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The Department of Basic Education has pleasure in releasing the second The Department of Basic Education has pleasure in releasing the second edition of
edition of Mind the GapMind the Gap study guides for Grade 12 learners. These studystudy guides for Grade 12 learners. These study guides continue the
guides continue the innovative and committed attempt innovative and committed attempt by the by the DeparDepar tmenttment of Basic Education to improve the academic performance of Grade 12 of Basic Education to improve the academic performance of Grade 12 candidates in te National
candidates in te National Senior Certicate (NSC) examinSenior Certicate (NSC) examination.ation.
The study guides have been written by subject expert teams comprised The study guides have been written by subject expert teams comprised of teachers, examiners, moderators, subject advisors and subject of teachers, examiners, moderators, subject advisors and subject co-ordinators. Researc started in 2012 sows tat te Mind te Gap series ordinators. Researc started in 2012 sows tat te Mind te Gap series has, without doubt, had a positive impact in improving grades. It is my has, without doubt, had a positive impact in improving grades. It is my fervent wish that the
fervent wish that the Mind the GapMind the Gap study guides take us all closer towardsstudy guides take us all closer towards ensuring that no learner is left behind, especially as we move forward in ensuring that no learner is left behind, especially as we move forward in our celebration of 20
our celebration of 20 years of democracy.years of democracy. The second edition of
The second edition of Mind the GapMind the Gap is aligned to the 2014 Curriculum and is aligned to the 2014 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). This means that the writers have Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). This means that the writers have considered the National Policy pertaining to the programme, promotion considered the National Policy pertaining to the programme, promotion requirements and protocol for assessment of the National Curriculum requirements and protocol for assessment of the National Curriculum Statement for Grade 12 in 2014.
Statement for Grade 12 in 2014. The
The Mind the Gap CAPSMind the Gap CAPS study guides take their brief in parstudy guides take their brief in par t from the 201t from the 20133 National Diagnostic report on learner performance and draws on the National Diagnostic report on learner performance and draws on the 201
2014 Grade 12 Examination Guidelines. 4 Grade 12 Examination Guidelines. Each Each of theof the Mind the GapMind the Gap studystudy guides
guides provides provides explanatioexplanations ns of of key key terminoloterminologygy, , simple esimple explanaxplanationstions and examples of the types of questions that learners can expect to be and examples of the types of questions that learners can expect to be as
askked ied in an en an exaxam. Mam. Ma rr kk ii nn g g mm ee mm oo rr aa nn dd a a arare e ininclclududed ed tto o asassisistst learners in building their understanding. Learners are also referred to learners in building their understanding. Learners are also referred to specic questions in past national exam papers and examination memos specic questions in past national exam papers and examination memos that are available on the Department’s website – www.education.gov.za. that are available on the Department’s website – www.education.gov.za. The CAPS edition include Accounting, Economics, Geography, Life The CAPS edition include Accounting, Economics, Geography, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Physical Sciences. Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Physical Sciences. The series is produced in both English
The series is produced in both English and Afrikaans. There are also nineand Afrikaans. There are also nine English First
English First Additional Language study guidesAdditional Language study guides. They include . They include EFAL EFAL PaperPaper 1 (Language); EFAL Paper 3 (Writing); and a study guide for each of the 1 (Language); EFAL Paper 3 (Writing); and a study guide for each of the Grade 12 prescribed literature set works.
Grade 12 prescribed literature set works. The study
The study guides havguides have been e been designed tdesigned to o assist those assist those learners wholearners who have been underperforming due to a lack of exposure to the content have been underperforming due to a lack of exposure to the content requirements of the curriculum and aims to mind-the-gap between failing requirements of the curriculum and aims to mind-the-gap between failing and passing, by bridging the gap in learners’ understanding of commonly and passing, by bridging the gap in learners’ understanding of commonly tested concepts so candidates can pass.
tested concepts so candidates can pass.
All that is now required is for our Grade 12 learners to put in the hours All that is now required is for our Grade 12 learners to put in the hours preparing for the examinations. Learners make us proud – study hard. We preparing for the examinations. Learners make us proud – study hard. We wish each and every one of
wish each and every one of you good luck for your Grade 12 you good luck for your Grade 12 examinations.examinations.
_________________________________ _________________________________ Matsie Angelina Motshekga, MP
Matsie Angelina Motshekga, MP Minister of Basic Education Minister of Basic Education May 2014
May 2014
Matsie Angelina Motshekga, MP Matsie Angelina Motshekga, MP
Minister of Basic Education Minister of Basic Education
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Mind the Gap CAPS Grade 12
Mind the Gap CAPS Grade 12 Accounting Accounting CONTENTSCONTENTS vv
Table of contents
Table of contents
Dear
Dear Grade Grade 12 le12 learner arner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... vivi How
How to to use use this studthis study guide y guide ... ... ... ... ... ... viivii Top
Top 10 10 study study tips tips ... ... ... ... ... ... ... viiiviii Study skil
Study skills tls to boost o boost your lyour learning earning ... ... ... ... ... ixix On the
On the day day of the of the exam exam … … ... ... ... ... ... ... xiixii Question words to
Question words to help you answer help you answer questions questions ... ... ... ... xiiixiii Learner’s checklist ...xiv Learner’s checklist ...xiv
Chapter 1: Basic Accounting concepts
Chapter 1: Basic Accounting concepts ... 11
1.1
1.1 Basic concepts ...1Basic concepts ...1
1.2
1.2 Rules of Accounting Rules of Accounting ...2 ...2
1.3
1.3 Classication of accountsClassication of accounts ...3 ...3
1.4
1.4 Steps to recording transactions ...5Steps to recording transactions ...5 Chapter 2:
Chapter 2: Companies Companies ... 66
2.1
2.1 Concepts relating to companies Concepts relating to companies ...6...6
2.2
2.2 Company General Company General Ledger accounts ...8Ledger accounts ...8
2.3
2.3 Preparation of Financial Statements for companies ...Preparation of Financial Statements for companies ... 1515
2.4
2.4 Cash Flow Statements Cash Flow Statements ... 4040
2.5
2.5 Analysis and interpretation of Financial Statements Analysis and interpretation of Financial Statements ... 4646
2.6
2.6 Comments on an audit report Comments on an audit report ... 5454 Chapter
Chapter 3: Manufact3: Manufacturing uring ... 6060
3.1
3.1 Important concepts of manufacturing Important concepts of manufacturing ... 6161
3.2
3.2 Production Cost Production Cost Statement Statement ... 6464 Chapter 4: Budgets
Chapter 4: Budgets ... 7171
4.1
4.1 Key coKey concepts ...ncepts ... 7711
4.2
4.2 Debtors’ collection schedule Debtors’ collection schedule ... 7272
4.3
4.3 Creditors’ payment Creditors’ payment schedule (creditors’ schedule (creditors’ budget) budget) ...7...744
4.4
4.4 Analysis of cash budget Analysis of cash budget ... 7878 Chapter 5:
Chapter 5: Reconciliations Reconciliations ... 8282
5.1
5.1 Bank Bank reconciliation ...reconciliation ... 8383
5.2
5.2 Debtors’ reconciliation Debtors’ reconciliation ... 8686
5.3
5.3 Debtors’ age Debtors’ age analysis ...analysis ... 9191
5.4
5.4 Creditors’ reconciliatioCreditors’ reconciliation with the creditor’s statemennt ...n with the creditor’s statemennt ... 9494 Chapter 6: Inventories
Chapter 6: Inventories ... 9999
6.1
6.1 Inventory systems Inventory systems ... 9999
6.2
6.2 Inventory valuation methods ...Inventory valuation methods ... 100100 Chapter 7:
Chapter 7: Value Added TValue Added Tax (VAax (VAT) ...T) ... 119119
7.1
7.1 VAVAT T calculations calculations ...120...120
7.2
7.2 VAVAT Control Account ...T Control Account ... 123123 Chapter 8: Fixed assets
Chapter 8: Fixed assets ... 127127
8.1
8.1 Introduction to Fixed assets ...Introduction to Fixed assets ... 127127
8.2
8.2 Asset register ...128Asset register ...128
8.3
8.3 Residual value/called scrap value of R1Residual value/called scrap value of R1 ...129 ...129
8.4
8.4 Note to the Balance Sheet Note to the Balance Sheet and Asset disposal and Asset disposal ... 131131 Appendix: Past Grade 12 exam papers
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Dear Grade 12 learner
Dear Grade 12 learner
This
This Mind the GapMind the Gap study guide has been CAPS aligned and helps you to study guide has been CAPS aligned and helps you to prepare for the end-of-year Accounting Grade 12
prepare for the end-of-year Accounting Grade 12 examination.examination.
This study guide does not cover the entire curriculum, but it does focus on This study guide does not cover the entire curriculum, but it does focus on core content of each knowledge area and
core content of each knowledge area and points out where you can earnpoints out where you can earn easy marks
easy marks..
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You ou must must work work your your way way through through this this study study guide guide to to improvimprove e youryour understanding, identify your areas of weaknesses and correct your own understanding, identify your areas of weaknesses and correct your own mistakes.
mistakes.
We are condent tat tis
We are condent tat tis Mind the GapMind the Gap can help you to prepare well so can help you to prepare well so that you pass the end-of-year exams. To ensure a high quality pass, you that you pass the end-of-year exams. To ensure a high quality pass, you should also cover the remaining aspects of the curriculum using other should also cover the remaining aspects of the curriculum using other textbooks and your class notes.
textbooks and your class notes. Also pay special attention to the
Also pay special attention to the way the workings have been shown in theway the workings have been shown in the worked examp
worked examples. This is les. This is the best way for you to the best way for you to earn maximum marks.earn maximum marks. In order for you to be successful in Accounting
In order for you to be successful in Accounting you must:you must: •
• Ensure that you know the formats or layouts of the:Ensure that you know the formats or layouts of the: –
– IIncncomome e SSttaatteemmeenntt –
– BBaallaanncce e SShheeeett –
– CCaassh Fh Flloow Sw Sttatateemmeentnt –
– PrPrododucuctition on CoCost st StStatatememenentt –
– GeGeneneraral l LeLedgdger er acaccocoununtsts •
• Understand the concepts explained in this guide and Understand the concepts explained in this guide and know how to doknow how to do calculations.
calculations. •
• Work through as many past examination papers as you can (use theWork through as many past examination papers as you can (use the explanations and steps in this guide to assist
explanations and steps in this guide to assist you). There are someyou). There are some suggested questions from past papers at the end of each section suggested questions from past papers at the end of each section forfor extra practice. Be careful when
extra practice. Be careful when working through questions relatingworking through questions relating to Companies of past papers as there are some
to Companies of past papers as there are some aspects that areaspects that are treated differently under CAPS.
treated differently under CAPS.
Remember, your success in te nal exam will depend on ow muc extra Remember, your success in te nal exam will depend on ow muc extra time you put into preparing.
time you put into preparing.
Overview of the CAPS Accounting
Overview of the CAPS Accounting
Grade 12 exam
Grade 12 exam
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• There is one exam of 3 There is one exam of 3 hours for 300 marks.hours for 300 marks. •
• All questions are compulsory (no All questions are compulsory (no choice questions).choice questions). •
• There are no different sections.There are no different sections. •
• All past papers have had 6 questions.All past papers have had 6 questions. •
• Each question covers different levels so all learners should be ableEach question covers different levels so all learners should be able to gain some marks in
to gain some marks in every question.every question. •
• All questions should All questions should be attempted.be attempted. •
• Questions will include conceptual understanding, application,Questions will include conceptual understanding, application, interpretation and reective type questions.
interpretation and reective type questions. •
• Learners will be provided with a specially prepared answer book forLearners will be provided with a specially prepared answer book for their answers. This is specially designed for the Accounting exam. The their answers. This is specially designed for the Accounting exam. The answer booklet provides space for every question. All calculations, answer booklet provides space for every question. All calculations, workings and nal answers will be done in tis answer booklet. workings and nal answers will be done in tis answer booklet.
Another
Another
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name for a Balance
Sheet is a Statement of
Sheet is a Statement of
Financial Position. An
Financial Position. An
Income Statement is
Income Statement is
also known as a
also known as a
Statement of Financial
Statement of Financial
Performance.
Performance.
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How to use this study guide
How to use this study guide
This study guide covers
This study guide coversselected partsselected partsof the different topics of the Gradeof the different topics of the Grade 12 Accounting curriculum. The selected parts
12 Accounting curriculum. The selected parts of each topic are presentedof each topic are presented in the following way:
in the following way: •
• An explanation of terms and conceptsAn explanation of terms and concepts •
• WorkeWorked examples to d examples to explain and explain and demonstratedemonstrate •
• Activities with questions for you to Activities with questions for you to answeranswer •
• Answers for you to use to check your own workAnswers for you to use to check your own work
I I II I I I I II ll ll ll II NB
NB Pay special attentionPay special attention
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Hints to help you Hints to help you remember a concept remember a concept or guide you in or guide you in solving problems solving problems I I II I I I I II ll ll ll II
e.g.
e.g.
Worked examplesWorked examplesStep-by-step Step-by-step instructions instructions I I II I I I I II ll ll ll II exams
exams Refers you to examRefers you to exam
questions questions
Activities with Activities with questions for you questions for you to answer
to answer
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• AAchecklist from the exam guidelineschecklist from the exam guidelines for Accounting has been for Accounting has been provided on page xiv for you to keep track of your progress. Once provided on page xiv for you to keep track of your progress. Once you ave mastered te core concepts and ave condence in your you ave mastered te core concepts and ave condence in your answers to the questions provided, tick the last column of the answers to the questions provided, tick the last column of the checklist.
checklist. •
• TheTheactivities are based on exam-type questionsactivities are based on exam-type questions. Cover the answers. Cover the answers provided and do each activity on your own
provided and do each activity on your own using the suggestedusing the suggested steps in tis guide. Ten ceck your answers. Reward yourself for steps in tis guide. Ten ceck your answers. Reward yourself for the things you get right. If
the things you get right. If you get any incorrect answers, make sureyou get any incorrect answers, make sure you understand where you
you understand where you went wrong before moving onto the nextwent wrong before moving onto the next section. Pay special attention to
section. Pay special attention to the way the workings have beenthe way the workings have been shown in the worked examples. This is the best way for you to earn shown in the worked examples. This is the best way for you to earn maximum
maximum marks. marks. Where Where you you see see this this tick tick you you will will be be awarded awarded aa mark even if your answer is
mark even if your answer is incorrect, provided you have followed theincorrect, provided you have followed the correct procedure (e.g. adding, subtracting or
correct procedure (e.g. adding, subtracting or transfertransferring gures).ring gures). •
• Exemplar Exam papersExemplar Exam papers are also included in the study guide for you are also included in the study guide for you to do. Check your answers by looking back
to do. Check your answers by looking back at your notes and theat your notes and the exam memoranda. Past exam papers go a l
exam memoranda. Past exam papers go a long way in preparing youong way in preparing you for what to expect and
for what to expect and help reduce exam anxiety.help reduce exam anxiety. Go to
Go towww.education.gov.zawww.education.gov.za to download more past exam papers. to download more past exam papers.
Look out for
Look out for
these icons in the
these icons in the
study guide.
study guide.
Use
Use
this study guide as
this study guide as
a workbook. Make notes,
a workbook. Make notes,
draw pictures and
draw pictures and
highlight important
highlight important
concepts.
concepts.
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Top 10 study tips
Top 10 study tips
1.
1.
Have all your materials ready before you begin Have all your materials ready before you begin studying –studying – pencils, pens, highlighters,pencils, pens, highlighters, paperpaper, etc., etc.
2.
2.
Be positive. Make sure your brain holds onto the informationBe positive. Make sure your brain holds onto the information you are learning by reminding yourself how importantyou are learning by reminding yourself how important it is toit is to remember the work and get the marks.
remember the work and get the marks.
3.
3.
TTake a walk outside. A change ake a walk outside. A change of scenery will stimulate yourof scenery will stimulate your learning. You’ll be surprised at how much more you take in af learning. You’ll be surprised at how much more you take in af terter being outside in the fresh air.being outside in the fresh air.
4.
4.
Break up your learning sections into manageable parBreak up your learning sections into manageable par ts. Trying tots. Trying to learn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused learn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused and anxious brain.and anxious brain.
5.
5.
Keep your study sessions short Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourselfbut effective and reward yourself with short, constructive breaks.with short, constructive breaks.
6.
6.
TTeach your concepts to each your concepts to anyone who will listen. It anyone who will listen. It might feelmight feel strange at rst, but itstrange at rst, but it is denitely wort reading your revisionis denitely wort reading your revision notes aloud.
notes aloud.
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7
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Y Your brain learns well with colours and pour brain learns well with colours and pictures. Tictures. Try to use themry to use them whenever you can.whenever you can.
8.
8.
Be condent wit te learning areas you know well and focusBe condent wit te learning areas you know well and focus your brain energy on te sections tat you ndyour brain energy on te sections tat you nd more difcultmore difcult to take in.
to take in.
9.
9.
Repetition is te key to retaining information you ave to learn.Repetition is te key to retaining information you ave to learn. Keep going – don’t give up!Keep going – don’t give up!
10.
10.
Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, eating properly andeating properly and drinking plenty of water are all importantdrinking plenty of water are all important things you need tothings you need to do for your brain.
do for your brain. Studying for exams is lStudying for exams is like strenuous exercise,ike strenuous exercise, so you must be physically prepared.
so you must be physically prepared.
Try these
Try these
study tips to
study tips to
make learning
make learning
easier.
easier.
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Study skills to boost your
Study skills to boost your
learning
learning
This guide makes use of 3 study techniques you can use to
This guide makes use of 3 study techniques you can use to help you learnhelp you learn the material:
the material:
1.
1. Mobile notesMobile notes
2.
2. MnemonicsMnemonics
3.
3. Mind mapsMind maps
Mobile notes
Mobile notes
Mobile notes
Mobile notes are excellent are excellent tools for learning all the key tools for learning all the key concepts in the study guide. concepts in the study guide. Mobile notes are easy to Mobile notes are easy to make and you can take them make and you can take them with you wherever you go: with you wherever you go:
1.
1. Fold a blank piece ofFold a blank piece of paper in half. Fold it in paper in half. Fold it in half again. Fold it again. half again. Fold it again.
2.
2. Open the paper. It willOpen the paper. It will now be divided into 8 now be divided into 8 parts.
parts.
3.
3. Cut or tear neatly alongCut or tear neatly along the folded lines.
the folded lines.
4.
4. On one side of each ofOn one side of each of these 8 bits
these 8 bits of paper,of paper, write the basic concept. write the basic concept.
5.
5. On the other side, writeOn the other side, write the meaning or the the meaning or the explanation of the basic explanation of the basic concept.
concept.
6.
6. Use different coloursUse different colours and add pictures to help and add pictures to help you remember.
you remember.
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7.. Take these mobile notesTake these mobile notes with you wherever you with you wherever you go and look at them go and look at them whenever you can. whenever you can.
8.
8. As you learn, place theAs you learn, place the cards in 3 dif
cards in 3 different piles:ferent piles: •
• I know thisI know this
information well. information well. •
• I’m getting there.I’m getting there. •
• I need moreI need more practice. practice.
9.
9. The more you learnThe more you learn them, the better you them, the better you will remember them. will remember them.
1.
1. Fold an A4 Fold an A4 paper intopaper into 8 squares. Cut or tear 8 squares. Cut or tear neatly along the folded neatly along the folded lines.
lines.
2.
2. Write the basic concept Write the basic concept on one side of a bit of on one side of a bit of paper.
paper.
3.
3. Write te denition of Write te denition of the basic concept on the basic concept on the back of the piece of the back of the piece of paper.
paper.
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These
These
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techniques will
help you to study
help you to study
smarter!
smarter!
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Mnemonics
Mnemonics
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A mnemonicmnemonic code is a useful technique for learning information that is code is a useful technique for learning information that is difcult to remember. Tis is an example of a word mnemonic using te difcult to remember. Tis is an example of a word mnemonic using te word BALANCE where each letter of the
word BALANCE where each letter of the word stands for something else:word stands for something else:
B
B
–
– Best
Best –
– doing
doing your
your best
best is
is more
more
important than being the best.
important than being the best.
A
A
–
– Attitude
Attitude –
– always
always have
have a
a positive
positive attitude.
attitude.
L
L
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– Load
Load –
– spread
spread the
the load
load so
so you
you don’t
don’t leave
leave
everything to the last
everything to the last minute. Use a study
minute. Use a study
timetable to plan.
timetable to plan.
A
A
–
– Attention
Attention –
– pay
pay attention
attention to
to detail.
detail. Only
Only
answer what is required.
answer what is required.
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– Never
Never give
give up!
up! TTry,
ry, try
try and
and try
try again!
again!
C
C
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– Calm
Calm –
– stay
stay calm
calm even
even when
when the
the
questions seem
questions seem difficult.
difficult.
E
E
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– Early
Early –
– sleep
sleep early
early the
the night
night before
before your
your
exam. If you prepare well you will not need
exam. If you prepare well you will not need
to cram the night before.
to cram the night before.
Mnemonics
Mnemonics are code are code information and make it information and make it easier to remembereasier to remember..
The more creative you are and the more you link your ‘codes’ to familiar The more creative you are and the more you link your ‘codes’ to familiar things, the more helpful your mnemonics will
things, the more helpful your mnemonics will be.be.
This guide provides several ideas for using mnemonics. Be sure to make This guide provides several ideas for using mnemonics. Be sure to make up your own.
up your own.
Neither you nor the world knows what you
Neither you nor the world knows what you
can do until you have tried.
can do until you have tried.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Success
Success
in Accounting
in Accounting
is a balancing
is a balancing
act!
act!
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Mind maps
Mind maps
There are several mind maps included in this guide, summarising some There are several mind maps included in this guide, summarising some ofof the sections.
the sections.
Have a look at the following pictures of a brain cell (neuron) and, below it, Have a look at the following pictures of a brain cell (neuron) and, below it, a mind map:
a mind map:
Figure 1: Brain cell or
Figure 1: Brain cell or neuronneuron
Figure 2: Mind map rules Figure 2: Mind map rules
Mind maps
Mind maps work because they show information that we have to learn in work because they show information that we have to learn in the same way that our brains ‘see’ information.
the same way that our brains ‘see’ information.
As you study the mind maps in the guide, add pictures to each of the As you study the mind maps in the guide, add pictures to each of the branches to help you
branches to help you remember the content.remember the content. Yo
You can make u can make your oyour own mind maps wn mind maps as you nis eas you nis eac section.ac section.
How to make your own mind maps: How to make your own mind maps: 1.
1. TTurn your paper sideways so your brain has space to spread out in urn your paper sideways so your brain has space to spread out in allall directions.
directions.
2.
2. Decide on a name Decide on a name for your mind map that summarises thefor your mind map that summarises the information you are going to put on it.
information you are going to put on it.
3.
3. Write the name in the middle and draw a circle, bubble Write the name in the middle and draw a circle, bubble oror picture around it.
picture around it.
4.
4. Write only key words on your branches, not Write only key words on your branches, not wholewhole sentences. Ke
sentences. Keep it short ep it short and simple.and simple.
5.
5. Each branch should show a Each branch should show a different idea. Use a differentdifferent idea. Use a different colour for each idea. Connect
colour for each idea. Connect the information that belongsthe information that belongs together
together. This will help build . This will help build your understanding of theyour understanding of the learning areas.
learning areas.
6.
6. Have fun adding pictures wherever you can. It does notHave fun adding pictures wherever you can. It does not matter if you can’t draw well.
matter if you can’t draw well.
Mind
Mind
mapping
mapping
your notes makes
your notes makes
them more interesting
them more interesting
and easier to
and easier to
remember.
remember.
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On the day of the exam …
On the day of the exam …
1.
1.
Make sure you have all the necessary stationery for your exam,Make sure you have all the necessary stationery for your exam,i.e. pens, pencils, eraser and
i.e. pens, pencils, eraser and calculator (with new batteries).calculator (with new batteries). Make sure you bring your ID document and
Make sure you bring your ID document and examinationexamination admission letter.
admission letter.
2.
2.
Arrive on time, at least one hour Arrive on time, at least one hour before the start of the exam.before the start of the exam.3.
3.
Go to the Go to the toilet before entering the exam room. You don’t want totoilet before entering the exam room. You don’t want to waste valuable time going to the toilet during the exam.waste valuable time going to the toilet during the exam.
4.
4.
Use the 10 minutes reading time to Use the 10 minutes reading time to read the instructions carefully.read the instructions carefully.This helps to ‘open’ the information in
This helps to ‘open’ the information in your brain. All questions inyour brain. All questions in Accounting are compulsory, but you do not have to answer them Accounting are compulsory, but you do not have to answer them in order
in order. Start with . Start with the question you think is the easiest to the question you think is the easiest to get theget the ow going.
ow going.
5.
5.
Break the questions down to make sure you understand what isBreak the questions down to make sure you understand what is being asked. If you don’t answer the question properly you won’t being asked. If you don’t answer the question properly you won’t get any marks for it. Look for the key words in the question to get any marks for it. Look for the key words in the question to know how to answer it. A list ofknow how to answer it. A list of question words is on page ix ofquestion words is on page ix of this study guide.
this study guide.
6.
6.
TTry all ry all the questions. Each question has some easy marks in the questions. Each question has some easy marks in it soit so make sure that you do all themake sure that you do all the questions in the exam.questions in the exam.
7
7
.
.
Never panic, eveNever panic, even if te n if te question seems difcult at rst. It will question seems difcult at rst. It will bebe linked to something you have covered. Find the colinked to something you have covered. Find the co nnection.nnection.
8.
8.
Manage your time properly. Don’t waste time on Manage your time properly. Don’t waste time on questions you arequestions you are unsure of. Move on and comeunsure of. Move on and come back if time allows.back if time allows.
9.
9.
Check weighting – how Check weighting – how many marks have been allocated for yourmany marks have been allocated for youranswer? T
answer? Take note of the ake note of the ticks in this ticks in this study guide as study guide as examplesexamples of marks allocated. Do not give more o
of marks allocated. Do not give more or less information than isr less information than is required.
required.
10.
10.
WritWrite big and bole big and bold and clearly. You will get more marks if thed and clearly. You will get more marks if the marker can read your answer clearly. Show workings inmarker can read your answer clearly. Show workings in bracketsbrackets for Accounting as suggested in this study guide.
for Accounting as suggested in this study guide.
GOOD
GOOD
LUCK!
LUCK!
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Question words to help you
Question words to help you
answer questions
answer questions
It is important
It is important to look for the question words (the words that tell you whatto look for the question words (the words that tell you what to do) to correctly understand what
to do) to correctly understand what the examiner is asking. Use the the examiner is asking. Use the wordswords in the following table as a
in the following table as a guide when answering questions.guide when answering questions. Q
Quueessttiioon n wwoorrdd WWhhaat t iis s rreeqquuiirreed d oof f yyoouu Analyse
Analyse Separate, examine and interpretSeparate, examine and interpret
Classify
Classify Divide into groups or types so that things that are similarDivide into groups or types so that things that are similar
are in the same group are in the same group
Comment
Comment Write generally aboutWrite generally about
Compare
Compare Point out or show both similarities or differencesPoint out or show both similarities or differences
Dene
Dene Give a clear meaning Give a clear meaning
Describe
Describe List the main characteristics of something List the main characteristics of something
Discuss
Discuss Consider all information and reach a conclusionConsider all information and reach a conclusion
Evaluate
Evaluate Express an opinion based on your ndingsExpress an opinion based on your ndings Explain
Explain Make clear, interpreMake clear, interpret and spell t and spell outout
Forecast
Forecast Say what you think will happen in the futureSay what you think will happen in the future
Give/provide
Give/provide Write down only factsWrite down only facts
Identify
Identify Name the essential characteristicsName the essential characteristics
Interpret
Interpret Give the intended meaning of Give the intended meaning of
List
List Write a list of itemsWrite a list of items
Mention
Mention Refer to relevant pointsRefer to relevant points Name
Name State something – give, identify or mentionState something – give, identify or mention
State
State Write down information without discussionWrite down information without discussion
Suggest
Suggest Offer an explanation or solutionOffer an explanation or solution
e.g.
e.g.
Examples of question words
Examples of question words
Coose a denition from
Coose a denition from COLUMN B that matches the type of accountCOLUMN B that matches the type of account in COLUMN A.
in COLUMN A. Draw a line
Draw a line from COLUMN A to COLUMN B to matc from COLUMN A to COLUMN B to matc te denitions.te denitions. C CoolluummnnAA CCoolluummnnBB 1. Fixed/tangible 1. Fixed/tangible assets assets A
A Tis increases prot and Tis increases prot and terefore increasesterefore increases
owner’s equity. owner’s equity. 2. Cur
2. Currerent nt asassesetsts BB Tis decreases prot and terefore decreasesTis decreases prot and terefore decreases
owner’s equity. owner’s equity. 3. Non-current 3. Non-current liabilities liabilities C
C Amounts Amounts owing owing that that will takwill take e longer longer than than 12 12 monthsmonths to pay off. to pay off. 4. Current 4. Current liabilities liabilities D
D Assets which Assets which are eare expected xpected to to be be kept kept for for a longa long period of time, usually longer than a year. Without period of time, usually longer than a year. Without
tem te business will not exist or earn a prot. tem te business will not exist or earn a prot.
5
5. . IInncocommee E E TThhe e vvaalluue e ((nneet t wwoortrthh) ) oof f tthhe e bbuusisinneess ss aat t aanny y ppoioinnt t inin time (total assets – total liabilities).
time (total assets – total liabilities). 6.
6. ExExpepensnseses F F AmAmouountnts s owowining g ththat at wiwill ll bbe e papaid id baback ck wiwiththin in 1212 months. months. 7. Owner’s 7. Owner’s equity equity G
G Assets which Assets which are eare expected xpected to to be be converted converted into cashinto cash in a short period of time (i.e. less than a year).
in a short period of time (i.e. less than a year).
In every exam
In every exam
question, put a CIRCLE
question, put a CIRCLE
around the question word and
around the question word and
underline any other important
underline any other important
key
key words.
words. These
These words
words tell
tell
you exactly what is
you exactly what is
being asked.
being asked.
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Learner’s Checklist
Learner’s Checklist
Use this checklist to monitor your progress when preparing for your Use this checklist to monitor your progress when preparing for your examination. examination. Topic Topic C C o o v v e e r r e e d d i i n n t t h h e e S S t t u u d d y y G G u u i i d d e e I I d d o o n n o o t t u u n n d d e e r r s s t t a a n n d d I I u u n n d d e e r r s s t t a a n n d d 1.
1. BaBasisic Ac Accccouountntining Cg Cononceceptptss 33
2 2.. CCoommppaanniieess Accounting equation Accounting equation 33 Company concepts Company concepts 33 GAAP principles GAAP principles 33
Company ledger accounts
Company ledger accounts 33
Final accounts of companies: Final accounts of companies: Tradi
Trading ng accountaccount 33
Prot and loss account
Prot and loss account 33
Appropriation account
Appropriation account 33
Financial
Financial statements statements with with adjustments: adjustments: Income Income StatementStatement 33
Balance
Balance SheetSheet 33
Cash
Cash Flow Flow StatementStatement 33
Notes to te nancial statements
Notes to te nancial statements 33
Analysis and Interpretation of nancial statements
Analysis and Interpretation of nancial statements 33
Comment on an audit report
Comment on an audit report 33
3
3.. MMaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg
Manufacturing concepts
Manufacturing concepts 33
Production Cost Statement with notes
Production Cost Statement with notes 33
Cost calculations
Cost calculations 33
Break-even point
Break-even point 33
Trading and Prot and Loss Statements
Trading and Prot and Loss Statements **
4
4.. BBuuddggeettss
Budgeting concepts
Budgeting concepts 33
Debtors’ collection schedule
Debtors’ collection schedule 33
Creditors’ payment schedule
Creditors’ payment schedule 33
Cash budget (analyse and
Cash budget (analyse and interpret)interpret) 33
Projected Income Statement (analyse and
Projected Income Statement (analyse and interpret)interpret) 33
5 5.. RReeccoonncciilliiaattiioonnss Bank reconciliation Bank reconciliation 33 Debtors reconciliation Debtors reconciliation 33 Age analysis Age analysis 33 Creditors reconciliation Creditors reconciliation 33 6
6.. IInnvveennttoorriieess
Inventory concepts
Inventory concepts 33
Inventory valuation – specic identication, FIFO and weigt average metods
Inventory valuation – specic identication, FIFO and weigt average metods 33
7
7.. VVAATT
Concepts and calculations
Concepts and calculations 33
VAT control account
VAT control account 33
8
8.. FFiixxeed d AAsssseettss
Asset disposal
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Chapter
Chapter
1
1
Basic accounting
Basic accounting
concepts
concepts
1.1 Basic concepts
1.1 Basic concepts
TTEERRMM DDEEFFIINNIITTIIOONN Accrued expenses/
Accrued expenses/ expenses payable expenses payable
Expenses that are still owing at the end of the Expenses that are still owing at the end of the
nancial nancial yearyear.. Accrued income/income
Accrued income/income receivable
receivable
Income that is still owing to the business at the Income that is still owing to the business at the
end of te nancial end of te nancial yearyear.. Asset
Asset Item of value owned by a person or businessItem of value owned by a person or business
wic enables a prot to be made. wic enables a prot to be made. Bad debts
Bad debts Debts written off as the debtors are unlikely toDebts written off as the debtors are unlikely to settle their accounts.
settle their accounts.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales Cost of sales is the cost price of all goods thatCost of sales is the cost price of all goods that have been sold.
have been sold.
Creditors
Creditors People/suppliers the business owes money to.People/suppliers the business owes money to.
Debtors
Debtors People who owe the business money for goPeople who owe the business money for go odsods bought on credit.
bought on credit.
Depreciation
Depreciation Te amount by wic xed assets reduce in valueTe amount by wic xed assets reduce in value
over time due to use. over time due to use.
Income received in Income received in
advance/deferred income advance/deferred income
Income that has already been received by a Income that has already been received by a
business but wic i
business but wic is for te next nancial s for te next nancial yearyear.. Liability
Liability An amount owed by a person or business toAn amount owed by a person or business to another person or business.
another person or business.
Loss
Loss When the expenses are more than the income.When the expenses are more than the income.
Mark-up
Mark-up The percentage added to the cost price toThe percentage added to the cost price to
calculate te selling price, i.e. te prot %. calculate te selling price, i.e. te prot %. Owners’ equity
Owners’ equity The net worth (value) of the business at any givenThe net worth (value) of the business at any given time. Or, assets less liabilities.
time. Or, assets less liabilities.
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid expenses Expenses that have already been paid but whichExpenses that have already been paid but which
are for te next
are for te next nancial year.nancial year. Prot
Prot When the income is more than the expenses.When the income is more than the expenses.
Trading stock decit
Trading stock decit This amount is calculated when the physicalThis amount is calculated when the physical
stock-take gure is
stock-take gure is less thanless than te gure for trading te gure for trading
stock in the g
stock in the g eneral ledger.eneral ledger.
Trading stock surplus
Trading stock surplus This amount is calculated when the physicalThis amount is calculated when the physical
stock-take gure is
stock-take gure is more thanmore than te gure forte gure for
trading stock in the general ledger. trading stock in the general ledger.
These denitions help
These denitions help
you understand the
you understand the
meaning of basic
meaning of basic
accounting concepts
accounting concepts
that are used in this
that are used in this
study guide.
study guide.
Spend
Spend
time learning the
time learning the
meanings of these terms.
meanings of these terms.
Use mobile notes to help
Use mobile notes to help
you learn them. See
you learn them. See
page ix for more
page ix for more
infomation.
infomation.
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1.2 Rules of Accounting
1.2 Rules of Accounting
A
ASSSSEETTSS OOWWNNEERR’’SSEEQQUUIITTYY LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS
Dr A Cr
Dr A Cr
+
+ −−
Dr
Dr Drawing Drawing Cr Cr Dr Dr Capital Capital CrCr
+
+ −− −− ++
Dr
Dr Expenses Expenses Cr Cr Dr Dr Income Income CrCr
+ + (if expenses (if expenses increase increase ten prot ten prot decreases) decreases) − − (if expenses (if expenses decrease decrease ten prot ten prot increases) increases) − − (if income (if income decreases decreases ten prot ten prot decreases) decreases) + + (if income (if income increases increases ten prot ten prot increases) increases) Dr L Cr Dr L Cr − − ++ These rules of
These rules of accounting do not change. LEARN THEM WELL!!!accounting do not change. LEARN THEM WELL!!!
NB
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Chapter
Chapter
111.3 Classification of accounts
1.3 Classification of accounts
NON-CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS TangiblTangible/xed e/xed assetsassets •
• Land and buildingsLand and buildings
• • EquipmentEquipment • • VehiclesVehicles Financial assets Financial assets •
• Fixed deposit (longer thanFixed deposit (longer than 12 months) 12 months) CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Inventories Inventories •
• Trading stockTrading stock
•
• Consumable stores on handConsumable stores on hand
Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivables •
• Debtors’ controlDebtors’ control
•
• Accrued income/income receivableAccrued income/income receivable
•
• Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents • Bank (DR)
• Bank (DR) •
• Petty cashPetty cash
•
• Cas Cas oatoat •
• Fixed deposit (less than 12 months)Fixed deposit (less than 12 months)
OWNER’S EQUITY
OWNER’S EQUITY
E
EXXPPEENNSSEESS IINNCCOOMMEE •
• Cost of salesCost of sales
•
• Interest expenseInterest expense
•
• Rent Rent expenseexpense •
• Salaries and wagesSalaries and wages
•
• StationeryStationery
• • FuelFuel
•
• Packing materialPacking material
• Repairs • Repairs • • InsuranceInsurance • • AdvertisingAdvertising •
• Discount allowedDiscount allowed
•
• TelephoneTelephone
•
• Water andWater and electricity electricity
•
• Loss on sale ofLoss on sale of asset
asset
•
• Bad debtsBad debts
•
• DepreciationDepreciation
•
• TTrading stock rading stock decitdecit •
• Provision for badProvision for bad debts adjustment debts adjustment (+) (+) • • SalesSales •
• Current incomeCurrent income
•
• Interest incomeInterest income
•
• Rent Rent incomeincome •
• DiscountDiscount received received
•
• Bad debtsBad debts recovered recovered
•
• Prot on Prot on sale ofsale of
asset asset
•
• Trading stockTrading stock surplus surplus
•
• Provision forProvision for bad debts bad debts adjustment (–) adjustment (–) NON-CURRENT NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES LIABILITIES
(to be paid over more (to be paid over more than 12 months) than 12 months) •
• Mortgage bondMortgage bond
•
• LoansLoans
CURRENT LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES (to be paid in less than (to be paid in less than 12 months)
12 months) •
• Trade creditorsTrade creditors
•
• Bank oBank overdraft (CR)verdraft (CR) •
• Short term portionShort term portion of loan
of loan
•
• Accrued expenses/Accrued expenses/ expenses payable expenses payable
•
• Income received inIncome received in advance/deferred advance/deferred income
income
Activity 1: Matching items
Activity 1: Matching items
Coose a denition from COLUMN B tat matces te type of account in Coose a denition from COLUMN B tat matces te type of account in COLUMN A.
COLUMN A.
Draw a line from COLUMN A to COLUMN B to matc te denitions. Draw a line from COLUMN A to COLUMN B to matc te denitions.
C CoolluummnnAA CCoolluummnnBB 1. Fixed/tangible 1. Fixed/tangible assets assets A
A Tis increases Tis increases prot and terefore increases owner’s equity.prot and terefore increases owner’s equity.
2
2. . CCuurrrreennt t aasssesetsts BB Tis decreases prot and Tis decreases prot and terefore decreases owner’s equity.terefore decreases owner’s equity.
3. Non-current 3. Non-current
liabilities liabilities
C
C Amounts oAmounts owing that wing that will take will take longer than longer than 12 12 months tmonths to pao pay off.y off.
4. Current 4. Current liabilities liabilities
D
D Assets which Assets which are eare expected txpected to be o be kept kept for a for a long period of long period of time, usually time, usually longer than alonger than a
year
year. Witout tem te . Witout tem te business will not exist business will not exist or earn a prot.or earn a prot.
5.
5. InIncocomeme E E ThThe e vavalulue e (n(net et woworthrth) ) of of ththe e bubusisineness ss at at anany y popoinint t in in titime me (t(tototal al asassesets ts – – tototatal l liliababililititieies)s).. 6.
6. ExExpepensnseses F F AmAmouountnts s oowiwing ng ththat at wiwill ll be be ppaiaid d baback ck wiwiththin in 112 2 momontnthshs.. 7
7. . Owner’Owner’s es equityquity G G AssetAssets ws which hich are are expeexpected cted to to be be convconverted erted into into cash cash in in a sa short phort period eriod of of time time (i.e. (i.e. lessless than a year).
than a year).
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Answers to activity 1
Answers to activity 1
C Coolluummn n AA CCoolluummn n BB 1 1 DD 2 2 GG 3 3 CC 4 4 FF 5 5 AA 6 6 BB 7 7 EE [7] [7]Activity 2: Multiple-choice questions
Activity 2: Multiple-choice questions
Three options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Three options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Circle the correct an
Circle the correct answer.swer.
1.
1. Bank overdraft is classied as a...Bank overdraft is classied as a... 2. 2. Consumable Consumable stores stores on on hand hand isis
classied as... classied as...
A
A NNoonn--ccuurrrreennt t lliiaabbiilliittyy A A OOwwnneerr’’s s eeqquuiittyy B C
B Cuurrrreennt t aasssseett B CB Cuurrrreennt t aasssseett C
C CCuurrrreennt t lliiaabbiilliittyy C AC An n eexxppeennssee
[2] [2]
Answers to activity 2
Answers to activity 2
1
1 CC This is a current liability because it will be paid back withinThis is a current liability because it will be paid back within 1 year (short-term).
1 year (short-term).
2
2 BB This is a current asset because the business will use themThis is a current asset because the business will use them within the next 12 months.
within the next 12 months.
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Chapter
Chapter
111.4 Steps
1.4 Steps to recording transactions
to recording transactions
Refer to Rules of Accounting and Classication of accounts on page
Refer to Rules of Accounting and Classication of accounts on page 2.2.
1.
1. Read te Read te transaction/adjustmtransaction/adjustment.ent. Bought
Bought stationery stationery and paid by and paid by chequecheque, R150., R150.
2.
2. Identify the two accounts affected – (double entrIdentify the two accounts affected – (double entr y principle).y principle). 1. Stationery 2. Bank
1. Stationery 2. Bank
3.
3. Decide what type of accounts these are Decide what type of accounts these are (classify).(classify). Stationery = expense and
Stationery = expense and therefore affects owner’s equitytherefore affects owner’s equity Bank = current asset
Bank = current asset
4.
4. Decide which account is debited and Decide which account is debited and which account is credited.which account is credited. The expense is increasing therefore DR
The expense is increasing therefore DR stationerystationery The asset is decreasing therefore CR bank
The asset is decreasing therefore CR bank
5.
5. Record youRecord your answer sowing te effect on Assets (A), r answer sowing te effect on Assets (A), Owners’ equity (O) and Liabilities (L):Owners’ equity (O) and Liabilities (L): Account debit
Account debit Account CreditAccount Credit A =A = O +O + LL S
Sttaattiioonneerryy BBaannk k −−115500 −−115500 00 A zero indicates no effect. A zero indicates no effect. DO DO NOT
NOT leave blank! leave blank!
Three questions that will assist Three questions that will assist you:
you: 1.
1. If an Asset: is it increasingIf an Asset: is it increasing or decreasing my
or decreasing my possessions? possessions? 2.
2. If a liability: If a liability: is it increasingis it increasing or decreasing my debt? or decreasing my debt? 3.
3. If an Owners’ equity: If an Owners’ equity: it isit is increasing or decreasing increasing or decreasing the interest of the owner? the interest of the owner?
When a bank is favourable When a bank is favourable it means it is an asset of the it means it is an asset of the business and remains in a business and remains in a debit balance.
debit balance.
Keep going!
Keep going!
Activity 3: Accounting equation
Activity 3: Accounting equation
Refer to Steps to recording transactions 1–4 above. Refer to Steps to recording transactions 1–4 above.
Record te transactions in te Table below assuming bank is favourable Record te transactions in te Table below assuming bank is favourable (Dr) at all times.
(Dr) at all times.
1.
1. WroWrote off a debtor’s account of R500 as a te off a debtor’s account of R500 as a bad debt.bad debt.
2.
2. Sent a ceque to a creditor to settle our account of R2 000.Sent a ceque to a creditor to settle our account of R2 000.
3.
3. Received rent of R5 000 from a tenant.Received rent of R5 000 from a tenant.
4.
4. Bougt trading stock on credit for R1 800.Bougt trading stock on credit for R1 800.
5.
5. Bougt equipment for R600 and paid by ceque.Bougt equipment for R600 and paid by ceque. A
Accccoouunnt t ddeebbiitt AAccccoouunnt t ccrreeddiitt A A == O O ++ LL 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 [5] [5]
Answers to activity 3
Answers to activity 3
AAccccoouunnt t ddeebbiitt AAccccoouunnt t CCrreeddiitt A A == O O ++ LL 1
1 Bad debts (expenseBad debts (expense increasing) increasing) Debtors control Debtors control (asset decreasing) (asset decreasing) − −550000 −−550000 00 2
2 Creditors controlCreditors control (liability decreasing) (liability decreasing) Bank (asset Bank (asset decreasing) decreasing) −2 000 −2 000 00 −2 000−2 000 3
3 Bank (assetBank (asset increasing) increasing) Rent income Rent income (income increasing) (income increasing) + +55000000 ++55000000 00 4
4 Trading stock (assetTrading stock (asset increasing) increasing) Creditors control Creditors control (liability increasing) (liability increasing) + +11880000 00 ++1 1 880000 5
5 Equipment (assetEquipment (asset increasing) increasing) Bank (asset Bank (asset decreasing) decreasing) ± ±660000 00 00 [5] [5]