

1.3.3

Explain ONE internal control measure that the business should  implement to ensure that this does not happen in the future. 
Any valid internal control measure ✓✓ two or zero marks (no part marks) 
Possible responses for two marks: 

  • Follow up on unpaid cheques and cancel if a problem exists – this may prevent  cheques being fraudulently cashed. 
  • Ensure that the correct address is used when cheques are posted – follow up on  payee to verify that it was received. 
  • Minimise the use of cheques by encouraging the use of EFTs and Internet banking. (2)
 

TOTAL MARKS: 30

QUESTION 2 
2.1 CONCEPTS 

2.1.1 

Specific identification ✓

2.1.2 

First In First Out/FIFO ✓

2.1.3 

Weighted Average ✓

 

Accept abbreviations if understandable (3) 

2.2.1

Calculate the unit price of cricket bats on 1 July 2015. 
 420 000 / 350 = R1 200 ✔✔ (2) 

2.2.2

Calculate the value of the stock on hand on 30 June 2016 using the  weighted-average method.  
Net purchases = R 4 272 000 three marks 
Purchases with carriage = R4 412 900 two marks 
Net purchases with carriage = R4 382 400 four marks

R420 000✓+ R4 302 500✓+ R110 400✓ – R30 500✔✔ x 465✓ = R641 700       One part correct
                          ☑  350 ✓+ 3 150 ✓– 20 ✓                         1  
3 500 two marks 
3 130 two marks 
NB: Do not accept any other permutations to calculation above. 
4 802 400 five marks  
    3 480    three marks  
eight marks      one mark      one method mark 
    1 380       x       465        =   R641 700 10 

2.2.3

Calculate the gross profit on 30 June 2016. 
   See 2.2.2      See 2.2.2
4 802 400 ☑ – 641 700 ☑ = 4 160 700 ☑ One part correct 
                       three marks
5 400 000✓ – 4 160 700 = R1 239 300☑ One part correct  

OR 
5 400 000  –   4 802 400     –       641 700     =     R1 239 300
one mark     one method mark    one method mark     two method marks  (5) 

2.2.4

Calculate how long (in days) it is expected to sell the closing stock of  465 cricket bats. Use the closing stock in your calculation. 
 See 2.2.2                                   One part correct 
  641 700 ☑         x       365✓ =    56,3 days ☑ 
4 160 700☑                   1
       See 2.2.3 
OR: IF UNITS ARE USED 
one mark       one mark     one mark     one method mark 
        465    /       3 000   x     365        =    56,6 days 
 3 480 - 480     (4) 

 2.2.5

Provide a calculation to support André's concern about the control of  cricket bats. 
                   3 480 ✓☑ One part correct 
 (350 + 3 150 – 20) – 3 000 ✓ – 465 ✓ = 15 missing ☑One part correct 
How can André solve this problem? Explain ONE point. 
Expected responses for 2 marks: ✓✓ 

  • Count stock regularly/randomly and check against stock records 
  • Order smaller quantities, but more frequently 
  • Improve physical security e.g. controls at entrance/security cameras
  • Restrict access to the storeroom 

Expected responses for 1 mark:  
Stock count / Security cameras     (7 )

2.3

Identify ONE problem relating to each branch. Quote figures to support  your answer. In each case, offer Bennie advice.

BRANCH

Problem ✓ ✓ ✓ 
Figures ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Advice ✓ ✓ ✓ 
Parys 

Stock piling 75% (330/440) on  hand / Mark-up percentage of 80% too  high% / Sales are only 25% (110/440) of  the stock

Decrease mark-up % / Reduce selling price / Sales  promotions / order stock as  required 
Pretoria

Missing cash of R120 000 
 (1 800 000 – 1 680 000)

Check the money before  banking. Division of duties.  
Pofadder  Poor stock control – 400 orders  and only 280 in stock (120 more  could have been sold) / Not enough stock to meet demand  (400 orders and only 280 in stock)/ No stock on hand (poor planning)  Purchase more stock/  Take stock from Parys Mall  
(9)

TOTAL MARKS : 40

QUESTION 3 
3.1 GANDHI LTD 
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2017 

 

Sales COS + GP 

8 400 000 

✓☑

 

Cost of sales Sales - GP 

(5 250 000) 

✓☑

 

Gross profit 

3 150 000  
 

Other income Operation 

84 000 

  Commission income  12 000    
  Rent income (61 900 ✓ + 10 100 ✓✓) 
 7 400 one mark + 2 700 one mark  One part correct  
72 000  
10 Gross income Operation 3 234 000 
  Operating expenses GI - OP  (2 016 000)
  Salaries and wages  824 000   
  Depreciation  216 500   
  Sundry expenses balancing figure  283 000 
  One mark two marks / 0 
Directors fees (605 500 ✓+ 17 300 ✓✓) OR (605 500 x 36 /35) one part correct 
622 800
  Audit fees (29 000 ✓ + 14 500 ✓) OR (29 000 x 3/2) one part correct  43 500 
  Trading stock deficit  24 200  ✓✓
13 Provision for bad debts adjustment  2 000  ✓✓ 
  Operating profit 14,5% of sales 1 218 000 ✓☑
  Interest income NP before interest expense - OP 75 500   ☑
  Net profit before interest expense operation NP before tax + interest expense 1 293 500  🗹
  Interest expense  (53 500) ✓✓
  Net profit before tax Income tax + NP after tax  1 240 000 ✓☑
  Income tax  (396 800)  
10 Net profit after tax Income tax must be subtracted 843 200 ✓☑

Foreign items -1 (max -2)       (33)

3.2.1 ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL 
AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL 

1 200 000 ordinary shares  

ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL 

1 020 000✓  Ordinary shares on 1 March 2016  3 084 000   
180 000  ✓☑ 
If 1 200 000 – figure above

Shares issued during the year 

756 000 

(250 000)  

Shares repurchased (ASP: R3,20 ✓✓)
Ignore brackets on this line; mark absolute figures only

(800 000) 
One part correct

☑ 
950 000 ☑ One part correct  Shares on 28 February 2017 
Operation one part correct; Repurchase deducted and issued added  
3 040 000  ☑ 
(10)

3.2.2 RETAINED INCOME  

Balance on 1 March 2016  674 500   
4,15 – 3.20 (ASP)
Funds used for share buyback (250 000 ✓ x 0,95 ☑)

(237 500) 
One part correct

Net profit after tax See 3.1

843 200 

Ordinary share dividends Operation, one part correct (720 000)
  • Interim dividends
420 000
  • Final dividends (1 200 000 ✓ x 25 cents ✓)
300 000 
One part correct 
Balance on 28 February 2017 Operation, one part correct  560 200
(10)

3.3 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES SECTION OF THE BALANCE SHEET 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  Operation 3 600 200  ☑  
 Ordinary share capital See 3.2.1 3 040 000  ☑  
 Retained income   See 3.2.2 560 200 ☑ 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 389 600  
                                                         One mark       one mark 
Loan: Anca Bank (487 000 ✓ – 97 400 ✓) OR (487 000 X 80%)
                                                                         One part correct
389 600 ☑ 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES      Operation, one part correct  861 200 ☑ 
 Trade and other payables 
(395 200 ✓    +   17 300 ☑         +     14 500 ☑) One part correct 
                        Directors’ fees        Audit Fees 
 427 000 ☑ 
 Shareholders for dividends Can be part of T&OP
See 3.2.2
300 000  ☑ 
SARS: income (396 800 – 360 000) Can be part of T&OP 
                                                               One part correct 
36 800  ✓☑
Short term loan Can be part of T&OP See NCL above 97 400 ☑ 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Operation, one part correct 4 851 000 ☑ 

 (16)

3.4.1

Calculate B Sly's percentage shareholding in the company before and  after the share buyback.
Before the buyback: 
480 000/1 200 000 x 100% = 40% ✓✓ 

After the buyback: 
480 000/950 000 x 100% = 50,5% ✓✓ Accept 51%          (4 ) 

3.4.2

Explain why the other shareholders will be concerned about this  transaction.
Any valid explanation ✓✓ 
Possible responses for two marks: 

  • After the share buyback she is now the majority shareholder. 
  • She can have her say in influential decisions and appointments of  directors.
  • It is unethical for her to have this influence over the CEO. 

Possible responses for one mark: 

  • Unethical 
  • Majority shareholder 
  • Insider trading 
  • Not good corporate governance / lack of transparency 
  • Self-enrichment                   (2)
 

TOTAL MARKS : 75

QUESTION 4 
4.1 CONCEPTS 

4.1.1 

Outflow of cash ✓

4.1.2 

Working capital ✓ Accept net working capital

4.1.3 

Depreciation ✓

4.1.4 

Inflow of cash ✓

(4)
4.2 BRAZILIA LTD 

4.2.1

State ONE purpose of a Cash Flow Statement. 
One valid explanation ✓✓ Award part marks for partial/incomplete answers 

  • It provides users of financial statements with information regarding the inflow and  outflow of the cash resources of the company. 
  • It explains the reasons for the change in the bank balance. 
  • It shows the breakdown of the flow of cash in terms of operating, investing and  financing activities. (2)
 


4.2.2 CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2016

  CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operation  749 950 ☑ 
   Cash generated from operations 2 844 200
  Interest paid  (336 000) 
  **Taxation paid (41 750 ✓ + 560 000 ✓ + 28 500 ✓) OR (– 41 750 –5 60 000 – 28 500)  (630 250) ☑# 
8 **Dividends paid (595 000 ✓ + 533 000 ✓) OR (– 595 000 – 533 000) 
        One mark             one mark 
OR 595 000 + (1 189 000 – 656 000)  
(1 128 000) ☑# 
  CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Operation (1 077 000) ☑
   Fixed assets purchased (1 360 000)
6 **Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets 
(10 041 000✓ – 1 360 000 ✓ + 154 000 ✓– 8 878 000 ✓)
43 000 ☑#  
  Change in fixed deposit 240 000
  CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Operation 852 000 ☑
  **Proceeds from the sale of shares  
(7 280 000 ✓ + 182 000 ✓ – 5 950 000 ✓)
1 512 000 ☑#
  **Shares repurchased (20 000 ✓ x R15,50 ✓) (310 000) ☑# 
10 **Change in loans -1 for no brackets (350 000) ✓✓
  NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Operation 524 950 ☑
  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING 
(3 000 – 348 450) -1 for no brackets
(345 450) ✓✓
3 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END  179 500 

(27) 
** Award marks to workings if item misplaced; -1 for placement; no max 
# One part correct and answer must indicate inflow/outflow

4.2.3

Calculate the acid-test ratio. 
 One mark one mark 
(1 186 000 – 451 600) 
 735 000 ✓✓ : 1 236 000 ✓ 
= 0,6 : 1 ☑ One part correct,
must be x : 1 Accept 0,59 : 1    (4)

Calculate the % return on average shareholders' equity (ROSHE). 
1 378 600 ✓ x 100 
7 605 800 ✓✓    1 
= 18,1% ☑ One part correct     (4)

Calculate the earnings per share (EPS). 
1 378 600 ✓ x 100 

 820 000 ✓ 1 
= 168,1 cents ☑ One part correct     (3)

4.3 GRAYSON LTD AND JONI LTD 
4.3.1

Which company is NOT handling its working capital effectively? 
Joni Ltd ✓ 

Explain what the main problem is in respect of their working capital, by  quoting TWO financial indicators. 
Explanation ✓✓ No part marks 
There is an over-investment in their inventories / stock piling / too much  cash tied up in stock 
TWO financial indicators ✓ ✓ Figures ✓ ✓  

  • Current ratio: Grayson Ltd (1,65 : 1) and Joni Ltd (4,40 : 1):
  • Stock holding period: Grayson Ltd (38 days) and Joni Ltd (184 days)
  • Difference between current ratio and acid test ratio 
    Grayson Ltd (0,45 : 1) and Joni Ltd (3,55 : 1) 

Acid test on its own is not valid 
Not necessary to compare companies. Can award marks for indicators and figures if company and explanation  above is incorrect.  (7)

4.3.2 The companies have made different decisions regarding the use of  loans. Comment on the degree of risk and financial gearing. Give ONE  financial indicator in EACH case for EACH company. 

 

DEGREE OF RISK 
Financial indicator with figures ✓ ✓

FINANCIAL GEARING
Financial indicator with figures ✓ ✓

Grayson Ltd

Financial indicator: 
Debt equity 0,85 : 1

Financial indicator: 
ROTCE 27%

Joni Ltd 

Financial indicator: 
Debt equity 0,1 : 1

Financial indicator: 
ROTCE 4%

Comment 
Compare D/E for  each company ✓
Compare  ROTCE to  interest rate ✓✔

Although Grayson Ltd has a higher risk than Joni Ltd,  Grayson Ltd is positively geared since the ROTCE of (27%)  exceeds the interest rate on loans of (14%).
OR 

Joni Ltd has low risk but is negatively geared since the  ROTCE of (4%) is much lower than the interest rate on  loans of (14%). 

(7) 
4.3.3 The dividend policy used by each company has been maintained for the  past four years. Explain the policy used by EACH company. Provide  figures to support your explanation in EACH case. 

 

EXPLANATION (with figures)

Grayson Ltd 
Explanation ✓✓ 
Award part marks for  incomplete explanations 
Figure ✓

Grayson Ltd has a very high dividend pay-out policy  (98% or 528 out of 540 cents) as they would want to  keep the shareholders satisfied. Encourages them to  remain as shareholders of the company.

Joni Ltd 
Explanation ✓✓ 
Award part marks for  incomplete explanations 
Figure ✓

Joni Ltd has a lower dividend pay-out policy (40% or  292 out of 730 cents) so that they can use retained income for expansion purposes/equalisation of  dividends. The shareholders should benefit in the  future.

(6)
4.3.4 Should EACH company be satisfied with its share price on the JSE?  Explain. Provide figures. 

 

EXPLANATION (with figures)

Grayson Ltd 
No ✓ 
Explanation ✓ 
Figures ✓ 
(must include MP & NAV)

No 
The market price of the shares of Grayson Ltd  (875 cents) is lower than the NAV (1 200 cents). 

Joni Ltd 
Yes ✓ 
Explanation ✓ 
Figures ✓ 
(must include MP & NAV)

Yes 
The market price of the shares of Joni Ltd  (763 cents) is greater than the NAV (425 cents). 

(6 )

TOTAL MARKS : 70

QUESTION 5 
5.1 MOSES MANUFACTURERS 
5.1.1 PRODUCTION COST STATEMENT ON 30 APRIL 2016 

Direct labour cost  716 960  
                                       ✓              ✓            ✓         ✓  
Direct material cost 37 600 + 555 000 – 21 000 – 58 560
513 040  ☑ 
Operation 
Prime cost DMC + DLC 1 230 000 ☑
Factory overhead cost (468 450 ✓ + 13 650 ✓✓ - 12 100* ✓✓) 470 000 ☑
Total manufacturing cost Operation 1 700 000 ☑
Work-in-process (1 May 2015)  142 000 

1 842 000 
Work-in-process (30 April 2016) Operation (87 000) ☑ 
Cost of production of finished goods 
 (39 000 x R45)
1 755 000 ✓✓

-1 foreign items; max -2  
(16)
5.1.2 Complete the abridged (shortened) Income Statement to calculate the  net profit for the year ended 30 April 2016. 

Gross profit   1 250 000  
Selling and distribution cost  
(609 850 ✓ + 4 840 ☑ * if adds to figure above)  
 (36 300 x 8/60)  
☑ (614 690) One part correct 
Ignore brackets, mark  figure only  
Administration cost  
(443 950 ✓ – 13 650 ☑ See 5.1.1 + 7 260 ☑ * if adds to figure above)  (36 300 x 12/60) 
☑ (437 560) One part correct 
Ignore brackets, mark  figure only 
Net profit Operation, S&DB and Admin costs must be subtracted ☑ 197 750

(8)
-1 foreign items; max -2 

5.2 UNIT COSTS AND BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS 
5.2.1 

Explain the difference between fixed cost and variable cost.
Any valid explanation ✓✓ Two or zero marks. No part marks 
Fixed costs remain the same irrespective of the number of items  manufactured. 
Variable costs vary in direct proportion to the number of items manufactured. (2)  

5.2.2

Calculate the break-even point for 2017. 
 80 000 one mark x 5,40 one mark 
                 432 000 ✓✓       
            R17,80 ✓ – 11,60 ✓
 R6,20 two marks 
= 69 678 units ☑ (accept 69 677) One part correct 
NB: The word units not necessary but do not accept if R (5) 

5.2.3

Comment on the break-even point and the level of production for 2016  and 2017. Explain why the owner should be satisfied or not. 

  • In 2016 the break-even point was 65 000 ✓units and they produced  65 000 ✓units. The business broke even. ✓ 
  • In 2017 the break-even point was 69 678/ 69 677 ☑ units and they  produced 80 000 ✓ units. The business made a profit on 10 322/10 323 units. ☑ 

See 5.2.2. (6) 

5.2.4

Identify the variable cost that should be of great concern to the owner.  Explain and provide a calculation to support your answer. 

  • Direct labour cost ✔
  • Figures ✔
  • Explanation ✔✔ No part marks 

Direct labour cost increased from R3,50 to R4,05 / by 55 cents / by 15,7%
Explanation: DLC increased by more than the inflation or by more than DMC     (4)  

5.2.5

Despite the fact that there was a decrease in the fixed costs per unit, the  owner is still not satisfied with his control over the fixed costs. Explain  and provide calculation(s) to support his opinion. 

  • Fixed costs in 2017 = R432 000 ☑ See 5.2.2 
  • Fixed costs in 2016 = R65 000 x R5,50 = R357 500 ✓✓
  • Fixed costs increased by R74 500, i.e. 21% or 20,8%✓              (4)
 

TOTAL MARKS: 45

QUESTION 6 

6.1 

Calculate the expected monthly percentage of goods sold on credit. 
 70 000 ✓ x 100 
70 000 ✓+ 17 500 ✓ 1 = 80%☑ one part correct 
 87 500 two marks 
OR 64 000/64 000 + 16 000 x 100= 80%  (4)

6.2 Complete the Debtors Collection Schedule for March 2017 

MONTH 

CREDIT SALE 

FEBRUARY 

MARCH

December 2016 

74 000 

16 280 

0

January 2017 

68 000 

27 200 

14 960 ✓

February 2017 

70 000 

24 010 

28 000 ✓

March 2017 

64 000 

 

21 952 ✓✓

Cash from debtors 

67 490 

64 912 ☑

One part correct (5)
6.3.1 

Explain why the owner is concerned. Give TWO reasons with  supporting figures. 
Explanation ✔ ✔ Figures ✔ ✔ 
Expected responses: 

  • Actual amount collected from debtors in February (R43 870) is less  than the budgeted amount of (R67 490) or by (R23 620) 
  • Credit terms are 30 days but records show that 52% of debtors take 60  days or more to pay/Only 48% are meeting the credit terms. (4) 

6.3.2 

Suggest ONE solution for this problem. 
 Expected responses ✓✓ Part marks can be awarded for partial answers 

  • Offer discounts to encourage early/prompt payments 
  • Charge interest on overdue accounts 
  • Proper screening of debtors to ensure debtors is able to pay their debts  promptly. 
  • Send regular reminders (2) ·  

6.4.1 

    WORKINGS     ANSWER
(a)  Payment to  creditors   (70 000 + 17 500) 
87 500✓✓ x 100/125✓ = 70 000☑ x 95% ✓ 
OR 87 500 x 100/125 = 70 000 – 3 500 
OR 87 500 x 0,8 – 3 500  
66 500☑ 
one part  correct (6 ) 
(b)  Salaries of  sales  assistants  one part correct
20 800✓ x 107,5%✓ = 22 360 ☑ + 5 200✓ 
OR 
Two marks one method mark one mark
5 590 x 4 = 22 360 + 5 200 ✓ 
27 560 ☑ 
one part  correct (5)

6.4.2

Calculate the percentage increase in rent on 1 March 2017. 
(12 544 – 11 200) Two marks / zero 
 1 344✓✓ x 100 = 12% ☑ one part correct 
 11 200 ✓

(4) 

6.4.3

The amount of the interest on investment expected to be received in  March 2017. 
 Two marks or zero 
      ✓             ✓         ✓ ☑ 
16 830 x 2 /102 = R330 one part correct 
OR 
One mark two marks/0 one method mark 
16 830 – (16830 ÷ 1,02) = R330                                    (4) 

6.5 Identify TWO payments that you consider to be poorly managed in  February 2017. In EACH case, give a suggestion to improve the internal  control of the items identified. 

PAYMENT    ✓ ✓

ADVICE 
Relevant advice ✓✓ ✓✓ 
(no part marks)

Advertising 

The business must make use of the budgeted  amount for advertising to influence sales

Stationery 

The business should minimise wastage/theft  and use stationery effectively.

Drawings 

Stick to the budget or amend the budget to  accommodate the increase in drawings.

Maintenance of office  equipment

Equipment must be maintained properly to  prevent it from breaking down. 

(6 )
TOTAL MARKS : 40 
TOTAL: 300

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