MAC3761
Test 4/September 2023
COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
TEST 4: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023
MAC3761
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING III
(40 marks)
2 hours
(inclusive of 15 minutes download and 30 minutes upload time)
EXAMINATION PANEL AS APPOINTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
CONFIDENTIAL
Use of a non-programmable pocket calculator is permissible.
This is a closed book test.
This test question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa.
THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF EIGHT (8) PAGES
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK TEST. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CONSULT ANY
SOURCE, INCLUDING YOUR TEXTBOOK AND TUTORIAL LETTERS. YOU ARE ALSO
NOT ALLOWED TO CONSULT WITH OTHER STUDENTS OR THIRD PARTIES.
TEST QUESTION PAPER - INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE:
1. The paper consists of ONE (1) question.
2. All sub-questions must be answered.
3. All calculations must be shown.
4. Each sub-question attempted must commence on a new (separate) page.
5. PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR WRITING IS GIVEN BELOW (Do not exceed this! Do not
continue writing during the upload time!)
Question Section Topics Marks Minutes
1 Costing & Capital budgeting and Relevant decision-making;
72 + 3
Finance Reporting and performance analysis; The dividend
40 extra
decision; Business valuations and Mergers &
minutes
Acquisitions.
TOTAL 40 75
CONFIDENTIAL
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Test 4/September 2023
The test paper will remain available throughout the session.
Commence the submission (uploading) of your answer file as soon as you have completed
the assessment, do not wait for the session to conclude.
Start uploading your answer file at 10:00am (90 minutes after the start of the test session)
at the latest, to allow enough time for any delays in the process.
You HAVE to submit your answers in one pdf file. The file name of your pdf document must
be in the following format: Student number_MAC3761_04.pdf. For example:
12345678_MAC3761_04.pdf
Your submission will be time-stamped and only submissions received by 10:30am will be
marked.
Honesty Declaration
By submitting my solution to the test, I declare that:
• I know what plagiarism is, that plagiarism is wrong and that disciplinary steps can be taken against me if I am
found guilty of plagiarism;
• This solution, submitted by myself, is my own work;
• I have not assisted any other student in any manner and I have not had the assistance of any other person,
in completing this test;
• I will not assist any other student in any manner and I will not obtain the assistance of any other person, in
completing this test;
• I know that this is a closed-book test and I will not consult any resources in completing this test; and
• I know that if I am found to be in violation of this declaration I will receive 0% for this test and/or have more
serious disciplinary steps taken against me.
Please note:
The Honesty Declaration is completed as part of the file submission process. Please refer to the instructions above
for guidance on acknowledging the Honor Pledge before submission.
INSTRUCTIONS (ALREADY COMMUNICATED ON MYUNISA BEFOREHAND):
We would again like to highlight the following important aspects of Test 4 for MAC3761 that were
already communicated on myUnisa:
1. Test 4 is an online assessment. Please ensure that you have all the necessary resources (such
as internet connectivity and a pdf converter/scanner app (Microsoft Office lens is preferred)) to
ensure minimal disruptions during the test. Your answers can be handwritten or typed, but
they MUST be converted to a single PDF file. Only PDF documents will be allowed and all
Word/Excel documents must be saved as ONE PDF file before it can be submitted.
2. Refer to the student guides in the folder “Important test instructions and student guides” on the
Welcome Page of myUNISA for MAC3761-23-Y.
3. The Invigilator App / IRIS will NOT BE USED during Test 4 for MAC3761 and NO emailed
submissions will be accepted.
CONFIDENTIAL
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Test 4/September 2023
COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
TEST 4: 15 SEPTEMBER 2023
MAC3761
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING III
(40 marks)
2 hours
(inclusive of 15 minutes download and 30 minutes upload time)
EXAMINATION PANEL AS APPOINTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
CONFIDENTIAL
Use of a non-programmable pocket calculator is permissible.
This is a closed book test.
This test question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa.
THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF EIGHT (8) PAGES
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK TEST. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CONSULT ANY
SOURCE, INCLUDING YOUR TEXTBOOK AND TUTORIAL LETTERS. YOU ARE ALSO
NOT ALLOWED TO CONSULT WITH OTHER STUDENTS OR THIRD PARTIES.
TEST QUESTION PAPER - INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE:
1. The paper consists of ONE (1) question.
2. All sub-questions must be answered.
3. All calculations must be shown.
4. Each sub-question attempted must commence on a new (separate) page.
5. PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR WRITING IS GIVEN BELOW (Do not exceed this! Do not
continue writing during the upload time!)
Question Section Topics Marks Minutes
1 Costing & Capital budgeting and Relevant decision-making;
72 + 3
Finance Reporting and performance analysis; The dividend
40 extra
decision; Business valuations and Mergers &
minutes
Acquisitions.
TOTAL 40 75
CONFIDENTIAL
[TURN OVER]
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Test 4/September 2023
The test paper will remain available throughout the session.
Commence the submission (uploading) of your answer file as soon as you have completed
the assessment, do not wait for the session to conclude.
Start uploading your answer file at 10:00am (90 minutes after the start of the test session)
at the latest, to allow enough time for any delays in the process.
You HAVE to submit your answers in one pdf file. The file name of your pdf document must
be in the following format: Student number_MAC3761_04.pdf. For example:
12345678_MAC3761_04.pdf
Your submission will be time-stamped and only submissions received by 10:30am will be
marked.
Honesty Declaration
By submitting my solution to the test, I declare that:
• I know what plagiarism is, that plagiarism is wrong and that disciplinary steps can be taken against me if I am
found guilty of plagiarism;
• This solution, submitted by myself, is my own work;
• I have not assisted any other student in any manner and I have not had the assistance of any other person,
in completing this test;
• I will not assist any other student in any manner and I will not obtain the assistance of any other person, in
completing this test;
• I know that this is a closed-book test and I will not consult any resources in completing this test; and
• I know that if I am found to be in violation of this declaration I will receive 0% for this test and/or have more
serious disciplinary steps taken against me.
Please note:
The Honesty Declaration is completed as part of the file submission process. Please refer to the instructions above
for guidance on acknowledging the Honor Pledge before submission.
INSTRUCTIONS (ALREADY COMMUNICATED ON MYUNISA BEFOREHAND):
We would again like to highlight the following important aspects of Test 4 for MAC3761 that were
already communicated on myUnisa:
1. Test 4 is an online assessment. Please ensure that you have all the necessary resources (such
as internet connectivity and a pdf converter/scanner app (Microsoft Office lens is preferred)) to
ensure minimal disruptions during the test. Your answers can be handwritten or typed, but
they MUST be converted to a single PDF file. Only PDF documents will be allowed and all
Word/Excel documents must be saved as ONE PDF file before it can be submitted.
2. Refer to the student guides in the folder “Important test instructions and student guides” on the
Welcome Page of myUNISA for MAC3761-23-Y.
3. The Invigilator App / IRIS will NOT BE USED during Test 4 for MAC3761 and NO emailed
submissions will be accepted.
CONFIDENTIAL
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