ACCOUNTING
GRADE 12 
NSC EXAMS
PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS JUNE 2019

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 
Read the 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 to earn part-marks.
  4. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
  5. You may use a dark pencil or black/blue ink to answer the questions. 
  6. Where applicable, show all calculations to ONE decimal place.
  7. Write neatly and legibly.
  8. Use the information in the table below as a guide when answering the question  paper. Try NOT to deviate from it. 

QUESTION 1: 40 marks; 25 minutes

Topic: 

This question integrates:

Inventory Valuation

Managing resources 

Inventory concepts and valuation 

Internal control

QUESTION 2: 45 marks; 30 minutes 

Topic: 

This question integrates:

Reconciliation

Financial accounting 

Bank reconciliation 

Debtors' reconciliation  

Managing resources 

Internal control 

QUESTION 3: 50 marks; 30 minutes 

Topic: 

This question integrates:

Company financial  

statements

Financial accounting  

Adjustments  

Income statement

QUESTION 4: 70 marks; 40 minutes 

Topic: 

This question integrates:

Company financial  

statements, Analysis  and Interpretation

Financial accounting 

Notes to the Balance Sheet 

Balance sheet 

Analysis & interpretation of financial information

QUESTION 5: 55 marks; 30 minutes 

Topic: 

This question integrates:

Company financial  

statements, Audit report

Financial accounting 

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 

Cash Flow Statement 

Managing resources 

Audit report

QUESTION 6: 40 marks; 25 minutes

Topic: 

This question integrates:

Fixed Assets 

VAT

Financial accounting 

Fixed asset note calculations 

Asset disposal account 

VAT calculations 

Managing resources  

VAT ethics

QUESTIONS 

QUESTION 1: INVENTORY VALUATION (40 marks; 25 minutes) 1.1 CONCEPTS 
REQUIRED: 
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE: 
1.1.1 When goods are sold, the cost of sales is recorded at the same time  under the perpetual stock system. (1) 
1.1.2 The specific identification method of stock valuation is based on the  assumption that certain stock is identified to be sold first. (1) 
1.1.3 Goods bought are debited to the Purchases Account under the periodic  stock system. (1) 
1.1.4 The weighted-average method of stock valuation is based on the  assumption that the value of opening and closing stock are added up,  and divided by the number of units bought. (1) 

1.2 INVENTORY VALUATION 
Zenko’s Shop sells one type of suitcase. You are provided with information for  the financial year ended on 30 April 2019.  
The business uses the FIFO method for stock valuation and the periodic stock  system. 
REQUIRED: 
1.2.1 Calculate the value of the closing stock on 30 April 2019. (8)
1.2.2 Calculate the following for the year ended 30 April 2019: 

  • Cost of sales (8)
  • Gross profit % (4)
  • Stock holding period for 2019 in days (5) 

1.2.3 Comment on the stock holding period for 2019. Quote figures. (The stock holding period for 2018 was 182 days.) (4) 
1.2.4 In order to improve on stock losses (20 suitcases) the previous year, the owner introduced stricter control measures over stock. Comment on whether it was successful. Show calculations. (7)
INFORMATION: 
Stock records of suitcases: Date Number of units 

Date

Number of units

Price per unit (including carriage on purchases)

Total value

1 May 2018

215

 

R122 550

30 April 2019

110

?

?

Purchases of suitcases: 

Date

No. of units

Cost price per unit

Total purchases

Carriage on purchases per unit

Total carriage on purchases

10 July 2018

150

R580

R87 000

R30

R4 500

28 September 2018

200

R600

R120 000

R30

R6 000

2 December 2018

125

R630

R78 750

R30

R3 750

28 February 2019

75

R610

R45 750

R40

R3 000

TOTAL

550

 

R331 500

 

R17 250

Return of suitcases: 

  • Ten (10) suitcases purchased during February 2019 were damaged and  therefore returned to the supplier. The supplier agreed and credited the  business account with the cost price including the carriage on purchases. 

Sales 

  • 640 suitcases were sold during the year for R576 000.  

QUESTION 2: RECONCILIATIONS (45 marks; 30 minutes)
2.1 BANK RECONCILIATION  
You are provided with information from the books of Qumbu Traders. 
REQUIRED: 
2.1.1 Calculate the correct balance of the Bank Account on 31 January 2019. (15)
2.1.2 Prepare the Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 January 2019. (11) 
2.1.3 An internal investigation revealed that cash deposits are not made immediately.  Quote and explain TWO examples which led to this finding. (4) 
2.1.4 Provide TWO internal control measures that the business can use to  prevent this from happening again. (4) 

INFORMATION: 
A. Extract from the Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 December 2018: 

  • Outstanding deposits
    15 November 2018             R 4 100
    31 December 2018             R 3 600
  • Cheques not yet presented for payment:
    No. 673              R 1 080
    No. 681              R 2 860
    No. 707              R 3 900
    No. 723              R 1 000
  • Cheque no. 673 was issued on 21 July 2018 as a donation.
  • Cheques no. 681 and no. 707 were reflected on the Bank Statement for  January 2019. 

B. The Bank Account in the General Ledger on 31 December 2018 reflected a  favourable balance of R24 740. 
C. Provisional totals for January 2019:

CRJ: 

R68 720

CPJ: 

R74 960

D. Items reflected in the Journals for January 2019, but not on the Bank  Statement: 

  • The following cheques: 
    • No. 782 for R5 400 
    • No. 805 for R1 560, dated 8 February 2019 
    • No. 808 for R5 400 

NOTE: Cheque no. 782, dated 21 January 2019, issued for  stationery was lost. Payment of this cheque was stopped.  The cheque was replaced by cheque No. 808 on 30 January 2019. 

  •  Cheque no. 790 was issued for trading stock purchased. The amount was  recorded as R1 850 in the Cash Journal, but the correct amount of  R1 580 was recorded in the Bank Statement. 
  • A deposit made by Qumbu Traders on 31 January 2019, R6 800.

E Items on the January Bank statement, but not in the Cash journals: 

  • A deposit of R3 600 on 12 January 2019 
  • Bank charges, R1 560
    NOTE: Bank charges were overcharged by R160.
    The bank will rectify the error in the next bank statement.
  • Interest on credit balance, R500.
  • A dishonoured cheque originally received from a debtor, R3 500. 
  • A direct deposit by a debtor, in settlement of his account of R1 500 after  10% discount was allowed.
  • A debit order for instalment of the owner’s personal insurance,  R2 100. 

2.2 DEBTOR’S RECONCILIATION 
REQUIRED: 
Draw up a reconciled Debtor’s List on 31 March 2019: (11)
INFORMATION: 
The following errors were found: 

  • An allowance of R300 for damaged goods returned by H. James was posted  to the account of H. Jameson. 
  • An invoice issued to A. Dyantyi for R1 200 was entered correctly in the journal,  but posted to her account as R2 100. 
  • R20 interest charge on the overdue account of E. Rasmeni, was posted to  the wrong side of his account. 

QUESTION 3: INCOME STATEMENT (50 marks; 30 minutes) 
You are provided with information extracted from the records of BigSave Ltd,  on 30 April 2019. 
REQUIRED: 
Prepare the Income Statement for the year ending 30 April 2019. (50)
INFORMATION: 
A. EXTRACT FROM THE PRE-ADJUSTMENT TRIAL BALANCE ON  30 APRIL 2019 

Related Items

Trading stock 

1840 800

Debtors control 

625 600

Provision for bad debts 

26 400

Sales 

7 164 000

Cost of sales 

3 840 000

Bad debts 

14 520

Debtors allowances 

84 000

Consumable stores 

47 400

Salaries and wages 

985 200

Employers’ contributions 

97 200

Rent income 

278 000

Directors’ fees 

1 248 800

Repairs and maintenance 

150 720

Bank charges 

33 600

Auditing fees 

105 600

Sundry expenses 

107 670

B. ADJUSTMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

  1. Goods are sold at a mark-up of 40% on cost price. 
  2.  An allowance for stock totally damaged was granted by the business. The  value of the stock according to the original invoice received, R12 000. 
  3. On 30 April 2019, R2 880 was received from A. Kwaza, whose account had  previously been written off as irrecoverable. The amount was entered as  Bad debts in the CRJ. 
  4. The provision for bad debts must be adjusted to 5% of outstanding debts. 
  5. The company has 3 directors, each earning R44 600 per month. The third  director was only appointed on 1 November 2018.
  6. The following were reflected during a physical stock count on  30 April 2019: 
    • Trading stock, R1 847 800 
    • Consumable stores, R600
  7. Depreciation for the year amounted to R243 840.
  8. An amount of R5 600 was paid too much in auditing fees. 
  9. An employee was omitted from the salaries journal. He has not been paid.  His details are as follows:
    Deductions  Employer’s contribution  Net salary 
     R5 250  R4 410  15 750
  10. The tenant is two months’ arrears with the rent. The monthly rent was  decreased by R1 000 on 1 January 2019.
  11. Net profit after tax amounts to 5% on sales.
  12. Income tax is calculated at 28% of the net profit. 

QUESTION 4: COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (70 marks; 40 minutes)
4.1 BALANCE SHEET AND NOTES 
Refer to the information from the records of RADABA LTD for the financial year  ended 28 February 2019. 
REQUIRED: 
4.1.1 Prepare the following notes to the Balance Sheet: 

  • Ordinary share capital (9)
  • Retained income (11)
  • Trade and other receivables (7) 

4.1.2 Complete the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) on  28 February 2019. Where notes are not required, show ALL workings  in brackets. (26) 
INFORMATION: 
A. Amounts extracted from the financial records of RADABA LTD: 

 

28 Feb. 2019

Fixed assets (cost) 

6 791 400

Accumulated depreciation 

1 940 400

Ordinary share capital 

?

Retained income 

531 050

Fixed deposit: Trust Bank (8%) 

975 000

Loan: Easy Bank 

723 900

Inventories 

?

Debtors’ Control 

365 250

Creditors’ Control 

93 690

Provision for bad debts 

14 610

Accrued expenses 

18 180

Accrued income 

5 910

Prepaid expenses 

11 400

Cash (Bank and cash float) 

504 900

SARS Income tax (provisional payments) 

555 000

Dividends on shares (interim dividends) 

405 000

B. Share capital 

  • The business has an authorised share capital of 800 000 shares. 
  • On 1 April 2018, the directors decided to repurchase shares at a total  cost of R1 170 000. The shares were bought at R1,70 above the  average price of R10 per share. 
  •  further 120 000 shares were issued on 31 October 2018 at R13 per  share.

C. On 27 February 2019, a final dividend of 30 cents per share was declared.   Shares repurchased do not qualify for final dividends. 
D. A certain portion of the fixed deposit matures in the next 3 months, after  which the remaining balance will be R800 000. 
E. Interest capitalised, R122 100, is reflected on the loan statement  received. This was not recorded in the books. The business expects  to decrease the loan by R169 200 in the next financial year. 
F. After all the above adjustments were taken into account the net profit before tax was calculated to be R1 741 500 and the income tax  payable for the year R522 450. 

4.2 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINANCIAL INDICATORS 
REQUIRED: 
Use the financial indicators of QUICKFIX LTD given below, to answer the  following questions. 
4.2.1 The company issued additional shares at R9. In your opinion, do you  think the existing shareholders would be happy with the issue price?  Quote ONE financial indicator with actual figure/percentage/ratio to  support your statement. (3) 
4.2.2 The directors feel that the shareholders should be satisfied with the  performance of the company. Explain and quote TWO financial indicators  with actual figures/ratios/percentages to support their opinion. (6) 
4.2.3 The directors decided to increase the loan during the current financial  year. Quote TWO financial indicators (actual figures/ratios/percentages)  that are relevant to their decision. Explain why this was a good decision,  or not. (8) The following financial indicators were calculated for the past two years: 

 

2018 

2017

Current ratio 

1,7 :1 

1 :1

Stock turnover rate 

8 times 

6 times

Debt-equity ratio 

0,3 : 1 

0,2 :1

% return on average shareholders’ equity 

16% 

13%

% return on total capital employed 

22% 

18%

Dividends per share 

34 cents 

20 cents

Earnings per share 

133 cents 

120 cents

Net asset value per share 

1 121 cents 

992 cents

Market price on JSE 

1 050 cents 

980 cents

Interest rate on loans 

15% 

15%

Interest rate on fixed deposit 

8% 

8% 

QUESTION 5: AUDIT REPORT (55 marks; 30 minutes)
5.1 The information relates to Liam Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2018
REQUIRED: 
5.1.1 Prepare the note for CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS. (19)
5.1.2 Complete the cash flow statement. (23)
INFORMATION: 
A. Information from the Statement of comprehensive income 
(Income statement) for the year ended 30 June 2018. 

Depreciation 

96 000

Interest expense 

108 000

Income tax 

113 400

Net profit after income tax 

272 700

B. Information from the Statement of financial position (Balance sheet) 

 

30 June 2018 

30 June 2017

Ordinary share capital 

1 425 000 

1 200 000

Retained income 

85 200 

64 500

Fixed assets 

2 258 100 

1 802 250

Financial assets 

100 000 

240 000

Non-current liabilities 

880 000 

970 000

Inventories 

180 300 

264 000

Trade and Other Receivables  (see 1 below) 

98 250 

105 300

Trade and Other Payables  (see 2 below) 

143 250 

165 300

1. Trade and other receivables 

Nett trade debtors 

90 500 

89 900

SARS (Income tax)

7 750

15 400

 

98 250 

105 300

2. Trade and other payables

Trade creditors 

44 250 

102 000

Income received in advance 

 

2 300

Shareholders for dividends 

99 000 

63 000

 

143 250 

165 300

C. Share capital. 

  • Received R440 000 for 40 000 additional shares issued on  

31 October 2017.  

  • On 30 May 2018 R250 000 was paid for the re-purchase of shares. 

D. Dividends 

  •  An interim dividend of R77 000 was paid on 5 January 2018. 
  • A final dividend was declared on 29 June 2018. 

E. Fixed Assets 

  • The following changes to buildings were made during  the year:
    Extensions of R566 600
    Repairs to the old building, R150 000
  • Old equipment, carrying value R35 250, was sold at a loss  of R5 250. 

5.2 AUDIT REPORT 
The following is an extract from the audit report issued by the external auditors of  VOVO Ltd. 
REQUIRED: 
5.2.1 What type of report did VOVO Ltd receive? Explain. (3) 
5.2.2 The Companies Act requires public companies to be audited.  Provide a reason for this. (2) 
5.2.3 Explain ONE major consequence for Makaya&Ntini should they be  negligent in performing their duties. (2) 
5.2.4 Name ONE other party, other than the shareholders, that would be  interested in this audit opinion and give a reason for their interest. (2) 
5.2.5 Briefly indicate how this audit report would possibly affect the shares of  VOVO Ltd on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE).  Mention TWO points. (4)
INFORMATION: 
Audit opinion – to the shareholders 

We have not been able to obtain sufficient audit evidence to provide a basis for  an audit opinion. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the financial  statements of VOVO Ltd for the year ended 28 February 2019.  
 Makaya&Ntini
Charted Accountants (SA)
Registered Accountants and Auditors 

EAST LONDON 
30 April 2019 

QUESTION 6: RECONCILIATION AND VAT (40 marks; 25 minutes)
6.1 FIXED ASSETS 
You are provided with the incomplete fixed asset note of Komani Ltd.  
The financial year ended 31 December 2018. 
REQUIRED: 
6.1.1 Calculate the missing figures indicated by A to E in the incomplete Fixed  Asset Note. (7) 
6.1.2 Prepare the Asset Disposal Account for the office furniture sold. (10) 
6.1.3 Comment on the sale of land to the husband of the CEO. 
See information B. (2)

INFORMATION: 
A. INCOMPLETE FIXED ASSET NOTE 

 

Land and buildings

Equipment 

Vehicles

Carrying value (1 January 2018) 

180 000

 

Cost 

 

350 000 

650 000

Accumulated depreciation 

 

(250 000)

Movements

     

Additions 

   

C

Disposals 

200 000

   

Depreciation 

   

D

Carrying value (31 December 2018) 

2 100 000

   

Cost 

2 100 000 

950 000

Accumulated depreciation

     

B. Land not used was sold for cash to a local business man for R200 000.  The business belongs to the husband of the company’s CEO. 
C. Old office furniture was offered for sale (see fixed asset register below).  The local recreational club offered to pay R10 000 in cash. The offer was  accepted on 30 September 2018 and the rest was regarded as a donation  by the business. 

FIXED ASSET REGISTER                                                                   OE 201

Item 

Office furniture

Cost 

R32 000

Purchased 

1 October 2016

Depreciation rate 

20% p.a. on cost

 

Depreciation 

Accumulated  depreciation

Carrying value

31 December 2016 

1 600 

1 600 

30 400

31 December 2017 

6 400 

8 000 

24 000

30 September 2018 

?

D. A new vehicle was purchased on 31 December 2018 for R300 000 less  10% trading discount. 

  • Depreciation on vehicles is written off at 15% p.a. on the diminishing   balance method. 

6.2 VAT CALCULATIONS 
The information below relates to Nobs Traders for the VAT period ended  28 February 2019.  
REQUIRED: 
Calculate the amount of VAT payable to/receivable from SARS on 28 February  2019. Indicate whether the amount is payable or receivable. (13) 
INFORMATION: 
A. Amount owed to SARS on 1 February 2019, R49 800. 
B. Transactions for the period ended 28 February 2019: 

  • Total sales (VAT exclusive) 

R412 800

  • Total purchases (VAT inclusive) 

552 000

  • VAT on discount allowed to debtors

3 000

  • VAT on returns to creditors 
    NOTE: VAT on returns to creditors should be  adjusted as the creditor agreed to an allowance  of R23 000 less than the original claim

8 700

  • VAT on goods for personal use by owner 

1 500

  • Total amount of bad debts written off 

5 750

6.3 VAT AND ETHICS 
REQUIRED: 
Read the given information and answer the questions that follow. 
6.3.1 Why should Rantsi Traders produce a proof of sales? (2)
6.3.2 How would this affect the VAT returns of Rantsi Traders? (2) 
6.3.3 Advise Rantsi traders of the implications, should he agree to this  request. Mention TWO points. (4) 

INFORMATION: 
A customer requested Rantsi Traders to sell goods to him exclusive of VAT. In  exchange the customer will pay cash for all his purchases. Rantsi Traders stated   that he would then not be able to produce the source document for these sales. 

TOTAL: 300

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