Accounting English Paper 1 2015 Questions and Answers Part 2

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  • Comment on whether or not Jane՚s strategy of adjusting the selling prices has benefitted the business. Provide figures to support your answer.
  • Excellent answer = 4 marks; Good = 3; Average = 2; Poor = 1; Incorrect = 0
  • Expected response:
  • The strategy was successful in December, but Jane then increased the selling price significantly in January. She has not reduced the selling prices when cost prices decreased. Her competitors will probably decrease prices when possible to increase their market share.

Provide two points to assist Jane in improving internal control in her business.

Any two points

Possible responses:

  • Regular stock counts to check that no stock goes missing.
  • Division of duties to check that all sales are recorded properly, and that stock purchased is properly secured.
  • Reconsider pricing policy to reduce stock to acceptable levels.

Question 3

Choose a description from Column B that matches a term⟋concept in Column A. Write only the letter (A – E) next to the question number (3.1. 1 – 3.1. 5) .

Table Supporting: Accounting English Paper 1 2015 Questions and Answers Part 2
3.1. 1B
3.1. 2E
3.1. 3A
3.1. 4C
3.1. 5D

Ordinary Share Capital

Table Supporting: Ordinary Share Capital
850 000 ordinary shares in issue at beginning of

year

5 737 500
150 000 shares repurchased during the year

(150 000 x R6,75)

(1 012 500)
700 000 ordinary shares in issue at end of yearoperation, one part correct4 725 000

Retained Income

Table Supporting: Retained Income
Balance on 1 July 2013181 900
Net profit after income tax813 600
Shares repurchased (150 000 × 0.65)(97 500)
Ordinary share dividendsoperation, one part correct(595 000)
Interim (paid)315 000
Final (recommended) (700 000 × 40 cents)280 000
Balance on 30 June 2014operation, one part correct303 000

Trade and Other Receivables

Table Supporting: Trade and Other Receivables
Net trade debtors 118 370 – 6 100 + 11 700123 970
SARS: Income tax (320 900 – 316 400) (813 600 x⟋72)4 500
Prepaid expenses12 430
Totaloperation, one part correct140 900

Bargain Traders LTD Balance Sheet on 30 June 2014

Table Supporting: Bargain Traders LTD Balance Sheet on 30 June 2014
Assets
Non-Current Assetsoperation4 985 600
Fixed⟋Tangible Assetsbalancing figure4 865 600
Fixed deposit120 000
Current Assets890 300
Inventory (355 700 + 9 500)365 200
Trade and other receivables140 900
Cash and cash equivalents (351 200 + 33 000)384 200
Total AssetsSee Total Equity and Liabilities5 875 900
Equity and Liabilities
Shareholders Equityoperation5 028 000
Ordinary share capital4 725 000
303 000
Non-Current Liabilities227 800
Loan: Drake Bank (295 000 + 31 200 – 98 400)one part correct
Current Liabilitiesoperation620 100
Trade and other payables (197 000 + 11 700 + 33 000)241 700
Shareholders for dividends280 000
Current portion of loan98 400
Total Equity and Liabilities5 875 900

Calculate the net asset value (NAV) on 30 June 2014.

5 028 000 ÷ 700 000 = 718,3 cents

Comment on the price offered for the shares that were repurchased. Quote relevant financial indicators (actual figures⟋ratios⟋ percentages) to support your comment.

  • Good answer with figures = 3; Satisfactory = 2; Weak = 1; Incorrect = 0
  • Shares were repurchased for R7,40 each.
  • The NAV on 30 June 2014 was 718 cents (696 cents in 2013) .

An upward trend:

  • The market price at the time was R9,25.Indication that investors are interested in the company.
  • The price offered was conservative. The company benefitted from this transaction. (But shareholders who left might not be satisfied.)

Calculate Kyle Mason՚s percentage shareholding after the proposed share buy-back on 31 August 2014.

Table Supporting: Bargain Traders LTD Balance Sheet on 30 June 2014
x = 51,6%one part correct
(700 000 – 90 000)

As another shareholder, discuss your concern regarding the proposed repurchase of shares. Give TWO questions you would ask the directors at the annual general meeting.

Concern:

  • Any comment explaining the shift to major shareholder
  • Kyle Mason will own more than 50% of the company. (He has deliberately influences this.)
  • He can entrench himself as CEO for a longer period. The % shareholding has had a major effect on control.

Questions: (Any two)

1. Were the other directors aware of the strategy of Mason?

2. Why is it necessary to reduce the capital of the company?

3. The company is shrinking, is this intentional?

4. Why do this so soon after an earlier reduction in capital?

5. At what price will these shares be bought back?

6. How will this affect liquidity (current ratio is relatively low) ?