ACCOUNTING
GRADE 12 
NSC PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
SEPTEMBER 2017

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 foreign item penalty for misplaced items). 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 the answer is 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). 
  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 before awarding the mark.
  10. 'Operation' means 'Check operation'. 'One part correct' means 'Operation and one part correct'. 
  11. In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect  at least in part. In such cases, do not award the method mark. Indicate by way of ⌧
  12. Be aware that some candidates provide valid alternatives beyond the memorandum.
  13. Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation. 

MEMORANDUM

QUESTION 1: RECONCILIATIONS 
1.1 Choose the correct answer from the words provided within brackets.  Write only the answer, next to each number. 

1.1.1 

Cash Receipts Journal (CRJ) ✔

1.1.2 

Debit ✔

1.1.3 

Credit note ✔

1.1.4 

Cash discount ✔     (4)

1.2 DEBTORS RECONCILIATION 
1.2.1

Calculate the correct Debtors Control balance on 30 June 2017. 

  • 74 600 – 3 500 ✔ + 4 500 ✔✔ = 75 600 🗹 one part correct 
                               (4 230 + 270) 

(4)

1.2.2 Calculate the balances for the following debtors: 

Pillai 21 600 ✔ – 1 600 ✔✔ + 4 500 🗹 1.2.1 

24 500 🗹*

Tele 24 900 ✔ – 2 500 ✔ 

22 400 🗹*

Botha 11 100 ✔✔ + 2 700 ✔ 

13 800 🗹*

* One part correct
(12)

1.2.3 

 Calculate the percentage of debtors that are not complying with the  30 days credit terms.   
   36 400 ✔ 
28 000 + 8 400 x 100 = 52% 🗹 one part correct 
      70 000 ✔

(3)

Explain TWO internal control measures that JT Traders can use to  ensure that only reliable clients are granted credit. 
Any TWO control measures ✔✔ ✔✔ 

  • Perform credit checks (references / listing / credit bureau) to check credit worthiness.
  • Check employment history and salary advice to check if they can afford it.
  • Contact details (residential/postal address and contact numbers) to get in touch with  them if necessary.

(4)

1.3 CREDITORS RECONCILIATION  

NO.

CREDITOR’S LEDGER  
ACCOUNT BALANCE 

STATEMENT BALANCE

Balance 

35 000 

38 420

(i) 

2 970 
7 740 – 4 770✔✔

 

(ii) 

 

(750) ✔✔

(iii) 

1 000 ✔✔

 

(iv) 

 

(1 960) 
980 + 980 (1 mark each)✔✔

(v) 

 

(3 860) ✔✔

(vi) 

 

7 120 ✔✔

TOTAL 

38 970 🗹 for both totals

38 970

(13)

Allocate 1 mark for the amount and 1 mark for the sign (accept brackets,  negative sign)

Q1:  
TOTAL MARKS 

40                                 

QUESTION 2: INVENTORY VALUATION 
2.1. 

2.1.1 

Weighted average ✔

2.1.2 

FIFO ✔

2.1.3 

Perpetual ✔

2.1.4 

Periodic ✔

2.1.5 

Specific identification ✔

(5)

2.2 COMRADES LTD 
2.2.1

Calculate the selling price per unit for tracksuits. 

296 125 = R575 ✔✔               (2 marks or 0) 
   515  

(2)

2.2.2

Calculate the cost of sales of tracksuits using the FIFO method. 

                                                                      33 570              (2 marks) one part correct 
40 000 ✔ + 170 450 ✔– 3 500 ✔ – (31 500 ✔ + 2 070 🗹✔) = 173 380 🗹 one part correct 
                                                           90 x 350   6 x 345

 (7)

2.2.3

Calculate the stock turnover rate of tracksuits (use the average stock). 

                             2.2.2 
                       173 380 🗹                 = 4,71 / 4,7 times 🗹 one part correct 
½ ✔(40 000 ✔ + 33 570 🗹)2.2.2 
                   36 785 (three marks) 

(5)

2.2.4

It was discovered that vests were missing from the June 2016 delivery.  Calculate the number and value of the vests missing. 
NUMBER MISSING:  
(160 ✔ + 340 ✔) – 298 ✔ – 186 ✔ = 16 🗹 one part correct 

VALUE:  
16 x R92 ✔ = R1 472 🗹 one part correct 

(7)

2.2.5 

Calculate the Gross Profit made by the vests department.
Note that this  department uses the weighted average method to value stock.

Sales 298 ✔ x R140 ✔  41 720 🗹*  
Cost of sales 13 760 ✔ + 33 740 ✔ – 17 670 ✔ 29 830 🗹*
Gross profit 11 890 🗹*

 *one part correct

(8)

2.2.6 Identify TWO problems other than the missing vests in the VESTS department. Quote figures. In each case, provide a solution to the  problem.

PROBLEM 
Problem identified ✔ ✔ Figure ✔ ✔

SOLUTION ✔ / ADVICE ✔ 

Problem 1: 
Days worked (172/264)

  • Investigate the reason for the low  number of days worked.
  • Monitor opening and closing times  and the employees’ leave-taking.
  • Do cost-benefit analysis to  determine whether to keep this  department.
  • Pay workers only for days worked.

Problem 2: 
Stock turnover rate (2 times)
OR 
Lower sales (298/500 units)
OR 
Stockpiling (186 units on hand)

  • Use an ordering system and buy  according to orders.
  • Sacrifice profit (lower mark-up) to  increase sales.

(6)

Q2:  
TOTAL MARKS 

40                                 

QUESTION 3: COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
3.1 

3.1.1 

B ✔

3.1.2 

C ✔

3.1.3 

A ✔

(3)

3.2 RUHI LTD 
3.2.1 RETAINED INCOME 

Balance on 1 March 2016 (7 480 ✔ + 50 000 🗹#) 

57 480🗹one part  

correct

Funds used to repurchase shares (40 000 x 1,25) 

(50 000) #✔✔

Net profit after income tax 

681 720 ✔

Ordinary share dividends 

(389 200) ✔

Interim dividend 179 200 ✔
Final dividend  210 000 ✔ 
Balance on 28 February 2017 300 000 🗹
  operation
(10)

3.2.2 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2017 

 

ASSETS

 
 

Non-current assets operation 

4 310 545 ✔

  Fixed assets 4 060 545
  Fixed Deposit (415 000 – 165 000) 250 000 ✔✔ 
  Current assets CL x 1,5 889 455 ✔✔
   ✔ Inventories (Trading Stock)  222 600 ✔
  ✔ Trade and other receivables balancing figure  289 455 🗹 
  Cash and cash equivalents
                                (212 400 ✔ + 165 000 ✔) 
377 400 ✔ 
13 TOTAL ASSETS          Total Equity + Liabilities 13  5 200 000 🗹 
  EQUITY AND LIABILITIES  
  Shareholders’ equity operation  3 900 000 🗹*
   Ordinary share capital balancing figure 3 600 000 🗹
   Retained income refer 3.2.1 300 000 🗹 
  Non-current liabilities 707 030 
 

Loan: Dube Bank (831 800 ✔🗹* – 124 770 🗹) 
           (920 000 – 153 600 + 65 400) see CL 

707 030 🗹* 
  Current liabilities 592 970
  Trade and other payables 231 920 
  Shareholders for dividends see 3.2.1 210 000 🗹
  SARS: Income tax (306 280 ✔✔ – 280 000 ✔) 26 280 🗹*
  Current portion of loan balancing figure 124 770 🗹 
13  TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 

5 200 000 

(26)

-1 foreign items (-2 max.) Misplaced items must be marked wrong. Current liability items may be combined *one part correct

3.2.3

Do a calculation to show the number of shares that Bakkies must buy  to gain control of the company. 

800 000 x 50% + 1 = 400 001 or (50% + 100 = 400 100) ✔✔ 
                                                                              Shares are normally sold in batches (lots) of 100.
600 000 x 42% = 252 000 ✔✔ 
Bakkies must buy 148 001 / 148 100 shares 🗹 one part correct  

  • Accept: 800 000 x 51% = 408 000 (in this case Bakkies must buy 156 000 shares) 

(5) 

Bakkies wants to buy the shares at the current net asset value without  advertising them to the public. As an existing shareholder, why would  you not be satisfied with this arrangement? Explain. Provide TWO  points. 
TWO valid points ✔✔ 

  • It is illegal and unethical to act against the law as prescribed by the Companies  Act.
  • Companies Act requires that shares be advertised to the public (prospectus).
  • He wants to pay less than the market price – this would disadvantage the  company (investors are willing to pay more).  

(4)

3.2.4

Ruhi Ltd is planning to spend R300 000 on staff development and  training over the next two years. How will this expense be explained  (disclosed) in the published annual report? Give TWO points. 
TWO valid points ✔ ✔  

  • The directors will include this in the directors’ report stating the company’s  commitment to community/employee skills development.
  • This will form part of their corporate social responsibilities. 
  • It will highlight the company’s compliance with the King Code.
  • Emphasis on the triple bottom line.

(2)

Q3:  
TOTAL MARKS 

50                                       

QUESTION 4: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CASH FLOW AND INTERPRETATION 4.1 CONCEPTS: MATCHING 

4.1.1 

D ✔

4.1.2 

B ✔

4.1.3 

A ✔

(3)

4.2 MANI LTD 
4.2.1 SHARE CAPITAL 
Authorised share capital 

 1 200 000 ordinary shares  

Issued share capital 

800 000 

Ordinary shares on 1 July 2016 

7 600 000 🗹*

200 000 🗹* 

Shares issued at R9,80 each 

1 960 000 ✔✔

(120 000) ✔ 

Shares repurchased (ASP: R9,56 ✔✔) 

(1 147 200) 🗹 

880 000 ✔ 

Ordinary shares on 30 June 2017 

8 412 800 ✔
    *balancing figures
(10)

4.2.2 Amounts for the Cash Flow Statement.  
(Final answer must show INFLOW or OUTFLOW of cash) 

WORKINGS 

ANSWER

 

Dividends paid 
320 000 ✔ + 514 000 ✔ – 264 000 ✔ 

Or 320 000 (one mark) + 250 000 (two marks) 
Accept alternative presentations (signs reversed or GL)

(570 000) 🗹 
one part correct and  outflow

(4)

Income tax paid 
31 000 ✔ + 22 300 ✔ – 314 400 ✔ 
Accept alternative presentations (signs reversed or GL)

(261 100) 🗹 
one part correct and  outflow 

(4)

Change in investment 
120 000 – 80 000 

40 000 ✔🗹 
one part correct and inflow

(2)

Change in loans 
1 250 000 – 950 000 

300 000 ✔🗹 
one part correct and inflow

(2)

Accept alternative presentation of information such as signs reversed, ledger accounts etc.
4.2.3

 Calculate the cost of the additional equipment purchased. 
                                                                                                                one part correct
9 806 000 ✔+ 440 400 ✔+ 510 000 ✔– 8 410 800 ✔– 1 800 000 ✔ = 545 600 🗹 
–9 806 000 ✔– 440 400 ✔– 510 000 ✔+ 8 410 800 ✔+ 1 800 000 ✔ = –545 600 🗹
Accept alternative presentation of information such as signs reversed, ledger accounts etc.  

(6)

4.2.4

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (161 300) ✔  
Cash balance on 1 July 2016   98 500 ✔
Cash balance on 30 June 2017 2 500 ✔– 65 300 ✔

(62 800) 🗹*

(5)

 -1 for poor presentation (No or incorrect details) *one part correct 

4.2.5

Calculate the gross profit percentage (mark-up percentage). 
  4 290 000   ✔ x 100 = 60% 🗹 one part correct 
7 150 000 ✔✔ 

(4)

Calculate the net asset value per share (NAV). 
8 801 400 ✔ x 100 = 1 000 cents 🗹 one part correct 
  880 000 ✔

(3)

Calculate the return on average shareholders’ equity. 
              733 600 
     (1 048 000 – 314 400)       ✔✔ x 100 = 8,8% 🗹 one part correct  ½ ✔
(7 821 800 ✔ + 8 801 400 ✔) 
             8 311 600 

(6)

4.2.6

Were the directors justified in increasing the loan? Explain. Quote TWO  relevant financial indicators (with figures) in your answer. 
YES or NO: ✔ 

Financial Indicators: ✔✔ ✔✔ 

  • Debt/Equity ratio : consistent over the year at 0,1 : 1
  • ROTCE: increase from 11,3% to 12,5% 

Explanation: ✔✔ 

  • The company is lowly geared (using more own capital than borrowed capital).
  • The return on capital employed however shows that the company is negatively  geared (earning less than the interest rate of 13%). 

(7)

4.2.7

Explain why the shareholders are not satisfied with the dividend pay out policy and their return earned. Quote financial indicators (with  figures) in your explanation. 
Dividend pay-out policy: 

  • 2016: 75/78 = 96,1% ✔✔
  • 2017: 55/80 = 68,8% ✔✔ 

Return earned: 

  • ROSHE increased from 7,9% to 8,8% (refer 4.2.5) ✔✔ 

Explanation: ✔✔ 

  • The shareholders may be dissatisfied with their dividends as the company decided  to retain a larger percentage of the earnings than last year (last year distributed  96% of EPS compared to 69% this year). The directors may have explained their  strategy in the annual reports.
  • Although their return on investment increased, it is still below the return on  alternative investments. 

(8) 

4.2.8

Comment on the price paid to repurchase the shares on 31 March 2017.  Quote TWO financial indicators (with figures) in your comments. 
Financial indicators ✔✔ figures ✔✔ comment ✔✔ 
NAV: R9,78 at the beginning of the year. 
Market price was R11,00 on 1 July 2016 and shows an upward trend (R11,20). The company paid R10,00. 
The price paid was therefore fair.  
It did not compromise the company or the shareholders. 

(6)

Q4:  
TOTAL MARKS 

70                              

QUESTION 5: COST ACCOUNTING AND FIXED ASSETS 
5.1 

5.1.1 

True ✔

5.1.2 

False ✔

5.1.3 

False ✔

(3)

5.2. TS FINE-WEAR 
5.2.1

Direct labour cost 
Normal time 5 x 1 800 x R70                630 000 ✔🗹* 
Overtime 660 x R112 ✔✔                      73 920 🗹* 
Contributions 630 000 x 9%                  56 700 🗹 (9% of normal time)
                                                             760 620 🗹* 
                                                                              *one part correct 

(7)

5.2.2 

 

WORKINGS 

ANSWER

 

(a) 

6 500 ✔ + 2 500 ✔✔ 

9 000 🗹

(4)

(b)

            420 000 + 76 000 – 436 000 
SOLD: 60 000 ✔✔ x 15% x 8/12 = 6 000 🗹
NEW: 76 000 x 15% x 3/12 = 2 850 ✔✔
OLD: (420 000 ✔ – 60 000 🗹) x 15% = 54 000 🗹

 

62 850 🗹

(9)

5.2.3 Factory overhead cost 

Indirect labour 

300 000 ✔

Indirect material 

52 750 ✔

Water and electricity 98 700 x 2/3 

65 800 ✔🗹*

Insurance (32 300 ✔ – 2 800 ✔✔) x 60% 

17 700 🗹*

Rent expense 102 000 x 5/8 

63 750 ✔🗹*

Depreciation See 5.2.2 (b) 

62 850 🗹

Factory sundry expenses 

19 150

 

 

  582 000 🗹*
   *one part correct
(12)

5.2.4

Calculate: Cost of sales 
                                            29 500 x R60 
Cost of sales: 46 000 ✔ + 1 770 000 ✔✔ – 41 000 ✔ = 1 775 000 🗹 
                                                                                                      one part correct
Accept alternative calculations including the Finished Goods Stock Account. 

(5) 

5.3 PASS MANUFACTURERS 
5.3.1

Do a calculation to prove that the break-even point for jackets in 2017  is correct.
          618 000  
41,20 ✔ x 15 000 ✔ = 14 714/14 715 units 
   115 ✔ – 73 ✔ 
              42 

(4)

5.3.2 Comment on the break-even points and the level of production for both  products. Quote figures. 

Jackets: 

                               Comment: ✔ figures ✔ 

  • The BEP shows an increasing trend (10 362 to 14 715 units) whilst  the level of production remains constant (15 000 units). Decrease in profitability.

Caps: 

            Comment: ✔ figures ✔ 

  • The level of production is constant at 9 500 units but the BEP  dropped from 9 500 units to 7 134 units.
  • No profit was made in 2016. 2017 showed a profit.

(4)

5.3.3

Calculate the percentage increase in the selling price. 

        13,50 ✔✔ 
67,50 – 54,00 x 100 = 25% 🗹 one part correct 
     54,00 ✔ 

 (4)

Provide ONE reason why the owner felt it necessary to increase the  selling price. 
One valid reason ✔✔ 

  • He did not make a profit or loss in 2016 (broke even; units produced equal  to the BEP)
  • An increase in selling price would invariably lead to a lower BEP if costs stays the same. 

(2)

5.3.4 

 

COST IDENTIFIED 
(with figures) 
✔✔ ✔✔

ADVICE OR SOLUTION
One valid point per cost item 
✔ ✔ 

Jackets

Cost: 

  • Direct material cost increased by 25%  (from R32 to R40 per unit)

Look for cheaper suppliers. 

  • Take advantage of bulk discounts. Investigate wastage – train staff.

Caps

Cost: 

  • Direct labour cost increased by 24%  (from 12,50 to 15,50)
    Or
  • Selling and distribution increased by  29% (from 7,20 to 9,30)

Control overtime. 

  • Train staff to be more efficient.
  • Give sales persons commission. Identify costs and monitor use.
  • Reduce advertising.
  • Maintain this strategy.
    *The above may have contributed to the  better profits

Q5:  
TOTAL MARKS 

60                                        

QUESTION 6: BUDGETING  
6.1 Explain why: 
6.1.1

Depreciation and bad debts will not appear in a Cash Budget.
Any valid explanation ✔✔ 

  • Non-cash items are not included in a cash budget.
  • A cash budget would only include cash receipts and cash payments.

(2)

6.1.2

A cash budget is different from a Projected Income Statement. 
Any valid explanation ✔✔ 

  • A cash budget includes receipts and payments and shows plans for cash  management. It shows the surplus/deficit and the bank balance.
  • The PIS shows income and expenses (including non-cash items) and projects the  profit or loss per month (for the budget period). 

(2)

6.2 KWT DISTRIBUTORS LTD 
6.2.1 

MONTHS 

CREDIT SALES 

NOVEMBER 

DECEMBER

September 

180 000 

32 400 ✔✔

 

October 

186 000 

55 800 

33 480 ✔✔

November 

195 000 ✔✔ 

92 625 

58 500 🗹🗹
30% of 195 000 

December 

210 000 

 

99 750 ✔✔

Total collection from debtors 

180 825 ✔ 

191 730 🗹

    (12)

6.2.2 Calculate:

 

WORKINGS 

ANSWER

(i) 

Cash sales for December: 
210 000 x 40/60 

140 000 ✔✔ 

(ii) 

Rent income amount for November: 
19 710 ✔ x 100/108 ✔ 

18 250 🗹 
 one part correct 

(iii) 

Payments to creditors for November: 
186 000 x 100/60 = 310 000 ✔✔ 
310 000 x 100/125 = 248 000 ✔✔ 
                                       248 000 x 80% ✔

198 400 🗹 
 one part correct

(iv) 

Salaries and wages for December: 
180 600 ✔ – 35 600 ✔ – 35 600 ✔ 

109 400 🗹 

 one part correct 

(v) 

Loan instalment (including interest) for December: 
                                        138 000 ✔🗹 ✔
(13 625 – 1 625) + (150 000 – 12 000) x 13% x 1/12 
         12 000 ✔                                     1 495 (three marks) 

13 495 🗹 
 one part correct 

    (5)

6.2.3

Comment on the internal controls regarding the collection from debtors  and the payment to creditors. Provide TWO points. 
Any TWO valid points ✔✔ ✔✔ 

  • Only 50% of the debtors comply with the credit terms.
  • The cash from debtors do not cover the payments to creditors (per month).
  • 80% of stock is bought on credit / only 20% cash purchases of stock. 
  • As cash
  • Sales is a greater percentage of total sales, it may be wise to increase the percentage of cash purchases.
  • Taking advantage of short-term credit is only beneficial if it eases cash-flow  problems. 

(4)

Q6:  
TOTAL MARKS 

40                                                

TOTAL: 300

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