PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

NOVEMBER 2022
GRADE 10
MARKING GUIDELINES
ACCOUNTING (PAPER 2)
9 pages
MARKING PRINCIPLES:
1. Unless otherwise stated in the marking guideline, penalties for foreign items are applied only if the
candidate is not losing marks elsewhere in the question for that item (no penalty for misplaced item). No
double penalty applied.
2. Penalties for placement or poor presentation (e.g. details) are applied only if the candidate is earning marks
on the figures for that item.
3. Full marks for correct answer. If answer 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). Note: If figures are stipulated in the marking guidelines for components of
workings, these do not carry the method mark for final answer as well.
5. Unless otherwise indicated, the positive or negative effect of any figure must be considered to award the
mark. If no + or – sign or bracket is provided, assume that the figure is positive.
6. Where indicated, part-marks may be awarded to differentiate between differing qualities of answers from
candidates.
7. Where penalties are applied, the marks for that section of the question cannot be a final negative.
8. Operation means 'check operation'. 'One part correct' means operation and one part correct. Note: check
operation must be +, -, x, ÷, or per memo.
9. 'One part correct' means ‘operation and one part correct’. Where method marks are awarded for one part
correct, the marker must inspect the reasonableness of the answer and at least one part must be correct
before awarding the mark. If a figure has earned a method mark, this will be regarded as ‘one part correct’.
10. In calculations, do not award marks for workings if numerator and denominator are swapped – this also
applies to ratios.
11. In awarding method marks, ensure that candidates do not get full marks for any item that is incorrect at
least in part. Indicate with a .
12. Be aware of some candidates who provide valid alternatives beyond the marking guideline.
Codes: f = foreign item; p = placement/presentation.
 ACCOUNTING
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QUESTION 1: DEBTORS' RECONCILIATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL

1.1 GENERAL LEDGER OF ARAMIS TRADERS

Dr DEBTORS’ CONTROL Cr
2022 Balance 2022 Bank and
Jun 01  Jun
b/d 209 510 30 discount CRJ ✓124 380
(216 210✓– 6 700✓) allowed
Debtors’
30 Sales allowances
DJ 316 100 DAJ 55 940
(310 920✓+ 5 180 ✓✓) (55 580✓ + 360✓)

Bank (Refund) CPJ ✓600 Journal credits GJ ✓1 600

Journal debits
GJ  3 710 Balance c/d 348 000
(1 820✓+ 1 800✓✓+ 90✓✓)

529 920 529 920

2022
01 Balance b/d 348 000
Jul 20

1.2 List of debtors as at 30 June 2022

DEBTOR Debit Credit
S. Tyler (80 000 ✓ – 900 ✓✓) 79 100
Y. Putin (74 800 ✓ – 12 000✓) 62 800
G. Krigler (72 400 ✓ – 400✓) 72 000
See sales in control account
M. Ahmod (18 900 ✓ + 5 180 ) 24 080
R. Dire (66 730 ✓+ 12 000✓) 78 730
If no calculation
P. Hlope (-1 800 ✓+ 1 800 ✓) 0 shown award
1 mark for 0
See journal debits in control account
J. Phillip (7 200 ✓+ 90 )  7 290
T. Makoe (18 000 ✓ + 6 000 ✓✓) 24 000
3 000 (1 mark)+3 000 (1 mark) One part correct 348 000 26

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1.3 Explain the following terms:

Credit term
Credit term is the amount of time a debtor is allowed to take to pay off
his/her account. ✓✓

Credit limit
Credit limit is the maximum amount a debtor is allowed to buy goods
on credit. OR Credit limit is the maximum amount that a debtor may 4
have as an outstanding balance. ✓✓

1.4 A total discount of R6 219 was allowed to debtors. Calculate the

actual amount that was received from debtors in June.

124 380✓ – 6 219✓ = 118 161  One part correct

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1.5 The percentage of returns by debtors is 17%. Provide TWO control

measures that can be implemented to reduce returns.
Any two valid answers ✓✓ ✓✓

• Follow-up on orders made by customers.

• The quality of goods could be a problem. Check alternative
suppliers.
• Find out what other suppliers are charging for goods that are
normally returned by customers./Look for cheaper suppliers.
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1.6 In THREE points advise the owner on how to improve collection

from debtors.
Any three valid answers ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓

• Charge interest on overdue accounts of debtors.

• Send statements of account/sms’s as reminders./Send letters of
demand.
• Offer discounts for early payments.

TOTAL MARKS
63

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QUESTION 2: VALUE ADDED TAX AND ETHICS

2.1 CONCEPTS

2.1.1 True ✓
2.1.2 False ✓
2.1.3 True ✓
2.1.4 False ✓
2.1.5 True ✓
2.1.6 True ✓ 6

2.2 CALCULATIONS

A R2 100 ✓✓
B R315 ✓✓
C R126 ✓✓
D R966 ✓✓
E R42 000 ✓✓
F R48 300 ✓✓
G R747,50 ✓✓ 14

2.3 ETHICS

2.3.1 Explain the difference between tax evasion and tax

avoidance.

• Tax evasion is the use of illegal methods to pay less/no

tax. ✓✓
• Tax avoidance is the use of legal methods to pay less
tax. ✓✓
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2.3.2 (a) Bokang has conducted himself unethically. Explain the

action taken by SARS against the VAT vendors who
conduct themselves unethically. Provide TWO points.
Any two valid points. ✓✓ ✓✓ Allocate one mark for
partially correct response.
• SARS imposes penalties on businesses for non-
compliance or tax evasion.
• Jail term for defrauding SARS.
• The Commissioner can cancel the registration if the
business does not keep proper accounting records. 4

(b) Provide ONE reason why VAT should be paid to SARS

on this transaction.
Any one valid point. ✓✓ Allocate one mark for partially
correct response.
• Goods donated to individuals and businesses are
subjected to VAT output.
• VAT output on donated goods is not charged to
registered charity organisations. 2

TOTAL MARKS
30

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QUESTION 3: TANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL CONTROL

No. CALCULATIONS ANSWER

3.1.1 Accumulated depreciation

230 000 – 152 000 R78 000 ✓✓

3.1.2 Cost price of new vehicle

380 000 – 230 000 R150 000✓✓

3.1.3 Depreciation – vehicles

10
230 000 x = 23 000 ✓ One part correct
100 R30 500 
One part correct
10 6
150 000 x x = 7 500 ✓ One part correct See 3.1.2
100 12
5

3.1.4 Cost price of equipment at the beginning of the

year.
R420 000 ✓✓
290 000 + 130 000
2

3.1.5 Depreciation – equipment

R43 500 ✓✓
15
290 000 x
100
2

3.1.6 Carrying value at end of year – equipment

See 3.1.5
290 000 – 43 500 246 500 ✓
One part correct

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No. CALCULATIONS ANSWER

3.1.7 Cost price equipment – end of the year
See 3.1.6
246 500 + 173 500 420 000 ✓
One part correct
OR
From 3.1.4
420 000 2

3.2.1 Explain how the business is affected by private use of its vehicles.
Provide TWO points.
Any two valid points. ✓✓ ✓✓ Allocate one mark for partially
correct answer.

• The business will spend more money on repairing the vehicles.

• The business will spend more money on fuel.
• The value of vehicles will depreciate quicker than expected.
• The maintenance plan or service plan will expire quickly.
• The expenses of the business will increase and that will reduce
profit. 4

3.2.2 Provide the control measures that should be implemented by the

owner to avoid mismanagement of movable tangible assets. State
TWO points.
Accept any two valid points. ✓✓ ✓✓ Allocate one mark for partially
correct answer.

• Signing in and out of vehicles to track where they are and who used
them.
• The movement of assets must be recorded in a logbook./Record
kilometres travelled and inspect the vehicles.
• Install a tracking system in the vehicle to monitor movement. 4

TOTAL MARKS

25

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QUESTION 4: COST ACCOUNTING

4.1 CONCEPTS

4.1.1 Prime ✓
4.1.2 Indirect ✓
4.1.3 Factory overhead ✓
4.1.4 Indirect ✓
4.1.5 Factory overhead ✓ 5

4.2 Explain the difference between fixed costs and variable costs.
Variable costs vary in direct proportion to the amount of goods produced, e.g.
raw materials. ✓✓

Fixed costs remain constant irrespective of the amount of goods produced,

e.g. rent. ✓✓ 4

4.3 Complete the following:

No. CALCULATIONS ANSWER

4.3.1 Direct material costs per kite for October 2022.
25 ✓+ 5 ✓+ 5 ✓ R35 
One part correct
4

4.3.2 Total manufacturing overheads for October 2022.

R16 000
5 000 ✓ + 8 000 ✓ + 2 500 ✓ + 500 ✓ One part correct

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No. CALCULATIONS ANSWER

4.3.3 Total production cost for October 2022 if 2 500
kites were produced.
85 two marks One part correct 228 500
(35  See 4.3.1 + 50 ✓) x 2 500 ✓ = 212 500  ✓
One part correct
See 4.3.2 +16 000 
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4.3.4 Unit cost of production.

228 500  See 4.3.3/2 500 ✓ 91,40 
One part correct
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4.3.5 The percentage profit Dan Malgas earned per kite

during October 2022, if the kites were sold at R155
each.
69,6% OR
155 ✓ – 91,40  x 100 70% 
91,40  1 One part correct
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TOTAL MARKS
32

TOTAL: 150