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1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE - NSC Accounting - Question 1 - 2023 - Paper 2

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1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.1.... show full transcript

Worked Solution & Example Answer:1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE - NSC Accounting - Question 1 - 2023 - Paper 2

Step 1

1.1.1 A credit balance on the Bank Statement means that the business has a positive balance in the bank.

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True. A credit balance indicates that the business's bank account has funds available.

Step 2

1.1.2 A debit card may be used to withdraw cash from an ATM.

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True. Debit cards are designed to allow users to withdraw cash from their bank accounts at ATMs.

Step 3

1.1.3 A bank overdraft is a short-term loan that is transferred into the business's current bank account.

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False. A bank overdraft allows a business to withdraw more money than is available in its account but is not considered a loan.

Step 4

1.2.1 Update the totals for the Cash Receipts Journal and Cash Payments Journal for April 2023.

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Total for Cash Receipts Journal: 143,200 Total for Cash Payments Journal: 237,000.

Step 5

1.2.2 Calculate the correct Bank Account balance on 30 April 2023.

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To find the correct balance, adjust for outstanding deposits and EFTs:

Correct Bank Account Balance = Total Deposits - Outstanding Withdrawals

Correct Balance = 49,720 + 143,200 - 237,000 = 44,080.

Step 6

1.2.3 Prepare the Bank Reconciliation Statement on 30 April 2023.

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Bank Reconciliation Statement:

  • Balance per Bank Statement: 20,110
  • Add Outstanding Deposits: 22,500
  • Subtract Outstanding EFT: 22,500
  • Adjust for Errors in Statement and Corrections: +65,000 (after correction)
  • Balance as per Bank Account: 44,080.

Step 7

1.2.4 Violet noticed problems with the depositing of cash. Explain TWO measures that she can use to address these problems.

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  1. Implement a depositing routine or policy to encourage regular depositing.
  2. Employ a dedicated individual to manage cash deposits to ensure accountability.

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