ACCOUNTING SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT EXEMPLARS - CAPS GRADE 12 TEACHER'S GUIDE

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ACCOUNTING
SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT EXEMPLARS - CAPS
GRADE 12
TEACHER'S GUIDE\

TABLE OF CONTENT
CONTENT			PAGE
1	Introduction		3
2	Objectives/Aims of the project		3
3	Assessment tasks as outlined by NCS and CAPS		5
4	Scope of the project		6
5	Quality assurance process followed		6
6	Inclusions in this publication		6

	Task A : First Term – Report: Companies This task is suitable for Grade 12 learners from 2014 (CAPS).
		Question paper	7-9
		Answer book	10-14

	Task B : First Term – Test: Financial statements of a company This task includes shares of no par value and repurchase of shares. This task is suitable for Grade 12 learners from 2014 (CAPS).
		Question paper	15-18
		Answer book	19-22

	Task C: Second Term – Project: Published financial statements of Famous Brands Ltd This task is suitable for Grade 12 from 2014 (CAPS).
		Combined question paper and answer book	23-29
		Resource material	30-36

	Task D Third Term – Case Study: Cash Budget and Debtors This task is suitable for Grade 12 from 2014 (CAPS).
		Question paper	37-41
		Answer book	42-46

	Marking Guidelines		47
		Task A	48-52
		Task B	53-55
		Task C	56-61
		Task D	62-65

1. INTRODUCTION
Assessment is a continuous planned process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about the performance of learners, using various forms of assessment. It involves four steps: generating and collecting evidence of achievement; evaluating this evidence; recording the findings and using this information to understand and assist in the learner’s development to improve the process of learning and teaching. Assessment should be both informal (assessment for learning) and formal (assessment of learning). In both cases regular feedback should be provided to learners to enhance the learning experience.
School-based assessment (SBA) is a purposeful collection of learners’ work that tells the story of the learners’ efforts, progress or achievement in given area(s). The quality of SBA tasks is integral to learners’ preparation for the final examinations. This book serves as a resource of four exemplar SBA tasks for schools and subject teachers of Accounting. SBA marks are formally recorded by you, the teacher, for progression and certification purposes. The SBA component is compulsory for all learners. Learners who cannot comply with the requirements specified according to the policy may not be eligible to enter for the subject in the final examination.
The formal assessment tasks provide you with a systematic way of evaluation on how well learners are progressing. The book includes tests, a project and a case study. Formal assessment tasks form part of a year-long formal programme of assessment. These tasks should not be taken lightly and learners should be encouraged to submit their best possible efforts for final assessment.
Educators are expected ensure that assessment tasks are relevant to and suitable for the learners being taught. Teachers should adapt the tasks to suit the learners’ level of understanding and they should be context bound; however, they should also take cognisance of the requirements as set out in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document.
This publication comprises four tasks that address the demands of the Grade 12 Accounting curriculum. It is expected that these tasks will serve as a valuable resource to:

Accounting teachers, in providing examples of the types and standards of school-based assessment tasks that would be appropriate for their learners
Grade 12 Accounting learners, in providing material that will assist them in preparation for the National Senior Certificate examinations

2. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

School-based assessment provides a more balanced and trustworthy assessment system, increasing the range and diversity of assessment tasks.
The exemplar tasks are aimed at reflecting the depth of the curriculum content appropriate for Grade 12.
They reflect the desired cognitive demands as per Bloom’s revised taxonomy: remembering, understanding, applying, analysing, evaluating and creating.
School-based assessment improves the validity of assessment by including aspects that cannot be assessed in formal examination settings.
It improves the reliability of assessment because judgements will be based on many observations of the learner over an extended period of time.
There is a beneficial effect on teaching and learning, not only in relation to the critical analysis and evaluation of Accounting information and creative problem-solving, but also on teaching and assessment practices.
It empowers teachers to become part of the assessment process and enhances collaboration and sharing of expertise within and across schools.
It has a professional development function, building up teachers’ skills in assessment practices, which can then be transferred to other areas of the curriculum.

The tasks focus on the content of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) effective in 2013, and contain exposure to certain aspects of new content of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) effective from 2014.
The distinctive characteristics of SBA (and its strengths as one relatively small component of a coherent assessment system) have implications for its design and implementation, in particular the nature of the assessment tasks and the role of the teacher standardisation procedures. These implications are summarised as follows:

The assessment process should be linked to and be a logical outcome of the normal teaching programme, as teaching, learning and assessment should be complementary parts of the whole educational experience (that is, the SBA component is not a separate one-off activity that can be timetabled or prepared for as if it were a separate element of the curriculum).
The assessment process should provide a richer picture of what learners can do than that provided by the external examination by taking more samples over a longer period of time and by more closely approximating real-life and low stress conditions (i.e. the SBA component is not a one-off activity done under pseudo-exam conditions by unfamiliar assessors).
The formative/summative distinction exists in SBA, but is much less rigid and fixed than in a testing culture, i.e. learners should receive constructive feedback and have opportunities to ask questions about specific aspects of their progress after each planned SBA assessment activity, which will both enhance Accounting skills and help learners prepare for the final external examination (i.e. the SBA component is not a purely summative assessment).
The SBA process, to be effective, has to be highly contextualised, dialogic and sensitive to learners’ needs, i.e. the SBA component is not and cannot be treated as identical to an external exam in which texts, tasks and task conditions are totally standardised and all contextual variables controlled; to attempt to do so would be to negate the very rationale for SBA, hence schools and teachers must be granted a certain degree of trust and autonomy in the design, implementation and specific timing of the assessment tasks.
Teachers should ensure that learners understand the assessment criteria and their relevance for self- and peer assessment. Teachers should also have used these criteria for informal assessment and teaching purposes before they conduct any formal assessments so that they are familiar with the criteria and the assessment process.

The project provides exemplar tasks that are aimed at:

Reflecting the depth of Accounting curriculum content appropriate for Grade 12
Reflecting the desired cognitive demands as per Bloom’s revised taxonomy: remembering, understanding, applying, analysing, evaluating and creating
Containing questions and sub-questions that reflect appropriate degrees of challenge: easy, medium and difficult
Focusing on content of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) effective in 2013; and contain exposure to certain aspects of new content of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) effective from 2014, i.e. shares of no par value and repurchase (buy-back) of shares – refer to Task B Version (i).

3. ASSESSMENT TASKS AS OUTLINED BY THE NCS AND CAPS
The final Grade 12 mark is calculated from the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination that learners will write (out of 300 marks) plus school-based assessment (out of 100 marks). The curriculum stipulates the following seven formal tasks that comprise school–based assessment in Accounting:
SCHOOL–BASED ASSESSMENT TASKS: NCS AND CAPS

Term	Details	Marks	Converted to
1^st term	Report	50 marks	10 marks
1^st term	Test	100 marks	20 marks
2^nd term	Project	50 marks	20 marks
2^nd term	Mid-year examination	300 marks	20 marks
3^rd term	Case study	50 marks	10 marks
	Trial examination	300 marks	20 marks
			100 marks

4. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

	Task A	Task B Version (i)	Task B Version (ii)	Task C	Task D
Types of task	Written report	Test	Test	Project	Case study
Compliance with NCS or CAPS	NCS and CAPS	CAPS only	NCS only	NCS and CAPS	NCS and CAPS
Content covered	Part (a): Report on a listed JSE company Part (b): Internal auditor’s report on company internal control	Asset disposal, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Notes	Asset disposal, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Notes	Interpretation of published financial statements and audit report	Cash Budget and Debtors Age Analysis
Tested in examinations	Part (a): NO Part (b): YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Skills assessed that are similar to skills assessed by examinations	Understanding theory of companies and internal control; Problem–solving	Preparing ledger accounts and financial statements	Preparing ledger accounts and financial statements	Analysis and interpretation of financial information	Analysis and interpretation of financial information; Creative problem– solving
Skills assessed that are different to skills assessed by examinations	Research of a listed company	–	–	Dealing with quantity of information in published annual reports	–

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS FOLLOWED (SUBJECT SPECIFIC)
The purpose of this document is to provide both teachers and the learners with a set of benchmarked school based assessment (SBA) tasks. It contains useful information and guidelines in the form of exemplars.
A team of experts comprising teachers and subject advisors from the provinces was appointed by the DBE to develop and compile assessment tasks. This panel of experts spent a period of four days at the DBE developing tasks based on guidelines and policies. Moderation and quality assurance of the tasks were undertaken by national and provincial examiners and moderators. The assessment tasks were further refined by the national internal moderators to ensure that they are in line with the CAPS document.

6. INCLUSIONS IN THIS PUBLICATION
For each assessment task, this publication includes:

Question papers, answer sheets and marking guidelines.
Resource material is also provided for the Project (refer to the Appendix).
Instructions and notes to learners and teachers are provided in the question papers, answer sheets and marking guidelines on how to administer the assessment tasks, answer questions and apply the marking guideline.

QP Task A
NOTE TO TEACHERS: This task is relevant to Grade 12 learners from 2014 (i.e. relevant to CAPS). This task comprises two parts. You may adapt the material to take the needs of your class group into account. For example, you may require them to do Part A on their own and Part B in class. Or you may require the class to do only Part B as a formal report and undertake Part A as an extension task in class on a weekly basis. If you choose to adapt the material in any way, you should ensure that the task comprises 50 marks as per CAPS.

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK A

FIRST TERM ASSESSMENT TASK

REPORT ON COMPANIES

QUESTION PAPER

50 marks

THIS TASK CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS:
PART A Report on a public company listed on the JSE. (26)
PART B Internal auditor’s report on procedures and internal controls in a public company (24)

PART A Report on a public company listed on the JSE [26 marks]
For this task you will need to use the page in the Business Report in a morning newspaper which lists the public companies that are traded on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). You will need access to this re source on a weekly basis for a period of 5 weeks.
A rich aunt has earmarked R200 000 of her funds for investment purposes. She wants to buy shares of a public company listed on the JSE. She requires your advice. Choose a company that is well-known to you from the share page to complete the following report.
NOTE TO TEACHER: Each learner must choose a different company.
REQUIRED
Prepare a one-page report on the company you have chosen.
PREPARATION AND RESEARCH FOR YOUR REPORT

On the starting date of this task, calculate the maximum number of shares that your aunt can buy for R200 000 in the company that you have chosen. Ensure that she buys shares in lots of 100, that is, 100, 200, 300, etc. Also calculate how much cash she will have left on this date after the purchase of shares. She will place this in a savings account (ignore interest).
For a period of five weeks, make a note of the share price on the same day each week. Calculate the value of her investment portfolio each week, that is, the value of the shares and the cash.
Find out other interesting information about the company you have chosen, e.g. products sold or services provided, community service or sponsorship activities of the company, the size of the company, where it is situated, details of the directors or the CEO, the amount earned by the CEO, or any other news about the company or its history.

THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Draw up a table and plot a graph of the company's share price.
Draw up a table and plot a graph of the value of your aunt's investment portfolio in respect of the invest ment in the shares and the cash that she has on hand. Do not consider the interest she will earn on her savings account.
Further interesting information on the company.
Recommendation on further investment in this company, with reasons. (Should you aunt consider buying more shares in this company, or should she consider an alternative investment?)

PART B Internal auditor’s report on a public company [24 marks]
You have been appointed as the internal auditor of Exotic Clothing Ltd, a new public company which is about to be established. All stock will be bought on credit. They will sell for cash and they will allow customers to buy on credit. It is expected that there will be approximately 1 000 shareholders. The CEO has asked you to prepare a report on certain procedures that should be put in place in the company.
The company currently has four employees in the Accounting department. The CEO is thinking of appointing Tom to manage fixed assets, Maisy to control trading stock, Bheki to control debtors (accounts receivable) and Shamila to control cash resources.
Your report should include:

Procedures to establish the company
The records that should be kept on each shareholder, together with the reasons why these are necessary
The procedures that should be put in place to ensure that good internal control is exercised over:
- Fixed assets
- Trading stock
- Accounts receivable (debtors)
- Cash collected

TOTAL : 50 marks

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK A

FIRST TERM ASSESSMENT TASK:

REPORT ON COMPANIES

ANSWER BOOK

THIS TASK CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS:
PART A Report on a public company listed on the JSE.
PART B Internal auditor’s report on procedures and internal controls in a public company.

Name of learner
School
Class

	MAXIMUM	MARKS ACHIEVED
Part A	26
Part B	24
TOTAL	50

PART A: REPORT ON INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OF ________________ (name of aunt)
1.

Name of company:
Category on the share page
Starting date of the investment in shares
Share price on this date
Number of shares purchased (in lots of 100)
Total value of shares purchased
Cash on hand
Total value of investment portfolio	R200 000

	Share price	Number of shares bought	Total value of shares	Cash on hand	Total value of investment
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5

Graph of share price each week:

Graph of value of investment portfolio each week:

Further information on the company:

Recommendation on further investment in this company, with reasons:

PART B
Internal auditor’s report on procedures to be implemented for Exotic Clothing Ltd
1.

Procedures to establish the company:

Records that should be kept on each shareholder, together with reasons:

Internal control procedures for fixed assets:

Internal control procedures for trading stock:

Internal control procedures for accounts receivable (debtors):

Internal control procedures for cash collected: :

Signed: _____________________ (Internal Auditor) Date: ______________

IMPORTANT NOTE TO TEACHERS: The test includes entries relating to the new CAPS curriculum to be implemented in 2014, with regard to shares of no par value and the repurchase of shares. The test was adapted from a previous Grade 12 paper (QUESTION 4 of the 2009 NSC backup paper).

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK B
2014 CAPS VERSION

FIRST TERM TEST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A COMPANY

QUESTION PAPER
100 marks; 60 minutes

QP Task B

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A COMPANY (100 marks; 60 minutes)
You are provided with figures from the Pre-Adjustment Trial Balance of Simphiwe Limited. They buy and sell uniforms and also repair uniforms for their customers, for which they charge a fee. These fees are credited to the Fee Income Account in the General Ledger.
By the end of the previous financial year, 30 September 2011, the company had issued 400 000 ordinary shares. These shares were all issued at different times and at different issue prices. Many of the existing shareholders had also bought shares on the JSE at prices negotiated with the sellers of those shares. The company also issued 100 000 new shares on 1 March 2013.

REQUIRED

Refer to Information 10 below.
Calculate the profit or loss on the disposal of the computer. Show workings. You may prepare an Asset Disposal Account to identify the figure. (8)
Income Statement for the year ended 30 September 2012. (64)
The following notes to the financial statements:

3.1 Ordinary share capital (13)
3.2 Retained income (15)

INFORMATION

SIMPHIWE LTD
PRE-ADJUSTMENT TRIAL BALANCE ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2012

	DEBIT	CREDIT
Balance Sheet Accounts Section	R	R
Ordinary share capital (500 000 shares)		4 410 000
Retained income (1 October 2011)		812 650
Loan from Stay Bank		270 000
Land and buildings at cost	4 884 000
Vehicles at cost	660 000
Equipment at cost	570 000
Accumulated depreciation on vehicles (1 Oct 2011)		123 000
Accumulated depreciation on equipment (1 Oct 2011)		111 000
Debtors’ control	109 800
Creditors’ control		53 880
Trading stock	1 398 600
Bank	940 500
Petty cash	6 600
SARS – Income tax	390 500
Provision for bad debts		4 320

Nominal Accounts Section	R	R
Sales		8 160 000
Cost of sales	3 930 000
Debtors’ allowances	18 600
Salaries and wages	486 000
Discount allowed	2 710
Fee income		314 250
Rent income		168 000
Insurance	33 000
Sundry expenses	117 750
Directors’ fees	870 000
Audit fees	161 100
Consumable stores	75 600
Interest income		7 500
Dividends on ordinary shares (interim)	264 000

ADJUSTMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prepaid expenses in respect of sundry expenses at the year-end, R9 600, have not been taken into account.
On 30 September 2012, R1 700 was received from A Ethic, whose account had previously been written off as irrecoverable. The amount was entered in the Debtors’ Control column in the Cash Journal.
The provision for bad debts must be adjusted to R5 410.
There were two directors at the beginning of the accounting period. Directors’ fees have been paid for the first half of the accounting period. On 1 April 2012, a third director was appointed. All three directors earn the same monthly fee. Provide for the outstanding fees owed to the directors.
Rent has been received for 14 months.

The following credit note was left out of the Debtors’ Allowances Journal for September in error. The mark up on goods sold was 50% on cost.

SIMPHIWE LTD CREDIT NOTE 4533 28 Sept 2012 Credit: Supaclean Ltd PO Box 340, Westmead, 3610
		Unit price	Total
48	Uniforms returned	R600	R28 800
	Reduction on fee charged for repair of uniforms		R2 250
			R31 050

The loan statement from Stay Bank showed the following:
Balance at beginning of financial year R450 000
Repayments during the year R234 000
Interest capitalised R ?
Balance at end of financial year R270 000
physical stock count on 30 September 2012 showed the following on hand:
- Consumable stores on hand, R3 600
- Stock of uniforms on hand, R1 440 000
The depreciation rate on vehicles is 20% p.a. on the diminishing-balance method. A new vehicle was bought on 1 May 2012 for R165 000 and properly recorded.

Depreciation on equipment is calculated at 10% p.a. on cost price. Note that an item of equipment was taken over by one of the directors, Ivor Steele, on 30 June 2012 for personal use for R2 400 cash. The relevant page from the Fixed Assets Register is provided below. No entries have been made in respect of the disposal of this asset.

FIXED ASSETS REGISTER		Page 12
Item: VYE Computer		Ledger Account: Equipment
Data Purchased: 1 April 2006		Cost Price: R66 000
Depreciation Policy: 10% p.a. on cost price
Date	Depreciation Calculations	Current Depreciation	Accumulated Depreciation
30 Sep 2009	R66 000 × 10% × 6/12	R3 300	R3 300
30 Sep 2010	R66 000 × 10% × 12/12	R6 600	R9 900
30 Sep 2011	R66 000 × 10% × 12/12	R6 600	R16 500
30 June 2012	?	R?	R?

Income tax is levied at 30% of net income before tax.
Details of authorised and issued share capital:
- Authorised: 600 000 ordinary shares of no par value
- Issued up to 30 September 2011: 400 000 ordinary shares
- New issue on 1 April 2012: 100 000 shares at an issue price of R9,50 each. These shares did not qualify for interim dividends.
Dividends:
- Interim dividends paid on 31 March 2012, 66 cents per share
- Final dividends declared on 30 September 2012, 82 cents per share
Repurchase of shares: The directors approved the repurchase of 70 000 shares from several sharehold ers at a repurchase price of R11,20 per share. A direct transfer of funds was made from the bank account to the shareholders on 30 September 2012, but has not yet been recorded. The shares repurchased qualify for final dividends during the current financial period.

Total: 100 marks

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK B
2014 CAPS VERSION

FIRST TERM TEST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A COMPANY

ANSWER BOOK

Name of learner
School
Class

	MAXIMUM	MARKS ACHIEVED
Part 1	8
Part 2	64
Part 3.1	13
Part 3.2	15
TOTAL	100

Answer Book Task B

Calculate the profit or loss on the disposal of the computer.

WORKINS:

ANSWER:

2. SIMPHIWE LTD
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2012




Other operating income






Operating expenses














Profit before interest expense

Profit before tax

3. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3.1

ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised:


Issued:

3.2

RETAINED INCOME
Balance at beginning of year
Add:
Less:
Less:


Balance at the end of the year

100

NOTE TO TEACHERS: This task is relevant to Grade 12 learners from 2014 (i.e. relevant to CAPS). You may adapt the material to cater for more than 50 marks, but you should ensure that the final mark is converted to 50 marks as per CAPS. Teachers may allow learners to refer to textbooks in completing this task.

ALSO REFER TO THE SOURCE MATERIAL FOR THIS TASK
(PAGES 30-36)

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK C
SECOND TERM PROJECT

PUBLISHED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A COMPANY

QUESTION PAPER AND ANSWER BOOK
(COMBINED)

50 marks; 90 minutes

Name of learner
School
Class

MARKS ACHIEVED

FAMOUS BRANDS LIMITED

REQUIRED
Study the information provided. Answer the questions which follow. As this task is intended as a project, you may use your textbook as a resource.

You are also provided with the following financial indicators for the 2011 financial year:
Current ratio = 1,4 : 1 Acid-test ratio = 1,1 : 1 Dividend pay-out rate = 64%
Debt-equity ratio = 0,2 : 1 Net asset value per share = R7,44 % return on shareholders’ equity = 33,9%
EPS = 242 cents DPS = 155 cents

1. General information

1.1 Refer to page 1 of the source material for the icons of the well-known brands that comprise Famous Brands Ltd. Name FOUR of these brands and describe the product or service in which each brand specialises.

	Brand	Description of speciality product or service
1.
2.
3.
4.

1.2

Give the names of the persons who fill the following positions: Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Group Financial Director and Company Secretary. Briefly explain the work done by each of them.

Position	Name	Work done
Chairman
CEO
Group financial director
Company secretary

1.3

Who are the independent auditors of Famous Brands Limited, and how much were they paid for their services? Their report is not provided in this summary, but there is a reference to it in Note 3. Briefly explain what this audit report would contain.

Independent auditors
Audit fees paid
Details of audit report

1.4

How many directors does the company have, how many of them are executive directors and how many of them are non-executive directors? Briefly explain the difference in the roles of these two types of director.

Number of directors	Total = Executive = Non-executive =
Difference in roles

Refer to the commentary by the directors, particularly the Overview and the Financial results. What did the directors say about the changing habits of their customers, and how did the directors respond to these changes?

Briefly explain the major challenges that the company has faced in the current financial year.

The Operational Review states that the company was involved in three main areas: Franchising, Manufacturing and Logistics. Explain what is meant by each of these activities, with specific reference to the work that the company does.

Franchising
Manufacturing
Logistics

The company does not operate only in South Africa. Provide evidence from the information to prove this point.

Identify the following figures from the financial statements. Also state where you found each figure, i.e. in the Income Statement (IS), Balance Sheet (BS) or Cash Flow State ment (CFS).

	Where found IS, BS or CFS	Amount in rand
Gross profit
Operating profit
Net profit before tax
Taxation expense
Taxation paid
Amount owed to SARS at year-end
Dividends paid
Expansion of fixed assets
Replacement of fixed assets
Fixed assets at year-end
Repayment of loans
Current portion of loans
Long-term portion of loans
Stock on hand

Refer to Page 1 of the source material for the highlighted indicators. Provide workings for the following calculations:

% increase in revenue

% increase in operating profit

% increase in headline earnings per share (use basic HEPS)

% increase in dividends per share

Calculate the following financial indicators for 2012. Refer to the end of the Income Statement for the number of shares.

	Workings	Answer
Current ratio
Acid-test ratio
Headline earnings per share (use weighted average number of shares)
% return on average equity
Net asset value per share (use number of issued shares)
Debt/equity ratio
% return on average capital employed

Comment on the liquidity position of the company. Quote TWO financial indicators to support your opinion.

Comment on whether the company tends to retain or distribute its profits. Provide evi dence to support your opinion. Briefly explain how this could affect the share price on the JSE.

Comment on the gearing of the company. Should the company repay loans or take out more loans? Provide evidence to support your opinion.

10.

In February 2012 the share price of the company on the JSE was R53,00. The price in creased to R79,00 in February 2013. Comment on whether or not you feel the company’s shares are fairly valued. Provide evidence to support your opinion.

11.

Should the shareholders be satisfied with the percentage return, earnings and dividends for the 2012 financial year? Explain. Provide evidence to support your opinion.

12.

What do the directors say about the prospects for the future? Would this influence you in buying shares in Famous Brands Limited?

TOTAL: 50 marks

SOURCE MATERIAL FOR TASK C

SECOND TERM PROJECT

Refer to the attached extract from the published annual report of
FAMOUS BRANDS LIMITED.

6 pages to follow

(p 31-36)

Related Items

NOTE TO TEACHERS: This task is relevant to Grade 12 from 2014 (i.e. relevant to CAPS). Teachers may choose to increase the marks on specific items and mark the case study out of 75 or 100 marks, as long as the final weighting is as per CAPS.

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK D
THIRD TERM ASSESSMENT TASK
CASE STUDY: CASH BUDGET AND DEBTORS

QUESTION PAPER

50 marks; 60 minutes

Preamble
Nikke Stores is a retail business that sells sporting goods. The business was originally owned by Bennie Becker. The financial year ends on 31 December each year. As Bennie’s wife, Mary, had studied Accounting at school, he asked her to prepare a Cash Budget for the business and to enter the actual figures each month.
In February 2013, you are provided with this Cash Budget, which also reflects actual figures. The business had a bank overdraft of R325 400 on 1 December 2012.
In order to solve the overdraft problem, Bennie Becker decided to admit Mark Mtini as a new business partner on 28 December 2012. This was not anticipated when Mary drew up the Cash Budget at the beginning of December. The partnership agreement stated that Mtini’s capital contribution comprised a transfer of cash, R250 000, and a new delivery vehicle valued at R180 000.

REQUIRED

Bennie Bekker feels that his wife made two mistakes in compiling the budget. He says that she incorrectly left out the following:
- The monthly depreciation of R4 800 per month
- The new delivery vehicle, valued at R240 000, provided as capital by Mtini
  What would you say to Bennie regarding the mistakes he thinks his wife made? (2)
Complete the Debtors’ Collection Schedule for December 2012 and January 2013. (4)
Calculate the following for January 2013:
- Percentage increase in the budgeted salaries and wages (2)
- Percentage decrease in the amount budgeted for commission income (2)
The R9 000 per month is the monthly repayment on the purchase of the existing vehicle. This was bought several months ago for R196 000. At the time of purchase, a deposit of R46 000 was paid. Instalments are paid over 24 months. Calculate the total finance charges incurred in the purchase of this vehicle. (2)
Bennie’s son, Bart, used the business vehicle to attend his matric farewell party and was involved in an accident. The insurance company refused to repair the vehicle as Bart was not listed as a designated driver and the vehicle was not being used for business purposes. Bennie authorised payment for the repairs to the damaged vehicle and charged this to Vehicle Expenses. The business has over-budgeted on normal vehicle expenses and spends 75% of the budgeted amount.
- What effect did the damage caused by Bart have on the budget? (2)
- Mtini has become aware of this. What is he likely to say to Bennie? State TWO points. (2)
Refer to the Rent in the Cash Budget. A rent increase of 10% takes effect on 1 January 2013. The actual rent received in December was as per the budget.
- Calculate the rent income for December 2012. (2)
- Provide a suitable explanation for the actual amount of rent collected in January 2013 being different from the budgeted amount. (1)
Payments to creditors:
- Calculate the budgeted amount to be paid to creditors in January 2013. (2)
- Mtini feels that the business need not buy any goods for cash, and that all goods should be bought on credit. In your opinion, will this improve the business Cash Budget? Explain. (2)
Bennie Bekker decided to repay the existing loan from Alpha Lenders in full on 31 December 2012 as the interest rate was very high. The interest of 15% p.a. on this loan was not capitalised. He then decided to take out a new loan with Minty Bank on 1 January 2013. Interest is capitalised on this loan and according to the agreement a monthly amount of R4 000 is to be paid to Minty Bank on the 25th day of each month.
- Explain the difference between interest capitalised and interest not capitalised. (1)
- Calculate the amount of the loan to be repaid on 31 December 2012. (2)
Use the Cash Budget to identify the missing figures, totals and balances designated A-D. You are NOT required to identify the other missing figures. (4)
Mtini is worried that the business is not controlling the debtors properly. He asks you for a short report. Include the following in your report:
- Calculation of average debtors’ collection period (in days) (2)
- The percentage of debtors who are complying with the credit terms (as indicated in the Debtors Age Analysis) (2)
- A brief comment on the above two calculations (1)
- Details of the main mistakes that the business is making with regard to debtors. Also provide the names of specific debtors to illustrate these main problems and suggest a solution for each mistake. (6)
Consider the actual and budgeted figures for Advertising, Telephone and Insurance. (Note that Mtini has not drawn any funds as yet.) Comment on each item, and offer ONE point of advice in each case. (6)
Bennie has made two significant decisions by taking out a new loan and admitting a partner to the business. What would you say to Bennie about these decisions and the effect on the cash flow of the business? (3)

INFORMATION ON NEXT TWO PAGES …

INFORMATION
1.

Cash Budget for two months ending 31 January 2013 (actual figures in shaded columns):
December 2012 January 2013

Receipts	December 2012		January 2013
Receipts	BUDGET	ACTUAL	BUDGET	ACTUAL
Cash sales	480 000	452 000	330 000	208 000
Receipts from debtors	?	189 980	?	222 685
Commission income	24 000	?	20 400	12 000
Loan from Minty Bank	0	0	0	120 000
Rent income	?	?	15 950	31 900
Capital from M Mtini	0	250 000	0	0
Total Receipts	778 798	926 480	?	594 585
Payments
Cash purchases	222 500	245 750	155 000	110 380
Payments to creditors	181 800	162 000	?	184 000
Telephone	2 800	4 500	2 800	4 200
Repayment on existing vehicle	9 000	9 000	9 000	9 000
Vehicle expenses	8 000	6 400	8 000	37 500
Salaries and wages	68 000	82 800	72 080	72 080
Advertising	5 000	5 000	5 000	5 000
Sundry operating expenses	23 380	19 400	17 300	17 320
Insurance	22 000	16 000	22 000	16 000
Drawings by Bennie Bekker	25 000	25 000	25 000	35 000
Interest on overdraft	4 020	?	?	0
Interest on loan	500	500	500	0
Repayment of loans	0	?	0	4 000
Total payments	572 000	620 370	516 930	494 480
Cash surplus/shortfall	206 498	306 110	?	100 105
Bank(Opening balance)	(325 400)	(325 400)	A	C
Bank (Closing balance)	?	(19 290)	B	D

2. Purchases and sales of trading stock
Stock is replaced on a monthly basis.
50% of stock is usually purchased on credit.
Creditors are paid in the month after the purchases, to take advantage of a 10% discount. Goods are sold at a constant mark-up of 80% on cost.
The budget is worked out on the following total sales figures:

October 2012	November 2012	December 2012	January 2013
R603 00	R727 200	R801 000	R558 000

Credit sales constitute 40% of the total sales.

3. Expected collections from debtors:
Debtors are told that they are expected to pay in the current month or in the month following the sales transaction month. However, the budget is compiled as follows:

10% is collected in the transaction month. A discount of 5% is allowed for any payment received in the transaction month.
50% is collected in the month after the transaction month.
35% is collected in the second month after the month of sale.

4. Debtors Age Analysis on 31 December 2012

DEBTORS	CREDIT LIMIT	SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER	NOVEMBER	DECEMBER	TOTAL
M Minaj	45 000				49 100	49 100
U Usher	85 000			7 800	40 680	48 480
B Beiber	30 000				24 000	24 000
B Britney	100 000	49 125	45 240	9 050	25 865	129 280
J Jemson	12 000		6 500			6 500
W West	50 000				22 000	22 000
D Drake	120 000	29 800	39 000	24 000	26 680	119 480
H Hannah	25 000			31 100	9 300	40 400
W Wayne	45 000		4 350	23 270	8 740	36 360
Other debtors		?	?	?	?	?
		R156 725	R234 250	R172 500	R201 300	R764 775
		90 days	60 days	30 days	Current
Percentage		%	%	%	%	100%

5. Actual figures from financial statements for year ended 31 December 2012:

	For the year
Total sales	R4 600 000
Cash sales	R2 200 000
Credit sales	R2 400 000
	1 January 2012	31 December 2012
Trade debtors	R295 225	R764 775

TOTAL: 50

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK D

THIRD TERM ASSESSMENT TASK

CASE STUDY: CASH BUDGET AND DEBTORS

ANSWER BOOK

Name of learner
School
Class

MARKS

ACHIEVED

What would you say to Bennie about the mistakes that he says his wife made in compiling the budget with regard to the depreciation and the contribution of a new delivery vehicle?

2.Debtors’ Collection Schedule for December 2012 and January 2013

MONTH	CREDIT SALES	DECEMBER 2012	JANUARY 2013
October
November
December
January
Cash from debtors

Calculate % increase in budgeted salaries and wages in January 2013.

Calculate % decrease in amount budgeted for commission income in January 2013.

Calculate total finance charges incurred in the purchase of the vehicle.

Effect on the budget:

TWO points that Mtini would mention to Bekker:

Calculation of rent income for December 2012:

Suitable explanation:

Calculate the budgeted payments to creditors in January 2013.

Mtini feels that the business need not buy any goods for cash, and that all goods should be bought on credit. In your opinion, will this improve the business Cash Budget? Explain.

Explain the difference between interest capitalised and interest not capitalised.

Calculate the amount of the loan repaid on 31 December 2012.

Use the Cash Budget to identify the missing figures, totals and balances designated A–D. You are NOT required to identify other missing figures.

10.

Calculation of average debtors’ collection period (in days): (2)

Calculation of % of debtors who are complying with the credit terms (as indicated in the Debtors Age Analysis): (2)

Brief comment on the above two calculations: (1)

Details of the main mistakes that the business is making with regard to debtors. Also provide the names of specific debtors to illustrate these main problems and suggest a solution for each mistake. (6)

MISTAKES	DEFAULTING DEBTORS	SOLUTION

11. Consider the actual and budgeted figures for Advertising, Telephone and Advertising. (Note that Mtini has not drawn any funds as yet.) Comment on each item, and offer ONE point of advice in each case.

	COMMENT	ADVICE
ADVERTISING
TELEPHONE
INSURANCE

12.

MARKING GUIDELINES

NOTE TO TEACHERS: This task is relevant to Grade 12 learners from 2014 (i.e. relevant to CAPS). This task comprises two parts. You may adapt the material to take the needs of your class group into account. For example, you may require them to do Part A on their own and Part B in class. Or you may require the class to do only Part B as a formal report, and undertake Part A as an extension task in class on a weekly basis. If you choose to adapt the material in any way, you should ensure that the task comprises 50 marks as per CAPS.

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK A

FIRST TERM ASSESSMENT TASK

REPORT ON COMPANIES

MARKING GUIDELINE

THIS TASK CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS
PART A Report on a public company listed on the JSE
PART B Internal auditor’s report on procedures and internal controls in a public company

MARKING GUIDELINE FOR PART A
PART A

Report on a public company listed on the JSE
Marking Rubric

Criteria	Poor/Incorrect	Mark	Satisfactory	Mark	Good	Mark	Excellent	Mark
Maximum number of shares that your aunt can buy	Weak calculations on share purchase	0–1	Some aspects are adequately covered	2	Good calculations presented	3	Excellent calculations showing great understanding	4
Share price and other calculations	Weak calculations	0–1	Some aspects are adequately covered	2	Good calculations presented	3	Excellent calculations presented	4–5
Graph of the company’s share price	Weak presentation of information in graph	0–1	Some aspects are adequately covered	2	Good preparation of graph	3	Excellent graph presented	4
Graph of the value of your aunt’s investment portfolio	Weak presentation of information in graph	0–1	Some aspects are adequately covered	2	Good preparation of graph	3	Excellent graph presented	4
Further information on the company	Poor information collected on the company	0–1	Some aspects are adequately covered	2	Good information collected on the company	3	Excellent information collected	4–5
Recommendation on further investment in this company, with reasons	Poor recommendations on further investment	0–1	Some aspects are adequately covered	2	Good recommendations made	3	Excellent recommendations made	4

MARKING GUIDELINE FOR PART B
Expected reponses are provided below. Marking guidelines are as follows:
Excellent answer = 4 marks; Good = 3 marks; Satisfactory = 2 marks; Poor = 1 mark; Incorrect = 0
Internal auditor’s report on procedures to be implemented for Exotic Clothing Ltd:

1. (4)

Procedures to establish the company:

The company is started and registered by a promoter
A memorandum of incorporation and a prospectus must be drafted in the prescribed form and submitted to CIPRO (the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission), together with the necessary declarations and fees
Company is formed when CIPRO certifies the memorandum of incorporation and declares the company registered
Public are informed of the company through the publication and distribution of the prospectus
Prospective shareholders must submit full payment for shares ordered by them together with the share application form – a financial institution will usually be appointed by the company to handle the share applications and process the specific allotments to shareholders
After allotment, successful applicants are issued with share certificates in respect of the allotted shares (note that share certificates may be in digital or electronic format)

2. (4)

Records that should be kept on each shareholder, together with reasons:

Records	Reason
Completed application form	Acknowledges the individuals' intention of investing in the company
Certified copies of the personal particulars of shareholders	The existence of the individual can be verified through these details
Banking details of shareholders	Dividends will be deposited directly into the current banking account of the shareholder
Income tax number or tax registration details	SARS will be directly informed of benefits to the shareholders
Number of shares allocated to the shareholder	Calculation of dividends
Postal and/or email addresses	Financial statements and other details can be forwarded to the shareholder

3 (4)

Internal control procedures for fixed assets:

Duties to be divided among the employees in the Accounting department so that the work of one person serves as a check on another to prevent abuse and fraud.
Proper procedures and documentation for the purchasing, receiving, recording of assets acquired and the disposal of fixed assets.
Assets must be properly valued and must include the cost of installation.
Fixed assets acquired must be properly recorded in the fixed assets register.
Ongoing identification of fixed assets is done.
Missing/Damaged fixed assets are logged. Investigations must be carried out and reports written out on the findings.
Profits and losses are properly recorded when assets are disposed of.
Fixed assets must be adequately insured.
Appointment of a fixed assets manager to take control over the fixed assets.
There must be clear guidelines on the use of fixed assets – as a rule all assets must be used for business purposes only.

4 (4)

Internal control procedures for trading stock:

Duties to be divided among the employees in the Accounting department so that the work of one person serves as a check on another to prevent abuse and fraud.
A senior person or appointed buyer is usually responsible for placing orders.
Division of duties – the person responsible for ordering should not have access to creditors’ accounts, payments and stock movements.
When stock arrives, it must be checked against the delivery note.
The invoice must also be checked against the order note, and all calculations thereon must be verified.
Reports must be sent to management on obsolete, damaged and slow–moving stock.
Stock–taking must be completed so that stock losses can be determined.
Adequate security systems must be in place to monitor and control stock theft.
Invoices must be checked to creditors’ statements and reconciled so that differences can be identified.
Payment properly authorised after creditors’ reconciliations are done.

5. (4)

Internal control procedures for accounts receivable (debtors):

Duties to be divided among the employees in the Accounting department so that the work of one person serves as a check on another to avoid the possibility of abuse and fraud.
Prospective debtors must complete relevant application forms.
The details provided on the application form must be verified by the debtors’ clerk.
Checks for possible blacklisting must be carried out.
Screen debtors’ past performance by checking credit references.
A certain credit limit is set based on the information on the application form and checking of all relevant details.
Credit terms must be clearly set out to prospective debtor.
Continuous monitoring of limit of credit sales and timeous settlement of the amount due.
Statements to be sent out at month end (25th) to inform debtors of amount owed.
Offer discounts or charge interest to motivate debtors to settle debts promptly.
Defaulting debtors must be contacted immediately to remind them of payment due, and also establish reason for not settling timeously.
Credit to debtors with amounts overdue must be stopped immediately.
Inform debtors with long overdue accounts that legal action will be taken to recover amounts owing.

6. (4)

Internal control procedures for cash collected

Duties to be divided among the employees in the Accounting department so that the work of one person serves as a check on another to avoid the possibility of abuse and fraud.
All cash collected must be receipted. The cashier must hand over the cash collected to the chief cashier.
The chief cashier will prepare the deposit slip by verifying the amounts received through additions of duplicate receipts and cash register tapes.
All cash received must be deposited on a daily basis. Owner can make arrangements with the bank to receive an SMS notification for all deposits made into his account.
Reconciliation procedures must be carried out regularly to ensure all monies received is be ing deposited.
Division of duties – this will avoid fraudulent activities by individuals.

Signed: _________________________ (Internal Auditor) Date: ______________

IMPORTANT NOTE TO TEACHERS: This test is NOT relevant to 2013 Grade 12 learners. The test includes entries relating to the new CAPS curriculum to be implemented in 2014, with regard to shares of no par value and the repurchase of shares. The test was adapted from a previous Grade 12 paper (QUESTION 4 of the 2009 NSC backup paper).

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK B(i)

2014 CAPS VERSION
FIRST TERM TEST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A COMPANY
MARKING GUIDELINE

1. (8)

Calculate the profit or loss on the disposal of the computer:
No part marks
✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔
66 000 – 16 500 – 4 950 – 2 400 = R42 150
OR
✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔
66 000 – (16 500 + 4 950) – 2 400 = R42 150
OR

Cost price	66 000	✔
Accu depr (16 500 ✔ + 4 950 ✔✔✔)	21 450
Carrying value	44 550
Disposal/Bank	2 400	✔
Loss on sale of asset	42 150	✔✔

Asset disposal
Equipment	✔66 000	Accu depr (16 500✔ +4 950 ✔✔✔)	21 450
Ignore details here		Bank	✔ 2 400
		Loss on sale of asset	✔✔42 150
	66 000		66 000

2. (64 makrks)

SIMPHIWE LTD INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2012
	Sales (8 160 000✔ – 18 600✔ – 28 800✔)	✔ 8 112 600
	Cost of sales (3 930 000✔ – 19 200✔)	✔ (3 910 800)
9	Gross profit ✔ Operation, COS must be deducted	🗹 4 201 800
	Other operating income Check operation	🗹 479 900
	Fee income (314 250✔ – 2 250✔)	✔ 312 000
	Rent income (168 000✔– 24 000✔✔)	✔ 144 000
	Bad debts recovered	✔✔ 1 700
13	Trading stock surplus [1 440 000 – (1 398 600 + 19 200)] One part correct	🗹✔✔ 22 200
		4 681 700
	Operating expenses Operation	🗹 (3 224 700)
	Salaries and wages	✔ 486 000
	Discount allowed	✔ 2 710
	Insurance	✔ 33 000
	Sundry expenses (117 750✔ – 9 600✔)	✔ 108 150
	Directors’ fees (870 000✔ + 870 000✔+ 435 000✔)	✔ 2 175 000
	Audit fees	✔ 161 100
	Consumable stores (75 600✔ – 3 600✔)	✔ 72 000
	Provision for bad debts adjustment (5 410✔ – 4 320✔)	✔ 1 090
	Depreciation (4 950🗹 + 13 750✔✔+ 74 400✔✔+ 50 400✔✔) See 4.1.1 Operation, one part correct	🗹 143 500
28	Loss on sale of asset See 4.1.1	🗹🗹 42 150
	Operating profit ✔ Operation, expenses must be deducted	🗹 1 547 000
	Interest income ✔	✔ 7 500
	Profit before interest expense Operation	🗹 1 464 500
	Interest expense ✔	✔✔ (54 000)
	Profit before tax Operation, interest must be deducted	🗹 1 401 500
	Income Tax ✔ If = 30% of figure above	🗹🗹 (423 150)
14	Net profit after tax ✔ Operation, tax and interest expense must be deducted	🗹 978 350 14

Foreign items –1 each (max –2);
Ignore Trading Stock AND Provision for Bad Debts as foreign items
If interest income/interest expense in two places, treat as foreign item
If interest income/interest expense misplaced, –1 each time (–2 max) (Total marks = 64)

3. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3.1 (13 )

ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised:
600 000 ordinary shares ✔

Issued:
✔400 000 shares in issue on 1 October 2011 (4 410 000–950 000)	✔3 460 000
✔100 000 shares issued on 1 April 2009 at R9,50 each	✔✔950 000
✔ 70 000 shares repurchased on 30 September 2012 (70 000✔ x R8,82✔)	✔✔(617 400)
✔430 000 shares in issue on 30 September 2012	🗹3 792 600

3.2 (15)

RETAINED INCOME
Balance at beginning of year	✔812 650
Add: Net profit after tax ✔ See Inc Stmt	🗹978 350
Less: Shares repurchased ✔ (70 000✔ x R2,38✔)	✔✔(166 600)
Less: Dividends ✔ Operation	🗹(674 000)
Interim	✔264 000
Final (500 000✔ x 82c✔)	✔410 000

Balance at end of year Operation	🗹1 117 000

TOTAL FOR SECTION: 100 MARKS

NOTE TO TEACHERS: This task is relevant to Grade 12 learners in 2013 and from 2014 (i.e. relevant to CAPS as well). You may adapt the material to cater for more than 50 marks, but you should ensure that the final mark is reduced to 50 marks as per CAPS. Teachers may allow learners to refer to textbooks in completing this task. ALSO PROVIDE LEARNERS WITH THE RESOURCE MATERIAL FOR THIS TASK (SEPARATE DOCUMENT).

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK C
SECOND TERM PROJECT
PUBLISHED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF A COMPANY
MARKING GUIDELINE

You are provided with a summary of the published financial statements of FAMOUS BRANDS LIMITED for the year ended 29 February 2012.
REQUIRED
Study the information provided. Answer the questions which follow. As this task is intended as a project, you may use your textbook as a resource.
You are also provided with the following financial indicators for the 2011 financial year:
Current ratio = 1,4 : 1 Acid–test ratio = 1,1 : 1 Dividend pay-out rate = 64%
Debt-equity ratio = 0,2 :1 Net asset value per share = R7,44 % Return on shareholders’ equity = 33,9%
EPS = 242 cents DPS = 155 cents
Part–marks may be awarded for partial or incomplete answers.
1. General information:
1.1 (2)

Refer to Page 1 of the source material for the icons of the well-known brands that comprise Famous Brands Ltd. Name FOUR of these brands and describe the product or service in which each brand specialises.

All items correct = 2 marks; partly correct = 1; incorrect = 0
Any four brands from the information provided e.g.

	Brand	Description of speciality product or service
1	Wimpy	Fast foods sold to the public
2	Debonairs	Pizza, with delivery service
3	Mugg and Bean	Coffee shop with meals
4	Steers	Steaks, with other meals

1.2 (3)

Position	Name	Work done
Chairman	P Halamandaris	He chairs the meetings of the Board of Directors.
CEO	KA Hedderwick	He runs the company on a daily basis; ensures that board decisions are carried out.
Group financial director	SJ Aldridge	He is in charge of the Accounting department, finances and internal audits.
Company secretary	JG Pyle	He ensures that all legal procedures are complied with.

1.3 (3)

Independent auditors	RSM Betty and Dickson (Johannesburg)
Audit fees paid	R3 053 000
Details of audit report	Unqualified. The report contains a description of the duties of the directors and auditors, and the compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act. The audit opinion is that the financial statements fairly present the financial results.

1.4 (3 )

How many directors does the company have, how many of them are executive directors, and how many of them are non-executive directors? Briefly explain the difference in the roles of these two types of director.
All items correct = 3 marks; mostly correct = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0

Number of directors	Total = 9; Executive = 3; Non-executive = 6
Difference in roles	Executive directors have full-time jobs in the company. Non-executive directors attend board meetings to make policy decisions on how the company is to be organised and run.

(2)

Why did the directors decide to show the graphs of the Earnings per Share and Total Revenue at the top of the page? Briefly explain what these graphs reflect about the company for the past five years.
Expected response: Correct answer = 2 marks; part correct = 1; incorrect = 0
These two graphs represent the overall progress of the company. They reflect a steady improvement in Earnings per share (which is a vital indicator of profits accruing to the shareholders) and Revenue (Income, including sales), which affects all activities and results of the company.

3. (6)

Refer to the Commentary by the directors, particularly the Overview and the Financial results. What did the directors say about the changing habits of their customers, and how did the directors respond to these changes?
Expected response: Excellent answer = 2 marks; good/satisfactory = 1; incorrect = 0
The number of customers increased, but their number of visits decreased by 10%. The directors opened another 146 restaurants (reaching their target of 2 000) and opened a new business, Creative Coffees (this business specialises in providing a service to a potential group of customers visiting hospitals). They also do surveys of customers to ensure that they get feedback on the quality of their services.

Briefly explain the major challenges that the company has faced in the current financial year.
Expected response: Correct answer = 1 mark; incorrect = 0
New trends; aggressive price cutting and marketing/promotions by competitors to increase market–share; changes in the sizes of portions served; menu changes.

Franchising	Famous Brands Ltd enters into contracts with individual entrepreneurs who accept the conditions and high standards expected of the brand. The individuals run the restaurants and pay franchise fees to the company.
Manufacturing	Famous Brands Ltd manufactures some of the products that they supply to the restaurants.
Logistics	Logistics relates to the storage and delivery of the products needed by the restaurants.

The company does not operate only in South Africa. Provide evidence from the information to prove this point.

Expected response: Correct answer = 1 mark; incorrect = 0
The operational review mentions international franchising. The Income Statement reflects foreign currency transaction differences and Note 4 reflects foreign exchange losses.

4. (4)

Identify the following figures from the financial statements. Also state where you found each figure i.e. in the Income Statement (IS), Balance Sheet (BS) or Cash Flow Statement (CFS).
All workings correct = 4 marks; one or two errors = 3; half correct = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0

	Where found IS, BS or CFS	Amount Rand
Gross profit	IS	922 967 000
Operating profit	IS	412 656 000
Net profit before tax	IS	402 004 000
Taxation expense	IS	133 950 000
Taxation paid	CFS	131 719 000
Amount owed to SARS at year-end	BS	12 716 000
Dividends paid	CFS	159 165 000
Expansion of fixed assets	CFS	45 793 000
Replacement of fixed assets	CFS	9 776 000
Fixed assets at year-end	BS	155 739 000
Repayment of loans	CFS	65 634 000
Current portion of loans	BS	69 936 000
Long-term portion of loans	BS	52 216 000
Stock on hand	BS	119 987 000

5. (4)

Refer to Page 1 of the source material for the six highlighted indicators. Provide workings for the following calculations:
All workings correct = 4 marks; one or two errors = 3; half correct = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0
% increase in revenue
277 579 × 100 = 14,8%
1 878 036 1

% increase in operating profit
54 203 × 100 = 15,1%
358 453 1

% increase in headline earnings per share (use basic HEPS)
36 × 100 = 14,9%
242 1

% increase in dividends per share
45 × 100 = 29,0%
155 1

6. (4)

Calculate the following financial indicators for 2012. Refer to the bottom of the Income Statement for the number of shares.
All workings correct = 4 marks; one or two errors = 3; half correct = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0

	Workings	Answer
Current ratio	361 865 000 : 274 175 000	1,3 : 1
Acid–test ratio	241 878 000 : 274 175 000	0,9 : 1
Headline earnings per share (use weighted average number of shares)	R267 438 000 × 100 96 102 435 shares 1	278 cents
% return on average equity	R268 054 000 × 100 R774 482 000 1	34,5%
Net asset value per share (use number of issued shares)	R840 370 000 × 100 96 192 435 shares 1	873 cents
Debt/equity ratio	106 624 000 : 840 370 000	0.1 : 1
% return on average capital employed	R402 004 000 + R 10652 000 × 100 ½ (R946 994 000 + R885 626 000) 1	45,0%

7. (3)

Comment on the liquidity position of the company. Quote TWO financial indicators to support your opinion.
Expected response: Excellent answer = 3 marks; good = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0
The current ratio remained approximately the same for the past two years at 1,3 : 1 and 1,4 : 1. The acid-test ratio has decreased slightly from 1,1 : 1 to 0,9:1.
Although the current ratio is quite low, it is appropriate for this type of business – the company has obviously operated efficiently with these ratios in past years, stock has to be kept at low levels because of the nature of the food industry, and sales to customers will generally be for cash or by way of credit card.

8. (3)

Comment on whether the company tends to retain or distribute its profits. Provide evidence to support your opinion. Briefly explain how this could affect the share price on the JSE.
Expected response: Excellent answer = 3 marks; good = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0
The dividends pay–out rate for 2012 was 200/278 = 72%
The dividends pay–out rate for 2011 was 155/242 = 64%
The company appears to distribute most of its earnings to the shareholders.
The willingness to distribute dividends could increase the share price on the JSE because it will make the shares more attractive to shareholders who are looking for instant returns. However, if shareholders are looking for capital growth in the value of the shares, this could depress the price as it affects the retained income, which affects the net asset value.

9. (3)

Comment on the gearing of the company. Should the company repay loans or take out more loans? Provide evidence to support your opinion.
Expected response: Excellent answer = 3 marks; good = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0
The debt/equity ratio has decreased from 0,2 : 1 to 0,1 : 1, which indicates that the gearing and degree of financial risk has decreased. However, the % return on total capital employed is very high at 45%, which indicates that the company is very efficient, while interest rates are much lower (currently approx 10–12%), so loans can be productively used to gear up returns even more.

10. (3)

The share price of the company on the JSE in February 2012 was R53,00. The price increased to R79,00 in February 2013. Comment on whether or not you feel the company’s shares are fairly valued. Provide evidence to support your opinion.
Expected response: Excellent answer = 3 marks; good = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0
The net asset value is only R8,73, while the share price was at R53,00 at that time. This indicates that there is considerable demand from the public for the company’s shares – the track record of the company obviously indicates that investment in the company’s shares is a sustainable and profitable one.
Also, the assets might be undervalued (possibly due to the application of conservative accounting principles) which could have depressed the NAV.

11. (4)

Should the shareholders be satisfied with the percentage return, earnings and dividends for the 2012 financial year? Explain. Provide evidence to support your opinion.
Expected response: Excellent answer = 4 marks; good = 3 or 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0
The % return has increased from 33,9% to 34,5% and this significantly exceeds the returns on alternative investments.
The EPS improved from 242 cents to 278 cents.
The DPS improved from 155 cents to 200 cents.
However, for new shareholders, if they have to buy shares at R79,00 each, then earning a R2,00 EPS amounts to only 5% of the share price in 2012, and only 3,5% of the 2013 share price. It would be interesting to check the 2013 NAV to the share price in Feb 2013, when the 2013 financial statements are published.

12. (3)

What do the directors say about the prospects for the future? Would this influence you in buying shares in Famous Brands Limited?
Expected response: Excellent answer = 3 marks; good = 2; poor = 1; incorrect = 0
The directors have pointed out the challenges, i.e. whether customers will have sufficient disposable income to spend on luxuries like ‘eating out’ after paying for all their home expenses, which have gone up significantly e.g. electricity, fuel and food. The directors also explain the strategies they will use in looking for new opportunities, reducing costs and finding new markets. This creates a favourable impression for future investors. Learner must express an opinion on how this would influence him/her.

TOTAL: 50 marks

NOTE TO TEACHERS: This task is relevant to Grade 12 learners in 2013 and from 2014 (i.e. relevant to CAPS as well). Teachers may choose to increase the marks on specific items and mark the case study out of 75 or 100 marks, as long as the final weighting is as per CAPS (reduced to 10 marks).

ACCOUNTING GRADE 12: TASK D

THIRD TERM ASSESSMENT TASK
CASE STUDY: CASH BUDGET AND DEBTORS

MARKING GUIDELINE

1. (2)

What would you say to Bennie regarding the mistakes he thinks his wife made in compiling the budget with regard to the depreciation and the contribution of a new delivery vehicle?
These are not mistakes. Both are non-cash items which do not affect the bank balances, so they must not be in a Cash Budget. üü

2. Debtors’ Collection Schedule for December 2012 and January 2013 ✔✔✔✔ (4)
All figures correct = 4 marks; Most correct = 3; Some correct = 2; Few correct = 1; None correct = 0

MONTH	CREDIT SALES	DECEMBER 2012	JANUARY 2013
October	241 200	84 420
November	290 880	145 440	101 808
December	320 400	30 438	160 200
January	223 200		21 204
Cash from debtors		260 298	283 212

3. (4)

Calculate % increase in budgeted salaries and wages in January 2013.
4 080 × 100 = 6% ✔🗹 _{any one part correct i.e. 4080 or 68 000}
68 000 1

Calculate % decrease in amount budgeted for commission income in Janu ary 2013

3 600 × 100 = 15% ✔🗹 _{any one part correct i.e. either 3 600 or 24 000}
24 000 1

4. (2)

Calculate the total finance charges incurred in the purchase of the vehicle.
(9 000 x 12)
46 000 + 216 000 – 196 000 = R66 000 ✔🗹 _{any one part correct}

5. (4)

Effect on the budget:
Cost of repairs = 37 500 – (75% x 8 000) = 31 500 ✔🗹 _{any one part correct}
TWO points that Mtini would mention to Bekker:
Any two valid points, e.g.

This was irresponsible as insurance terms had been violated.✔✔
The repairs should be debited to drawings as this is a personal expense.✔✔

6. (3)

Calculation of rent income for December 2012
15 950 x 100/110 = R14 500 ✔🗹 any one part correct

Suitable explanation:
Any one valid explanation, e.g. ✔

The tenant paid the February rent in advance.
Additional unused property was rented out at the same rate.

7. (4)

Calculate the budgeted payments to creditors in January 2013.
December total sales = 801 000
Cost of sales: 801 000 x 100/180 = 445 000
Credit purchases: 222 500
Paid in January = 222 500 – 22 250 = R200 250 ✔🗹

Mtini feels that the business need not buy any goods for cash, and that all goods should be bought on credit. In your opinion, will this improve the business Cash Budget? Explain.
Yes. This will mean that the R222 500 to be paid for cash sales in December will then be paid in January, which will improve the cash balance at the end of December by this amount. When the amount is paid in January they will also earn a R22 250 discount as well. There is also a similar effect in the following month. ✔✔

8. (3)

Explain the difference between interest capitalised and interest not capitalised.
Interest that is capitalised is added to the loan. Monthly repayments include the repayment of the loan and interest. Interest that is not capitalised is paid separately. ✔

Calculate the amount of the loan repaid on 31 December 2012.

500 ÷ 0,15 x 12 = R40 000 ✔✔

9. (4)

Use the Cash Budget to identify the missing figures, totals and balances designated A–D. You are NOT required to identify other missing figures.
All figures correct = 4 marks; Mostly correct = 3; Some correct = 2; Few correct = 1; None correct = 0

A	B	C	D
(118 902)✔	(80 872)✔	19 290✔	119 395✔

10. (12)

Calculation of the average debtors’ collection period (in days):
530 000 ✔
½ (535 225 + 764 775) x 365 = 80 days 🗹
2 400 000 ✔
The percentage of debtors who are complying with the credit terms (as indicated in the Debtors Age Analysis):
(R156 725 + R234 250) ÷ R764 775 x 100 = 51,1% ✔✔
Brief comment on the two calculations above:
It is unacceptable that the debtors are taking so long to pay and that only half of them are complying with the credit terms. ✔
Details of the main mistakes that the business is making with regard to debtors. Also provide the names of specific debtors to illustrate these main problems and suggest a solution for each mistake.

MISTAKES ✔✔	DEFAULTING DEBTOR(S) ✔✔	SOLUTION ✔✔
Exceeding the credit limit	Minaj, Britney, Hannah	Do not continue supplying these debtors; reduce their credit limits; give incentives for cash purchases.
Taking longer than the credit term	Britney, Jemson, Drake, Wayne	Charge interest on overdue accounts; settlement discounts to encourage early settlement of accounts.

	Comment ✔✔✔	Advice ✔✔✔
Advertising	The expense is the same as budgeted. This appears to be well planned. However, when one looks at the monthly sales, it shows that advertising is not effective.	They should consider increasing the advertising budget. Can be strategically linked to sales. The business must look at trends/ codes played at different seasons and budget accordingly.
Telephone	Always overspending/under budgeted	Need extra control, investigate whether there is a need to increase (calling debtors etc.) or if it is being abused.
Insurance	This is R6 000 under-budget each month.	They should consider whether they are still adequately covered or whether they have genuinely negotiated a better rate. This might be false economy if the insurance company fails to pay out for legitimate claims.

12. (3)

Bennie has made two significant decisions by taking out a new loan and admitting a partner to the business. What would you say to Bennie about these decisions and the effect on the cash flow of the business?
✔✔✔ Any valid response Excellent answer = 3 marks; Good = 2; Satisfactory/Poor = 1; Incorrect = 0
Expected response:
Although he has used these strategies to convert his large overdraft into a positive balance, he should rather have looked at the real reasons for the shortcomings, e.g. credit sales now account for 52% (2,4m/4,6m) of total sales and debtors are not well controlled. He now has extra interest to pay, even though the interest rate is better, as the loan raised is larger than the one cancelled. Also he has to share profits with another partner now – when he starts to take drawings, the cash situation will get worse.

TOTAL MARKS FOR THE TASKS: 50

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Balance at beginning of financial year	R450 000
Repayments during the year	R234 000
Interest capitalised	R ?
Balance at end of financial year	R270 000