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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2021
FAC2601
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR COMPANIES
100 Marks
Duration 2 Hours
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THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF EIGHT (8) PAGES
PLEASE NOTE:
1. This paper consists of THREE (3) questions.
2. All questions must be answered.
3. Basic calculations, where applicable, must be shown.
4. Ensure that you are handed the correct examination answer book (blue for accounting) by the
invigilator (only applicable for venue based exams).
5. Each question attempted must be commenced on a new (separate) page.
6. PROPOSED TIMETABLE: (Avoid deviating from this as far as possible.)
Question Time in
No Subject Marks minutes
1 Multiple choice questions 10 12
2 Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Profit or Loss
and other Comprehensive Income with relevant notes 50 60
3 Profit calculation and Statement of Changes in Equity 40 48
TOTAL 100 120
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QUESTION 1 (10 marks) (12 minutes)
This question must be answered in your examination answer book – please only write down the
number that you think is correct. Each question has only one correct answer. The marks per
question are indicated in brackets at the end of each question.
(a) The following list of balances appear, amongst others, in the accounting records of Vusi Ltd on
31 October 2020:
Ordinary share capital (shares issued at R2.30 each) R1 265 000
Proceeds of ordinary shares issued on 30 June 2020 R 540 000
(Shares issued at R2.70 each)
The following decision was taken and has not yet been recorded in the accounting records of
Vusi Ltd as at 31 October 2020:
The directors decided on a capitalisation share issue of 1 share for every 5 shares held as at
31 October 2020 at R1,20 per share. Which one of the following options represents the amount of
the shares that have to be capitalised?:
1. R48 000
2. R132 000
3. R180 000
4. R1 985 000
(2)
(b) Shaka Ltd purchased inventory for R644 000 (including VAT @ 15%) from a supplier. The supplier
grants a 6,5% settlement discount for settlement within 30 days. Shaka Ltd arranged with a
transport company to deliver the inventory to its premises. The delivery company charged
Shaka Ltd R23 000 (including VAT @ 15%) for this delivery. A goods-in-transit insurance was
taken out by Shaka Ltd with its insurance brokers to cover any damage of the inventory while in
transit. The premium of this goods-in-transit amounted to R1 500 (excluding VAT). Shaka Ltd has
a policy of claiming all discounts available to it. What is the purchasing cost of the inventory?:
1. R543 600
2. R545 100
3. R616 904
4. R618 404
(2)
(c) Clever Brokers Ltd underwrites an issue of 25 000 ordinary shares at R2.50 each in Smart Ltd.
The underwriting commission is 8%. If the public takes up 20 000 shares, how much is the
commission?:
1. R1 600
2. R2 000
3. R4 000
4. R5 000
(2)
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QUESTION 1 (continued)
(d) Khoza Ltd issued 20 000 8% cumulative preference shares at R3 each. During the 2019 financial
year, Khoza Ltd did not have sufficient funds to pay for the preference shares dividends. During
the following year, 2020, Khoza Ltd decided to declare and pay dividends for both 2019 and 2020.
How much will be accounted for as dividends declared and paid in the 2020 statement of changes
in equity?:
1. R1 600
2. R3 200
3. R4 800
4. R9 600
(2)
(e) Which one of the following costs are specifically excluded in the purchasing cost of inventory?:
1. Transport costs
2. Import duties and other appropriate taxes
3. Selling expenses
4. Handling costs
(2)
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EXAM PACK
2023
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Email:
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2021
FAC2601
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR COMPANIES
100 Marks
Duration 2 Hours
This paper consists of 8 pages.
Instructions:
Download this paper as soon as it has been accessed.
Remember to complete and adhere to the Honesty Declaration.
Please upload submission in PDF-format, single file not larger than 20Mb before the expiry of the due
time.
THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF EIGHT (8) PAGES
PLEASE NOTE:
1. This paper consists of THREE (3) questions.
2. All questions must be answered.
3. Basic calculations, where applicable, must be shown.
4. Ensure that you are handed the correct examination answer book (blue for accounting) by the
invigilator (only applicable for venue based exams).
5. Each question attempted must be commenced on a new (separate) page.
6. PROPOSED TIMETABLE: (Avoid deviating from this as far as possible.)
Question Time in
No Subject Marks minutes
1 Multiple choice questions 10 12
2 Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Profit or Loss
and other Comprehensive Income with relevant notes 50 60
3 Profit calculation and Statement of Changes in Equity 40 48
TOTAL 100 120
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QUESTION 1 (10 marks) (12 minutes)
This question must be answered in your examination answer book – please only write down the
number that you think is correct. Each question has only one correct answer. The marks per
question are indicated in brackets at the end of each question.
(a) The following list of balances appear, amongst others, in the accounting records of Vusi Ltd on
31 October 2020:
Ordinary share capital (shares issued at R2.30 each) R1 265 000
Proceeds of ordinary shares issued on 30 June 2020 R 540 000
(Shares issued at R2.70 each)
The following decision was taken and has not yet been recorded in the accounting records of
Vusi Ltd as at 31 October 2020:
The directors decided on a capitalisation share issue of 1 share for every 5 shares held as at
31 October 2020 at R1,20 per share. Which one of the following options represents the amount of
the shares that have to be capitalised?:
1. R48 000
2. R132 000
3. R180 000
4. R1 985 000
(2)
(b) Shaka Ltd purchased inventory for R644 000 (including VAT @ 15%) from a supplier. The supplier
grants a 6,5% settlement discount for settlement within 30 days. Shaka Ltd arranged with a
transport company to deliver the inventory to its premises. The delivery company charged
Shaka Ltd R23 000 (including VAT @ 15%) for this delivery. A goods-in-transit insurance was
taken out by Shaka Ltd with its insurance brokers to cover any damage of the inventory while in
transit. The premium of this goods-in-transit amounted to R1 500 (excluding VAT). Shaka Ltd has
a policy of claiming all discounts available to it. What is the purchasing cost of the inventory?:
1. R543 600
2. R545 100
3. R616 904
4. R618 404
(2)
(c) Clever Brokers Ltd underwrites an issue of 25 000 ordinary shares at R2.50 each in Smart Ltd.
The underwriting commission is 8%. If the public takes up 20 000 shares, how much is the
commission?:
1. R1 600
2. R2 000
3. R4 000
4. R5 000
(2)
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QUESTION 1 (continued)
(d) Khoza Ltd issued 20 000 8% cumulative preference shares at R3 each. During the 2019 financial
year, Khoza Ltd did not have sufficient funds to pay for the preference shares dividends. During
the following year, 2020, Khoza Ltd decided to declare and pay dividends for both 2019 and 2020.
How much will be accounted for as dividends declared and paid in the 2020 statement of changes
in equity?:
1. R1 600
2. R3 200
3. R4 800
4. R9 600
(2)
(e) Which one of the following costs are specifically excluded in the purchasing cost of inventory?:
1. Transport costs
2. Import duties and other appropriate taxes
3. Selling expenses
4. Handling costs
(2)
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