May 2023
MAC2601
Principles of Management Accounting
100 Marks
Duration: 2 Hours
30 minutes for uploading to myUnisa
30 minutes for reading the instructions
Use of a non-programable pocket calculator is permissible Close
book assessment
The question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
distributed beyond its intended use
[CONFIDENTIAL] [TURN OVER]
,THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF ELEVEN (11) PAGES IN TOTAL.
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK ASSESSMENT! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COPY FROM
ANY SOURCES INCLUDING YOUR LEARNING UNITS OR TUTORIAL LETTERS.
QUESTION PAPER - INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note:
1. This paper consists of six (6) questions
2. You are strongly advised to carefully read the required before attempting the questions
concerned.
3. All questions must be answered.
4. All calculations must be shown.
5. Each question attempted, must commence on a new (separate) page.
6. Include (write/type) your student number in the document/answer file.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR THIS ASSESSMENT:
CONTENTS
TIME
QUESTION TOPIC MARKS
Minutes
1 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) (various topics) 20 24
2 Fill-in one-word questions (various topics) 10 12
3 Budgeting and budgetary control 23 28
4 Activity Based Costing 22 26
5 Direct and Absorption Costing 13 16
6 Standard Costing 12 14
TOTAL 100 120
[CONFIDENTIAL] [TURN OVER]
, INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
• Please log into The Invigilator App. You need to be connected to the internet in order to log in and scan the QR code.
• Scan the QR code above once the examination formally commences. If you encounter difficulty with scanning of the QR code you
can also enter the QR access code at the bottom of the QR code in order to start the assessment.
• Once the QR code is scanned, you can place your smartphone next to you. The Invigilator App will notify you when an action is
required. Ensure your media volume Is turned up.
• You may access your MyExams in the application if you only have one device by pressing the ‘access LMS’ button.
• Please remember to keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
• Keep The Invigilator app open on your cell phone during the assessment. You are not allowed to leave or minimise the application.
• When an action is required, a notification beep will be heard. Action the request.
• Please ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the examination as well as at the end of the examination.
No internet connection is needed during the assessment.
• It is important to first upload your script to the MyExams. Uploading of app data is not time sensitive and you can do it after you
have uploaded your script to the MyExams.
• It is important to note that you have to adhere to the time limit in your MyExams assessment as the invigilation time in the app
could exceed the time allocated to complete your assessment.
• You can click the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish early.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
SCAN & UPLOAD ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS & QR CODE FOR THE INVIGILATOR APP
MAC2601
Principles of Management Accounting
100 Marks
Duration: 2 Hours
30 minutes for uploading to myUnisa
30 minutes for reading the instructions
Use of a non-programable pocket calculator is permissible Close
book assessment
The question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
distributed beyond its intended use
[CONFIDENTIAL] [TURN OVER]
,THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF ELEVEN (11) PAGES IN TOTAL.
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK ASSESSMENT! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COPY FROM
ANY SOURCES INCLUDING YOUR LEARNING UNITS OR TUTORIAL LETTERS.
QUESTION PAPER - INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note:
1. This paper consists of six (6) questions
2. You are strongly advised to carefully read the required before attempting the questions
concerned.
3. All questions must be answered.
4. All calculations must be shown.
5. Each question attempted, must commence on a new (separate) page.
6. Include (write/type) your student number in the document/answer file.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR THIS ASSESSMENT:
CONTENTS
TIME
QUESTION TOPIC MARKS
Minutes
1 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) (various topics) 20 24
2 Fill-in one-word questions (various topics) 10 12
3 Budgeting and budgetary control 23 28
4 Activity Based Costing 22 26
5 Direct and Absorption Costing 13 16
6 Standard Costing 12 14
TOTAL 100 120
[CONFIDENTIAL] [TURN OVER]
, INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
• Please log into The Invigilator App. You need to be connected to the internet in order to log in and scan the QR code.
• Scan the QR code above once the examination formally commences. If you encounter difficulty with scanning of the QR code you
can also enter the QR access code at the bottom of the QR code in order to start the assessment.
• Once the QR code is scanned, you can place your smartphone next to you. The Invigilator App will notify you when an action is
required. Ensure your media volume Is turned up.
• You may access your MyExams in the application if you only have one device by pressing the ‘access LMS’ button.
• Please remember to keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
• Keep The Invigilator app open on your cell phone during the assessment. You are not allowed to leave or minimise the application.
• When an action is required, a notification beep will be heard. Action the request.
• Please ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the examination as well as at the end of the examination.
No internet connection is needed during the assessment.
• It is important to first upload your script to the MyExams. Uploading of app data is not time sensitive and you can do it after you
have uploaded your script to the MyExams.
• It is important to note that you have to adhere to the time limit in your MyExams assessment as the invigilation time in the app
could exceed the time allocated to complete your assessment.
• You can click the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish early.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
SCAN & UPLOAD ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS & QR CODE FOR THE INVIGILATOR APP
