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Chapter 4 Systems Design: Process Costing
True/False Questions
1. In a process costing system, the costs of one processing department become part of the costs of the next processing department.
Ans: True AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Easy
2. The equivalent units of production will be the same under the weighted-average and the FIFO method if there is no beginning work in process inventory.
Ans: True AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 2,5 Level: Medium
3. Under the weighted-average method, the equivalent units used to compute the unit costs of ending inventories relate only to work done during the current period.
Ans: False AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Hard
4. In order to equitably allocate costs in a process costing system, dissimilar products are restated in terms of equivalent units by weighting the number of units produced by their market values.
Ans: False AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
5. In a process costing system, units transferred to the next processing department are presumed to be 100% complete with respect to the work performed by the transferring department.
Ans: True AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
6. Under a weighted-average process costing system when all materials are added at the beginning of the production process, the equivalent units for materials is equal to the units completed and transferred out.
Ans: False AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Hard
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7. In calculating cost per equivalent unit under the weighted-average method, prior period costs are combined with current period costs.
Ans: True AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Easy
8. The equivalent units of production for a department using the FIFO process costing method is equal to the number of units completed plus the equivalent units in the ending inventory.
Ans: False AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Hard
9. The step-down method of cost allocation is more accurate than the direct method since the step-down method considers services that service departments provide to each other.
Ans: True AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8,9 Level: Easy
10. The step-down method and the direct method of cost allocation will result in the same amount of service department cost being allocated to a given operating department, although the step-down method is easier to apply than the direct method.
Ans: False AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8,9 Level: Medium
11. The order in which the costs of service departments are allocated will affect the amounts allocated to an operating department when the direct method is used.
Ans: False AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8 Level: Medium
12. The units in beginning work in process inventory plus the units started into production must equal the units transferred out of the department plus the units in ending work in process inventory.
Ans: True AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 10 Level: Easy
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13. In a process costing system, direct labor cost combined with manufacturing overhead cost is known as conversion cost.
Ans: True AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 10 Level: Easy
14. Process costing is employed in industries that produce basically homogeneous products such as bricks, flour, or cement but would not be appropriate for assembly-type operations such as those that manufacture computers.
Ans: False AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 10 Level: Medium
15. Process costing is used where many different products are produced each period to customer specifications.
Ans: False AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 10 Level: Easy
Multiple Choice Questions
16. Which of the following statements related to job-order costing and process costing are true?A) Under both costing methods, manufacturing overhead costs are included in the
computation of unit product costs.B) Under both costing methods, the journal entry to record the completion of
production will involve crediting a work in process account.C) Under both costing methods, the journal entry to record the cost of goods sold
will involve crediting the finished goods account.D) All of the above are true.
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Hard
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17. The completion of goods is recorded as a decrease in the work in process inventory account when using:
Job-order costing Process costingA) Yes NoB) Yes YesC) No YesD) No No
Ans: B AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Easy Source: CPA, adapted
18. In process costing, a separate work in process account is kept for each:A) individual order.B) equivalent unit.C) processing department.D) cost category (i.e., materials, conversion cost).
Ans: C AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Easy
19. The weighted-average method of process costing differs from the FIFO method of process costing in that the weighted-average method:A) does not consider the degree of completion of beginning work in process
inventory when computing equivalent units of production.B) considers ending work in process inventory to be fully complete.C) will always yield a higher cost per equivalent unit.D) All of the above.
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 2,3,5,6 Level: Hard
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20. Which of the following are needed to compute equivalent units for conversion costs under the weighted-average method of process costing?
Percentage completion of beginning work in process
Percentage completion of ending work in process
A) Yes YesB) No YesC) Yes NoD) No No
Ans: B AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
21. Malcolm Company uses a weighted-average process costing system. All materials at Malcolm are added at the beginning of the production process. The equivalent units for materials at Malcolm would be the sum of:A) units in ending work in process and the units started.B) units in beginning work in process and the units started.C) units in ending work in process and the units started and completed.D) units in beginning work in process and the units started and completed.
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Hard
22. In the computation of costs per equivalent unit, the weighted-average method of process costing considers:A) costs incurred during the current period only.B) costs incurred during the current period plus cost of ending work in process
inventory.C) costs incurred during the current period plus cost of beginning work in process
inventory.D) costs incurred during the current period less cost of beginning work in process
inventory.
Ans: C AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Easy Source: CPA, adapted
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23. Which of the following are needed to compute the cost per equivalent unit for materials under the weighted-average method of process costing?
Material cost assigned to beginning work in process last period
Material cost added to production during the current period
A) Yes YesB) No YesC) Yes NoD) No No
Ans: A AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
24. Under which of the following conditions will the FIFO method of process costing result in the same amount of cost being transferred to the next department as the weighted-average method?A) When the beginning and ending inventories are each fifty percent complete.B) When there is no beginning inventory.C) When there is no ending inventory.D) When units in the beginning inventory are all completed and transferred at the
same time.
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 4,7 Level: Hard Source: CMA, adapted
25. In order to compute equivalent units of production using the FIF0 method of process costing, work for the period must be broken down into parts:A) completed during the period and units in ending inventory.B) completed from beginning inventory, started and completed during the month,
and units in ending inventory.C) started during the period and units transferred out during the period.D) processed during the period and units completed during the period.
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
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26. Which of the following methods of allocating service departments take into account all of the effects of interdepartmental services?
Direct Step-DownA) Yes YesB) Yes NoC) No YesD) No No
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8,9 Level: Medium
27. All of the following statements are correct when referring to process costing except:A) Process costing would be appropriate for a jeweler who makes custom jewelry
to order.B) A process costing system has the same basic purposes as a job-order costing
system.C) Units produced are indistinguishable from each other.D) Costs are accumulated by department.
Ans: A AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 10 Level: Medium
28. For which of the following would it be best to use an operation costing system?A) home remodelingB) automobile productionC) cement used for roadwaysD) trash bags used for yard waste
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 10 Level: Medium
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29. Health Beverage Company uses a process costing system to collect costs related to the production of its celery flavored cola. The cola is first processed in a Mixing Department at Health and is then transferred out and finished up in the Bottling Department. The finished cases of cola are then transferred to Finished Goods Inventory. The following information relates to Health's two departments for the month of January:
Mixing BottlingCases of cola in work in process, January 1..................... 10,000 3,000Cases of cola completed/transferred out during January.. 77,000 ?Cases of cola in work in process, January 31................... 4,000 8,000
How many cases of cola were completed and transferred to Finished Goods Inventory during January?A) 66,000B) 71,000C) 72,000D) 74,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning................................................. 3,000+ Units started into production during the month.................. 77,000− Work in process, ending...................................................... 8,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month....... 72,000
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30. The Assembly Department started the month with 83,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory. An additional 334,000 units were transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Assembly Department. There were 34,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Assembly Department.How many units were transferred to the next processing department during the month?A) 417,000B) 285,000C) 451,000D) 383,000
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Easy
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................. 83,000+ Units started into production during the month.............. 334,000− Work in process, ending.................................................. 34,000 =Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 383,000
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31. Colby Company has a process costing system in which the weighted-average method is used. The company adds all materials at the beginning of the process in the Molding Department, which is the first of two stages of its production process. Information concerning the materials used in the Molding Department during March is as follows:
UnitsMaterials
CostsWork in process at March 1............................................. 22,000 $11,000Units started during March.............................................. 90,000 $46,120Units completed and transferred to next department
during March................................................................ 97,000
What was the materials cost of the work in process inventory at March 31?A) $11,220B) $7,500C) $5,100D) $7,650
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
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Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning.................................................. 22,000+ Units started into production during the month.................... 90,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month........ 97,000= Work in process, ending....................................................... 15,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department........................................... 97,000 Ending work in process (materials: 15,000 units × 100%
complete)......................................................................... 15,000 Equivalent units of production........................................... 112,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process..................................... $11,000 Cost added during the period.............................................. 46,120 Total cost (a)....................................................................... $57,120
Equivalent units of production (b)...................................... 112,000 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)....................................... $0.51
MaterialsEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 15,000 units ×
100% complete; conversion: 15,000 units × % complete)......................................................................... 15,000
Cost per equivalent unit...................................................... $0.51 Cost of ending work in process inventory.......................... $7,650
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32. Barnett Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The company adds materials at the beginning of the process in Department M. Conversion costs were 75% complete with respect to the 4,000 units in work in process at May 1 and 50% complete with respect to the 6,000 units in work in process at May 31. During May, 12,000 units were completed and transferred to the next department. An analysis of the costs relating to work in process at May 1 and to production activity for May follows:
Materials ConversionWork in process 5/1....................... $13,800 $3,740Costs added during May................ $42,000 $26,260
The total cost per equivalent unit for May was:A) $5.02B) $5.10C) $5.12D) $5.25
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department.......................... 12,000 12,000 Ending work in process (materials: 6,000 units
× 100% complete; conversion: 6,000 units × 50% complete)............................................... 6,000 3,000
Equivalent units of production........................... 18,000 15,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion Total
Cost of beginning work in process.................... $13,800 $ 3,740 Cost added during the period............................. 42,000 26,260 Total cost (a)...................................................... $55,800 $30,000
Equivalent units of production (b)..................... 18,000 15,000 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)...................... $3.10 $2.00 $5.10
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33. Maurice Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The company adds materials at the beginning of the process in the Forming Department, which is the first of two stages of its production process. Information concerning the materials used in the Forming Department in April follows:
UnitsMaterials
CostsWork in process at April 1............................................... 12,000 $6,000Units started during April................................................ 100,000 $51,120Units completed and transferred to next department
during April.................................................................. 88,000
What was the materials cost of the work in process at April 30?A) $6,120B) $11,040C) $12,000D) $12,240
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
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Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................ 12,000+ Units started into production during the month.............. 100,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month... 88,000 = Work in process, ending.................................................. 24,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department........................................... 88,000 Ending work in process (materials: 24,000 units × 100%
complete)......................................................................... 24,000 Equivalent units of production........................................... 112,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process..................................... $ 6,000 Cost added during the period.............................................. 51,120 Total cost (a)....................................................................... $57,120
Equivalent units of production (b)...................................... 112,000 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)....................................... $0.51
MaterialsEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 24,000 units ×
100% complete).............................................................. 24,000 Cost per equivalent unit...................................................... $0.51 Cost of ending work in process inventory.......................... $12,240
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34. Destry Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The first processing department, the Welding Department, started the month with 10,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 30% complete with respect to conversion costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $19,200. An additional 60,000 units were started into production during the month. There were 19,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Welding Department that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. A total of $380,060 in conversion costs were incurred in the department during the month.
What would be the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $6.400B) $6.334C) $6.209D) $4.811
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning.................................................. 10,000+ Units started into production during the month.................... 60,000− Work in process, ending....................................................... 19,000= Units completed and transferred out during the month........ 51,000
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department......................................... 51,000 Ending work in process (conversion: 19,000 units × 70%
complete)....................................................................... 13,300 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 64,300
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 19,200 Cost added during the period............................................ 380,060 Total cost (a)..................................................................... $399,260
Equivalent units of production (b).................................... 64,300 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $6.209
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35. Limber Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Operating data for the first processing department for the month of June appear below:
Units
Percent Complete with
Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory........ 18,000 80%Started into production during June........... 81,000Ending work in process inventory............. 17,000 80%
According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process inventory was $15,264 at the beginning of June. Additional conversion costs of $68,208 were incurred in the department during the month.What was the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $0.873B) $0.696C) $0.842D) $1.060
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium
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Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning........................................................................18,000+ Units started into production during the month..........................................81,000− Work in process, ending.............................................................................17,000= Units completed and transferred out during the month..............................82,000
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department........................................... 82,000 Ending work in process
(conversion: 17,000 units × 80% complete)................... 13,600 Equivalent units of production........................................... 95,600
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process..................................... $15,264 Cost added during the period.............................................. 68,208 Total cost (a)....................................................................... $83,472
Equivalent units of production (b)...................................... 95,600 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)....................................... $0.873
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36. Roy Company manufactures a product in Departments A and B. Materials are added at the beginning of the process in Department B. Roy uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Conversion costs for Department B were 50% complete with respect to the 6,000 units in the beginning work in process and 75% complete with respect to the 8,000 units in the ending work in process. A total of 12,000 units were completed and transferred out of Department B during February. An analysis of the costs in Department B for February follows:
Transferred In Materials ConversionWork in process, February 1.......... $12,000 $2,500 $1,000Costs added during February......... $29,000 $5,500 $5,000
The total cost per equivalent unit during February was closest to:A) $2.75B) $2.78C) $2.82D) $2.85
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
Solution:
Materials ConversionTransferred to next department.......................... 12,000 12,000Ending work in process:
Materials: 8,000 units × 100% complete........ 8,000 Conversion: 8,000 units × 75% complete....... 6,000
Equivalent units of production........................... 20,000 18,000
Transferred In Materials Conversion Total
Work in process, beginning... $12,000 $2,500 $1,000Cost added during the month 29,000 5,500 5,000 Total cost (a).......................... $41,000 $8,000 $6,000Equivalent units (above) (b). . 20,000 20,000 18,000Cost per equivalent unit
(a) ÷ (b).............................. $2.05 $0.40 $0.33 $2.78
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37. Hammoudi Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The first processing department, the Welding Department, started the month with 16,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 90% complete with respect to conversion costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $61,920. An additional 53,000 units were started into production during the month and 45,000 units were completed in the Welding Department and transferred to the next processing department. There were 24,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Welding Department that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. A total of $194,340 in conversion costs were incurred in the department during the month.
What would be the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $4.300B) $4.147C) $2.524D) $3.667
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department....................................................... 45,000 Ending work in process
(conversion: 24,000 units × 70% complete)............................... 16,800 Equivalent units of production....................................................... 61,800
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process................................................. $ 61,920 Cost added during the period.......................................................... 194,340 Total cost (a)................................................................................... $256,260
Equivalent units of production (b).................................................. 61,800 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)................................................... $4.147
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38. Paquet Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The Molding Department is the second department in its production process. The data below summarize the department's operations in January.
Units
Percent Complete with
Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory.................... 7,700 40%Transferred in from the prior.................................department during January..................................... 56,000Completed and transferred to the next...................department during January..................................... 58,400Ending work in process inventory......................... 5,300 90%
The accounting records indicate that the conversion cost that had been assigned to beginning work in process inventory was $16,940 and a total of $347,320 in conversion costs were incurred in the department during January.
What was the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for January in the Molding Department? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $5.500B) $5.666C) $5.766D) $6.202
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium
Solution:Units transferred out..................................................................... 58,400Add: equivalent units in the ending inventory (5300 × 90%
complete)................................................................................... 4,770 Equivalent units of production...................................................... 63,170
Cost in the beginning inventory.................................................... $ 16,940Cost added during the month........................................................ 347,320 Total cost....................................................................................... $364,260
$364,260 ÷ 63,170 units = $5.766 per unit
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39. Jimmy Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The ending work in process inventory consists of 9,000 units. The ending work in process inventory is 100% complete with respect to materials and 70% complete with respect to labor and overhead. If the cost per equivalent unit for the period is $3.75 for material and $1.25 for labor and overhead, what is the balance of the ending work in process inventory account?A) $41,625B) $33,750C) $45,000D) $31,500
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Ending work in process:Materials: 9,000 units × 100% complete.... 9,000Conversion: 9,000 units × 70% complete... 6,300
Ending work in process: Materials Conversion TotalEquivalent units of production............ 9,000 6,300Cost per equivalent unit...................... $3.75 $1.25Cost of ending work in process........... $33,750 $7,875 $41,625
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40. Lawton Company produces canned tomato soup in a single processing department and has a process costing system in which it uses the weighted-average method. The company sold 250,000 units in the month of January. Data concerning inventories follow:
Units Inventory at January 1:
Work in process............................................................ NoneFinished goods.............................................................. 75,000
Inventory at January 31:Work in process (conversion 75% complete)............... 16,000Finished goods.............................................................. 60,000
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs for January?A) 235,000B) 247,000C) 251,000D) 253,000
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
Solution:
To calculate units transferred out:Units sold 250,000+ Ending finished goods inventory........... 60,000− Beginning finished goods inventory...... 75,000 = Units transferred out.............................. 235,000
Units transferred out......................................................... 235,000Ending work in process (16,000 units × 75% complete).. 12,000 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 247,000
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41. Jersey Company has a process costing system in which it uses the weighted-average method. The equivalent units for conversion costs for the month were 47,500 units. The beginning work in process inventory consisted of 15,000 units, 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. The ending work in process inventory consisted of 10,000 units, 75% complete with respect to conversion costs. The number of units started during the month was:A) 25,000 unitsB) 34,000 unitsC) 35,000 unitsD) 40,000 units
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Hard
Solution:
Units transferred out............................................................. 40,000 *Ending work in process (10,000 units × 75% complete)..... 7,500 Equivalent units for conversion costs.................................. 47,500
* Solve backwards: 47,500 − 7,500 = 40,000
Units in beginning inventory..................... 15,000+ Units started........................................... 35,000 *− Units in ending inventory...................... 10,000= Units transferred out.............................. 40,000
* Solve backwards: Units started = 40,000 −15,000 + 10,000 = 35,000
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42. Boswal Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The Assembly Department started the month with 6,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 80% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 52,000 units were transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Assembly Department. There were 18,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Assembly Department that were 20% complete with respect to conversion costs.What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Assembly Department for the month?A) 43,600B) 40,000C) 38,800D) 64,000
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:Work in process, beginning................................................ 6,000+ Units started into production during the month.............. 52,000− Work in process, ending.................................................. 18,000= Units completed and transferred out during the month... 40,000
ConversionTransferred to next department........................................ 40,000Ending work in process (18,000 units × 20% complete). 3,600 Equivalent units of production......................................... 43,600
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43. Jolly Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Operating data for the Painting Department for the month of April appear below:
Units
Percent Complete
with Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory............................. 4,700 90%Transferred in from the prior department during April. . 59,700Ending work in process inventory.................................. 7,300 80%
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Painting Department for April?A) 62,940B) 62,300C) 65,540D) 57,100
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Units in beginning inventory.................... 4,700+ Units started into production................. 59,700− Units in ending inventory...................... 7,300 = Units transferred out.............................. 57,100
Equivalent units transferred out.................................... 57,100Add: Equivalent units in the ending work in process
inventory (7,300 units × 80% complete)................... 5,840 Equivalent units for conversion costs........................... 62,940
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44. Parks Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. At the start of the year, the company had 5,000 units in process in Department A that were 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. At the end of the year, 6,500 units were in process, 40% complete with respect to conversion costs. During the year, 30,000 units were completed and transferred on to the next department. The equivalent units for conversion costs would be:A) 32,600 unitsB) 29,600 unitsC) 33,000 unitsD) 30,000 units
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
Solution:
Equivalent units transferred out..................................... 30,000Add: Equivalent units in the ending work in process
inventory (6,500 units × 40% complete).................... 2,600 Equivalent units for conversion costs............................ 32,600
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45. Bart Co. adds materials at the beginning of the process in Department M. The company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following information pertains to Department M's work in process during April:
UnitsWork in process, April 1 (conversion 60% complete).... 3,000Started in April................................................................ 25,000Completed........................................................................ 20,000Work in process, April 30 (conversion 75% complete). . 8,000
The equivalent units for conversion cost are:A) 26,000B) 25,000C) 24,200D) 21,800
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
Solution:
Equivalent units transferred out.................................... 20,000Add: Equivalent units in the ending work in process
inventory (8,000 units × 75% complete)................... 6,000 Equivalent units for conversion costs........................... 26,000
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46. Fatas Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The Assembly Department started the month with 8,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 20% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 95,000 units were transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Assembly Department. During the month 102,000 units were completed in the Assembly Department and transferred to the next processing department. There were 1,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Assembly Department that were 20% complete with respect to conversion costs.What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Assembly Department for the month?A) 102,200B) 100,600C) 102,000D) 88,000
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
Solution:
Equivalent units transferred out...................................... 102,000Add: Equivalent units in the ending work in process
inventory (1,000 units × 20% complete)..................... 200 Equivalent units for conversion costs.............................. 102,200
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47. Natiello Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Operating data for the Lubricating Department for the month of October appear below:
Units
Percent Complete
with Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory.............................. 9,100 20%Transferred in from the prior department during
October......................................................................... 38,500Completed and transferred to the next department
during October............................................................. 41,000Ending work in process inventory................................... 6,600 70%
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Lubricating Department for October?A) 41,000B) 43,120C) 36,000D) 45,620
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
Solution:
Units in beginning inventory................... 9,100+ Units started into production................... 38,500− Units in ending inventory........................ 6,600 = Units transferred out................................ 41,000
Equivalent units transferred out.................................. 41,000Add: Equivalent units in the ending work in process
inventory (6,600 units × 70% complete)................. 4,620 Equivalent units for conversion costs......................... 45,620
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48. Kew Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The company had 3,000 units in work in process at April 1 that were 60% complete with respect to conversion cost. During April, 10,000 units were completed. At April 30, 4,000 units remained in work in process and they were 40% complete with respect to conversion cost. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. How many units were started during April?A) 9,000B) 9,800C) 10,000D) 11,000
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
Solution:
To solve for units started into production:+ Work in process, ending...................................................... 4,000+ Units completed and transferred out during the month....... 10,000− Work in process, beginning................................................. 3,000 = Units started into production during the month................... 11,000
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49. Pelican Corporation uses a weighted-average process costing system to collect costs related to production. The following selected information relates to production for March:
Units completed and transferred out.......... 5,000Units in work in process, March 31........... 800Equivalent units, materials......................... 5,800Equivalent units, conversion costs............. 5,200
Materials ConversionCosts in work in process on March 1..................... $ 2,900 $ 4,680Costs added to production during March............... 71,050 131,040 Total cost................................................................ $73,950 $135,720
All materials at Pelican are added at the beginning of the production process. Conversion costs are incurred uniformly over the production process. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units in work in process at the end of March?A) $14,840B) $15,420C) $24,920D) $25,860
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3,4 Level: Hard
Solution:
Materials Conversion TotalTotal cost................................................... $73,950 $135,720
÷ Equivalent units........................................ 5,800 5,200 = Cost per equivalent unit............................ $12.75 $26.10× Ending inventory
Materials: 800 units × $12.75................ $10,200Conversion costs: *200 units × $26.10.. $5,220 $15,420
Units in work in process, March 31............................................................... 800Less: Uncompleted as to conversion (5,800 total − 5,200 equivalent units). 600Equivalent units in ending work in process: conversion............................... 200
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50. Kwan Manufacturing Company uses a process costing system. All materials at Kwan are added at the beginning of the production process. For the month of October, equivalent units for materials were 40,000 under the weighted-average method and 36,000 under the FIFO method. Kwan's costs for October were as follows:
Cost in beginning work in process (October 1)............... $ 25,200Cost added to production during October........................ 262,800 Total cost......................................................................... $288,000
What are Kwan’s equivalent costs per equivalent unit for October for materials under both process costing methods?
Weighted-Average FIFOA) $6.57 $8.00B) $6.57 $7.30C) $7.20 $8.00D) $7.20 $7.30
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 3,6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Weighted-Average FIFOTotal cost........................... $288,000 $262,800÷ Equivalent units............. 40,000 36,000Cost per equivalent unit.... $7.20 $7.30
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51. Safia Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The Fitting Department is the second department in its production process. The data below summarize the department's operations in March.
Units
Percent Complete with
Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory...................... 3,300 40%Transferred in from the prior department during
March................................................................... 67,000Ending work in process inventory........................... 5,600 30%
The Fitting Department's cost per equivalent unit for conversion cost for March was $4.70.How much conversion cost was assigned to the units transferred out of the Fitting Department during March?A) $330,410.00B) $314,900.00C) $304,090.00D) $297,886.00
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Units in beginning inventory................... 3,300+ Units transferred in.................................. 67,000− Units in ending inventory........................ 5,600 = Units transferred out................................ 64,700× Cost per equivalent unit........................... $4.70
$304,090
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52. The following data were taken from the accounting records of the Mixing Department of Kappa Company which uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system:
Beginning work in process inventory:Cost............................................................................... $19,000Units............................................................................. 30,000 unitsPercentage completion with respect to materials......... 100%Percentage completion with respect to conversion...... 60%
Units completed and transferred out................................ 82,000 unitsCost per equivalent unit:
Material......................................................................... $1.50Conversion.................................................................... $0.75
The cost of units transferred out was:A) $184,500B) $149,500C) $167,500D) $145,000
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Cost computation for units transferred out:82,000 units × ($1.50 + $0.75) = $184,500
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53. Wit Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Information for the month of May concerning Department A, the first stage of the company's production process follows:
Materials ConversionWork in process, beginning....................... $ 4,000 $ 3,000Current costs added.................................... 20,000 16,000 Total costs.................................................. $24,000 $19,000Equivalent units......................................... 100,000 95,000Costs per equivalent unit............................ $0.24 $0.20Goods completed....................................... 90,000 unitsWork in process, ending............................ 10,000 units
Material costs are added at the beginning of the process. The ending work in process is 50% complete with respect to conversion costs. How would the costs be distributed?
Goods completed and transferred out Ending work in processA) $39,600 $3,400B) $39,600 $4,400C) $43,000 $0D) $44,000 $3,400
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
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Solution:
Materials ConversionTransferred to next department............ 90,000 90,000Ending work in process:
Materials: 10,000 units × 100% complete........................................ 10,000
Conversion: 10,000 units × 50% complete........................................ 5,000
Equivalent units of production............. 100,000 95,000
Materials ConversionWork in process, beginning................. $ 4,000 $ 3,000Cost added during the month............... 20,000 16,000 Total cost (a)........................................ $24,000 $19,000Equivalent units (above) (b)................. 100,000 95,000Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)......... $0.24 $0.20
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out............................ 90,000 90,000Cost per equivalent unit....................... $0.24 $0.20Cost transferred out.............................. $21,600 $18,000 $39,600
Materials Conversion TotalEquivalent units of production:
ending work in process..................... 10,000 5,000Cost per equivalent unit....................... $0.24 $0.20Cost of ending work in process............ $2,400 $1,000 $3,400
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54. Lap Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The beginning work in process inventory in a particular department consisted of 80,000 units, 100% complete with respect to materials and 25% complete with respect to conversion costs. The total dollar value of this inventory was $226,000. During the month, 150,000 units were transferred out of the department. The costs per equivalent unit for the month were $2.00 for materials and $3.50 for conversion costs. The value of the units completed and transferred out of the department was:A) $681,000B) $765,000C) $821,000D) $825,000
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
150,000 units × ($2.00 + $3.50) = $825,000
55. Bly Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. During March, Bly Company's Department Y costs per equivalent unit were as follows:
Materials................ $1Conversion............. $3Transferred-in........ $5
There were 4,000 units (40% complete with respect to conversion cost and 0% complete with respect to materials cost) in Work in Process at March 31. The total costs assigned to the March 31, Work in Process inventory should be:A) $36,000B) $28,800C) $27,200D) $24,800
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Hard Source: CPA, adapted
Solution:
Ending work in process: Conversion costs (4,000 × 40%) × $3.... $ 4,800Transferred in costs (4,000 × $5).................................................... 20,000 Total cost: Work in process, March 31........................................... $24,800
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56. The following information was provided by Fystro Corporation for the month of March. Fystro uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system.
Total cost transferred out during March................ $74,000Cost in Work in Process, March 1......................... $12,000Cost in Work in Process, March 31....................... $5,000
How much cost did Fystro add to production during March?A) $57,000B) $62,000C) $67,000D) $81,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Work in process, ending...................................................... $ 5,000+ Cost transferred out during the month.............................. 74,000− Work in process, beginning.............................................. 12,000 = Cost added to production during the month..................... $67,000
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57. Rangan Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The Molding Department is the second department in its production process. The data below summarize the department's operations in January.
Units
Percent Complete with
Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory........ 2,100 50%Transferred in from the prior department
during January........................................ 76,000Completed and transferred to the next
department during January..................... 74,200Ending work in process inventory............. 3,900 70%
The Molding Department's cost per equivalent unit for conversion cost for January was $3.91.
How much conversion cost was assigned to the ending work in process inventory in the Molding Department for January?A) $10,674.30B) $15,249.00C) $4,574.70D) $4,105.50
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Easy
Solution:
Equivalent units in ending inventory: 3,900 units × 70% complete..............................................................................
2,730
× $3.91Conversion costs in ending work in process inventory........... $10,674.30
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58. Merckley Company has a process costing system and uses the FIFO method. For May, the company's beginning work in process inventory was 80% complete with respect to conversion, and the ending work in process inventory was 50% complete with respect to conversion. Information on units processed and conversion costs incurred during May follow:
UnitsConversion
CostWork in process inventory on May 1..................... 25,000 $22,000Units started into production, and costs incurred
during the month................................................ 135,000 $143,000Units completed and transferred to finished
goods during the month...................................... 100,000Work in process inventory on May 31................... 60,000
The amount of conversion cost in the ending work in process inventory was:A) $33,000B) $38,100C) $39,000D) $45,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5,6,7 Level: Medium Source: CMA, adapted
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Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (conversion: 25,000 units × 20% complete)....................................... 5,000
Units started and completed during the period (135,000 units started − 60,000 units in ending inventory).......... 75,000
Ending work in process (60,000 units × 50% complete). . 30,000 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 110,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)....................................... $143,000 Equivalent units of production (b).................................... 110,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)...................................... $1.30
Costs of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred OutConversion
Ending work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production.......................................... 30,000 Cost per equivalent unit.................................................... $1.30 Cost of ending work in process inventory........................ $39,000
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59. Doofus Music Company manufactures air guitars and uses a FIFO process costing system to collect costs related to its production. Doofus only accounts for conversion costs because the only direct material, air, has no cost. The following information relates to September production:
Number of units
Percent complete with respect to
conversion costsWork in process, September 1....... 20,000 20%Units started into production.......... 90,000Work in process, September 30..... 8,000 75%
Conversion cost in work in process on September 1........... $ 263,120Conversion cost added to production during September..... 5,262,400 Total cost............................................................................. $5,525,520
What amount of cost should Doofus assign to the units (guitars) in work in process on September 30?A) $125,580B) $303,600C) $318,780D) $343,200
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5,6,7 Level: Hard
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Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials Conversion
To complete beginning work in process (materials: 20,000 units × 100% complete; conversion: 20,000 units × 80% complete).......................................... 20,000 16,000
Units started and completed during the period (90,000 units started − 8,000 units in ending inventory)................................. 82,000 82,000
Ending work in process (materials: 8,000 units × 0% complete; conversion: 8,000 units × 75% complete).............................. 0 6,000
Equivalent units of production..................... 102,000 104,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost added during the period (a).................. $0 $5,262,400 Equivalent units of production (b)............... 102,000 104,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)................. $0.00 $50.60
Costs of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production..................... 0 6,000 Cost per equivalent unit............................... $0.00 $50.60 Cost of ending work in process inventory.... $0 $303,600 $303,600
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60. Edwin Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The first processing department, the Welding Department, started the month with 22,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 20% complete with respect to conversion costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $24,200. An additional 96,000 units were started into production during the month. There were 20,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Welding Department that were 90% complete with respect to conversion costs. A total of $585,900 in conversion costs were incurred in the department during the month.What would be the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $6.103B) $5.170C) $5.500D) $5.250
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5,6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (22,000 units × 80% complete)............................................................................... 17,600
Units started and completed during the period (96,000 units started − 20,000 units in ending inventory)........................... 76,000
Ending work in process (20,000 units × 90% complete).......... 18,000 Equivalent units of production.................................................. 111,600
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)............................................... $585,900Equivalent units of production (b)............................................. 111,600Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b).............................................. $5.250
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61. Makridakis Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for the Casting Department for the month of September appear below:
Units
Percent Complete
with Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory.............................. 17,000 10%Transferred in from the prior department during
September..................................................................... 50,000Ending work in process inventory................................... 17,000 40%
According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process inventory was $3,434 at the beginning of September. Additional conversion costs of $117,914 were incurred in the department during the month.What would be the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for September? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $2.020B) $1.811C) $2.140D) $2.358
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5,6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (17,000 units × 90% complete)............................................................. 15,300
Units started and completed during the period (50,000 units started − 17,000 units in ending inventory)........ 33,000
Ending work in process (17,000 units × 40% complete) 6,800 Equivalent units of production........................................ 55,100
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)..................................... $117,914Equivalent units of production (b).................................. 55,100Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b).................................... $2.140
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62. Krumbly Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. At the beginning of the month, Department D's work in process inventory contained 2,000 units. These units were fully complete with respect to materials and 40% complete with respect to conversion costs, with a total cost at that point of $3,600. During the month, conversion costs amounted to $8 per equivalent unit. If all 2,000 units are fully complete by the end of the month, their total cost by that time will be:A) $19,600B) $10,000C) $13,200D) $9,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5,6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Cost from beginning inventory......................................................................$ 3,600Cost to finish beginning inventory: (1 − 40%) = 60% ×
2,000 = 1,200 EU × $8 cost per EU........................................................... 9,600 Total cost of units from beginning inventory................................................$13,200
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63. Inka Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The first processing department, the Forming Department, started the month with 13,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 20% complete with respect to conversion costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $4,160. An additional 97,000 units were started into production during the month and 97,000 units were completed and transferred to the next processing department. There were 13,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Forming Department that were 30% complete with respect to conversion costs. A total of $136,637 in conversion costs were incurred in the department during the month.
What would be the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $1.390B) $1.600C) $1.409D) $1.280
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5,6 Level: MediumSolution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (13,000 units × 80% complete). 10,400Units started and completed during the period (97,000 units started −
13,000 units in ending inventory).......................................................... 84,000Ending work in process (13,000 units × 30% complete)........................... 3,900 Equivalent units of production................................................................... 98,300
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)............................................................... $136,637Equivalent units of production (b)............................................................. 98,300Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)............................................................... $1.390
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64. Qvr Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for the Cutting Department for the month of March appear below:
Units
Percent Complete with Respect to
ConversionBeginning work in process inventory.............................. 2,500 60%Transferred in from the prior department during March. 45,000Completed and transferred to the next department
during March................................................................ 40,500Ending work in process inventory................................... 7,000 70%
According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process inventory was $3,600 at the beginning of March. Additional conversion costs of $99,477 were incurred in the department during the month.What would be the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for March? (Round off to three decimal places.)A) $2.211B) $2.400C) $2.170D) $2.266
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5,6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (2,500 units × 40% complete)................................................................................. 1,000
Units started and completed during the period (45,000 units started − 7,000 units in ending inventory)............................... 38,000
Ending work in process (7,000 units × 70% complete).............. 4,900 Equivalent units of production.................................................... 43,900
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)................................................. $99,477Equivalent units of production (b).............................................. 43,900Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)................................................ $2.266
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65. Marston Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The equivalent units for March for conversion costs totaled 37,500 units. The beginning work in process inventory in March consisted of 15,000 units, 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. The ending work in process inventory in March consisted of 10,000 units, 75% complete with respect to conversion costs. The number of units started during the month was:A) 41,500 unitsB) 34,000 unitsC) 25,000 unitsD) 72,500 units
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Hard
Solution:
Equivalent Units of Production Calculation:To complete beginning work in process (15,000 units × 40%
complete).............................................................................................. 6,000Units started and completed during the period (? units started − 10,000
units in ending inventory).................................................................... ?Ending work in process (10,000 units × 75% complete)......................... 7,500 Equivalent units of production................................................................ 37,500
To solve for Units started and completed during the period, solve algebraically:6,000 + ? + 7,500 = 37,500
? = 24,000Next:Units started and completed = units started – 10,000 units from ending inventory 24,000 = units started – 10,000
= 34,000
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66. Catin Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The Assembly Department started the month with 7,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 40% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 60,000 units were transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Assembly Department. There were 19,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Assembly Department that were 90% complete with respect to conversion costs.
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Assembly Department for the month?A) 48,000B) 72,000C) 62,300D) 65,100
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 7,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 60,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 19,000= Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 48,000
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (7,000 units × 60% complete).............................................................................. 4,200
Units started and completed during the period (60,000 units started − 19,000 units in ending inventory)......................... 41,000
Ending work in process (19,000 units × 90% complete)......... 17,100Equivalent units of production................................................. 62,300
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67. Kavadias Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for the Enameling Department for the month of May appear below:
Units
Percent Complete with Respect to
ConversionBeginning work in process inventory........ 7,400 80%Transferred in from the prior.....................department during May.............................. 75,200Ending work in process inventory............. 3,000 90%
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Enameling Department for May?A) 79,600B) 82,300C) 76,380D) 70,800
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 7,400+ Units started into production during the month................. 75,200− Work in process, ending.................................................... 3,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 79,600
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (7,400 units × 20% complete)................................................................................. 1,480
Units started and completed during the period (75,200 units started − 3,000 units in ending inventory)............................... 72,200
Ending work in process (3,000 units × 90% complete).............. 2,700 Equivalent units of production.................................................... 76,380
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68. Kale Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. At the beginning of March, the inventory in the Blending Processing Center consisted of 3,000 units, 90% complete with respect to conversion costs. At the end of the month, the inventory consisted of 2,000 units that were 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. If 10,000 units were transferred to the next processing center during the period, the equivalent units for conversion costs would be:A) 8,500 unitsB) 11,500 unitsC) 10,500 unitsD) 9,500 units
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units started into production:+ Work in process, ending.................................................... 2,000+ Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 10,000− Work in process, beginning............................................... 3,000 = Units started into production during the month................. 9,000
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (3,000 units × 10% complete)................................................................................. 300
Units started and completed during the period (9,000 units started − 2,000 units in ending inventory)............................... 7,000
Ending work in process (2,000 units × 60% complete).............. 1,200Equivalent units of production.................................................... 8,500
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69. Billings Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. On July 1, Department A had 10,000 units in process that were 80% complete with respect to conversion. On July 31 the department had 8,000 units in process that were 60% complete with respect to conversion. The department transferred 40,000 units out during the month, of which 10,000 units came from the beginning work in process inventory, and 30,000 units were started and completed during the month. All materials are added at the beginning of the process in Department A. What are the equivalent units for the month for materials and conversion, respectively?A) 38,000 units, and 36,800 unitsB) 38,000 units, and 38,000 unitsC) 48,000 units, and 44,800 unitsD) 48,000 units, and 48,000 units
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium Source: CMA, adapted
Solution:
To solve for units started into production:+ Work in process, ending..................................................... 8,000+ Units completed and transferred out during the month...... 40,000− Work in process, beginning................................................ 10,000= Units started into production during the month.................. 38,000
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials Conversion
To complete beginning work in process (materials: 10,000 units × 0% complete; conversion: 10,000 units × 20% complete)................................................. 0 2,000
Units started and completed during the period (38,000 units started − 8,000 units in ending inventory).......... 30,000 30,000
Ending work in process (materials: 8,000 units × 100% complete; conversion: 8,000 units × 60% complete). . 8,000 4,800
Equivalent units of production........................................ 38,000 36,800
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70. Gadroy Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The Grinding Department started the month with 13,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 80% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 52,000 units were transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Grinding Department. During the month 55,000 units were completed in the Grinding Department and transferred to the next processing department. There were 10,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Grinding Department that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs.What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Grinding Department for the month?A) 62,000B) 49,000C) 55,000D) 51,600
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (13,000 units × 20% complete)............................................................................... 2,600
Units started and completed during the period (52,000 units started − 10,000 units in ending inventory)........................... 42,000
Ending work in process (10,000 units × 70% complete).......... 7,000 Equivalent units of production.................................................. 51,600
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71. Outiniki Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for the Brazing Department for the month of November appear below:
Units
Percent Complete with
Respect to Conversion
Beginning work in process inventory.......................... 3,400 30%Transferred in from the prior department during
November................................................................. 54,100Completed and transferred to the next department
during November...................................................... 52,600Ending work in process inventory............................... 4,900 70%
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Brazing Department for November?A) 55,010B) 55,600C) 56,030D) 52,600
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (3,400 units × 70% complete)................................................................................. 2,380
Units started and completed during the period (54,100 units started − 4,900 units in ending inventory)............................... 49,200
Ending work in process (4,900 units × 70% complete).............. 3,430 Equivalent units of production.................................................... 55,010
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72. Steven Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data were taken from the accounting records of a particular department for last month:
Beginning work in process inventory: (10,000 units; materials 100% complete, conversion 60% complete).......... $17,500
Units completed and transferred out during the month............. 60,000 unitsCost per equivalent unit:
Material.................................................................................. $2.50Conversion.............................................................................. $2.00
The cost of units transferred out of the department during the month is:A) $270,000B) $242,500C) $254,500D) $250,500
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 7 Level: Medium
Solution:EU
Total Materials ConversionTotal Cost
Transferred to the next department:From beginning work in process*. . 10,000 0 4,000From started and completed during
month.......................................... 50,000 50,000 50,000Total EU this period....................... 60,000 50,000 54,000Cost per EU.................................... $2.50 $2.00Cost from current period (EU ×
Cost per EU)............................... $125,000 $108,000 $233,000Cost from beginning work in
process......................................... 17,500 Total cost of units transferred out
of the department during current month.......................................... $250,500
*(Materials=100% complete; 0% needed to complete with respect to materials; Conversion=60% complete; (1 − 0.6) = 40% × 10,000 units to complete units with respect to conversion)
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73. Teboul Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for the Curing Department for the month of March appear below:
Units
Percent Complete with Respect to
ConversionBeginning work in process inventory.................... 7,900 20%Transferred in from the prior department during
March.................................................................. 40,000Completed and transferred to the next department
during March...................................................... 43,900Ending work in process inventory......................... 4,000 60%
According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process inventory was $11,850 at the beginning of March. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for March was $7.40.How much conversion cost would be assigned to the units completed and transferred out of the department during March?A) $325,018B) $313,168C) $296,000D) $324,860
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 7 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials Conversion
To complete beginning work in process (materials: 7,900 units × 100% complete; conversion: 7,900 units × 80% complete)........ 7,900 6,320
Units started and completed during the period (40,000 units started − 4,000 units in ending inventory)......................................................... 36,000 36,000
Ending work in process (materials: 4,000 units × % complete; conversion: 4,000 units × 60% complete).......................................................... 0 2,400
Equivalent units of production............................. 43,900 44,720
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Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost added during the period (a).......................... $0 $330,928 $330,928 Equivalent units of production (b)....................... 43,900 44,720 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)......................... $0.00 $7.40
Costs of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production............................. 0 2,400 Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $0.00 $7.40 Cost of ending work in process inventory........... $0 $17,760 $17,760
Units transferred out:Cost in beginning inventory................................. $0 $11,850 $ 11,850 Cost to complete the units in beginning
inventory:Equivalent units of production required to
complete the beginning inventory.................... 7,900 6,320 Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $0.00 $7.40 Cost to complete the units in beginning
inventory........................................................... $0 $46,768 46,768 Cost of units started and completed this period:Units started and completed this period............... 36,000 36,000 Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $0.00 $7.40 Cost of units started and completed this period... $0 $266,400 266,400 Cost of units transferred out................................. $325,018
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74. Koehl Corporation uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Administrative and Facilities, and two operating departments, Assembly and Wholesaling.
Service Department Operating Department
Administrative FacilitiesAssembl
y WholesalingDepartmental costs....... $19,440 $71,340 $185,580 $392,950Employee hours........... 4,000 2,000 22,000 14,000Space occupied............. 3,000 1,000 39,000 2,000
Administrative costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours and Facilities costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied. The total Wholesaling Department cost after the allocations of service department costs is closest to:A) $403,990B) $396,430C) $403,642D) $402,601
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentAdmin-istrative
Facil-ities
Assem-bly
Whole-saling Total
Departmental costs before allocation..... $19,440 $71,340 $185,580 $392,950 $669,310
Allocation:Administrative costs
(22/36, 14/36) *...... (19,440) 11,880 7,560Facilities costs
(39/41, 2/41)**....... (71,340) 67,860 3,480Total cost after
allocation................ $ 0 $ 0 $265,320 $403,990 $669,310
* Based on the employee hours in the two operating departments, which are 22,000 hours + 14,000 hours = 36,000 hours
**Based on the space occupied by the two operating departments, which is 39,000 + 2,000 = 41,000.
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75. Behrend Clinic uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The clinic has two service departments, Personnel and Support, and two operating departments, Prenatal and Pediatrics.
Service Department Operating DepartmentPersonnel Support Prenatal Pediatrics
Departmental costs....... $29,200 $55,040 $242,050 $423,200Employee hours........... 5,000 1,000 26,000 14,000Space occupied............. 3,000 2,000 35,000 8,000
Personnel Department costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours and Support Department costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied in square feet. The total Pediatrics Department cost after the allocations of service department costs is closest to:A) $441,260B) $443,660C) $433,440D) $444,471
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:Service Department Operating DepartmentPersonnel Support Prenatal Pediatrics Total
Departmental costs before allocation............ $29,200 $55,040 $242,050 $423,200 $749,490
Allocation:Personnel costs
(26/40, 14/40)* (29,200) 18,980 10,220Support costs
(35/43, 8/43)** (55,040) 44,800 10,240 Total cost after allocation............ $ 0 $ 0 $305,830 $443,660 $749,490
* Based on the employee hours in the two operating departments, which are 26,000 hours + 14,000 hours = 40,000 hours
**Based on the space occupied by the two operating departments, which is 35,000 + 8,000 = 43,000.
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76. Stoltz Corporation uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Data Processing and Personnel, and two operating departments, Assembly and Finishing.
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentData
Processing Personnel Assembly FinishingDepartmental costs.......... $26,488 $18,630 $188,980 $506,980Computer workstations.. . 37 12 45 41Employees....................... 35 11 46 35
Data Processing Department costs are allocated on the basis of computer workstations and Personnel Department costs are allocated on the basis of employees. The total amount of Data Processing Department cost allocated to the two operating departments is closest to:A) $23,245B) $26,488C) $61,567D) $16,874
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8 Level: Easy
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Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentData
Processing Personnel Assembly Finishing TotalDepartmental costs before allocation............. $26,488 $18,630 $188,980 $506,960 $741,078
Allocation:Data processing costs (45/86, 41/86)*................. (26,488) 13,860 12,628
Personnel costs (46/81, 35/81)**............... (18,630) 10,580 8,050
Total cost after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $213,420 $527,638 $741,078
* Based on the number of computer workstations in the two operating departments, which are 45 + 41 = 86
**Based on the number of employees in the two operating departments, which is 46 + 35 = 81
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77. The direct method is used by Marrero Publishing, Inc., to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Information Technology and Personnel, and two operating departments, Prepress and Printing.
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentInformation Technology Personnel Prepress Printing
Departmental costs.......... $27,412 $27,008 $376,940 $530,110Computer workstations.. . 28 19 51 38Employees....................... 27 14 98 30
Information Technology Department costs are allocated on the basis of computer workstations and Personnel Department costs are allocated on the basis of employees. The total Prepress Department cost after service department allocations is closest to:A) $406,961B) $413,326C) $402,881D) $410,563
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8 Level: Easy
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Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentInformation Technology Personnel Prepress Printing Total
Departmental costs before allocation........... $27,412 $27,008 $376,940 $530,110 $961,470
Allocation:Information technology
costs (51/89, 38/89)* (27,412) 15,708 11,704Personnel costs (98/128,
30/128)**.......... (27,008) 20,678 6,330 Total cost after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $413,326 $548,144 $961,470
* Based on the number of computer workstations in the two operating departments, which are 51 + 38 = 89
**Based on the number of employees in the two operating departments, which is 98 + 30 = 128
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78. Kolinski Surgical Hospital uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The hospital has two service departments, Telecommunications and Administration, and two operating departments, Surgery and Recovery.
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentTelecomm-unications
Adminis-tration Surgery Recovery
Departmental costs.......... $26,344 $27,472 $282,750 $599,690Telecommunications
ports............................. 31 14 40 34Employees....................... 30 11 74 27
Telecommunications Department costs are allocated on the basis of the number of telecommunications ports in departments and Administration Department costs are allocated on the basis of employees. The total Surgery Department cost after service department allocations is closest to:A) $317,118B) $314,853C) $310,244D) $305,921
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 8 Level: Easy
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Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentTelecom-
municationsAdminis-
tration Surgery Recovery TotalDepartmental costs
before allocation. . $26,344 $27,472 $282,750 $599,690 $936,256Allocation:Telecommunication
costs (40/74, 34/74) *................ (26,344) 14,240 12,104
Administration costs (74/101, 27/101)**............. (27,472) 20,128 7,344
Total cost after allocation............. $ 0 $ 0 $317,118 $619,138 $936,256
* Based on the number of telecommunication ports in the two operating departments, which are 40 + 34 = 74
**Based on the number of employees in the two operating departments, which is 74 + 27 = 101
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79. Dainels Corporation uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, General Management and Physical Plant, and two operating departments, Sales and After-Sales. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentGeneral
ManagementPhysical
Plant SalesAfter-Sales
Departmental costs.......... $36,550 $70,300 $412,500 $492,780Employee time................ 5,000 2,000 27,000 14,000Space occupied................ 1,000 1,000 38,000 7,000
General Management Department costs are allocated first on the basis of employee time and Physical Plant Department costs are allocated second on the basis of space occupied. The total After-Sales Department cost after allocations is closest to:A) $516,196B) $515,880C) $503,980D) $513,911
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 9 Level: Easy
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Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentGeneral Mgmt
Physical Plant Sales
After-Sales Total
Departmental costs before allocation....... $36,550 $70,300 $412,500 $492,780 $1,012,130
Allocation:General costs (2/43, 27/43, 14/43)*.......... (36,550) 1,700 22,950 11,900 0
Physical plant costs (38/45, 7/45)**......... (72,000) 60,800 11,200 0
Total costs after allocation.................. $ 0 $ 0 $496,250 $515,880 $1,012,130
*Based on the employee time in Physical Plant and the two operating departments, which are 2,000 + 27,000 + 14,000 = 43,000.**Based on the space occupied by the two operating departments, 38,000 + 7,000 = 45,000.
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80. Cervetti, Inc., allocates service department costs to operating departments using the step-down method. The company has two service departments, Administration and Physical Plant, and two operating departments, Assembly and Testing. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service DepartmentOperating
Department
AdministrationPhysical
Plant Assembly TestingDepartmental costs. . $26,220 $78,860 $127,160 $737,860Employee time......... 4,000 1,000 25,000 12,000Space occupied........ 9,000 1,000 37,000 6,000
Administration Department costs are allocated first on the basis of employee time and Physical Plant Department costs are allocated second on the basis of space occupied. The total Testing Department cost after allocations is closest to:A) $754,279B) $757,240C) $748,960D) $757,368
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 9 Level: Easy
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Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentAdmini-stration
Physical Plant Assembly Testing Total
Departmental costs before allocation........ $26,220 $78,860 $127,160 $737,860 $970,100
Allocation:Administration costs (1/38, 25/38, 12/38)*. (26,220) 690 17,250 8,280 0
Physical plant costs (37/43, 6/43)**.......... (79,550) 68,450 11,100 0
Total costs after allocation................... $ 0 $ 0 $212,860 $757,240 $970,100
*Based on the employee time in Physical Plant and the two operating departments, which are 1,000 + 25,000 + 12,000 = 38,000.**Based on the space occupied by the two operating departments, 37,000 + 6,000 = 43,000.
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81. Reddicks Clinic uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The clinic has two service departments, Personnel and Information Technology (IT), and two operating departments, Family Medicine and Pediatric. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service DepartmentOperating
Department
Personnel ITFamily
Medicine PediatricDepartmental costs. . $86,184 $45,995 $608,130 $316,290Employees............... 18 26 128 188PCs.......................... 19 26 125 156
Personnel costs are allocated first on the basis of employees and IT costs are allocated second on the basis of PCs. The total Pediatric Department cost after allocations is closest to:A) $345,462B) $393,099C) $392,838D) $383,307
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
Department
Personnel ITFamily
Medicine Pediatric TotalDepartmental costs before allocation.......... $86,184 $45,995 $608,130 $316,290 $1,056,599
Allocation:Personnel costs (26/342, 128/342, 188/342)*..... (86,184) 6,552 32,256 47,376 0
IT costs (125/281, 156/281)**................... (52,547) 23,375 29,172 0
Total costs after allocation..................... $ 0 $ 0 $663,761 $392,838 $1,056,599
*Based on the employees in IT and the two operating departments, which are 26 + 128 + 188 = 342.**Based on PCs of the two operating departments, 125 + 156 = 281.
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82. Rondo Children's Clinic allocates service department costs to operating departments using the step-down method. The clinic has two service departments, Administration and Information Technology (IT), and two operating departments, Prenatal and Pediatric. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentAdministration IT Prenatal Pediatric
Departmental costs. . $54,736 $37,449 $383,270 $259,590Employees............... 15 21 118 172PCs........................... 15 21 102 109
Administration costs are allocated first on the basis of employees and IT costs are allocated second on the basis of PCs. The total Pediatric Department cost after allocations is closest to:A) $311,117B) $280,845C) $304,995D) $311,400
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4B LO: 9 Level: Easy
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Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentAdmini-stration IT Prenatal Pediatric Total
Departmental costs before allocation......... $54,736 $37,449 $383,270 $259,590 $735,045
Allocation:Administration costs (21/311, 118/311, 172/311)*................... (54,736) 3,696 20,768 30,272 0
IT costs (102/211, 109/211)**................. (41,145) 19,890 21,255 0
Total costs after allocation.................... $ 0 $ 0 $423,928 $311,117 $735,045
*Based on the employee time in IT and the two operating departments, which are 21 + 118 + 172 = 311.**Based on the number of PCs of the two operating departments, 102 + 109 = 211.
Use the following to answer questions 83-86:
Kota Toy Company manufactures lizard dolls in two departments, Molding and Hairification. In the Molding Department, plastic is injected into a lizard-shaped mold. The dolls that come out of the molds are then transferred to the Hairification Department where hair is applied. Kota uses a weighted-average process cost system to collect costs in both departments.On January 1, the Molding Department had 4,000 dolls in process. These dolls were 100% complete with respect to direct materials and 70% complete with respect to conversion cost. During January, Molding completed 79,000 dolls. On January 31, Molding had 7,000 dolls in work in process. These dolls were 100% complete with respect to direct materials and 25% complete with respect to conversion cost.
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83. How many dolls were started in the Molding Department during January?A) 75,000B) 76,000C) 82,000D) 86,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Medium
Solution:
Beginning work in process inventory... 4,000+ Units started into production............. 82,000 *− Units completed and transferred........ 79,000= Ending work in process inventory..... 7,000
* 4000 + Units started into production − 79,000 = 7,000 Units started into production = 82,000
84. What account would Kota debit to record the transfer of dolls out of the Molding Department?A) Work in Process–HairificationB) Finished GoodsC) Manufacturing OverheadD) Work in Process–Molding
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 1 Level: Easy
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85. What are the Molding Department's equivalent units related to materials for January?A) 79,000B) 86,000C) 89,000D) 93,000
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
MaterialsTransferred to next department............ 79,000Ending work in process:
Materials: 7,000 dolls × 100%.......... 7,000 Equivalent units of production............. 86,000
86. What are the Molding Department's equivalent units related to conversion costs for January?A) 77,950B) 80,750C) 83,750D) 84,250
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
ConversionTransferred to next department............ 79,000Ending work in process:
Conversion: 7,000 dolls × 25%......... 1,750 Equivalent units of production............. 80,750
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Use the following to answer questions 87-89:
Yoder Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following data pertain to operations in the first processing department for a recent month:
Work in process, beginning:Units in process............................................................ 40,000Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 70%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 60%Costs in the beginning inventory:
Materials cost............................................................ $8,600Conversion cost......................................................... $4,800
Units started into production during the month............... 750,000Units completed and transferred out during the month... ?Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost................................................................ $223,000Conversion cost............................................................ $149,000
Work in process, ending:Units in process............................................................ 30,000Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 40%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 30%
87. How many units were completed and transferred to the next department during the month?A) 750,000 unitsB) 790,000 unitsC) 760,000 unitsD) 740,000 units
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 40,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 750,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 30,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 760,000
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88. What was the cost per equivalent unit for materials during the month?A) $0.30B) $0.25C) $0.20D) $0.15
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 40,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 750,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 30,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 760,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department.............................................. 760,000 Ending work in process (30,000 units × 40% complete)....... 12,000 Equivalent units of production.............................................. 772,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process........................................ $ 8,600 Cost added during the period................................................. 223,000 Total cost (a).......................................................................... $231,600
Equivalent units of production (b)......................................... 772,000 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b).......................................... $0.30
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89. How much cost, in total, was assigned to the ending work in process inventory?A) $2,600B) $4,300C) $15,000D) $5,400
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 40,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 750,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 30,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 760,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department................................ 760,000 760,000 Ending work in process (materials: 30,000 units × 40% complete; conversion: 30,000 units × 30% complete) 12,000 9,000
Equivalent units of production................................. 772,000 769,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process........................... $ 8,600 $ 4,800 Cost added during the period.................................... 223,000 149,000 Total cost (a)............................................................. $231,600 $153,800
Equivalent units of production (b)............................ 772,000 769,000 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)............................ $0.30 $0.20
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 30,000 units × 40% complete; conversion: 30,000 units × 30% complete) 12,000 9,000
Cost per equivalent unit............................................ $0.30 $0.20 Cost of ending work in process inventory................ $3,600 $1,800 $5,400
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Use the following to answer questions 90-91:
Onitsha Corporation uses a weighted-average process costing system to collect costs related to production. The following selected information relates to production for June:
Units started into production.......................... 25,000Units completed and transferred out............... 20,000Equivalent units, materials............................. 28,000Equivalent units, conversion costs................. 26,000
Materials ConversionCosts in work in process on June 1................ $ 6,720 $ 9,100Costs added to production during June.......... 57,120 88,400 Total cost........................................................ $63,840 $97,500
All materials at Onitsha are added at the beginning of the production process. Conversion costs are incurred uniformly over the production process.
90. How many partially completed units were in work in process inventory at the beginning of June?A) 3,000B) 5,000C) 7,000D) 8,000
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Hard
Solution:
Since all materials are added at the beginning of the production process, the “equivalent units, materials” of 28,000 units represents the number of units that were in ending work in process inventory plus the units completed transferred out.
Thus:Beginning work in process inventory.............................. 3,000 *
+ Units started into production........................................... 25,000= Equivalent units............................................................... 28,000
* Beginning work in process inventory + 25,000 = 28,000Beginning work in process inventory = 3,000
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91. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units completed and transferred out during June?A) $102,510B) $108,800C) $120,600D) $136,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3,4 Level: Hard
Solution:
Materials ConversionWork in process, beginning................. $ 6,720 $ 9,100Cost added during the month............... 57,120 88,400 Total cost (a)........................................ $63,840 $97,500Equivalent units (above) (b)................. 28,000 26,000Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)......... $2.28 $3.75
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out............................ 20,000 20,000Cost per equivalent unit....................... $2.28 $3.75Cost transferred out.............................. $45,600 $75,000 $120,600
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Use the following to answer questions 92-96:
Aple Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 300 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent CompleteMaterials costs................... $3,100 70%Conversion costs................ $2,900 50%
A total of 8,500 units were started and 8,100 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Materials costs..................... $110,500Conversion costs.................. $153,900
The ending inventory was 90% complete with respect to materials and 55% complete with respect to conversion costs.Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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92. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 385B) 8,800C) 8,100D) 8,485
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 8,500− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 8,100= Work in process, ending.................................................... 700
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department............................................ 8,100 Ending work in process (materials: 700 units × 90% complete; conversion: 700 units × 55% complete)............. 385
Equivalent units of production............................................. 8,485
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93. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $12.91B) $12.66C) $12.56D) $13.01
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 8,500− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 8,100= Work in process, ending.................................................... 700
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department......................................... 8,100 Ending work in process (materials: 700 units × 90%
complete; conversion: 700 units × 55% complete)....... 630 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 8,730
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 3,100 Cost added during the period............................................ 110,500 Total cost (a)..................................................................... $113,600
Equivalent units of production (b).................................... 8,730 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $13.01
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94. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $17.82B) $19.40C) $18.14D) $18.48
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................. 300+ Units started into production during the month............... 8,500− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 8,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 700
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department...................................... 8,100 Ending work in process (700 units × 55% complete)... . 385 Equivalent units of production....................................... 8,485
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process................................. $ 2,900 Cost added during the period.......................................... 153,900 Total cost (a)................................................................... $156,800
Equivalent units of production (b).................................. 8,485 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b).................................. $18.48
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95. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $264,400B) $277,138C) $270,400D) $255,093
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................. 300+ Units started into production during the month............... 8,500− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 8,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 700
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................. 8,100 8,100 Ending work in process (materials: 700 units × 90% complete; conversion: 700 units × 55% complete) 630 385
Equivalent units of production.............................. 8,730 8,485
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process........................ $ 3,100 $ 2,900 Cost added during the period................................. 110,500 153,900 Total cost (a).......................................................... $113,600 $156,800
Equivalent units of production (b)......................... 8,730 8,485 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)......................... $13.01 $18.48
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department............... 8,100 8,100 Cost per equivalent unit......................................... $13.01 $18.48 Cost of units transferred out.................................. $105,402 $149,685 $255,087
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96. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $19,841B) $15,313C) $22,045D) $12,125
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................. 300+ Units started into production during the month............... 8,500− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 8,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 700
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................. 8,100 8,100 Ending work in process (materials: 700 units × 90% complete; conversion: 700 units × 55% complete).............. 630 385
Equivalent units of production.............................. 8,730 8,485
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process........................ $3,100 $2,900 Cost added during the period................................. 110,500 153,900 Total cost (a).......................................................... $113,600 $156,800
Equivalent units of production (b)......................... 8,730 8,485 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)......................... $13.01 $18.48
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 700 units × 90% complete; conversion: 700 units × 55% complete) 630 385
Cost per equivalent unit......................................... $13.01 $18.48 Cost of ending work in process inventory............. $8,198 $7,115 $15,313
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Use the following to answer questions 97-102:
Buklin Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 700 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent CompleteMaterials costs................... $15,700 85%Conversion costs................ $4,800 45%
A total of 8,000 units were started and 7,100 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Materials costs................... $166,500Conversion costs................ $96,300
The ending inventory was 75% complete with respect to materials and 15% complete with respect to conversion costs.Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
97. How many units are in ending work in process inventory in the first processing department at the end of the month?A) 1,600B) 700C) 7,300D) 900
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 700+ Units started into production during the month................ 8,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 7,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 1,600
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98. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 7,340B) 8,700C) 7,100D) 240
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 700+ Units started into production during the month................ 8,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 7,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 1,600
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department........................................... 7,100 Ending work in process (1,600 units × 15% complete)...... 240 Equivalent units of production............................................ 7,340
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99. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $21.95B) $20.94C) $19.14D) $20.06
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 700+ Units started into production during the month................ 8,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 7,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 1,600
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department........................................... 7,100 Ending work in process (1,600 units × 75% complete)...... 1,200 Equivalent units of production............................................ 8,300
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process...................................... $ 15,700 Cost added during the period.............................................. 166,500 Total cost (a)....................................................................... $182,200
Equivalent units of production (b)...................................... 8,300 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)....................................... $21.95
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100. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $13.12B) $11.62C) $14.46D) $13.77
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 700+ Units started into production during the month................ 8,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 7,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 1,600
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department........................................... 7,100 Ending work in process (1,600 units × 15% complete)...... 240 Equivalent units of production............................................ 7,340
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process...................................... $ 4,800 Cost added during the period.............................................. 96,300 Total cost (a)....................................................................... $101,100
Equivalent units of production (b)...................................... 7,340 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)....................................... $13.774
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101. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $310,816B) $262,800C) $283,300D) $253,655
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 700+ Units started into production during the month................ 8,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 7,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 1,600
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................... 7,100 7,100 Ending work in process (materials: 1,600 units × 75%
complete; conversion: 1,600 units × 15% complete) 1,200 240 Equivalent units of production................................ 8,300 7,340
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process.......................... $ 15,700 $ 4,800 Cost added during the period.................................. 166,500 96,300 Total cost (a)........................................................... $182,200 $101,100
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 8,300 7,340 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $21.952 $13.774
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department................. 7,100 7,100 Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $21.95 $13.77 Cost of units transferred out.................................... $155,858 $97,794 $253,652
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102. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $57,162B) $42,871C) $29,648D) $8,574
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 700+ Units started into production during the month................ 8,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 7,100= Work in process, ending................................................... 1,600
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department................................ 7,100 7,100 Ending work in process (materials: 1,600 units × 75%
complete; conversion: 1,600 units × 15% complete) 1,200 240 Equivalent units of production................................. 8,300 7,340
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process........................... $ 15,700 $ 4,800 Cost added during the period.................................... 166,500 96,300 Total cost (a)............................................................. $182,200 $101,100
Equivalent units of production (b)............................ 8,300 7,340 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)............................ $21.952 $13.774
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 1,600 units × 75%
complete; conversion: 1,600 units × 15% complete) 1,200 240 Cost per equivalent unit............................................ $21.95 $13.77 Cost of ending work in process inventory................ $26,342 $3,306 $29,648
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Use the following to answer questions 103-106:
Cavalerio Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 700 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent CompleteMaterials costs................... $9,100 80%Conversion costs................ $5,400 25%
A total of 7,200 units were started and 6,400 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Materials costs................... $96,700Conversion costs................ $180,700
The ending inventory was 80% complete with respect to materials and 70% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
103. How many units are in ending work in process inventory in the first processing department at the end of the month?A) 800B) 1,500C) 900D) 6,500
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 700+ Units started into production during the month................. 7,200− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 6,400= Work in process, ending.................................................... 1,500
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104. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 7,900B) 7,450C) 6,400D) 1,050
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 700+ Units started into production during the month................. 7,200− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 6,400= Work in process, ending.................................................... 1,500
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department.............................................. 6,400 Ending work in process (1,500 units × 70% complete)......... 1,050 Equivalent units of production............................................... 7,450
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105. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $12.72B) $13.92C) $13.39D) $12.24
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 700+ Units started into production during the month................. 7,200− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 6,400= Work in process, ending.................................................... 1,500
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department.............................................. 6,400 Ending work in process (1,500 units × 80% complete)......... 1,200 Equivalent units of production............................................... 7,600
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process......................................... $ 9,100 Cost added during the period................................................. 96,700 Total cost (a).......................................................................... $105,800
Equivalent units of production (b)......................................... 7,600 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b).......................................... $13.92
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106. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $291,900B) $307,318C) $248,966D) $277,400
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 700+ Units started into production during the month................. 7,200− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 6,400= Work in process, ending.................................................... 1,500
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................... 6,400 6,400 Ending work in process (materials: 1,500 units × 80%
complete; conversion: 1,500 units × 70% complete) 1,200 1,050 Equivalent units of production................................ 7,600 7,450
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process.......................... $ 9,100 $ 5,400 Cost added during the period.................................. 96,700 180,700 Total cost (a)........................................................... $105,800 $186,100
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 7,600 7,450 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $13.92 $24.98
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department................. 6,400 6,400 Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $13.92 $24.98 Cost of units transferred out.................................... $89,095 $159,871 $248,966
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Use the following to answer questions 107-109:
Escoffier Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 500 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent CompleteMaterials costs................... $11,400 80%Conversion costs................ $2,200 10%
A total of 5,000 units were started and 4,400 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Materials costs................... $112,200Conversion costs................ $178,400
The ending inventory was 85% complete with respect to materials and 25% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
107. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 5,500B) 4,675C) 4,400D) 275
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department............................................ 4,400 Ending work in process (1,100 units × 25% complete)....... 275 Equivalent units of production............................................. 4,675
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108. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $22.47B) $23.17C) $21.03D) $20.40
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department......................................... 4,400 Ending work in process (1,100 units × 85% complete)... . 935 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 5,335
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 11,400 Cost added during the period............................................. 112,200 Total cost (a)...................................................................... $123,600
Equivalent units of production (b)..................................... 5,335 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $23.17
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109. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $304,200B) $290,600C) $271,916D) $339,895
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................... 4,400 4,400 Ending work in process (materials: 1,100 units × 85%
complete; conversion: 1,100 units × 25% complete) 935 275 Equivalent units of production................................ 5,335 4,675
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process.......................... $ 11,400 $ 2,200 Cost added during the period.................................. 112,200 178,400 Total cost (a)........................................................... $123,600 $180,600
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 5,335 4,675 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $23.17 $38.63
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department................. 4,400 4,400 Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $23.17 $38.63 Cost of units transferred out.................................... $101,938 $169,976 $271,915
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Use the following to answer questions 110-111:
Fuchs Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 300 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent CompleteMaterials costs................... $4,800 65%Conversion costs................ $6,200 60%
A total of 9,100 units were started and 8,500 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Materials costs................... $208,000Conversion costs................ $280,300
The ending inventory was 85% complete with respect to materials and 15% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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110. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $477,250B) $527,782C) $499,300D) $488,300
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3,4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................. 8,500 8,500 Ending work in process (materials: 900 units × 85% complete; conversion: 900 units × 15% complete) 765 135
Equivalent units of production.............................. 9,265 8,635
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process........................ $ 4,800 $ 6,200 Cost added during the period................................. 208,000 280,300 Total cost (a).......................................................... $212,800 $286,500
Equivalent units of production (b)......................... 9,265 8,635 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)......................... $22.97 $33.18
Cost of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department............... 8,500 8,500 Cost per equivalent unit......................................... $22.97 $33.18 Cost of units transferred out.................................. $195,229 $282,021 $477,250
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111. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $50,532B) $7,580C) $22,050D) $42,952
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3,4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................... 8,500 8,500 Ending work in process (materials: 900 units × 85% complete; conversion: 900 units × 15% complete)................ 765 135
Equivalent units of production................................ 9,265 8,635
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process.......................... $ 4,800 $ 6,200 Cost added during the period.................................. 208,000 280,300 Total cost (a)........................................................... $212,800 $286,500
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 9,265 8,635 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $22.97 $33.18
Cost of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 900 units × 85% complete; conversion: 900 units × 15% complete) 765 135
Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $22.97 $33.18 Cost of ending work in process inventory.............. $17,571 $4,479 $22,050
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Use the following to answer questions 112-117:
Guerin Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 300 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent CompleteMaterials costs................... $4,400 55%Conversion costs................ $2,200 35%
A total of 5,400 units were started and 4,800 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Materials costs................... $120,000Conversion costs................ $92,500
The ending inventory was 80% complete with respect to materials and 55% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
112. How many units are in ending work in process inventory in the first processing department at the end of the month?A) 5,100B) 300C) 900D) 600
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,400− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,800= Work in process, ending.................................................... 900
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113. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing department?A) 4,800B) 5,700C) 720D) 5,520
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,400− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,800= Work in process, ending.................................................... 900
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department.............................................. 4,800 Ending work in process (900 units × 80% complete)............ 720 Equivalent units of production............................................... 5,520
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114. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 4,800B) 5,295C) 495D) 5,700
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,400− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,800= Work in process, ending.................................................... 900
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department.............................................. 4,800 Ending work in process (900 units × 55% complete)............ 495 Equivalent units of production............................................... 5,295
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115. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $21.05B) $21.82C) $22.54D) $21.74
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,400− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,800= Work in process, ending.................................................... 900
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department.............................................. 4,800 Ending work in process (900 units × 80% complete)............ 720 Equivalent units of production............................................... 5,520
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process......................................... $ 4,400 Cost added during the period................................................. 120,000 Total cost (a).......................................................................... $124,400
Equivalent units of production (b)......................................... 5,520 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b).......................................... $22.54
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116. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $16.61B) $17.89C) $18.78D) $17.47
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,400− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,800= Work in process, ending.................................................... 900
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department..................................... 4,800 Ending work in process (materials: 900 units × 80%
complete; conversion: 900 units × 55% complete).... 495 Equivalent units of production...................................... 5,295
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process................................ $ 2,200 Cost added during the period........................................ 92,500 Total cost (a)................................................................. $94,700
Equivalent units of production (b)................................ 5,295 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)................................. $17.88
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117. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $25,079B) $36,379C) $20,008D) $29,103
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,400− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,800= Work in process, ending.................................................... 900
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................ 4,800 4,800 Ending work in process (materials: 900 units × 80% complete; conversion: 900 units × 55% complete) 720 495
Equivalent units of production............................. 5,520 5,295
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process....................... $ 4,400 $ 2,200 Cost added during the period............................... 120,000 92,500 Total cost (a)........................................................ $124,400 $94,700
Equivalent units of production (b)....................... 5,520 5,295 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................ $22.54 $17.88
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department.............. 4,800 4,800 Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $22.54 $17.88 Cost of units transferred out................................. $108,174 $85,847 $194,021
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118. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company’s cost system is closest to:A) $25,079B) $36,379C) $20,008D) $29,103
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 300+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,400− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,800= Work in process, ending.................................................... 900 Equivalent units of production
Materials ConversionTransferred to next department............................... 4,800 4,800 Ending work in process (materials: 900 units × 80% complete; conversion: 900 units × 55% complete)................ 720 495
Equivalent units of production................................ 5,520 5,295
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process.......................... $ 4,400 $ 2,200 Cost added during the period.................................. 120,000 92,500 Total cost (a)........................................................... $124,400 $94,700
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 5,520 5,295 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $22.54 $17.88
Cost of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 900 units × 80% complete; conversion: 900 units × 55% complete) 720 495
Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $22.54 $17.88 Cost of ending work in process inventory.............. $16,226 $8,853 $25,079
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Use the following to answer questions 119-124:
Hall Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory...................... 500Materials costs...................................................................... $7,700Conversion costs................................................................... $2,900Percent complete with respect to materials........................... 75%Percent complete with respect to conversion........................ 25%
Units started into production during the month....................... 6,700Units transferred to the next department during the month..... 5,900Materials costs added during the month.................................. $108,600Conversion costs added during the month............................... $121,000Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory........................... 1,300Percent complete with respect to materials........................... 65%Percent complete with respect to conversion........................ 40%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
119. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing department?A) 845B) 6,745C) 7,200D) 5,900
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department.................................................... 5,900Ending work in process (1,300 units × 65% complete)............... 845 Equivalent units of production.................................................... 6,745
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120. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 5,900B) 6,420C) 7,200D) 520
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:Equivalent units of production
ConversionTransferred to next department..................................................... 5,900 Ending work in process (1,300 units × 40% complete)................ 520 Equivalent units of production...................................................... 6,420
121. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $15.08B) $16.15C) $16.10D) $17.24
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department............................................... 5,900Ending work in process (1,300 units × 65% complete).......... 845 Equivalent units of production................................................ 6,745
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process.......................................... $ 7,700Cost added during the period................................................... 108,600 Total cost (a)............................................................................ $116,300
Equivalent units of production (b)........................................... 6,745Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................................... $17.24
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122. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $20.27B) $19.30C) $18.85D) $17.21
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department................................................. 5,900Ending work in process (1,300 units × 40% complete)............ 520 Equivalent units of production.................................................. 6,420
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process............................................ $ 2,900Cost added during the period.................................................... 121,000 Total cost (a)............................................................................. $123,900
Equivalent units of production (b)............................................ 6,420Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)............................................. $19.30
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123. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $240,200B) $263,095C) $215,592D) $229,600
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................... 5,900 5,900 Ending work in process (materials: 1,300 units × 65%
complete; conversion: 1,300 units × 40% complete) 845 520 Equivalent units of production................................ 6,745 6,420
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process.......................... $ 7,700 $ 2,900 Cost added during the period.................................. 108,600 121,000 Total cost (a)........................................................... $116,300 $123,900
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 6,745 6,420 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $17.24 $19.30
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department................. 5,900 5,900 Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $17.24 $19.30 Cost of units transferred out.................................... $101,730 $113,864 $215,595
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124. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $47,503B) $19,001C) $24,604D) $30,877
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................... 5,900 5,900 Ending work in process (materials: 1,300 units × 65% complete; conversion: 1,300 units × 40% complete)............. 845 520
Equivalent units of production................................ 6,745 6,420
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process.......................... $ 7,700 $ 2,900 Cost added during the period.................................. 108,600 121,000 Total cost (a)........................................................... $116,300 $123,900
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 6,745 6,420 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $17.24 $19.30
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 1,300 units × 65% complete; conversion: 1,300 units × 40% complete) 845 520
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Use the following to answer questions 125-126:
Kumari Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory...................... 200Materials costs...................................................................... $2,900Conversion costs................................................................... $6,400Percent complete with respect to materials.......................... 85%Percent complete with respect to conversion....................... 70%
Units started into production during the month....................... 7,800Units transferred to the next department during the month..... 7,400Materials costs added during the month.................................. $128,000Conversion costs added during the month............................... $332,600Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory........................... 600Percent complete with respect to materials.......................... 60%Percent complete with respect to conversion....................... 35%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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125. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $491,328B) $469,900C) $460,600D) $454,478
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3,4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................... 7,400 7,400 Ending work in process (materials: 600 units ×
60% complete; conversion: 600 units × 35% complete)............................................................. 360 210
Equivalent units of production............................... 7,760 7,610
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process......................... $ 2,900 $ 6,400 Cost added during the period.................................. 128,000 332,600 Total cost (a)........................................................... $130,900 $339,000
Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 7,760 7,610 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)........................... $16.87 $44.55
Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out:Units transferred to the next department................ 7,400 7,400 Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $16.87 $44.55 Cost of units transferred out................................... $124,827 $329,645 $454,473
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126. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $15,428B) $36,850C) $22,110D) $12,897
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3,4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................. 7,400 7,400 Ending work in process (materials: 600 units ×
60% complete; conversion: 600 units × 35% complete)........................................................... 360 210
Equivalent units of production.............................. 7,760 7,610
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process........................ $ 2,900 $ 6,400 Cost added during the period................................. 128,000 332,600 Total cost (a).......................................................... $130,900 $339,000
Equivalent units of production (b)......................... 7,760 7,610 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)......................... $16.87 $44.55
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:........................Equivalent units of production (materials: 600
units × 60% complete; conversion: 600 units × 35% complete)................................................... 360 210
Cost per equivalent unit......................................... $16.87 $44.55 Cost of ending work in process inventory............. $6,073 $9,355 $15,428
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Use the following to answer questions 127-129:
Loxham Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory.................... 400Materials costs..................................................................... $6,900Conversion costs................................................................. $2,500Percent complete with respect to materials......................... 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion...................... 15%
Units started into production during the month..................... 6,000Units transferred to the next department during the month. . . 5,400Materials costs added during the month................................. $112,500Conversion costs added during the month............................. $210,300Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory......................... 1,000Percent complete with respect to materials......................... 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion...................... 30%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
127. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing department?A) 800B) 6,400C) 5,400D) 6,200
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
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Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department......................................... 5,400 Ending work in process (materials: 1,000 units × 80%
complete; conversion: 1,000 units × 30% complete)..... 800 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 6,200
128. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $39.20B) $37.33C) $33.25D) $36.89
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department......................................... 5,400 Ending work in process (1,000 units × 30% complete)... . 300 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 5,700
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 2,500 Cost added during the period............................................. 210,300 Total cost (a)...................................................................... $212,800
Equivalent units of production (b)..................................... 5,700 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $37.33
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129. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $16,977B) $56,591C) $45,273D) $26,606
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department................................ 5,400 5,400 Ending work in process (materials: 1,000 units ×
80% complete; conversion: 1,000 units × 30% complete).............................................................. 800 300
Equivalent units of production................................. 6,200 5,700
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost of beginning work in process........................... $ 6,900 $ 2,500 Cost added during the period.................................... 112,500 210,300 Total cost (a)............................................................. $119,400 $212,800
Equivalent units of production (b)............................ 6,200 5,700 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)............................ $19.26 $37.33
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials: 1,000
units × 80% complete; conversion: 1,000 units × 30% complete)...................................................... 800 300
Cost per equivalent unit............................................ $19.26 $37.33 Cost of ending work in process inventory................ $15,406 $11,200 $26,606
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Use the following to answer questions 130-132:
Doz Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 600 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent CompleteMaterials costs................... $3,700 60%Conversion costs................ $11,900 45%
A total of 5,000 units were started and 4,200 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Materials costs................... $39,000Conversion costs................ $166,100
The ending inventory was 75% complete with respect to materials and 35% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
130. How many units are in ending work in process inventory in the first processing department at the end of the month?A) 900B) 800C) 1,400D) 4,400
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Easy
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 600+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,200= Work in process, ending.................................................... 1,400
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131. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 5,600B) 4,690C) 4,200D) 490
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 600+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,200= Work in process, ending.................................................... 1,400
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department............................................ 4,200 Ending work in process (1,400 units × 35% complete)....... 490 Equivalent units of production............................................. 4,690
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132. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $7.43B) $6.96C) $8.13D) $7.63
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 600+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 4,200= Work in process, ending.................................................... 1,400
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department......................................... 4,200 Ending work in process (1,400 units × 75% complete)... . 1,050 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 5,250
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 3,700 Cost added during the period............................................. 39,000 Total cost (a)...................................................................... $42,700
Equivalent units of production (b)..................................... 5,250 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $8.13
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Use the following to answer questions 133-134:
L.A. Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following information for the assembly department was obtained from the accounting records for September (all materials are added at the beginning of the process):
Number of Units
Labor and Overhead Percent
CompleteWork in process inventory, Sept. 1...... 40,000 25%Transferred in during the month.......... 100,000Work in process inventory, Sept. 30.... 20,000 50%
Transferred In Materials
Labor and Overhead
Beginning work in process inventory. . $80,000 $37,600 $5,000Cost added during the month............... $251,000 $122,400 $66,500
133. The equivalent units for material for the month are:A) 100,000 unitsB) 120,000 unitsC) 140,000 unitsD) 160,000 units
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
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Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 40,000+ Units started into production during the month................ 100,000− Work in process, ending................................................... 20,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 120,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department............................................ 120,000 Ending work in process (20,000 units × 100% complete). . . 20,000 Equivalent units of production............................................. 140,000
134. The cost per equivalent unit for labor and overhead for the month is:A) $0.50B) $0.125C) $0.52D) $0.55
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 40,000+ Units started into production during the month................ 100,000− Work in process, ending................................................... 20,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 120,000
Equivalent units of productionLabor and Overhead
Transferred to next department.............................................. 120,000 Ending work in process (20,000 units × 50% complete)....... 10,000 Equivalent units of production............................................... 130,000
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Cost per Equivalent UnitLabor and Overhead
Cost of beginning work in process......................................... $ 5,000 Cost added during the period................................................. 66,500 Total cost (a).......................................................................... $71,500
Equivalent units of production (b)......................................... 130,000 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b).......................................... $0.55
Use the following to answer questions 135-136:
Iyer Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory........................ 800Materials costs........................................................................ $13,900Conversion costs..................................................................... $7,200Percent complete with respect to materials............................ 85%Percent complete with respect to conversion......................... 20%
Units started into production during the month......................... 7,200Units transferred to the next department during the month....... 6,100Materials costs added during the month.................................... $115,700Conversion costs added during the month................................. $240,600Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory............................. 1,900Percent complete with respect to materials............................ 75%Percent complete with respect to conversion......................... 10%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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135. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 8,000B) 6,290C) 6,100D) 190
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department........................................................ 6,100 Ending work in process (1,900 units × 10% complete)................... 190 Equivalent units of production......................................................... 6,290
136. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $16.20B) $17.22C) $14.46D) $15.38
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department......................................... 6,100 Ending work in process (1,900 units × 75% complete)... . 1,425 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 7,525
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Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 13,900 Cost added during the period............................................. 115,700 Total cost (a)...................................................................... $129,600
Equivalent units of production (b)..................................... 7,525 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $17.22
Use the following to answer questions 137-138:
Jones Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory...................... 500Materials costs...................................................................... $8,500Conversion costs................................................................... $14,700Percent complete with respect to materials.......................... 85%Percent complete with respect to conversion....................... 55%
Units started into production during the month....................... 5,300Units transferred to the next department during the month..... 4,400Materials costs added during the month.................................. $79,100Conversion costs added during the month............................... $210,700Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory........................... 1,400Percent complete with respect to materials.......................... 50%Percent complete with respect to conversion....................... 30%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
137. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $15.51B) $13.64C) $15.10D) $17.18
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium
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Solution:Equivalent units of production
MaterialsTransferred to next department......................................... 4,400 Ending work in process (1,400 units × 50% complete)... . 700 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 5,100
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 8,500 Cost added during the period............................................. 79,100 Total cost (a)...................................................................... $87,600
Equivalent units of production (b)..................................... 5,100 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $17.18
138. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $43.71B) $49.10C) $46.76D) $38.86
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2,3 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department......................................... 4,400 Ending work in process (1,400 units × 30% complete)... . 420 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 4,820
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process.................................... $ 14,700 Cost added during the period............................................. 210,700 Total cost (a)...................................................................... $225,400
Equivalent units of production (b)..................................... 4,820 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b)..................................... $46.76
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Use the following to answer questions 139-142:
(Appendix 4A) The following data relate to the Mixing Department of Dillard Company for a recent month:
Units
Percent Complete with Respect to
ProcessingBeginning work in process inventory..... 10,000 65%Units started into production................... 50,000Units completed and transferred out....... 51,000Ending work in process inventory.......... 9,000 30%
All materials are added at the beginning of the mixing process.
139. Assuming that Dillard Company uses the FIFO method, the equivalent units for materials would be:A) 47,200B) 50,000C) 51,000D) 59,000
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials
To complete beginning work in process (10,000 units × 0%).... 0 Units started and completed during the period (50,000 units
started − 9,000 units in ending inventory).............................. 41,000 Ending work in process (9,000 units × 100% complete)........... 9,000 Equivalent units of production................................................... 50,000
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140. Assuming that Dillard Company uses the FIFO method, the equivalent units for processing would be:A) 47,200B) 50,200C) 51,000D) 60,000
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (10,000 units × 35%).. 3,500 Units started and completed during the period (50,000 units
started − 9,000 units in ending inventory).............................. 41,000 Ending work in process (9,000 units × 30% complete)............. 2,700 Equivalent units of production................................................... 47,200
141. Assuming that Dillard Company uses the weighted-average method, the equivalent units for materials would be:A) 50,000B) 51,000C) 53,700D) 60,000
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department......................................................................51,000 Ending work in process (9,000 units × 100% complete)............................... 9,000 Equivalent units of production.......................................................................60,000
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142. Assuming that Dillard Company uses the weighted-average method, the equivalent units for processing would be:A) 53,700B) 51,000C) 50,200D) 47,200
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department......................................... 51,000 Ending work in process (9,000 units × 30% complete)... . 2,700 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 53,700
Use the following to answer questions 143-146:
(Appendix 4A) Activities in the Sargent Company's Assembly Department for the month of March follow:
Units Materials
Percent Complete with
Respect to Labor & Overhead
Work-in-process inventory, March 1...... 7,000 70% 35%Started into production during March..... 66,000Work-in-process inventory, March 31.... 5,000 45% 30%
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143. The equivalent units for materials for March, using the weighted-average method, would be:A) 66,000B) 68,000C) 70,250D) 71,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 7,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 66,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 5,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 68,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department.............................................. 68,000 Ending work in process (5,000 units × 45% complete)......... 2,250 Equivalent units of production............................................... 70,250
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144. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for March, using the weighted-average method, would be:A) 69,500B) 68,000C) 67,500D) 71,000
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 7,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 66,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 5,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 68,000
Equivalent units of productionLabor and Overhead
Transferred to next department......................................... 68,000 Ending work in process (5,000 units × 30% complete)... . 1,500 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 69,500
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145. The equivalent units for materials for March using the FIFO method, would be:A) 68,000B) 65,350C) 71,000D) 67,000
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 7,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 66,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 5,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 68,000
Equivalent Units of Production
MaterialsTo complete beginning work in process (7,000 units × 30%)........... 2,100 Units started and completed during the period (66,000 units started
− 5,000 units in ending inventory)................................................. 61,000 Ending work in process (5,000 units × 45% complete)..................... 2,250 Equivalent units of production........................................................... 65,350
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146. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for March using the FIFO method, would be:A) 62,950B) 65,050C) 66,000D) 67,050
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 7,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 66,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 5,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 68,000
Equivalent Units of ProductionLabor and Overhead
To complete beginning work in process (7,000 units × 65%)........ 4,550 Units started and completed during the period (66,000 units
started − 5,000 units in ending inventory)................................... 61,000 Ending work in process (5,000 units × 30% complete).................. 1,500 Equivalent units of production........................................................ 67,050
Use the following to answer questions 147-148:
Bronson Company has a process costing system and uses the weighted-average method. The company had 6,000 units in work in process on January 1 that were 60% complete with respect to conversion costs. During January 20,000 units were completed. On January 31, 8,000 units remained in work in process that were 40% complete with respect to conversion costs. Materials are added at the beginning of the process.
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147. The equivalent units for January for conversion costs were:A) 19,600B) 22,400C) 23,200D) 25,600
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department......................................... 20,000 Ending work in process (8,000 units × 40% complete)... . 3,200 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 23,200
148. How many units were started into production during January?A) 18,000B) 19,600C) 20,000D) 22,000
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium Source: CPA, adapted
Solution:
To solve for units started into production:+ Work in process, ending................................................... 8,000+ Units completed and transferred out during the month.... 20,000− Work in process, beginning.............................................. 6,000 = Units started into production during the month................ 22,000
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Use the following to answer questions 149-150:
The following information relates to the Blending Department of Kedakai Products Company for the month of May. Kedakai uses a weighted-average process costing system.
Work in process, beginning (May 1):Units in process...........................................................................................30,000Percent complete with respect to materials.................................................100%Percent complete with respect to conversion..............................................10%
Units completed and transferred out during May..........................................290,000Work in process, ending (May 31):
Units in process...........................................................................................17,000Percent complete with respect to materials.................................................100%Percent complete with respect to conversion..............................................80%
149. What are the Blending Department's equivalent units related to materials for May?A) 260,000B) 277,000C) 290,000D) 307,000
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionMaterials
Transferred to next department......................................... 290,000 Ending work in process (17,000 units × 100% complete) 17,000 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 307,000
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150. What are the Blending Department's equivalent units related to conversion costs for May?A) 266,400B) 290,400C) 293,400D) 303,600
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 2 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent units of productionConversion
Transferred to next department......................................... 290,000 Ending work in process (17,000 units × 80% complete). . 13,600 Equivalent units of production.......................................... 303,600
Use the following to answer questions 151-152:
Bettie Corporation uses a weighted-average process costing system to collect costs related to production. The following selected information relates to production for October:
Materials ConversionUnits completed and transferred out...................... 50,000 50,000Equivalent units: work in process, October 31...... 10,000 4,000 Total equivalent units............................................. 60,000 54,000
Materials ConversionCosts in work in process on October 1.................. $ 9,000 $ 5,400Costs added to production during October............ 243,000 513,000 Total cost................................................................ $252,000 $518,400
All materials at Bettie are added at the beginning of the production process.
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151. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units completed and transferred out during October?A) $642,000B) $677,500C) $690,000D) $691,900
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3,4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Materials Conversion TotalTotal cost................................................... $252,000 $518,400Equivalent units......................................... ÷ 60,000 ÷ 54,000Cost per equivalent unit............................. $4.20 $9.60× # of units completed and transferred out 50,000 50,000Total cost of units completed and
transferred out........................................ $210,000 $480,000 $690,000
152. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units in work in process on October 31?A) $78,500B) $80,400C) $135,500D) $138,000
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3,4 Level: Medium
Solution:
Materials Conversion TotalTotal cost................................................... $252,000 $518,400Equivalent units......................................... ÷ 60,000 ÷ 54,000Cost per equivalent unit............................. $4.20 $9.60× # of equivalent units in ending work in
process................................................... 10,000 4,000Total cost of ending work in process......... $42,000 $38,400 $80,400
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Use the following to answer questions 153-154:
(Appendix 4A) Owens Company uses a process costing system. For March, the beginning work in process inventory consisted of 60,000 units that were 60% complete with respect to processing. The ending work in process inventory for the month consisted of units that were 20% complete with respect to processing. A summary of unit and cost data for the month follows:
Units Processing CostWork in process inventory on March 1...... 60,000 $35,000Units started into production and costs
incurred during the month...................... 190,000 $700,000Units completed and transferred out.......... 200,000
153. Assuming that Owens Company uses the weighted-average method, which of the following is closest to the cost per equivalent unit for processing cost for March?A) $4.08B) $3.87C) $3.68D) $3.50
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 3 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 60,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 190,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 200,000= Work in process, ending.................................................... 50,000
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Equivalent units of productionProcessing
CostTransferred to next department.............................................. 200,000
Ending work in process (50,000 units × 20% complete)....... 10,000 Equivalent units of production............................................... 210,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost of beginning work in process......................................... $ 35,000 Cost added during the period................................................. 700,000 Total cost (a).......................................................................... $735,000
Equivalent units of production (b)......................................... 210,000 Cost per equivalent unit, (a) ÷ (b).......................................... $3.50
154. Assuming that Owens Company uses the FIFO method, which of the following is closest to the cost per equivalent unit for processing cost for March?A) $3.23B) $3.98C) $4.02D) $4.22
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting Appendix: 4A LO: 6 Level: Hard
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Solution:
To solve for ending work in process:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 60,000+ Units started into production during the month................. 190,000− Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 200,000= Work in process, ending.................................................... 50,000
Equivalent Units of ProductionProcessing
CostTo complete beginning work in process (60,000 units ×
40%)................................................................................... 24,000 Units started and completed during the period (190,000
units started − 50,000 units in ending inventory)............... 140,000
Ending work in process (50,000 units × 20% complete)....... 10,000 Equivalent units of production............................................... 174,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)............................................ $700,000 Equivalent units of production (b)......................................... 174,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)........................................... $4.02
Use the following to answer questions 155-156:
The following information relates to the Assembly Department of Jataca Corporation for the month of November. Jataca uses a weighted-average process costing system. All materials at Jataca are added at the beginning of the production process.
Number of Units
Percent Complete with Respect to
ConversionWork in process, November 1....... 4,000 40%Units started into production.......... 317,000Work in process, November 30..... 10,000 90%
On November 1, the work in process inventory account contained $6,400 of material cost and $4,400 of conversion cost. Cost per equivalent unit for November was $1.50 for materials and $2.80 for conversion costs.
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155. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units transferred out during November?A) $1,337,300B) $1,348,100C) $1,369,500D) $1,380,300
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 4,000+ Units started into production during the month................ 317,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 10,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 311,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................ 311,000 311,000 Ending work in process (materials: 10,000 units
× 100% complete; conversion: 10,000 units × 90% complete).................................................. 10,000 9,000
Equivalent units of production............................. 321,000 320,000
Cost per equivalent unit (given)........................... $1.50 $2.80
Materials Conversion
Units transferred out:Units transferred to the next department.............. 311,000 311,000 Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $1.50 $2.80 Cost of units transferred out................................. $466,500 $870,800 $1,337,300
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156. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units in work in process on November 30?A) $17,800B) $38,700C) $40,200D) $43,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 4 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning.............................................. 4,000+ Units started into production during the month................ 317,000− Work in process, ending.................................................... 10,000 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 311,000
Equivalent units of productionMaterials Conversion
Transferred to next department............................ 311,000 311,000 Ending work in process (materials: 10,000 units
× 100% complete; conversion: 10,000 units × 90% complete)................................................. 10,000 9,000
Equivalent units of production............................ 321,000 320,000
Cost per equivalent unit (given).......................... $1.50 $2.80
Cost of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out
Materials ConversionEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production (materials:
10,000 units × 100% complete; conversion: 10,000 units × 90% complete)......................... 10,000 9,000
Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $1.50 $2.80 Cost of ending work in process inventory........... $15,000 $25,200 $40,200
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Use the following to answer questions 157-162:
(Appendix 4A) Moureaux Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory............. 600Materials costs............................................................. $7,800Conversion costs.......................................................... $10,700Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 65%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 50%
Units started into production during the month.............. 5,700Units transferred to the next department during the
month........................................................................... 5,000Materials costs added during the month......................... $92,400Conversion costs added during the month...................... $160,000Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory.................. 1,300Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 70%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 40%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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157. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing department?A) 910B) 5,520C) 6,300D) 4,400
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials
To complete beginning work in process (600 units × 35%)....... 210 Units started and completed during the period (5,700 units
started − 1,300 units in ending inventory).............................. 4,400 Ending work in process (1,300 units × 70% complete)............. 910 Equivalent units of production................................................... 5,520
158. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 520B) 6,300C) 4,400D) 5,220
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (600 units × 50%)........ 300 Units started and completed during the period (5,700 units
started − 1,300 units in ending inventory)................................ 4,400 Ending work in process (1,300 units × 40% complete)............... 520 Equivalent units of production..................................................... 5,220
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159. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $20.00B) $14.67C) $16.74D) $18.48
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials
To complete beginning work in process (600 units × 35%)....... 210 Units started and completed during the period (5,700 units
started − 1,300 units in ending inventory).............................. 4,400 Ending work in process (1,300 units × 70% complete)............. 910 Equivalent units of production................................................... 5,520
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost added during the period (a)................................................ $92,400 Equivalent units of production (b).............................................. 5,520 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)............................................... $16.74
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160. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $30.65B) $32.18C) $32.00D) $35.67
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (600 units × 50%)....... 300 Units started and completed during the period (5,700 units
started − 1,300 units in ending inventory).............................. 4,400 Ending work in process (1,300 units × 40% complete)............. 520 Equivalent units of production................................................... 5,220
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)................................................ $160,000 Equivalent units of production (b).............................................. 5,220 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)............................................... $30.65
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161. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $270,900B) $252,400C) $239,726D) $298,557
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 7 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials Conversion
To complete beginning work in process (materials: 600 units × 35% complete; conversion: 600 units × 50% complete)......... 210 300
Units started and completed during the period (5,700 units started − 1,300 units in ending inventory)........................................................ 4,400 4,400
Ending work in process (materials: 1,300 units × 70% complete; conversion: 1,300 units × 40% complete)................................................ 910 520
Equivalent units of production........................... 5,520 5,220
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion Total
Cost added during the period (a)........................ $92,400 $160,000 Equivalent units of production (b)...................... 5,520 5,220 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)....................... $16.74 $30.65 $47.39
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Units transferred out:Cost in beginning inventory............................... $7,800 $10,700 $ 18,500Cost to complete the units in beginning inventory:Equivalent units of production required to
complete the beginning inventory................... 210 300 Cost per equivalent unit...................................... $16.74 $30.65 Cost to complete the units in beginning
inventory......................................................... $3,515 $9,195 12,710Cost of units started and completed this period:Units started and completed this period............. 4,400 4,400 Cost per equivalent unit...................................... $16.74 $30.65 Cost of units started and completed this period. $73,652 $134,866 208,518 Cost of units transferred out............................... $239,728
162. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according to the company's cost system is closest to:A) $61,607B) $24,643C) $31,171D) $43,125
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 7 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials Conversion
To complete beginning work in process (materials: 600 units × 35%; conversion: 600 units × 50%). 210 300
Units started and completed during the period (5,700 units started − 1,300 units in ending inventory)............................................................ 4,400 4,400
Ending work in process (materials: 1,300 units × 70% complete; conversion: 1,300 units × 40% complete)............................................................. 910 520
Equivalent units of production............................... 5,520 5,220
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Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost added during the period (a)............................ $92,400 $160,000 Equivalent units of production (b).......................... 5,520 5,220 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)............................ $16.74 $30.65
Costs of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out
Materials ConversionEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production............................... 910 520 Cost per equivalent unit.......................................... $16.74 $30.65 Cost of ending work in process inventory.............. $15,233 $15,939 $31,171
Use the following to answer questions 163-165:
(Appendix 4A) Prochino Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory...................... 900Materials costs...................................................................... $9,500Conversion costs................................................................... $4,100Percent complete with respect to materials........................... 75%Percent complete with respect to conversion........................ 25%
Units started into production during the month....................... 9,800Units transferred to the next department during the month..... 8,600Materials costs added during the month.................................. $112,900Conversion costs added during the month............................... $143,000Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory........................... 2,100Percent complete with respect to materials........................... 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion........................ 45%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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163. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing department?A) 1,680B) 9,605C) 10,700D) 7,700
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials
To complete beginning work in process (900 units × 25% complete)................................................................................ 225
Units started and completed during the period (9,800 units started − 2,100 units in ending inventory).............................. 7,700
Ending work in process (2,100 units × 80% complete)............. 1,680 Equivalent units of production................................................... 9,605
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164. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $18.22B) $16.63C) $15.34D) $16.11
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (900 units × 75% complete)................................................................................... 675
Units started and completed during the period (9,800 units started − 2,100 units in ending inventory)................................. 7,700
Ending work in process (2,100 units × 45% complete)................ 945 Equivalent units of production...................................................... 9,320
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)................................................... $143,000 Equivalent units of production (b)................................................. 9,320 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b).................................................. $15.34
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165. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:A) $255,900B) $269,500C) $235,249D) $289,938
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Medium
Solution:Equivalent Units of Production
Materials ConversionTo complete beginning work in process
(materials: 900 units × 25% complete; conversion: 900 units × 75% complete)........ 225 675
Units started and completed during the period (9,800 units started − 2,100 units in ending inventory)...................................................... 7,700 7,700
Ending work in process (materials: 2,100 units × 80% complete; conversion: 2,100 units × 45% complete)............................................... 1,680 945
Equivalent units of production.......................... 9,605 9,320
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion Total
Cost added during the period (a)....................... $112,900 $143,000 Equivalent units of production (b).................... 9,605 9,320 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)...................... $11.75 $15.34 $27.10
Units transferred out:Cost in beginning inventory.............................. $9,500 $4,100 $ 13,600 Cost to complete the units in beginning inventory:Equivalent units of production required to
complete the beginning inventory................. 225 675 Cost per equivalent unit.................................... $11.75 $15.34 Cost to complete the units in beginning
inventory........................................................ $2,645 $10,357 13,001
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Cost of units started and completed this period:Units started and completed this period............ 7,700 7,700 Cost per equivalent unit.................................... $11.75 $15.34 Cost of units started and completed this period $90,508 $118,144 208,652 Cost of units transferred out.............................. $235,253
Use the following to answer questions 166-167:
(Appendix 4A) Malmedy Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data pertain to operations in the first processing department for a recent month:
Work in process, beginning:Units in process................................................................. ?Percent complete with respect to materials....................... 75%Percent complete with respect to conversion.................... 50%Costs in the beginning inventory:Materials cost..................................................................... $2,300Conversion cost................................................................. $3,600
Units started into production during the month.................... 25,200Units completed and transferred out during the month........ 24,000Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost..................................................................... $98,750Conversion cost................................................................. $220,500
Work in process, ending:Units in process................................................................. 2,000Percent complete with respect to materials....................... 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion.................... 45%
166. How many units were in the beginning work in process inventory?A) 600 unitsB) 1,000 unitsC) 800 unitsD) 1,400 units
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:+ Work in process, ending.................................................... 2,000+ Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 24,000− Units started into production during the month................. 25,200= Work in process, beginning............................................... 800
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167. What was the cost per equivalent unit for materials during the month?A) $3.95B) $4.50C) $2.00D) $5.00
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Hard
Solution:
To complete beginning work in process (800 units × 25%)....... 200 Units started and completed during the period (25,200 units
started − 2,000 units in ending inventory)............................... 23,200 Ending work in process (2,000 units × 80% complete).............. 1,600 Equivalent units of production.................................................... 25,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitCost added during the period (a)................................................. $98,750 Equivalent units of production (b).............................................. 25,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)................................................ $3.95
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Use the following to answer questions 168-169:
(Appendix 4A) Quochang Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory.............. 400Materials costs.............................................................. $6,900Conversion costs........................................................... $6,900Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 60%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 35%
Units started into production during the month............... 5,700Materials costs added during the month.......................... $142,800Conversion costs added during the month....................... $242,800Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory................... 900Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 70%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 45%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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168. How many units were started AND completed during the month in the first processing department?A) 5,200B) 4,800C) 6,100D) 5,700
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
To solve for units transferred:+ Work in process, beginning............................................... 400+ Units started into production during the month................. 5,700− Work in process, ending.................................................... 900 = Units completed and transferred out during the month..... 5,200
Since there were 400 units in beginning work in process, these were not started AND completed, so the 400 should be subtracted from the total units completed and transferred out during the month (5,200 – 400 = 4,800) to arrive at the total units which were both started and completed during the month.
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169. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $46.69B) $46.65C) $44.43D) $49.29
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Medium
Solution:
ConversionTo complete beginning work in process (400 units × 65%
complete)................................................................................. 260 Units started and completed during the period (5,700 units
started − 900 units in ending inventory).................................. 4,800 Ending work in process (900 units × 45% complete)................. 405 Equivalent units of production.................................................... 5,465
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a)................................................. $242,800 Equivalent units of production (b).............................................. 5,465 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)................................................ $44.43
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Use the following to answer questions 170-171:
(Appendix 4A) Noguti Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory.............. 200Materials costs.............................................................. $1,800Conversion costs........................................................... $2,100Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 70%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 40%
Units started into production during the month............... 7,300Units transferred to the next department during the
month........................................................................... 7,000Materials costs added during the month.......................... $82,700Conversion costs added during the month $174,600Ending work in process inventory:..................................
Units in ending work in process inventory................... 500Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 50%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 45%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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170. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing department?A) 250B) 7,500C) 7,110D) 6,800
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials
To complete beginning work in process (200 units × 30% complete) 60
Units started and completed during the period (7,300 units started − 500 units in ending inventory)................................. 6,800
Ending work in process (500 units × 50% complete)................ 250 Equivalent units of production................................................... 7,110
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171. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:A) $26.25B) $25.66C) $24.44D) $24.94
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (200 units × 60% complete).................................................................................. 120
Units started and completed during the period (7,300 units started − 500 units in ending inventory)................................... 6,800
Ending work in process (500 units × 45% complete).................. 225 Equivalent units of production..................................................... 7,145
Cost per Equivalent UnitConversion
Cost added during the period (a).................................................. $174,600 Equivalent units of production (b)............................................... 7,145 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)................................................. $24.44
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Use the following to answer questions 172-173:
(Appendix 4A) Outinki Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory:Units in beginning work in process inventory.............. 700Materials costs.............................................................. $8,600Conversion costs........................................................... $8,800Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 75%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 45%
Units started into production during the month............... 7,800Units transferred to the next department during the
month........................................................................... 6,800Materials costs added during the month.......................... $97,600Conversion costs added during the month....................... $172,900Ending work in process inventory:
Units in ending work in process inventory................... 1,700Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 90%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 25%
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
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172. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?A) 6,910B) 425C) 8,500D) 6,100
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (700 units × 55% complete)................................................................................... 385
Units started and completed during the period (7,800 units started − 1,700 units in ending inventory)................................. 6,100
Ending work in process (1,700 units × 25% complete)................ 425 Equivalent units of production...................................................... 6,910
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173. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department is closest to:A) $14.35B) $12.51C) $16.38D) $11.48
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials
To complete beginning work in process (700 units × 25% complete)..................................................................................... 175
Units started and completed during the period (7,800 units started − 1,700 units in ending inventory).............................................. 6,100
Ending work in process (1,700 units × 90% complete).................. 1,530 Equivalent units of production........................................................ 7,805
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials
Cost added during the period (a)..................................................... $97,600 Equivalent units of production (b).................................................. 7,805 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b).................................................... $12.50
Use the following to answer questions 174-175:
(Appendix 4A) Sumptuous Beer Company manufactures beer in two departments, Fermenting and Bottling. In the Fermenting Department, ingredients are placed in a large vat and fermented for three days. The beer is then transferred over to Bottling where it is further purified and bottled. Sumptuous uses a FIFO process cost system to collect costs in both departments.
On May 1, the Fermenting Department had 32,000 gallons (units) in process. These gallons were 100% complete with respect to materials (ingredients) and 80% complete with respect to conversion cost. During May, Fermenting started an additional 460,000 gallons into production. On May 31, Fermenting had 18,000 gallons in work in process. These gallons were 100% complete with respect to materials and 60% complete with respect to conversion cost.
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174. What are the Fermenting Department's equivalent units (gallons) of production related to materials for May?A) 442,000B) 460,000C) 474,000D) 492,000
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Hard
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials
To complete beginning work in process (32,000 units × 0% complete)...................................................................................... 0
Units started and completed during the period (460,000 units started − 18,000 units in ending inventory).................................. 442,000
Ending work in process (18,000 units × 100% complete)............... 18,000 Equivalent units of production......................................................... 460,000
175. What are the Fermenting Department's equivalent units (gallons) of production related to conversion costs for May?A) 459,200B) 474,800C) 477,200D) 478,400
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 5 Level: Hard
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionConversion
To complete beginning work in process (32,000 units × 20% complete)..................................................................................... 6,400
Units started and completed during the period (460,000 units started − 18,000 units in ending inventory)................................. 442,000
Ending work in process (18,000 units × 60% complete)................ 10,800 Equivalent units of production........................................................ 459,200
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Use the following to answer questions 176-177:
(Appendix 4A) Lahania Corporation uses a FIFO process costing system to collect costs related to production. The following selected information relates to production for April:
Equivalent units: Materials ConversionUnits in process, April 1........................................ 0 2,500Units started and completed during April.............. 32,000 32,000Units in process, April 31...................................... 8,000 1,500 Total equivalent units............................................. 40,000 36,000
Materials ConversionCosts in work in process on April 1....................... $ 50,400 $126,000Costs added to production during April................. 169,600 529,200 Total cost................................................................ $220,000 $655,200
All materials at Lahania are added at the beginning of the production process. Conversion costs are incurred uniformly over the production process. During April, Lahania completed 44,000 units.
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176. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units completed and transferred out during April?A) $642,830B) $819,230C) $833,360D) $1,009,760
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6,7 Level: Hard
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterialsConversion
To complete beginning work in process............................. 0 2,500 Units started and completed during the period................... 32,000 32,000 Ending work in process....................................................... 8,000 1,500 Equivalent units of production............................................ 40,000 36,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterialsConversion
Cost added during the period (a)......................................... $169,600 $529,200 Equivalent units of production (b)...................................... 40,000 36,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)........................................ $4.24 $14.70
Units transferred out:Cost in beginning inventory................................................ $50,400 $126,000 Cost to complete the units in beginning inventory:Equivalent units of production required to complete the
beginning inventory......................................................... 0 2,500 Cost per equivalent unit...................................................... $4.24 $14.70 Cost to complete the units in beginning inventory............. $0 $36,750 Cost of units started and completed this period:Units started and completed this period.............................. 32,000 32,000 Cost per equivalent unit...................................................... $4.24 $14.70 Cost of units started and completed this period.................. $135,680 $470,400 Cost of units transferred out................................................ $186,080 $633,150
Total cost of units transferred out = $186,080 + $633,150 =$819,230.
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177. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units in work in process on April 30?A) $55,970B) $71,300C) $151,520D) $179,930
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 6,7 Level: Medium
Solution:
Equivalent Units of Production:MaterialsConversion
To complete beginning work in process................... 0 2,500 Units started and completed during the period......... 32,000 32,000 Ending work in process............................................ 8,000 1,500 Equivalent units of production................................. 40,000 36,000
Cost per Equivalent Unit:MaterialsConversion Total
Cost added during the period (a).............................. $169,600 $529,200 Equivalent units of production (b)............................ 40,000 36,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)............................. $4.24 $14.70 $18.94
Costs of Ending Work in Process Inventory and Units Transferred Out:MaterialsConversion
Ending work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production................................. 8,000 1,500 Cost per equivalent unit............................................ $4.24 $14.70 Cost of ending work in process inventory................ $33,920 $22,050 $55,970
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Use the following to answer questions 178-179:
(Appendix 4A) The following information relates to the Cutting Department of Kittina Corporation for the month of February. Kittina uses a FIFO process costing system. All materials at Kittina are added at the beginning of the production process.
Number of units
Percentage complete with respect to
conversionWork in process, February 1.......... 18,000 10%Units started into production.......... 160,000Work in process, February 28........ 7,000 40%
On February 1, the work in process inventory account contained $55,620 of material cost and $123,120 of conversion cost. Cost per equivalent unit for February was $3.10 for materials and $7.50 for conversion costs.
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178. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units completed and transferred out during February?A) $1,743,300B) $1,812,600C) $1,814,040D) $1,922,040
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 7 Level: Hard
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials Conversion
To complete beginning work in process (materials: 18,000 units × 0% complete; conversion: 18,000 units × 90% complete)...... 0 16,200
Units started and completed during the period (160,000 units started − 7,000 units in ending inventory)......................................................... 153,000 153,000
Ending work in process (materials: 7,000 units × 100% complete; conversion: 7,000 units × 40% complete).................................................. 7,000 2,800
Equivalent units of production............................. 160,000 172,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost added during the period (a).......................... $496,000 $1,290,000 Equivalent units of production (b)....................... 160,000 172,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)......................... $3.10 $7.50 $10.60
Units transferred out:Cost in beginning inventory................................. $55,620 $123,120 $ 178,740Cost to complete the units in beginning inventory:Equivalent units of production required to
complete the beginning inventory.................... 0 16,200 Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $3.10 $7.50 Cost to complete the units in beginning
inventory........................................................... $0 $121,500 121,500
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Cost of units started and completed this period:Units started and completed this period............... 153,000 153,000 Cost per equivalent unit....................................... $3.10 $7.50 Cost of units started and completed this period... $474,300 $1,147,500 1,621,800 Cost of units transferred out................................. $1,922,040
179. What total amount of cost should be assigned to the units in work in process on February 28?A) $29,680B) $42,700C) $44,520D) $53,200
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 7 Level: Hard
Solution:
Equivalent Units of ProductionMaterials Conversion
To complete beginning work in process (materials: 18,000 units × 0% complete; conversion: 18,000 units × 90% complete)............................................................ 0 16,200
Units started and completed during the period (160,000 units started − 7,000 units in ending inventory)............ 153,000 153,000
Ending work in process (materials: 7,000 units × 100% complete; conversion: 7,000 units × 40% complete)..... 7,000 2,800
Equivalent units of production.......................................... 160,000 172,000
Cost per Equivalent UnitMaterials Conversion
Cost added during the period (a)....................................... $496,000 $1,290,000 Equivalent units of production (b)..................................... 160,000 172,000 Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)...................................... $3.10 $7.50
Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process inventory:Equivalent units of production.......................................... 7,000 2,800 Cost per equivalent unit..................................................... $3.10 $7.50 Cost of ending work in process inventory......................... $21,700 $21,000 $42,700
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Use the following to answer questions 180-181:
(Appendix 4B) Zorn Company has a Custodial Services department which services the company's Maintenance department and its two operating departments. Costs of the Custodial Services department are allocated to other departments on the basis of square feet of space occupied. The amount of space occupied by each department is given below:
Custodial Services.............. 500 square feetMaintenance....................... 2,000 square feetOperating Department 1..... 10,000 square feetOperating Department 2..... 8,000 square feet
Budgeted costs in the Custodial Services department total $36,000.
180. If Zorn Company uses the step-down method and allocates the Custodial Services costs first, the amount of this cost allocated to the Maintenance department would be closest to:A) $3,512B) $3,600C) $9,000D) $0
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Medium
Solution:
Department: Square Feet PercentMaintenance..................................................................... 2,000 10%Operating Department 1................................................... 10,000 50%Operating Department 2................................................... 8,000 40% Total square feet............................................................... 20,000 100%
Total Custodial Services costs......................................... $36,000× % to Maintenance......................................................... 10%Custodial Services costs allocated to Maintenance......... $3,600
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181. The amount of Custodial Services department cost allocated to Operating Department 2 under the direct method would be closest to:A) $14,400B) $14,049C) $16,000D) $9,000
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Medium
Solution:
Department: Square Feet PercentOperating Department 1.............................. 10,000 56%Operating Department 2.............................. 8,000 44% Total square feet.......................................... 18,000 100%
Total Custodial Services costs.................... $36,000× % to Operating Department 2.................. 44%Custodial Services costs allocated to
Operating Department 2.......................... $16,000
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Use the following to answer questions 182-183:
(Appendix 4B) Kahuna Financial Services Corporation has two service departments and two operating departments. Selected information on the four departments for last year are as follows:
CPU HoursNumber of Employees
Service departments:Data Processing............... – 15Cafeteria.......................... 1,000 –
Operating departments:Investments..................... 15,000 114Loans............................... 9,000 171
Kahuna allocates Data Processing cost first on the basis of CPU hours. Kahuna then allocates Cafeteria cost on the basis of the number of employees. Operating costs in Data Processing for last year were $870,000. Operating costs in Cafeteria for last year were $200,000. No distinction is made between variable and fixed costs.
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182. If service department costs are allocated using the direct method, how much service cost will be allocated from Data Processing to Investments?A) $435,000B) $522,000C) $528,000D) $543,750
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Medium
Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentData
Processing CafeteriaInvest-ments Loans Total
Departmental costs before allocation..... $870,000 $200,000 $1,070,000
Allocation:Data processing costs
(15/24, 9/24)*......... (870,000) $543,750 $326,250 0 Cafeteria costs
(114/285, 171/285)**............. (200,000) 80,000 120,000 0
Total costs after allocation................ $ 0 $ 0 $623,750 $446,250 $1,070,000
*Data processing costs are allocated on the basis of CPU hours: 15 + 9 = 24.**Cafeteria costs are allocated on the basis of the number of employees: 114 + 171 = 285.
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183. If service department costs are allocated using the step-down method, how much service cost will be allocated from Data Processing to Loans?A) $313,200B) $316,800C) $326,250D) $330,000
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Medium
Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentData
Processing CafeteriaInvest-ments Loans Total
Departmental costs before allocation............. $870,000 $200,000 $1,070,000
Allocation:Data processing costs (1/25, 15/25, 9/25)*........ (870,000) 34,800 $522,000 $313,200 0
Cafeteria costs (114/285, 171/285)**..................... (234,800) 93,920 140,880 0
Total costs after allocation........................ $ 0 $ 0 $615,920 $454,080 $1,070,000
*Data processing costs are allocated on the basis of CPU hours: 15 + 9 + 1 = 25.**Cafeteria costs are allocated on the basis of the number of employees: 114 + 171 = 285.
Use the following to answer questions 184-185:
(Appendix 4B) Greek Corporation has two service departments (Sigma and Delta) that provide service to each other and to two operating departments (Chi and Omega). Sigma provides 25% of its service to Delta, 15% of its service to Chi, and 60% of its service to Omega. Delta provides 8% of its service to Sigma, 69% of its service to Chi, and 23% of its service to Omega. Operating costs in Sigma are $90,000. Operating costs in Delta are $50,000. Cost allocations are made starting with Sigma. No distinction is made between variable and fixed costs.
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184. If service department costs are allocated using the direct method, what is the total amount of service cost that will be allocated to Omega?A) $84,500B) $70,675C) $72,125D) $73,075
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Medium
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
DepartmentSigma Delta Chi Omega Total
Departmental costs before allocation $90,000 $50,000 $140,000
Allocation:Sigma costs (15/75, 60/75)* (90,000) $18,000 $72,000 0 Delta costs (69/92, 23/92)** (50,000) 37,500 12,500 0 Total costs after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $55,500 $84,500 $140,000
*Sigma department costs allocation: 15% + 60% = 75%.**Delta department costs allocation: 69% + 23% = 92%.
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185. If service department costs are allocated using the step-down method, what is the total amount of service cost that will be allocated to Chi?A) $48,000B) $67,875C) $63,525D) $64,125
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Medium
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
DepartmentSigma Delta Chi Omega Total
Departmental costs before allocation................................ $90,000 $50,000 $140,000
Allocation:Sigma costs (25%, 15%, 60%)*..................................... (90,000) 22,500 $13,500 $54,000 0
Delta costs (69/92, 23/92)**. . . (72,500) 54,375 18,125 0 Total costs after allocation...... $ 0 $ 0 $67,875 $72,125 $140,000
*Sigma department costs allocation: 15% + 60% + 25% = 100%.**Delta department costs allocation: 69% + 23% = 92%.
Use the following to answer questions 186-187:
(Appendix 4B) Seidell Corporation has two service departments, Administrative and Facilities, and two operating departments, Assembly and Customer Solutions.
Service Department Operating DepartmentAdminis-
trative Facilities AssemblyCustomer Solutions
Departmental costs.... $43,560 $54,720 $561,960 $253,030Employee hours........ 4,000 2,000 27,000 17,000Space occupied.......... 1,000 2,000 37,000 1,000
The company uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. Administrative costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours and Facilities costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied.
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186. The total amount of Administrative Department cost allocated to the Assembly Department is closest to:A) $26,730B) $25,568C) $42,414D) $23,522
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
Department
Admin. Facilities AssemblyCustomer Solutions Total
Departmental costs before allocation......................... $43,560 $54,720 $561,960 $253,030 $913,270
Allocation:Admin. costs (27/44, 17/44)*............................. (43,560) 26,730 16,830 0
Facilities costs (37/38, 1/38)**............................. (54,720) 53,280 1,440 0
Total costs after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $641,970 $271,300 $913,270
*Administration costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours: 27 + 17 = 44.**Facilities costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied: 37 + 1 = 38.
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187. The total Customer Solutions Department cost after the allocations of service department costs is closest to:A) $269,175B) $254,470C) $270,593D) $271,300
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
Department Operating Department
Admin. Facilities AssemblyCustomer Solutions Total
Departmental costs before allocation......................... $43,560 $54,720 $561,960 $253,030 $913,270
Allocation:Admin. costs (27/44,
17/44)*............................ (43,560) 26,730 16,830 0 Facilities costs (37/38,
1/38)**............................ (54,720) 53,280 1,440 0 Total costs after allocation. $ 0 $ 0 $641,970 $271,300 $913,270
*Administrative costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours: 27 + 17 = 44.**Facilities costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied: 37 + 1 = 38.
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Use the following to answer questions 188-189:
(Appendix 4B) Maute Clinic has two service departments, Administrative and Support, and two operating departments, Adult Medicine and Pediatrics.
Service Department Operating DepartmentAdminis-
trative SupportAdult
Medicine PediatricsDepartmental costs.... $23,600 $51,480 $259,690 $288,790Employee hours........ 3,000 2,000 26,000 14,000Space occupied.......... 3,000 2,000 38,000 6,000
The clinic uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. Administrative Department costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours and Support Department costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied in square feet.
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188. The total amount of Administrative Department cost allocated to the Adult Medicine Department is closest to:A) $13,636B) $14,610C) $20,382D) $15,340
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
Department
Admin. SupportAdult
Medicine Pediatrics TotalDepartmental costs before allocation........................... $23,600 $51,480 $259,690 $288,790 $623,560
Allocation:Admin. costs (26/40, 14/40)*............................... (23,600) 15,340 8,260 0
Support costs (38/44, 6/44)**............................... (51,480) 44,460 7,020 0
Total costs after allocation. . $ 0 $ 0 $319,490 $304,070 $623,560
*Administration costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours: 26 + 14 = 40.**Support costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied: 38 + 6 = 44.
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189. The total Pediatrics Department cost after the allocations of service department costs is closest to:A) $302,436B) $304,070C) $304,136D) $295,810
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
Department
Admin. SupportAdult
Medicine Pediatrics TotalDepartmental costs before allocation........................... $23,600 $51,480 $259,690 $288,790 $623,560
Allocation:Admin. costs (26/40, 14/40)*............................... (23,600) 15,340 8,260 0
Support costs (38/44, 6/44)**............................... (51,480) 44,460 7,020 0
Total costs after allocation. . $ 0 $ 0 $319,490 $304,070 $623,560
*Administration costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours: 26 + 14 = 40.**Support costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied: 38 + 6 = 44.
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Use the following to answer questions 190-191:
(Appendix 4B) Ockey Corporation uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Information Technology and Personnel, and two operating departments, Fabrication and Customization.
Service Department Operating DepartmentInformation Technology Personnel
Fabri-cation
Customi-zation
Departmental costs.... $26,880 $21,525 $251,210 $447,000Computer
workstations........... 37 18 43 37Employees................. 34 13 73 32
Information Technology Department costs are allocated on the basis of computer workstations and Personnel Department costs are allocated on the basis of employees.
190. The total amount of Information Technology Department cost allocated to the two operating departments is closest to:A) $26,880B) $15,929C) $58,119D) $21,943
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:
All of the Information Technology Department cost will be allocated to the two operating departments.
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191. The total Fabrication Department cost after service department allocations is closest to:A) $270,110B) $277,969C) $280,623D) $274,308
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
DepartmentInfo. Tech. Personnel Fabrication Custom. Total
Departmental costs before allocation.......................... $26,880 $21,525 $251,210 $447,000 $746,615
Allocation:Info. Tech. costs (43/80, 37/80)*............................. (26,880) 14,448 12,432 0
Personnel costs (73/105, 32/105)**......................... (21,525) 14,965 6,560 0
Total costs after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $280,623 $465,992 $746,615
*Information technology costs are allocated on the basis of number of computer workstations: 26 + 14 = 40.**Personnel costs are allocated on the basis of employees: 38 + 6 = 44.
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Use the following to answer questions 192-193:
(Appendix 4B) Romain Surgical Hospital uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The hospital has two service departments, Information Technology and Administration, and two operating departments, Surgery and Recovery.
Service Department Operating DepartmentInformation Technology
Admini-stration Surgery Recovery
Departmental costs.... $25,956 $36,356 $563,640 $588,200Computer
workstations........... 20 17 54 30Employees................. 15 13 95 27
Information Technology Department costs are allocated on the basis of computer workstations and Administration Department costs are allocated on the basis of employees.
192. The total amount of Information Technology Department cost allocated to the two operating departments is closest to:A) $18,019B) $109,015C) $21,587D) $25,956
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:
All of the Information Technology Department cost will be allocated to the two operating departments.
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193. The total Surgery Department cost after service department allocations is closest to:A) $598,249B) $608,636C) $602,727D) $605,827
Ans: B AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 8 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
DepartmentInfo. Tech. Admin. Surgery Recovery Total
Departmental costs before allocation.......................... $25,956 $36,356 $563,640 $588,200 $1,214,152
Allocation:Info. Tech. costs (54/84, 30/84)*............................. (25,956) 16,686 9,270 0
Administration costs (95/122, 27/122)**........... (36,356) 28,310 8,046 0
Total costs after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $608,636 $605,516 $1,214,152
*Administration costs are allocated on the basis of computer workstations: 54 + 30 = 84.**Support costs are allocated on the basis of employees: 95 + 27 = 122.
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Use the following to answer questions 194-195:
(Appendix 4B) Strzelecki Corporation uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Service Department A and Service Department B, and two operating departments, Operating Department X and Operating Department Y. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service Department Operating DepartmentService
Department A
Service Department
B
Operating Department
X
Operating Department
YDepartmental costs.... $37,800 $45,780 $247,360 $304,330Allocation base A...... 5,000 1,000 29,000 15,000Allocation base B...... 5,000 2,000 39,000 3,000
Service Department A costs are allocated first on the basis of allocation base A and Service Department B costs are allocated second on the basis of allocation base B.
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194. In the first step of the allocation, the amount of Service Department A cost allocated to the Operating Department X is closest to:A) $24,360B) $21,924C) $16,948D) $24,914
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentService Dept. A
Service Dept. B
Oper. Dept. X
Oper. Dept.Y Total
Departmental costs before allocation............. $37,800 $45,780 $247,360 $304,330 $635,270
Allocation:Serv. Dept. A costs (1/45, 29/45, 15/45)*................ (37,800) 840 24,360 12,600 0
Serv. Dept. B costs (39/42, 3/42)**............... (46,620) 43,290 3,330 0
Total costs after allocation........................ $ 0 $ 0 $315,010 $320,260 $635,270
*Service Department A costs are allocated on the basis of allocation base A: 1 + 29 + 15 = 45.**Service Department B costs are allocated on the basis of allocation base B: 39 + 3 = 42.
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195. The total Operating Department Y cost after allocations is closest to:A) $320,486B) $318,473C) $320,260D) $307,660
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
DepartmentService Dept. A
Service Dept. B
Oper. Dept. X
Oper. Dept.Y Total
Departmental costs before allocation............................ $37,800 $45,780 $247,360 $304,330 $635,270
Allocation:Serv. Dept. A costs (1/45, 29/45, 15/45)*..................... (37,800) 840 24,360 12,600 0
Serv. Dept. B costs (39/42, 3/42)**................................ (46,620) 43,290 3,330 0
Total costs after allocation... $ 0 $ 0 $315,010 $320,260 $635,270
*Service Department A costs are allocated on the basis of allocation base A: 1 + 29 + 15 = 45.**Service Department B costs are allocated on the basis of allocation base B: 39 + 3 = 42.
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Use the following to answer questions 196-197:
(Appendix 4B) Yamane Corporation, a manufacturer, uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Administration and Facilities, and two operating departments, Assembly and Finishing. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service Department Operating DepartmentAdminis-
trative Facilities Assembly FinishingDepartmental costs.... $22,620 $67,440 $105,520 $427,780Labor hours............... 3,000 2,000 21,000 16,000Space occupied.......... 7,000 1,000 32,000 3,000
Administration Department costs are allocated first on the basis of labor hours and Facilities Department costs are allocated second on the basis of space occupied.
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196. In the first step of the allocation, the amount of Administration Department cost allocated to the Assembly Department is closest to:A) $4,476B) $12,838C) $11,310D) $12,180
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
DepartmentAdmin. Facilities Assembly Finishing Total
Departmental costs before allocation........................... $22,620 $67,440 $105,520 $427,780 $623,360
Allocation:Admin. costs (2/39, 21/39, 16/39)*............................... (22,620) 1,160 12,180 9,280 0
Facilities costs (32/35, 3/35)**............................... (68,600) 62,720 5,880 0
Total costs after allocation. . $ 0 $ 0 $180,420 $442,940 $623,360
*Administration costs are allocated on the basis of labor hours: 2 + 21 + 16 = 39.**Facilities costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied: 32 + 3 = 35.
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197. The total Finishing Department cost after allocations is closest to:A) $443,342B) $433,660C) $441,102D) $442,940
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
DepartmentAdmin. Facilities Assembly Finishing Total
Departmental costs before allocation.............................. $22,620 $67,440 $105,520 $427,780 $623,360
Allocation:Admin. costs (2/39, 21/39, 16/39)*.................................. (22,620) 1,160 12,180 9,280 0
Facilities costs (32/35, 3/35)**.................................. (68,600) 62,720 5,880 0
Total costs after allocation..... $ 0 $ 0 $180,420 $442,940 $623,360
*Administration costs are allocated on the basis of labor hours: 2 + 21 + 16 = 39.**Facilities costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied: 32 + 3 = 35.
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Use the following to answer questions 198-199:
(Appendix 4B) Muckenfuss Clinic uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The clinic has two service departments, Personnel and Information Technology (IT), and two operating departments, Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service Department Operating Department
Personnel ITFamily
MedicineGeriatric Medicine
Departmental costs.... $66,930 $11,678 $563,940 $82,310Employees................. 11 27 104 160PCs............................ 11 27 85 87
Personnel costs are allocated first on the basis of employees and IT costs are allocated second on the basis of PCs.
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198. In the first step of the allocation, the amount of Personnel Department cost allocated to the Family Medicine Department is closest to:A) $23,920B) $58,405C) $23,049D) $26,366
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
Department
Personnel ITFamily
MedicineGeriatric Medicine Total
Departmental costs before allocation........................... $66,930 $11,678 $563,940 $82,310 $724,858
Allocation:Personnel costs (27/291, 104/291, 160/291)*........... (66,930) 6,210 23,920 36,800 0
IT costs (85/172, 87/172)** (17,888) 8,840 9,048 0 Total costs after allocation. . $ 0 $ 0 $596,700 $128,158 $724,858
*Personnel costs are allocated on the basis of employees: 27 + 104 + 160 = 291.**IT costs are allocated on the basis of number of PCs: 85 + 87 = 172.
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199. The total Geriatric Medicine Department cost after allocations is closest to:A) $122,608B) $128,781C) $128,158D) $91,358
Ans: C AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
Department
Personnel ITFamily
MedicineGeriatric Medicine Total
Departmental costs before allocation.......................... $66,930 $11,678 $563,940 $82,310 $724,858
Allocation:Personnel costs (27/291, 104/291, 160/291)*.......... (66,930) 6,210 23,920 36,800 0
IT costs (85/172, 87/172)**.......................................... (17,888) 8,840 9,048 0
Total costs after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $596,700 $128,158 $724,858
*Personnel costs are allocated on the basis of employees: 27 + 104 + 160 = 291.**IT costs are allocated on the basis of number of PCs: 85 + 87 = 172.
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Use the following to answer questions 200-201:
(Appendix 4B) Blondell Legal Services, LLC, uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The firm has two service departments, Personnel and Information Technology (IT), and two operating departments, Family Law and Corporate Law. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service Department Operating Department
Personnel ITFamily
LawCorporate
LawDepartmental costs.... $85,284 $29,703 $883,360 $189,010Employees................. 11 25 121 163PCs............................ 12 26 112 137
Personnel costs are allocated first on the basis of employees and IT costs are allocated second on the basis of PCs.
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200. In the first step of the allocation, the amount of Personnel Department cost allocated to the Family Law Department is closest to:A) $32,248B) $70,252C) $36,336D) $33,396
Ans: D AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
Department
Personnel ITFamily
LawCorporate
Law TotalDepartmental costs before allocation.......................... $85,284 $29,703 $883,360 $189,010 $1,187,357
Allocation:Personnel costs (25/309, 121/309, 163/309)*.......... (85,284) 6,900 33,396 44,988 0
IT costs (112/249, 137/249)**....................... (36,603) 16,464 20,139 0
Total costs after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $933,220 $254,137 $1,187,357
*Personnel costs are allocated on the basis of employees: 25 + 121 + 163 = 309.**IT costs are allocated on the basis of number of PCs: 112 + 137 = 249.
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201. The total Corporate Law Department cost after allocations is closest to:A) $254,137B) $246,630C) $254,301D) $209,149
Ans: A AACSB: Analytic AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting LO: 9 Level: Easy
Solution:Service
DepartmentOperating
Department
Personnel ITFamily
LawCorporate
Law TotalDepartmental costs before allocation.......................... $85,284 $29,703 $883,360 $189,010 $1,187,357
Allocation:Personnel costs (25/309, 121/309, 163/309)*.......... (85,284) 6,900 33,396 44,988 0
IT costs (112/249, 137/249)**....................... (36,603) 16,464 20,139 0
Total costs after allocation $ 0 $ 0 $933,220 $254,137 $1,187,357
*Personnel costs are allocated on the basis of employees: 25 + 121 + 163 = 309.**IT costs are allocated on the basis of number of PCs: 112 + 137 = 249.
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Essay Questions
202. Bayas Corporation uses processing costing. A number of transactions that occurred in November are listed below.
(1) Raw materials that cost $39,800 are withdrawn from the storeroom for use in the Mixing Department. All of these raw materials are classified as direct labor.
(2) Direct labor costs of $16,100 are incurred, but not yet paid, in the Mixing Department.
(3) Manufacturing overhead of $45,700 is applied in the Mixing Department using the department's predetermined overhead rate.
(4) Units with a carrying cost of $87,600 finish processing in the Mixing Department and are transferred to the Drying Department for further processing.
(5) Units with a carrying cost of $111,300 finish processing in the Drying Department, the final step in the production process, and are transferred to the finished goods warehouse.
(6) Finished goods with a carrying cost of $98,200 are sold.
Required:
Prepare journal entries for each of the transactions listed above.
Ans:
(1) Work in Process-Mixing Department $39,800Raw Materials $39,800
(2) Work in Process-Mixing Department $16,100Salaries and Wages Payable $16,100
(3) Work in Process-Mixing Department $45,700Manufacturing Overhead $45,700
(4) Work in Process-Drying Department $87,600Work in Process-Mixing Department $87,600
(5) Finished Goods $111,300Work in Process-Drying Department $111,300
(6) Cost of Goods Sold $98,200Finished Goods $98,200
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203. During August, the following transactions were recorded at Goyer Corporation. The company uses processing costing.
(1) Raw materials that cost $24,500 are withdrawn from the storeroom for use in the Assembly Department. All of these raw materials are classified as direct labor.
(2) Direct labor costs of $29,000 are incurred, but not yet paid, in the Assembly Department.
(3) Manufacturing overhead of $58,900 is applied in the Assembly Department using the department's predetermined overhead rate.
(4) Units with a carrying cost of $101,200 finish processing in the Assembly Department and are transferred to the Painting Department for further processing.
(5) Units with a carrying cost of $106,100 finish processing in the Painting Department, the final step in the production process, and are transferred to the finished goods warehouse.
(6) Finished goods with a carrying cost of $95,100 are sold.
Required:
Prepare journal entries for each of the transactions listed above.
Ans:
(1) Work in Process-Assembly Department $24,500Raw Materials $24,500
(2) Work in Process-Assembly Department $29,000Salaries and Wages Payable $29,000
(3) Work in Process-Assembly Department $58,900Manufacturing Overhead $58,900
(4) Work in Process-Painting Department $101,200Work in Process-Assembly Department $101,200
(5) Finished Goods $106,100Work in Process-Painting Department $106,100
(6) Cost of Goods Sold $95,100Finished Goods $95,100
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204. Kamp Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing. Information about units processed during a recent month in the Curing Department follow:
UnitsConversion Percent
CompletionBeginning work in process inventory........ 10,000 30%Units started into production...................... 150,000Units completed and transferred out.......... 140,000Ending work in process inventory............. 20,000 40%
The beginning work in process inventory had $4,600 in conversion cost. During the month, the Department incurred an additional $210,000 in conversion cost.
Required:
a. Determine the equivalent units of production for conversion for the month.b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit of production for conversion for the month.c. Determine the total conversion cost transferred out during the month.d. Determine the conversion cost assigned to the ending work in process inventory.
Ans:
a. Units transferred out............................................... 140,000Add: equivalent units in the ending inventory....... 8,000 Equivalent units of production............................... 148,000
b. Cost in the beginning inventory............................. $ 4,600Cost added during the month................................. 210,000 Total cost................................................................ $214,600
$214,600 ÷ 148,000 units = $1.45 per unit
c. 140,000 units × $1.45 per unit = $203,000
d. 20,000 units × 40% × $1.45 per unit = $11,600
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205. Timberline Associates uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following data are for the first processing department for a recent month:
Work in process, beginning:Units in process......................................................... 2,400Percent complete with respect to materials............... 75%Percent complete with respect to conversion............ 50%
Costs in the beginning inventory:Materials cost............................................................ $8,400Conversion cost......................................................... $7,200
Units started into production during the month........... 20,800Units completed and transferred out............................ 22,200Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost............................................................ $97,400Conversion cost......................................................... $129,600
Work in process, ending:Units in process......................................................... 1,000Percent complete with respect to materials............... 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion............ 60%
Required:
a. Determine the equivalent units of production.b. Determine the costs per equivalent unit.c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.d. Determine the cost of the units transferred to the next department.
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a. Materials ConversionTransferred to next department............ 22,200 22,200Ending work in process:
Materials: 1,000 units × 80%............ 800 Conversion: 1,000 units × 60%......... 600
Equivalent units of production............. 23,000 22,800
b. Materials ConversionWork in process, beginning................. $ 8,400 $ 7,200Cost added during the month............... 97,400 129,600 Total cost (a)........................................ $105,800 $136,800Equivalent units (above) (b)................. 23,000 22,800Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)......... $4.60 $6.00
c. Materials Conversion TotalUnits transferred out............................ 22,200 22,200Cost per equivalent unit....................... $4.60 $6.00Cost transferred out.............................. $102,120 $133,200 $235,320
d. Materials Conversion TotalEquivalent units of production: ending
work in process................................. 800 600Cost per equivalent unit....................... $4.60 $6.00Cost of ending work in process............ $3,680 $3,600 $7,280
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206. Avignon Inc. uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following data concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.
Work in process, beginning:Units in process................................................... 900Percent complete with respect to materials......... 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion...... 10%
Costs in the beginning inventory:Materials cost...................................................... $6,768Conversion cost................................................... $3,186
Units started into production during the month..... 10,000Units completed and transferred out...................... 10,100Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost...................................................... $97,104Conversion cost................................................... $356,940
Work in process, ending:Units in process................................................... 800Percent complete with respect to materials......... 90%Percent complete with respect to conversion...... 20%
Required:
a. Determine the equivalent units of production.b. Determine the costs per equivalent unit.c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.d. Determine the cost of the units transferred to the next department.
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a. Materials ConversionUnits transferred to next department....... 10,100 10,100Ending work in process:
Materials: 800 units × 90%.................. 720 Conversion: 800 units × 20%............... 160 Equivalent units of production............. 10,820 10,260
b. Materials ConversionCost of beginning work in process.......... $ 6,768 $ 3,186Cost added during the month.................. 97,104 356,940 Total cost................................................. $103,872 $360,126Equivalent units....................................... 10,820 10,260Cost per equivalent unit........................... $9.60 $35.10
c. Ending work in process: Materials Conversion TotalEquivalent units of production................ 720 160Cost per equivalent unit........................... $9.60 $35.10Cost of ending work in process
inventory.............................................. $6,912 $5,616 $12,528
d. Materials Conversion TotalUnits completed and transferred out....... 10,100 10,100Cost per equivalent unit........................... $9.60 $35.10Cost of units transferred out.................... $96,960 $354,510 $451,470
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207. Bansal Inc. uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following data concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.
Work in process, beginning:Units in process................................................... 300Percent complete with respect to materials......... 60%Percent complete with respect to conversion...... 60%
Costs in the beginning inventory:Materials cost...................................................... $342Conversion cost................................................... $4,518
Units started into production during the month..... 22,000Units completed and transferred out...................... 21,800Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost...................................................... $45,963Conversion cost................................................... $538,602
Work in process, ending:Units in process................................................... 500Percent complete with respect to materials......... 50%Percent complete with respect to conversion...... 20%
Required:
Using the weighted-average method:a. Determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion costs.c. Determine the cost of units transferred out of the department during the month.d. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory in the department.
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Weighted-average method:a. Materials Conversion
Units transferred to next department....... 21,800 21,800Ending work in process:
Materials: 500 units × 50%.................. 250 Conversion: 500 units × 20%............... 100 Equivalent units of production............. 22,050 21,900
b. Materials ConversionCost of beginning work in process.......... $ 342 $ 4,518Cost added during the month.................. 45,963 538,602 Total cost................................................. $46,305 $543,120Equivalent units....................................... 22,050 21,900Cost per equivalent unit........................... $2.10 $24.80
c. Ending work in process: Materials Conversion TotalEquivalent units of production................ 250 100Cost per equivalent unit........................... $2.10 $24.80Cost of ending work in process............... $525 $2,480 $3,005
d. Materials Conversion TotalUnits completed and transferred out....... 21,800 21,800Cost per equivalent unit........................... $2.10 $24.80Cost of units transferred out.................... $45,780 $540,640 $586,420
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208. Whitney Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following data were taken from the records of the first processing department for a recent month.
Work in process, beginning:Units in process................................................... 10Percent complete with respect to materials......... 60%Percent complete with respect to conversion...... 30%
Costs in the beginning inventory:Materials cost...................................................... $1,200Conversion cost................................................... $3,000
Units started into production during the month..... 150Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost...................................................... $42,460Conversion cost................................................... $137,400
Work in process, ending:Units in process................................................... 20Percent complete with respect to materials......... 40%Percent complete with respect to conversion...... 20%
Required:
a. How many units were transferred to the next department during the month?b. What were the equivalent units of production for materials and for conversion
costs for the month?c. What were the costs per equivalent unit of production for materials and for
conversion costs for the month?d. What was the cost of the ending work in process inventory in the department at the
end of the month?
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Weighted-average method:a. Units in beginning inventory...................... 10
+ Units started into production.................. 150 − Units in ending inventory....................... 20 = Units transferred out............................... 140
b. Materials ConversionTransferred to next department.................. 140 140Work in process, ending............................. 8 4 Equivalent units of production................... 148 144
c. Materials ConversionWork in process, beginning........................ $ 1,200 $ 3,000Cost added during the month..................... 42,460 137,400 Total cost (a)............................................... $43,660 $140,400Equivalent units (above) (b)....................... 148 144Cost per equivalent unit (a) ÷ (b)............... $295 $975
d. Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process equivalent units.... 8 4Cost per equivalent unit.............................. $295 $975Cost of ending work in process.................. $2,360 $3,900 $6,260
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209. Mccabe Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing. The following data pertain to its Assembly Department for November.
Percent CompleteUnits Materials Conversion
Work in process, November 1................... 800 55% 10%Units started into production during
November............................................... 8,200Units completed during November and
transferred to the next department.......... 7,300Work in process, November 30................. 1,700 75% 25%
Required:
Compute the equivalents units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the Assembly Department for November using the weighted-average method.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Materials Conversion
Units transferred to the next department.......... 7,300 7,300Work in process, November 30:
1,700 units × 75%......................................... 1,2751,700 units × 25%......................................... 425
Equivalent units of production......................... 8,575 7,725
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210. The following data have been provided by Cutts Corporation, which uses the weighted-average method in its process costing. The data are for the company's Shaping Department for February.
Percent CompleteUnits Materials Conversion
Work in process, February 1.................... 300 50% 10%Units started into production during
February................................................ 5,200Units completed during February and
transferred to the next department........ 4,800Work in process, February 28.................. 700 50% 40%
Required:
Compute the equivalents units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the Shaping Department for February using the weighted-average method.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Materials Conversion
Units transferred to the next department................ 4,800 4,800Work in process, February 28:
700 units × 50%.................................................. 350 700 units × 40%.................................................. 280 Equivalent units of production............................ 5,150 5,080
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211. Camelin Inc. uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The following data concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.
Work in process, beginning:Units in process............................................................. 600Percent complete with respect to materials................... 60%Percent complete with respect to conversion................ 70%
Units started into production during the month................ 20,000Work in process, ending:
Units in process............................................................. 800Percent complete with respect to materials................... 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion................ 50%
Required:
Using the weighted-average method, determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Materials Conversion
Transferred to next department............ 19,800 19,800Work in process, ending:
Materials: 800 units × 80%............... 640 Conversion: 800 units × 50%............ 400 Equivalent units of production.......... 20,440 20,200
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212. Poirrier Corporation uses process costing. The following data pertain to its Assembly Department for May.
Units in process, May 1: materials 75% complete, conversion 30% complete................................................ 700
Units started into production during May........................... 5,500Units completed and transferred to the next department..... 4,600Units in process, May 31: materials 85% complete,
conversion 65% complete................................................ 1,600
Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Assembly Department for May using the weighted-average method.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Materials Conversion
Transferred to next department............ 4,600 4,600Work in process, ending:
Materials: 1,600 units × 85%............ 1,360Conversion: 1,600 units × 65%......... 1,040Equivalent units of production.......... 5,960 5,640
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213. Greenham Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing. The following data pertain to its Materials Preparation Department for March.
Units in process, March 1: materials 75% complete, conversion 60% complete................................................. 400
Units started into production during March.......................... 6,800Units completed and transferred to the next department...... 6,300Units in process, March 31: materials 55% complete,
conversion 10% complete................................................. 900
Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Materials Preparation Department for March using the weighted-average method.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Materials Conversion
Transferred to next department............ 6,300 6,300Work in process, ending:
Materials: 900 units × 55%............... 495 Conversion: 900 units × 10%............ 90 Equivalent units of production.......... 6,795 6,390
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214. Jahncke Inc. uses the weighted-average method in its processing costing. The following data concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of April.
Materials ConversionWork in process, April 1.................................. $3,600 $1,902Cost added to production in the Assembly
Department during April.............................. $103,882 $278,010Equivalent units of production for April.......... 8,810 8,720
Required:
Compute the costs per equivalent unit for the Assembly Department for April.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Materials Conversion
Work in process, April 1........................................ $ 3,600 $ 1,902Cost added during the month in the Assembly
Department......................................................... 103,882 278,010 Total cost................................................................ $107,482 $279,912Equivalent units of production............................... 8,810 8,720Cost per equivalent unit......................................... $12.20 $32.10
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215. Holling Inc. uses the weighted-average method in its processing costing. The following data concern the company's Mixing Department for the month of December.
Materials ConversionWork in process, December 1.......................................... $7,530 $8,528Cost added to production in the Mixing Department
during December.......................................................... $225,900 $283,632Equivalent units of production for December................. 9,300 8,800
Required:
Compute the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion for the Mixing Department in December.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Materials Conversion
Work in process, December 1.......................................... $ 7,530 $ 8,528Cost added during the month in the Mixing Department 225,900 283,632 Total cost......................................................................... $233,430 $292,160Equivalent units of production........................................ 9,300 8,800Cost per equivalent unit................................................... $25.10 $33.20
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216. Hutchcroft Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its processing costing. The following data concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of December.
Materials ConversionCost per equivalent unit................................................... $24.30 $27.10Equivalent units in ending work in process..................... 630 225
During the month, 6,200 units were completed and transferred from the Assembly Department to the next department.
Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of units transferred out of the department during December using the weighted-average method.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Transferred to the next department:
6,200 units at $51.40 per unit.....................................................................$318,680Work in process, December 31:
Materials, 630 EUs at $24.30 per EU.........................................................$15,309Conversion, 225 EUs at $27.10 per EU...................................................... 6,098 Total work in process, December 31..........................................................$21,407
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217. Lorona Inc. has provided the following data concerning the Assembly Department for the month of June. The company uses the weighted-average method in its processing costing.
Materials ConversionCost per equivalent unit......................................... $8.10 $28.50Equivalent units in ending work in process........... 1,330 1,235
During the month, 7,400 units were completed and transferred from the Assembly Department to the next department.
Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of units transferred out of the department during June using the weighted-average method.
Ans:
Weighted-average method:Transferred to the next department:
7,400 units × $36.60 per unit........................... $270,840Work in process, June 30:
Materials, 1,330 EUs at $8.10 per EU............. $10,773Conversion, 1,235 EUs at $28.50 per EU........ 35,198Total work in process, June 30........................ $45,971
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218. Dalsace Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.
Work in process, beginning:Units in process............................................................ 400Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 60%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 40%
Costs in the beginning inventory:Materials cost................................................................ $1,944Conversion cost............................................................ $4,512
Units started into production during the month............... 15,000Units completed and transferred out................................ 14,500Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost................................................................ $119,053Conversion cost............................................................ $418,950
Work in process, ending:Units in process............................................................ 900Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 90%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 40%
Required:
Using the FIFO method:a. Determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion costs.c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.d. Determine the cost of units transferred out of the department during the month.
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Ans:
FIFO method:a. Materials Conversion
To complete the beginning work in process:Materials: 400 units × (100% − 60%).................... 160Conversion: 400 units × (100% − 40%)................. 240
Units started and completed (14,500 − 400)............. 14,100 14,100Ending work in process:
Materials: 900 units × 90%.................................... 810 Conversion: 900 units × 40%................................. 360 Equivalent units of production............................... 15,070 14,700
b. Materials ConversionCost added during the month.................................... $119,053 $418,950Equivalent units of production.................................. 15,070 14,700Cost per equivalent unit............................................. $7.90 $28.50
c. Materials Conversion TotalEnding work in process:Equivalent units of production.................................. 810 360Cost per equivalent unit............................................. $7.90 $28.50Cost of ending work in process................................. $6,399 $10,260 $16,659
d. Materials Conversion TotalCost from the beginning inventory............................ $1,944 $4,512 $6,456Cost to complete the units in beginning inventory:
Equivalent units to complete.................................. 160 240Cost per equivalent unit......................................... $7.90 $28.50Cost to complete..................................................... $1,264 $6,840 $8,104
Cost of units started and completed:Units started and completed................................... 14,100 14,100Cost per equivalent unit......................................... $7.90 $28.50Cost of units started and completed....................... $111,390 $401,850 $513,240
Total cost of units transferred out............................. $527,800
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219. Engsbye Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.
Work in process, beginning:Units in process............................................................ 200Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 10%
Costs in the beginning inventory:Materials cost................................................................ $800Conversion cost............................................................ $406
Units started into production during the month............... 20,000Units completed and transferred out................................ 20,000Costs added to production during the month:
Materials cost................................................................ $96,000Conversion cost............................................................ $413,648
Work in process, ending:Units in process............................................................ 200Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 80%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 50%
Required:
Using the FIFO method:a. Determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion costs.c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.d. Determine the cost of units transferred out of the department during the month.
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FIFO method:a. Materials Conversion
To complete the beginning work in process:Materials: 200 units × (100% − 80%)......... 40Conversion: 200 units × (100% − 10%)...... 180
Units started and completed (20,000 − 200)... 19,800 19,800Ending work in process:
Materials: 200 units × 80%.......................... 160 Conversion: 200 units × 50%...................... 100
Equivalent units of production........................ 20,000 20,080
b. Materials ConversionCost added during the month.......................... $96,000 $413,648Equivalent units of production....................... 20,000 20,080Cost per equivalent unit.................................. $4.80 $20.60
c. Ending work in process: Materials Conversion TotalEquivalent units of production................ 160 100Cost per equivalent unit........................... $4.80 $20.60Cost of ending work in process............... $768 $2,060 $2,828
d. Materials Conversion TotalCost from the beginning inventory.......... $800 $406 $1,206Cost to complete the units in beginning
inventory:Equivalent units to complete................ 40 180Cost per equivalent unit....................... $4.80 $20.60Cost to complete................................... $192 $3,708 $3,900
Cost of units started and completed:Units started and completed................. 19,800 19,800Cost per equivalent unit....................... $4.80 $20.60Cost of units started and completed..... $95,040 $407,880 $502,920
Total cost of units transferred out........... $508,026
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220. Lenning Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data pertain to its Assembly Department for July.
Percent CompleteUnits Materials Conversion
Work in process, July 1.............................. 300 75% 10%Units started into production during July... 6,100Units completed during July and
transferred to the next department.......... 5,600Work in process, July 31............................ 800 90% 85%
Required:
Compute the equivalent units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the Assembly Department for July using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Materials Conversion
Work in process, July 1:300 units × (100% − 75%)...................... 75300 units × (100% − 10%)...................... 270
Units started and completed in July........... 5,300 5,300Work in process, July 31:
800 units × 90%...................................... 720 800 units × 85%...................................... 680
Equivalent units of production................... 6,095 6,250
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221. The following data pertain to the Milling Department of Malmberg Corporation for June. The company uses the FIFO method in its process costing.
Percent CompleteUnits Materials Conversion
Work in process, June 1............................. 800 80% 35%Units started into production during June. . 9,400Units completed during June and
transferred to the next department.......... 8,300Work in process, June 30........................... 1,900 75% 40%
Required:
Compute the equivalents units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the Milling Department for June using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Materials Conversion
Work in process, June 1:800 units × (100% − 80%)..........................................................................160800 units × (100% − 35%).......................................................................... 520
Units started and completed in June..............................................................7,500 7,500Work in process, June 30:
1,900 units × 75%.......................................................................................1,4251,900 units × 40%....................................................................................... 760
Equivalent units of production.......................................................................9,085 8,780
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222. Fuchs Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.
Work in process, beginning:Units in process............................................................ 800Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 70%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 10%
Units started into production during the month............... 14,000Work in process, ending:
Units in process............................................................ 800Percent complete with respect to materials.................. 60%Percent complete with respect to conversion............... 40%
Required:
Using the FIFO method, determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.
Ans:
FIFO method:Materials Conversion
To complete the beginning work in process:Materials: 800 units × (100% − 70%)................. 240Conversion: 800 units × (100% − 10%)............. 720
Units started and completed (14,000 − 800).......... 13,200 13,200Ending work in process:
Materials: 800 units × 60%................................. 480 Conversion: 800 units × 40%.............................. 320
Equivalent units of production............................... 13,920 14,240
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223. Clarks Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data pertain to its Assembly Department for August.
Units in process, August 1: materials 85% complete, conversion 20% complete............................................ 700
Units started into production during August................... 9,400Units completed and transferred to the next department. 8,300Units in process, August 31: materials 90% complete,
conversion 60% complete............................................ 1,800
Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Assembly Department for August using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Materials Conversion
To complete the beginning work in process:Materials: 700 units × (100% − 85%).............. 105Conversion: 700 units × (100% − 20%).......... 560
Units started and completed (8,300 – 700)......... 7,600 7,600Ending work in process:
Materials: 1,800 units × 90%........................... 1,620Conversion: 1,800 units × 60%........................ 1,080
Equivalent units of production............................ 9,325 9,240
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224. The following data have been provided by Corby Corporation for the Circuit Prep Department. The company uses the FIFO method in its process costing.
Units in process, May 1: materials 60% complete, conversion 45% complete............................................................................. 500
Units started into production during May...................................... 8,900Units started and completed during May....................................... 7,800Units completed and transferred to the next department during
May............................................................................................ 8,300Units in process, May 31: materials 80% complete, conversion
40% complete............................................................................. 1,100
Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Circuit Prep Department for May using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Materials Conversion
To complete the beginning work in process:Materials: 500 units × (100% − 60%)................. 200Conversion: 500 units × (100% − 45%)............. 275
Units started and completed................................... 7,800 7,800Ending work in process:
Materials: 1,100 units × 80%.............................. 880 Conversion: 1,100 units × 40%........................... 440
Equivalent units of production............................... 8,880 8,515
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225. Zubris Corporation uses the FIFO method in its processing costing. The following data concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of July.
Materials ConversionWork in process, July 1.............................. $4,761 $5,365Cost added to production in the Assembly
Department during July.......................... $26,496 $34,040Equivalent units of production for July..... 2,070 1,850
Required:
Compute the costs per equivalent unit for the Assembly Department for July using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Materials Conversion
Cost added during July............................... $26,496 $34,040Equivalent units of production................... 2,070 1,850Cost per equivalent unit............................. $12.80 $18.40
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226. Rauzman Corporation uses the FIFO method in its processing costing. The following data concern the company's Mixing Department for the month of August.
Materials ConversionWork in process, August 1.................................. $25,641 $15,300Cost added to production in the Mixing
Department during August.............................. $170,940 $179,775Equivalent units of production for August.......... 7,770 7,650
Required:
Compute the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion for the Mixing Department for August using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Materials Conversion
Cost added during the month......... $170,940 $179,775Equivalent units............................. 7,770 7,650Cost per equivalent unit................. $22.00 $23.50
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227. Crone Corporation uses the FIFO method in its processing costing system. The following data concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of October.
Cost in beginning work in process inventory........ $1,920Units started and completed this month................. 3,130
Materials ConversionCost per equivalent unit......................................... $9.50 $20.40Equivalent units required to complete the units in
beginning work in process inventory................. 360 140Equivalent units in ending work in process
inventory............................................................. 330 264
Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of units transferred out of the department during October using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Transferred to the next department:
From the beginning work in process inventory:Cost in beginning work in process inventory............ $ 1,920Cost to complete these units:
Materials, 360 EUs at $9.50 per EU....................... 3,420Conversion, 140EUs at $20.40 per EU.................. 2,856
Total cost from beginning inventory......................... 8,196Units started and completed this month, 3,130 units at
$29.90 per unit.......................................................... 93,587 Total cost transferred to the next department............... $101,783
Work in process, October 31:Materials, 330 EUs at $9.50 per EU............................. $3,135Conversion, 264 EUs at $20.40 per EU....................... 5,386 Total work in process, October 31............................... $8,521
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228. The following data has been provided by Glasco Inc., a company that uses the FIFO method in its processing costing system. The data concern the company's Shaping Department for the month of June.
Cost in beginning work in process inventory.................. $1,690Units started and completed this month.......................... 4,110
Materials ConversionCost per equivalent unit....................................... $12.50 $45.70Equivalent units required to complete the units
in beginning work in process inventory........... 460 260Equivalent units in ending work in process
inventory........................................................... 220 176
Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of the units transferred out of the department during June using the FIFO method.
Ans:
FIFO method:Transferred to the next department:
From the beginning work in process inventory:Cost in beginning work in process inventory. . $ 1,690Cost to complete these units:
Materials, at 460 EUs $12.50 per EU........... 5,750Conversion, at 260 EUs $45.70 per EU........ 11,882
Total cost from beginning inventory............... 19,322Units started and completed this month, 4,110
units at $58.20 per unit.................................... 239,202 Total cost transferred to the next department..... $258,524
Work in process, June 30:Materials, 220 EUs at $12.50 per EU................. $ 2,750Conversion, 176 EUs at $45.70 per EU.............. 8,043 Total work in process, June 30........................... $10,793
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229. Central Medical Clinic has two service departments, Building Services and Energy, and three operating departments, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Surgery. Central allocates the cost of Building Services on the basis of square feet and Energy on the basis of patient days. No distinction is made between variable and fixed costs. Budgeted operating data for the year just completed follow:
Service Departments Operating Departments
Building Services Energy Pediatrics Geriatrics Surgery
Budgeted costs before allocation. $20,000 $10,000 $90,000 $60,000 $100,000
Square feet............. 1,000 4,000 6,000 18,000 12,000Patient days............ 0 0 5,500 7,700 8,800
Required:
a. Prepare a schedule to allocate service department costs to operating departments by the direct method (round all dollar amounts to the nearest whole dollar).
b. Prepare a schedule to allocate service department costs to operating departments by the step-down method, allocating Building Services first (round all amounts to the nearest whole dollar).
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Ans:
a. Direct Method:
Building Services Energy Pediatrics Geriatrics Surgery
Budgeted costs before allocation $20,000 $10,000 $90,000 $60,000 $100,000
Allocation of Building Services: (20,000)Pediatrics:
6,000/36,000 × $20,000............ 3,333
Geriatrics:18,000/36,000 × $20,000............ 10,000
Surgery: 12,000/36,000 × $20,000......... 6,667
Allocation of Energy: (10,000)Pediatrics:
5,500/22,000 × $10,000............ 2,500
Geriatrics: 7,700/22,000 × $10,000............ 3,500
Surgery: 8,800/22,000 × $10,000............ 4,000
Costs after allocation............ $0 $0 $95,833 $73,500 $110,667
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b. Step Method
Building Services Energy Pediatrics Geriatrics Surgery
Budgeted costs before allocation. $20,000 $10,000 $90,000 $60,000 $100,000
Allocation of Building Services: (20,000)Energy:
4,000/40,000 × $20,000............ 2,000
Pediatrics: 6,000/40,000 × $20,000............ 3,000
Geriatrics: 18,000/40,000 × $20,000......... 9,000
Surgery: 12,000/40,000 × $20,000......... 6,000
Allocation of Energy: (12,000)Pediatrics:
5,500/22,000 × $12,000............ 3,000
Geriatrics: 7,700/22,000 × $12,000............ 4,200
Surgery: 8,800/22,000 × $12,000............ 4,800
Costs after allocation............ $0 $0 $96,000 $73,200 $110,800
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230. Cerce Corporation uses the direct method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Administrative and Facilities, and two operating departments, Assembly and Finishing.
Service Department Operating DepartmentAdministrative Facilities Assembly Finishing
Departmental costs.... $29,440 $46,740 $258,880 $320,280Employee hours........ 5,000 2,000 29,000 17,000Space occupied–
square feet.............. 2,000 2,000 30,000 8,000
Administrative Department costs are allocated on the basis of employee hours and Facilities Department costs are allocated on the basis of space occupied.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the direct method.
Ans:
Allocation rate for administrative costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $29,440 ÷ (29,000 + 17,000) = $0.64Allocation rate for facilities costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $46,740 ÷ (30,000 + 8,000) = $1.23
Administrative Facilities Assembly FinishingDepartmental costs................ $29,440 $46,740 $258,880 $320,280Allocation:
Administrative costs.......... (29,440) 18,560 10,880Facilities costs.................... (46,740) 36,900 9,840 Total costs after allocation. $ 0 $ 0 $314,340 $341,000
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231. Sandven Corporation uses the direct method to allocate its two service department costs to its two operating departments. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service Department
A
Service Department
B
Operating Department
X
Operating Department
YDepartmental costs.... $34,300 $66,230 $161,710 $503,220Allocation base A...... 5,000 1,000 32,000 17,000Allocation base B...... 8,000 2,000 32,000 5,000
Service Department A costs are allocated on the basis of allocation base A and Service Department B costs are allocated on the basis of allocation base B.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the direct method.Ans:
Allocation rate for Service Department A costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $34,300 ÷ (32,000 + 17,000) = $0.70Allocation rate for Service Department B costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $66,230 ÷ (32,000 + 5,000) = $1.79
Service Department
A
Service Department
B
Operating Department
X
Operating Department
YDepartmental costs....... $34,300 $66,230 $161,710 $503,220Service Department A.. (34,300) 22,400 11,900Service Department B. . (66,230) 57,280 8,950 Total costs after
allocation.................. $ 0 $ 0 $241,390 $524,070
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232. The direct method is used by Kurpinski Clinic to allocate its service department costs to its operating departments. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service DepartmentsOperating
DepartmentsInformation Technology Personnel Pediatrics Prenatal
Departmental costs. $34,650 $31,356 $566,960 $688,220Computers.............. 22 17 44 46Employees.............. 15 15 75 42
Information Technology costs are allocated on the basis of computers and Personnel costs are allocated on the basis of employees.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the direct method.
Ans:
Allocation rate for Information Technology costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $34,650 / (44 + 46) = $385.00Allocation rate for Personnel costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $31,356 / (75 + 42) = $268.00
Service Departments Operating DepartmentsInformation Technology Personnel Pediatrics Prenatal
Departmental costs. . $34,650 $31,356 $566,960 $688,220Information
Technology.......... (34,650) 16,940 17,710Personnel................. (31,356) 20,100 11,256 Total costs after
allocation.............. $ 0 $ 0 $604,000 $717,186
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233. Mercik Consultancy uses the direct method to allocate its service department costs to its operating departments. The company has two service departments, Information Technology and Administration, and two operating departments, Corporate Practice and Government Practice. Data concerning those departments follow:
Service Departments Operating DepartmentsInformation Technology
Admini-stration
Corporate Practice
Government Practice
Departmental costs. $26,244 $21,696 $226,170 $477,980Computers.............. 39 14 51 30Employees.............. 32 10 70 26
Information Technology Department costs are allocated on the basis of computers and Administration Department costs are allocated on the basis of employees.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the direct method.
Ans:
Allocation rate for Information Technology costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base = $26,244 / (51 + 30) = $324.00Allocation rate for Administration costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base = $21,696 / (70 + 26) = $226.00
Information Technology Administration
Corporate Practice
Government Practice
Departmental costs. $26,244 $21,696 $226,170 $477,980Information
Technology......... (26,244) 16,524 9,720Administration....... (21,696) 15,820 5,876 Total costs after
allocation............ $ 0 $ 0 $258,514 $493,576
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234. Bazin Corporation has two service departments, Service Department A and Service Department B, and two operating departments, Operating Department X and Operating Department Y.
Service Department
A
Service Department
B
Operating Department
X
Operating Department
YDepartmental costs. $31,280 $55,640 $161,490 $399,350Allocation base A... 4,000 1,000 26,000 19,000Allocation base B... 6,000 2,000 30,000 2,000
The company uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. Service Department A costs are allocated first on the basis of allocation base A and Service Department B costs are allocated second on the basis of allocation base B.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the step-down method.
Ans:
Service Department
A
Service Department
B
Operating Department
X
Operating Department
YDepartmental costs................ $31,280 $55,640 $161,490 $399,350Service Department A costs.. (31,280) 680 17,680 12,920Service Department B costs. . (56,320) 52,800 3,520 Total costs after allocation.... $ 0 $ 0 $231,970 $415,790
Allocation rate for Service Department A costs = Cost to be allocated / Allocation base = $31,280 / (1,000 + 26,000 + 19,000) = $0.68Allocation rate for Service Department B costs = Cost to be allocated / Allocation base= ($55,640 + $680) / (30,000 + 2,000) = $1.76
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235. Coakley Corporation uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The company has two service departments, Administration and Facilities, and two operating departments, Assembly and Finishing.
Service DepartmentOperating
DepartmentAdministration Facilities Assembly Finishing
Departmental costs. $22,260 $69,130 $137,520 $900,750Employee time....... 4,000 1,000 25,000 16,000Space occupied....... 6,000 1,000 34,000 9,000
Administration Department costs are allocated first on the basis of employee time and Facilities Department costs are allocated second on the basis of space occupied.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the step-down method.
Ans:Admini-stration Facilities Assembly Finishing
Departmental costs................ $22,260 $69,130 $137,520 $900,750Administration costs............. (22,260) 530 13,250 8,480Facilities costs....................... (69,660) 55,080 14,580 Total costs after allocation.... $ 0 $ 0 $205,850 $923,810
Allocation rate for Administration Department costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $22,260 ÷ (1,000 + 25,000 + 16,000) = $0.53Allocation rate for Facilities Department costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= ($69,130 + $530) ÷ (34,000 + 9,000) = $1.62
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236. Georgeson Emergency Care Hospital uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The hospital has two service departments, Administration and Information Technology (IT), and two operating departments, Emergency Room and Intensive Care.
Service Department Operating DepartmentAdmini-stration IT
Emergency Room
Intensive Care
Departmental costs. $13,340 $15,805 $597,700 $396,240Employees.............. 4 5 142 83Computers.............. 4 4 65 46
Administration Department costs are allocated first on the basis of employees and IT Department costs are allocated second on the basis of computers.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the step-down method.
Ans:Admini-stration IT
Emergency Room
Intensive Care
Departmental costs........ $13,340 $15,805 $597,700 $396,240Administration costs...... (13,340) 290 8,236 4,814IT costs.......................... (16,095) 9,425 6,670 Total costs after
allocation.................... $ 0 $ 0 $615,361 $407,724
Allocation rate for Administration Department costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $13,340 ÷ (5 + 142 + 83) = $58Allocation rate for IT Department costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= ($15,805 + $290) ÷ (65 + 46) = $145
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237. Lester Natal Clinic uses the step-down method to allocate service department costs to operating departments. The clinic has two service departments, Administration and Information Technology (IT), and two operating departments, Prenatal Care and Postnatal Care.
Service Department Operating DepartmentAdmini-stration IT
Prenatal Care
Postnatal Care
Departmental costs. $20,448 $22,506 $570,720 $369,880Employees.............. 2 3 131 79Computers.............. 2 2 45 42
Administration Department costs are allocated first on the basis of employees and IT Department costs are allocated second on the basis of computers.
Required:
Allocate the service department costs to the operating departments using the step-down method.
Ans:Admini-stration IT
Prenatal Care
Postnatal Care
Departmental costs............. $20,448 $22,506 $570,720 $369,880Administration costs.......... (20,448) 288 12,576 7,584IT costs.............................. (22,794) 11,790 11,004Total costs after allocation. $0 $0 $595,086 $388,468
Allocation rate for Administration Department costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= $20,448 ÷ (3 + 131 + 79) = $96Allocation rate for IT Department costs = Cost to be allocated ÷ Allocation base= ($22,506 + $288) ÷ (45 + 42) = $262
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