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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which cost accumulation procedure is most applicable in continuous mass-production manufacturingenvironments?a. standard

b. actualc. processd. job order

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-1NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

2. Process costing is used in companies thata. engage in road and bridge construction.b. produce sailboats made to customer specifications.c. produce bricks for sale to the public.d. construct houses according to customer plans.


3. A producer of ____ would notuse a process costing system.a. gasolineb. potato chipsc. blank videotapesd. stained glass windows

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-1NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting


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4. A process costing system is used by a company thata. produces heterogeneous products.b. produces items by special request of customers.c. produces homogeneous products.d. accumulates costs by job.


5. Which is the best cost accumulation procedure to use for continuous mass production of like units?a. actualb. standardc. job orderd. process


6. Equivalent units of production are equal to thea. units completed by a production department in the period. b. number of units worked on during the period by a production department. c. number of whole units that could have been completed if all work of the period had been

used to produce whole units.d. identifiable units existing at the end of the period in a production department.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-2NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

7. In a process costing system using the weighted average method, cost per equivalent unit for a givencost component is found by dividing which of the following by EUP?a. only current period cost

b. current period cost plus the cost of beginning inventory c. current period cost less the cost of beginning inventoryd. current period cost plus the cost of ending inventory

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-2NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

8. The weighted average method is thought by some accountants to be inferior to the FIFO methodbecause ita. is more difficult to apply.b. only considers the last units worked on.

c. ignores work performed in subsequent periods.d. commingles costs of two periods.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-3NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting


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9. The first step in determining the cost per EUP per cost component under the weighted average methodis toa. add the beginning Work in Process Inventory cost to the current period's production cost. b. divide the current period's production cost by the equivalent units.c. subtract the beginning Work in Process Inventory cost from the current period's

production cost.d. divide the current period's production cost into the EUP.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-3

NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

10. The difference between EUP calculated using FIFO and EUP calculated using weighted average is theequivalent unitsa. started and completed during the period.b. residing in beginning Work in Process Inventory.c. residing in ending Work in Process Inventory. d. uncompleted in Work in Process Inventory.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-3NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

11. EUP calculations for standard process costing are the same asa. the EUP calculations for weighted average process costing.b. the EUP calculations for FIFO process costing.c. LIFO inventory costing for merchandise.d. the EUP calculations for LIFO process costing.


12. In a FIFO process costing system, which of the following are assumed to be completed first in the

current period?a. units started this periodb. units started last periodc. units transferred outd. units still in process


13. To compute equivalent units of production using the FIFO method of process costing, work for thecurrent period must be stated in units

a. completed during the period and units in ending inventory. b. completed from beginning inventory, units started and completed during the period, andunits partially completed 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.



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14. The FIFO method of process costing will produce the same cost of goods transferred out amount as theweighted average method whena. the goods produced are homogeneous.b. there is no beginning Work in Process Inventory. c. there is no ending Work in Process Inventory. d. beginning and ending Work in Process Inventories are each 50 percent complete.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-4


15. The primary difference between the FIFO and weighted average methods of process costing isa. in the treatment of beginning Work in Process Inventory. b. in the treatment of current period production costs.c. in the treatment of spoiled units.d. none of the above.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-4NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

16. Material is added at the beginning of a process in a process costing system. The beginning Work inProcess Inventory for the process was 30 percent complete as to conversion costs. Using the FIFOmethod of costing, the number of equivalent units of material for the process during this period isequal to thea. beginning inventory this period for the process.b. units started and completed this period in the process. c. units started this period in the process plus the beginning Work in Process Inventory. d. units started and completed this period plus the units in ending Work in Process Inventory.


17. In a cost of production report using process costing, transferred-in costs are similar to thea. cost of material added at the beginning of production. b. conversion cost added during the period.c. cost transferred out to the next department.d. cost included in beginning inventory.


18. In a process costing system, the journal entry to record the transfer of goods from Department #2 to

Finished Goods Inventory is aa. debit Work in Process Inventory #2, credit Finished Goods Inventory. b. debit Finished Goods Inventory, credit Work in Process Inventory #1.c. debit Finished Goods Inventory, credit Work in Process Inventory #2.d. debit Cost of Goods Sold, credit Work in Process Inventory #2.



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19. Transferred-in cost represents the cost froma. the last department only.b. the last production cycle.c. all prior departments.d. the current period only.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-3NAT: AACSB: Reflective Thinking

LOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

20. Which of the following is(are) the same between the weighted average and FIFO methods ofcalculating EUPs?

Units to EUP Total cost toaccount for calculations account for

a. no yes nob. yes yes yesc. yes no nod. yes no yes


21. Process costing techniques should be used in assigning costs to productsa. if a product is manufactured on the basis of each order received. b. when production is only partially completed during the accounting period. c. if a product is composed of mass-produced homogeneous units.d. whenever standard-costing techniques should not be used.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-1NAT: AACSB: Reflective Thinking


22. Averaging the total cost of completed beginning work-in-process inventory and units started andcompleted over all units transferred out is known asa. strict FIFO.b. modified FIFO.c. weighted average costing.d. normal costing.



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23. A process costing systema. cannot use standard costs.b. restates Work in Process Inventory in terms of completed units. c. accumulates costs by job rather than by department.d. assigns direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs separately to units of production.


24. A process costing system does which of the following?

Calculates EUPs Assigns costs to inventories

a. no no

b. no yesc. yes yes

d. yes no


25. A process costing system

Calculates average cost Determines total units toper whole unit account for

a. yes yesb. no no

c. yes no

d. no yes

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-2


26. A hybrid costing system combines characteristics ofa. job order and standard costing systems.b. job order and process costing systems.c. process and standard costing systems.d. job order and normal costing systems.



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27. When standard costs are used in process costing,a. variances can be measured during the production period. b. total costs rather than current production and current costs are used.c. process costing calculations are made simpler.d. the weighted average method of calculating EUPs makes computing transferred-out costs

easier.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-5NAT: AACSB: Reflective Thinking


28. Which of the following is subtracted from weighted average EUP to derive FIFO EUP?a. beginning WIP EUP completed in current periodb. beginning WIP EUP produced in prior periodc. ending WIP EUP not completedd. ending WIP EUP completed


29. The cost of abnormal continuous losses isa. considered a product cost.b. absorbed by all units in ending inventory and transferred out on an equivalent unit basis. c. written off as a loss on an equivalent unit basis. d. absorbed by all units past the inspection point.


30. Abnormal spoilage can be

continuous discrete

a. yes nob. no noc. yes yesd. no yes


31. When the cost of lost units must be assigned, and those same units must be included in an equivalentunit schedule, these units are considered

a. normal and discrete.b. normal and continuous.c. abnormal and discrete.d. abnormal and continuous.



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32. A continuous lossa. occurs unevenly throughout a process.b. never occurs during the production process. c. always occurs at the same place in a production process. d. occurs evenly throughout the production process.


33. Which of the following would be considered a discrete loss in a production process?a. adding the correct ingredients to make a bottle of ketchup b. putting the appropriate components together for a stereoc. adding the wrong components when assembling a stereod. putting the appropriate pieces for a bike in the box


34. The method of neglect handles spoilage that isa. discrete and abnormal.b. discrete and normal.c. continuous and abnormal.d. continuous and normal.


35. The cost of normal discrete losses isa. absorbed by all units past the inspection point on an equivalent unit basis.b. absorbed by all units in ending inventory.c. considered a period cost.

d. written off as a loss on an equivalent unit basis.


36. The cost of abnormal continuous losses isa. considered a product cost.b. absorbed by all units in ending inventory and transferred out on an equivalent unit basis. c. written off as a loss on an equivalent unit basis. d. absorbed by all units past the inspection point.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-8



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37. Normal spoilage units resulting from a continuous processa. are extended to the EUP schedule. b. result in a higher unit cost for the good units produced. c. result in a loss being incurred.d. cause estimated overhead to increase.


38. When the cost of lost units must be assigned, and those same units must be included in an equivalentunit schedule, these units are considereda. normal and discrete.b. normal and continuous.c. abnormal and discrete.d. abnormal and continuous.


39. Which of the following accounts is credited when abnormal spoilage is written off in an actual costsystem?a. Miscellaneous Revenueb. Loss from Spoilagec. Finished Goodsd. Work in Process


40. The cost of abnormal discrete units must be assigned to

good units lost units

a. yes yesb. no noc. yes nod. no yes



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41. Which of the following statements is false? The cost of rework on defective units, ifa. abnormal, should be assigned to a loss account. b. normal and if actual costs are used, should be assigned to material, labor and overhead

costs of the good production.c. normal and if standard costs are used, should be considered when developing the overhead

application rate.d. abnormal, should be prorated among Work In Process, Finished Goods, and Cost of Goods

Sold.


42. If normal spoilage is detected at an inspection point within the process (rather than at the end), the costof that spoilage should bea. included with the cost of the units sold during the period. b. included with the cost of the units completed in that department during the period. c. allocated to ending work in process units and units transferred out based on their relative

values.d. allocated to the good units that have passed the inspection point.


43. Dallas Co. has a production process in which the inspection point is at 65 percent of conversion. Thebeginning inventory for July was 35 percent complete and ending inventory was 80 percent complete.Normal spoilage costs would be assigned to which of the following groups of units, using FIFOcosting?

Beginning Ending Units StartedInventory Inventory & Completed

a. no yes yesb. yes yes yesc. no no yesd. yes no no


44. Which of the following is nota question that needs to be answered with regard to quality control?a. What happens to the spoiled units?b. What is the actual cost of spoilage?c. How can spoilage be controlled?

d. Why does spoilage happen?

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-8NAT: AACSB: Reflective ThinkingLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting


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45. Normal spoilage units resulting from a continuous processa. are extended to the EUP schedule. b. result in a higher unit cost for the good units produced. c. result in a loss being incurred.d. cause estimated overhead to increase.


46. The addition of material in a successor department that causes an increase in volume is calleda. accretion.b. reworked units.c. complex procedure.d. undetected spoilage.


47. Wood Company transferred 5,500 units to Finished Goods Inventory during October. On October 1,the company had 300 units on hand (40 percent complete as to both material and conversion costs). OnOctober 31, the company had 800 units (10 percent complete as to material and 20 percent complete asto conversion costs). The number of units started and completed during October was:a. 5,200.b. 5,380.c. 5,500.d. 6,300.

ANS: A

Units Transferred Out 5,500

Less: Units in Beginning Inventory (300)

Units Started and Completed 5,200

PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-2 NAT: AACSB: Analytical SkillsLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

48. Cole Company transferred 6,000 units to Finished Goods Inventory during August. On August 1, thecompany had 400 units on hand (35 percent complete as to both material and conversion costs). OnAugust 31, the company had 750 units (20 percent complete as to material and 30 percent complete asto conversion costs). The number of units started and completed during August was:a. 5,600b. 5,860c. 6,000d. 6,750

ANS: AUnits Transferred Out 6,000

Less: Units in Beginning Inventory (400)




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49. Boggs Company started 9,000 units in March. The company transferred out 7,000 finished units andended the period with 3,500 units that were 40 percent complete as to both material and conversioncosts. Beginning Work in Process Inventory units werea. 500.b. 600.c. 1,500.d. 2,000.

ANS: C

Beginning Work in Process 1,500Add: Units Started 9,000

Deduct: Units Transferred Out (7,000)

Ending Work in Process 3,500


50. Williams Company started 8,600 units in April. The company transferred out 6,400 finished units andended the period with 3,200 units that were 40 percent complete as to both material and conversioncosts. Beginning Work in Process Inventory units were

a. 400.b. 1,000.c. 1,280.d. 2,200.

ANS: B

Beginning Work in Process 1,000

Add: Units Started 8,600



PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 6-2 NAT: AACSB: Analytical Skills


51. Lincoln Company had beginning Work in Process Inventory of 5,000 units that were 40 percentcomplete as to conversion costs. Lincoln Company started and completed 42,000 units this period andhad ending Work in Process Inventory of 12,000 units. How many units were started this period?a. 42,000b. 47,000c. 54,000d. 59,000

ANS: C


Add: Units Started 54,000Deduct: Units Transferred Out ( 47,000)


PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-2 NAT: AACSB: Analytical SkillsLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting


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52. Douglas Company had beginning Work in Process Inventory of 6,000 units that were 45 percentcomplete as to conversion costs. Douglas Company started and completed 46,000 units this period andhad ending Work in Process Inventory of 11,000 units. How many units were started this period?a. 46,000b. 52,000c. 57,000d. 63,000

ANS: C

Beginning Work in Process 6,000Add: Units Started 57,000

Deduct: Units Transferred Out ( 52,000)



53. Streete Company uses a weighted average process costing system. Material is added at the start ofproduction. Streete Company started 13,000 units into production and had 4,500 units in process at thestart of the period that were 60 percent complete as to conversion costs. If Streete Company transferred

out 11,750 units, how many units were in ending Work in Process Inventory?a. 1,250b. 3,000c. 3,500d. 5,750

ANS: D






54. Roache Company uses a weighted average process costing system. Material is added at the start ofproduction. Roache Company started 14,000 units into production and had 5,000 units in process at thestart of the period that were 75 percent complete as to conversion costs. If Roache Companytransferred out 12,250 units, how many units were in ending Work in Process Inventory?a. 1,750b. 3,000c. 5,500d. 6,750

ANS: DBeginning Work in Process 5,000






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55. Jones Company uses a weighted average process costing system and started 30,000 units this month.Jones had 12,000 units that were 20 percent complete as to conversion costs in beginning Work inProcess Inventory and 3,000 units that were 40 percent complete as to conversion costs in endingWork in Process Inventory. What are equivalent units for conversion costs?a. 37,800b. 40,200c. 40,800d. 42,000

ANS: B

Beginning Work in Process 12,000 20% 2,400

+ Completion of Units in Process 12,000 80% 9,600

+ Units Started and Completed 27,000 100% 27,000

+ Ending Work in Process 3,000 40% 1,200

Equivalent Units of Production 40,200


56. Summers Company uses a weighted average process costing system and started 36,000 units thismonth. Jones had 15,000 units that were 25 percent complete as to conversion costs in beginning Workin Process Inventory and 6,000 units that were 35 percent complete as to conversion costs in endingWork in Process Inventory. What are equivalent units for conversion costs?a. 43,350b. 47,100c. 48,900d. 51,000

ANS: B



+ Units Started and Completed 30,000 100% 30,000+ Ending Work in Process 6,000 35% 2,100



57. Weston Company makes small metal containers. The company began April with 250 containers inprocess that were 30 percent complete as to material and 40 percent complete as to conversion costs.During the month, 5,000 containers were started. At month end, 1,700 containers were still in process(45 percent complete as to material and 80 percent complete as to conversion costs). Using theweighted average method, what are the equivalent units for conversion costs?a. 3,450b. 4,560c. 4,610d. 4,910


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ANS: D

Beginning Work in Process 250 40% 100

+ Completion of Units in Process 250 60% 150




PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 6-3 NAT: AACSB: Analytical Skills


58. Meade Company makes small metal containers. The company began October with 300 containers inprocess that were 35 percent complete as to material and 45 percent complete as to conversion costs.During the month, 6,000 containers were started. At month end, 1,900 containers were still in process(40 percent complete as to material and 75 percent complete as to conversion costs). Using theweighted average method, what are the equivalent units for conversion costs?a. 4,265b. 5,590c. 5,825d. 6,300

ANS: CBeginning Work in Process 300 45% 135






59. Ormandy Company uses a FIFO process costing system. The company had 5,000 units that were 60

percent complete as to conversion costs at the beginning of the month. The company started 22,000units this period and had 7,000 units in ending Work in Process Inventory that were 35 percentcomplete as to conversion costs. What are equivalent units for material, if material is added at thebeginning of the process?a. 18,000b. 22,000c. 25,000d. 27,000

ANS: B

The material is added at the beginning of the process; therefore there are 22,000 equivalent units ofmaterial.


60. Bernstein Company uses a FIFO process costing system. The company had 6,000 units that were 75percent complete as to conversion costs at the beginning of the month. The company started 25,000units this period and had 8,000 units in ending Work in Process Inventory that were 40 percentcomplete as to conversion costs. What are equivalent units for material, if material is added at thebeginning of the process?


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a. 18,500b. 25,000c. 26,500d. 31,000

ANS: B

The material is added at the beginning of the process; therefore there are 25,000 equivalent units ofmaterial.


61. Montgomery Company makes fabric-covered hatboxes. The company began July with 500 boxes inprocess that were 100 percent complete as to cardboard, 80 percent complete as to cloth, and 60percent complete as to conversion costs. During the month, 3,300 boxes were started. On April 30, 350boxes were in process (100 percent complete as to cardboard, 70 percent complete as to cloth, and 55percent complete as to conversion costs). Using the FIFO method, what are equivalent units for cloth?a. 3,295b. 3,395c. 3,450d. 3,595

ANS: A

Beginning Work in Process (Ignored for FIFO) 500 0% -



+ Ending Work in Process 350 70% 245



62. Hahn Company makes fabric-covered storage totes. The company began July with 600 totes in processthat were 100 percent complete as to cardboard, 75 percent complete as to cloth, and 65 percentcomplete as to conversion costs. During the month, 3,600 totes were started. On April 30, 450 toteswere in process (100 percent complete as to cardboard, 60 percent complete as to cloth, and 50 percentcomplete as to conversion costs). Using the FIFO method, what are equivalent units for cloth?a. 3,570b. 3,750c. 3,870d. 4,020

ANS: A

Beginning Work in Process (Ignored for FIFO) 600 0% -







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Brewer Corporation

Brewer Corporation. has the following information for August:

Beginning Work in Process Inventory(70% complete as to conversion) 6,000 units

Started 24,000 units

Ending Work in Process Inventory(10% complete as to conversion) 8,500 units

Beginning WIP Inventory Costs:Material $23,400Conversion 50,607

Current Period Costs:Material $31,500Conversion 76,956

All material is added at the start of the process and all finished products are transferred out.

63. Refer to Brewer Corporation. How many units were transferred out in August?

a. 15,500b. 18,000c. 21,500d. 24,000

ANS: C






64. Refer to Brewer Corporation. Assume that weighted average process costing is used. What is the costper equivalent unit for material?a. $0.55b. $1.05c. $1.31d. $1.83

ANS: D

Material Costs:

Beginning $23,400

Current Period 31,500

54,900 30,000 units = $ 1.83



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65. Refer to Brewer Corporation. Assume that FIFO process costing is used. What is the cost perequivalent unit for conversion?a. $3.44b. $4.24c. $5.71d. $7.03

ANS: B

Conversion Costs:

Beginning (Ignored for FIFO) $ -Current Period 76,956

$ 76,956

Equivalent Units

Beginning Inventory (6,000 * 30%) 1,800

Started and Completed (15,500) 15,500

Ending Inventory (8,500 * 10%) 850

18,150 eq units

Cost per equivalent unit $ 4.24


Collins Corporation

Collins Corporation. has the following information for May:


Started 27,000 unitsEnding Work in Process Inventory

(15% complete as to conversion) 9,400 units

Beginning WIP Inventory Costs:Material $25,500Conversion 52,725

Current Period Costs:

Material $34,300

Conversion 80,845

All material is added at the start of the process and all finished products are transferred out.

66. Refer to Collins Corporation. How many units were transferred out in May?a. 17,600b. 19,500c. 25,100d. 27,000


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ANS: C






67. Refer to Collins Corporation. Assume that weighted average process costing is used. What is the costper equivalent unit for material?a. $0.99b. $1.18c. $1.64d. $1.73

ANS: D

Material Costs:

Beginning $25,500Current Period _34,300

$59,800 34,500 units = $ 1.73


68. Refer to Collins Corporation. Assume that FIFO process costing is used. What is the cost perequivalent unit for conversion?a. $3.05b. $3.87c. $4.25d. $6.40

ANS: BConversion Costs:

Beginning (Ignored for FIFO) $ -


$ 80,845

Equivalent Units



Ending Inventory (9,400 * 15%) 1,410

20,885 equivalent units

Cost per equivalent unit ($80,845/20885) $ 3.87



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Fantastic Decorations Corporation

The Fantastic Decorations Corporation makes wreaths in two departments: Forming and Decorating.Forming began the month with 500 wreaths in process that were 100 percent complete as to materialand 40 percent complete as to conversion. During the month, 6,500 wreaths were started. At monthend, Forming had 2,100 wreaths that were still in process that were 100 percent complete as tomaterial and 50 percent complete as to conversion. Assume Forming uses the weighted averagemethod of process costing. Costs in the Forming Department are as follows:

Beginning Work in Process Costs:Material $1,000Conversion 1,500

Current Costs:Material $3,200

Conversion 5,045

The Decorating Department had 600 wreaths in process at the beginning of the month that were 80percent complete as to material and 90 percent complete as to conversion. The department had 300units in ending Work in Process that were 50 percent complete as to material and 75 percent completeas to conversion. Decorating uses the FIFO method of process costing, and costs associated withDecorating are:

Beginning WIP Inventory:Transferred In $1,170Material 4,320

Conversion 6,210

Current Period:Transferred In ?Material $67,745Conversion 95,820

69. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. How many units were transferred to Decorating duringthe month?

a. 600b. 4,900c. 5,950d. 7,000

ANS: B

Wreaths completed from BWIP 500Wreaths started and completed 4,400

4,900


70. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. What was the cost transferred out of Forming during themonth?a. $5,341b. $6,419c. $8,245d. $8,330


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ANS: D

Units Transferred Out Cost per Eq. Unit Total4,900 1.70 $8,330


71. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. Assume 8,000 units were transferred to Decorating.Compute the number of equivalent units as to costs in Decorating for the transferred-in costcomponent.a. 7,400b. 7,700c. 8,000d. 8,600

ANS: C

The transferred-in cost component is the 8,000 units that were transferred in.


72. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. Assume 8,000 units were transferred to Decorating.Compute the number of equivalent units in Decorating for material.a. 7,970b. 8,000c. 8,330d. 8,450

ANS: A

Materials: Decorating: FIFO Units % Complete Eqiv. Units






73. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. Assume 8,000 units were transferred to Decorating.Compute the number of equivalent units in Decorating for conversion.a. 7,925b. 7,985c. 8,360d. 8,465


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ANS: B

Conversion: Decorating: FIFO Units % Complete Equiv.

Units






74. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. Assume that 8,000 units were transferred to Decorating ata total cost of $16,000. What is the material cost per equivalent unit in Decorating?a. $8.50b. $8.65c. $8.80d. $9.04

ANS: AWhen FIFO is used, consider only current costs.

Current Costs Equiv

Units

Cost/

Equiv Unit$67,745 7,970 $8.50


75. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. Assume that 8,000 units were transferred to Decorating ata total cost of $16,000. What is the conversion cost per equivalent unit in Decorating?

a. $11.32b. $11.46c. $12.00d. $12.78

ANS: CWhen FIFO is used, consider only current costs.

Current Costs Equiv

Units

Cost/

Equiv Unit$95,820 7,985 $12.00




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76. Refer to Fantastic Decorations Corporation. Assume the material cost per EUP is $8.00 and theconversion cost per EUP is $15 in Decorating. What is the cost of completing the units in beginninginventory?a. $ 960b. $ 1,380c. $ 1,860d. $11,940

ANS: C

Costs toComplete Beg Inv Units

Percent toComplete

Cost perUnit Total

Materials 600 20% $8 $960

Conversion 600 10% $15 $900

Total Costs to Complete $1,860


Four Seasons Company

Four Seasons Company adds material at the start to its production process and has the following

information available for August:


Started this period 32,000 unitsEnding Work in Process Inventory

(25% complete as to conversion) 2,500 unitsTransferred out ?

77. Refer to Four Seasons Company. Compute the number of units started and completed in August.a. 29,500b. 34,500c. 36,500d. 39,000

ANS: A

Units started this period 32,000

Less: Ending Work in Process 2,500

Units started and completed this period 29,500


78. Refer to Four Seasons Company. Calculate equivalent units of production for material using FIFO.a. 32,000b. 36,800c. 37,125d. 39,000


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ANS: A

Materials are added at the beginning of the process. 32,000 units were started in the current period;therefore there are 32,000 equivalent units for materials.


79. Refer to Four Seasons Company. Calculate equivalent units of production for conversion using FIFO.a. 30,125b. 34,325c. 37,125d. 39,000

ANS: B

Equivalent Units for Conversion




34,325 eq. units


80. Refer to Four Seasons Company. Calculate equivalent units of production for material using weightedaverage.a. 32,000b. 34,325c. 37,125d. 39,000

ANS: D

Equivalent Units--Materials

Beginning Inventory (7,000 units) 7,000

Started this Period (32,000) 32,00039,000 eq. units


81. Refer to Four Seasons Company. Calculate equivalent units of production for conversion usingweighted average.a. 34,325b. 37,125c. 38,375d. 39,925

ANS: B

Equivalent Units--ConversionBeginning Inventory (7,000 * 100%) 7,000



37,125 eq. units


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Simpson Company

Simpson Company adds material at the start of production. The following production information isavailable for September:


Started this period 120,000 unitsEnding Work in Process Inventory

(80% complete as to conversion) 8,200 units

Beginning Work in Process Inventory Costs:

Material $24,500

Conversion 68,905

Current Period Costs:

Material $ 75,600

Conversion 130,053

82. Refer to Simpson Company. How many units must be accounted for?a. 118,200b. 128,200c. 130,000d. 138,200

ANS: C

Beginning Work in Process 10,000Units Started 120,000Total Units 130,000


83. Refer to Simpson Company. What is the total cost to account for?a. $ 93,405b. $205,653c. $274,558d. $299,058

ANS: D

BWIP: Materials $ 24,500BWIP: Conversion 68,905

Current Period: Materials 75,600Current Period: Conversion 130,053

Total Costs $299,058



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84. Refer to Simpson Company. How many units were started and completed in the period?a. 111,800b. 120,000c. 121,800d. 130,000

ANS: A

Units started this period 120,000

Less: Ending Work in Process 8,200

Units started and completed this period 111,800


85. Refer to Simpson Company. What are the equivalent units for material using the weighted averagemethod?a. 120,000b. 123,860c. 128,360d. 130,000

ANS: DEquivalent Units

Beginning Inventory (10,000 * 100%) 10,000Started and Completed (111,800) 111,800


130,000 eq. units


86. Refer to Simpson Company. What are the equivalent units for material using the FIFO method?a. 111,800b. 120,000c. 125,500d. 130,000

ANS: B

Equivalent Units

Beginning Inventory (Ignored for FIFO) 0



120,000 eq. units



87. Refer to Simpson Company. What are the equivalent units for conversion using the weighted averagemethod?a. 120,000b. 123,440c. 128,360d. 130,000


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ANS: C







88. Refer to Simpson Company. What are the equivalent units for conversion using the FIFO method?a. 118,360b. 122,860c. 123,860d. 128,360

ANS: C

Beginning Work in Process (ignored) 10,000 0% -






89. Refer to Simpson Company. What is the material cost per equivalent unit using the weighted averagemethod?a. $.58b. $.62c. $.77d. $.82

ANS: CMaterial Costs:

Beginning $ 24,500Current Period 75,600

100,100 130,000 units= $ 0.77 per unit


90. Refer to Simpson Company. What is the conversion cost per equivalent unit using the weightedaverage method?

a. $1.01b. $1.05c. $1.55d. $1.61


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ANS: C

Conversion Costs:


198,958 128,360 units= $ 1.55 per unit


91. Refer to Simpson Company. What is the cost of units completed using the weighted average method?a. $237,510b. $266,742c. $278,400d. $282,576

ANS: D

Units Completed Costs per Equivalent Unit Total121,800 (1.55 + .77) = $2.32 $282,576

PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult OBJ: 6-3 NAT: AACSB: Analytical SkillsLOC: AICPA Functional Competencies: Measurement, Reporting

92. Refer to Simpson Company. What is the conversion cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method?a. $1.05b. $.95c. $1.61d. $1.55

ANS: A

Conversion Costs:

Beginning (Ignored)

Current Period $130,053

$130,053 123,860 units= $1.05 per unit


93. Refer to Simpson Company. What is the cost of all units transferred out using the FIFO method?a. $204,624b. $191,289c. $287,004d. $298,029

ANS: C

Beginning Inventory10,000 units:

Raw Materials (prior period) $24,500Direct Labor (prior period 68,905FOH (10,000 * .55 * $1.05) 5,775

$99,180Units Started and Completed111,800 units * $ (.63+1.05): $187,824

Total $287,004


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Mercury Corporation

Beginning inventory (30% complete as to Material Band 60% complete for conversion)

700 units

Started this cycle 2,000 unitsEnding inventory (50% complete as to Material B and

80% complete for conversion)

500 units

Beginning inventory costs:

Material A $14,270

Material B 5,950

Conversion 5,640

Current Period costs:Material A $40,000

Material B 70,000

Conversion 98,100

Material A is added at the start of production, while Material B is added uniformly throughout theprocess.

94. Refer to Mercury Corporation. Assuming a weighted average method of process costing, computeEUP units for Materials A and B.a. 2,700 and 2,280, respectivelyb. 2,700 and 2,450, respectivelyc. 2,000 and 2,240, respectivelyd. 2,240 and 2,700, respectively

ANS: B

Weighted Average Material A Material BBeginning Work in Process 700 700

Units Started and Completed 1,500 1,500

Ending Work in Process 500 250EUP Materials 2,700 2,450


95. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a FIFO method of process costing, compute EUP units forMaterials A and B.a. 2,700 and 2,280, respectively

b. 2,700 and 2,450, respectivelyc. 2,000 and 2,240, respectivelyd. 2,450 and 2,880, respectively

ANS: C

FIFO Material A Material B

Beginning Work in Process 0 490

Units Started and Completed 1,500 1,500

Ending Work in Process 500 250


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EUP Materials 2,000 2,240


96. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a weighted average method of process costing, compute EUPfor conversion.a. 2,600b.

2,180

c. 2,000d. 2,700

ANS: A

Weighted AverageBeginning Work in Process 700


Ending Work in Process 400

2,600


97. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a FIFO method of process costing, compute EUP forconversion.a. 2,240b. 2,180c. 2,280d. 2,700

ANS: B

FIFO

Beginning Work in Process (700 * 40%) 280


Ending Work in Process (500 * 80%) 4002,180


98. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a weighted average method of process costing, compute theaverage cost per unit for Material A.a. $20.10b. $20.00c. $31.25d. $31.00

ANS: A

Weighted Average: Material A

Beginning $ 14,270


54,270 2,700 units= $ 20.10 per unit



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99. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a FIFO method of process costing, compute the average costper EUP for Material A.a. $31.25b. $20.10c. $20.00d. $31.00

ANS: C

Material A Costs(Current Period)

Equivalent Units Average Cost per EUP

$40,000 2,000 $20.00


100. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a FIFO method of process costing, compute the average costper EUP for Material B.a. $20.10b. $31.25c. $20.00

d. $31.00ANS: B

Material B Costs(Current Period) Equivalent Units Average Cost per EUP

$70,000 2,240 $31.25


101. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a weighted average method of process costing, compute theaverage cost per EUP for Material B.a.

$20.00

b. $31.25c. $20.10d. $31.00

ANS: D

Material B Costs(Beginning Inventory and Current Period) Equivalent Units Average Cost per EUP

$75,950 2,450 $31.00


102. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a FIFO method of process costing, compute the average costper EUP for conversion.a. $45.50b. $45.00c. $43.03d. $47.59


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ANS: B

Conversion Costs(Current Period)

Equivalent Units Average Cost per EUP

$98,100 2,180 $45.00


103. Refer to Mercury Corporation Assuming a weighted average method of process costing, compute the

average cost per EUP for conversion.a. $39.90b. $45.00c. $43.03d. $47.59

ANS: A

Conversion Costs(Beginning WIP and Current Period) Equivalent Units Average Cost per EUP

$(98,100 + $5,640)=$103,640 2,600 $39.90


Guthrie Corporation

The following information is available for Guthrie Corporation for the current year:

Beginning Work in Process Costs of Beginning Work in Process:(75% complete) 14,500 units Material $25,100

Started 75,000 units Conversion 50,000Ending Work in Process Current Costs:

(60% complete) 16,000 units Material $120,000

Abnormal spoilage 2,500 units Conversion 300,000

Normal spoilage(continuous)

5,000 units

Transferred out 66,000 units

All materials are added at the start of production.

104. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Using weighted average, what are equivalent units for material?a. 82,000b. 89,500c. 84,500d. 70,000

ANS: CMaterials: Weighted Average Units % Complete Eq. Units




+ Abnormal Spoilage 2,500 100% 2,500



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105. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Using weighted average, what are equivalent units for conversion costs?a. 80,600b. 78,100c. 83,100d. 75,600

ANS: BConversion: Weighted Average Units % Complete Eq Units







106. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. What is the cost per equivalent unit for material using weighted

average?a. $1.72b. $1.62c. $1.77d. $2.07

ANS: A

Weighted Average: Materials

Beginning $ 25,100


145,100 84,500 units= $1.72 per unit


107. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. What is the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs using weightedaverage?a. $4.62b. $4.21c. $4.48d. $4.34

ANS: C

Weighted Average: ConversionBeginning $ 50,000


$ 350,000 78,100 units = $ 4.48 per unit



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108. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. What is the cost assigned to normal spoilage using weighted average?a. $31,000b. $15,500c. $30,850d. None of the responses are correct

ANS: D

No costs are assigned to normal, continuous spoilage. Higher costs are assigned to good unitsproduced.


109. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Assume that the cost per EUP for material and conversion are $1.75 and$4.55, respectively. What is the cost assigned to ending Work in Process?a. $100,800b. $87,430c. $103,180d. $71,680

ANS: D

EquivalentUnits

Cost perEquivalent Unit Total16,000 $1.75 $28,0009,600 $4.55 $43,680

$71,680


110. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Using FIFO, what are equivalent units for material?a. 75,000b. 72,500

c. 84,500d. 70,000

ANS: D

Materials: FIFO

Beginning Work in Process - 0% -







111. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Using FIFO, what are equivalent units for conversion costs?a. 72,225b. 67,225c. 69,725d. 78,100


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ANS: B

Conversion: FIFO







112. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Using FIFO, what is the cost per equivalent unit for material?a. $1.42b. $1.66c. $1.71d. $1.60

ANS: C

FIFO: Materials

Current Period $ 120,000

120,000 70,000 units = $1.71 per unit


113. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Using FIFO, what is the cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs?a. $4.46b. $4.15c. $4.30d. $3.84

ANS: A

FIFO: Conversion


300,000 67,225 units = $ 4.46 per unit


114. Refer to Guthrie Corporation. Assume that the FIFO EUP cost for material and conversion are $1.50and $4.75, respectively. Using FIFO what is the total cost assigned to the units transferred out?a. $414,194b. $339,094c. $445,444

d. $396,975ANS: A

Transferred Out Units: FIFO Equiv

Units

Cost per

Equiv Unit

Total


+ Completion of Beginning Inventory (14,500 * 25%) 3,625 4.75 17,219

+Units Started and Completed 51,500 6.25 321,875



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Crafton Corporation

Crafton Corporation has the following information for the current month:

Units started 100,000 unitsBeginning Work in Process: (35% complete) 20,000 unitsNormal spoilage (discrete) 3,500 unitsAbnormal spoilage 5,000 unitsEnding Work in Process: (70% complete) 14,500 unitsTransferred out 97,000 unitsBeginning Work in Process Costs:

Material $15,000

Conversion 10,000

All materials are added at the start of the production process. Crafton Corporation inspects goods at 75percent completion as to conversion.

115. Refer to Crafton Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for material, assuming FIFO?a. 100,000b. 96,500c. 95,000d. 120,000

ANS: A

Materials: FIFO

Beginning Work in Process - 0% -


+ Normal Spoilage--Discrete 3,500 100% 3,500


+ Ending Work in Process 14,500 100% 14,500Equivalent Units of Production 100,000


116. Refer to Crafton Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for conversion costs, assumingFIFO?a. 108,900b. 103,900c. 108,650d. 106,525

ANS: D

Conversion: FIFO



+Normal Spoilage--Discrete 3,500 75% 2,625




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117. Refer to Crafton Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $1.00and $1.50, respectively. What is the amount of the period cost for July using FIFO?a. $0b.

$9,375

c. $10,625d. $12,500

ANS: C

Abnormal spoilage is a period cost.

Materials 5,000 * $1.00/unit $5,000

Conversion Costs 3,750 * $1.50/unit 5,625Total Abnormal Spoilage $10,625


118. Refer to Crafton Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $1.00and $1.50, respectively. Using FIFO, what is the total cost assigned to the transferred-out units(rounded to the nearest dollar)?a. $245,750b. $244,438c. $237,000d. $224,938

ANS: B

Transferred Out Units: FIFO

Beginning Work in Process $ 25,000

+ Completion of Beginning Inventory (20,000 * 65%) 13,000 1.50 19,500

+ Units Started and Completed 77,000 2.50 192,500+Normal Spoilage--Discrete-Materials 3,500 1.00 3,500

+Normal Spoilage--Discrete-Conversion 2,625 1.50 3,938

Equivalent Units of Production $244,438


119. Refer to Crafton Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for material assuming weightedaverage is used?a. 107,000b. 116,500

c. 120,000d. 115,000


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ANS: C

Materials: Weighted Average








120. Refer to Crafton Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for conversion costs assumingweighted average is used?a. 113,525b. 114,400c. 114,775d. 115,650

ANS: A

Conversion: Weighted Average

Beginning Work in Process 20,000 100% 20,000+ Units Started and Completed 77,000 100% 77,000






121. Refer to Crafton Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $1.00and $1.50, respectively. What is the cost assigned to normal spoilage, using weighted average, andwhere is it assigned?

Value Assigned To

a. $7,438 Units transferred out and Ending Inventoryb. $7,438 Units transferred outc. $8,750 Units transferred out and Ending Inventoryd. $8,750 Units transferred out

ANS: B

Equivalent Units

Cost per

Equivalent Unit Total3,500 $1.00 $3,5002,625 $1.50 3,938

$7,438

This amount is transferred out.



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122. Refer to Crafton Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $1.00and $1.50, respectively. Assuming that weighted average is used, what is the cost assigned to endinginventory?a. $29,725.00b. $37,162.50c. $38,475.00d. $36,250.00

ANS: A

Ending Inventory: Weighted AverageMaterials 14,500 $1.00 $ 14,500.00

Conversion (14,500 * 70%) 10,150 1.50 15,225.00

Total $ 29,725.00


Knight Corporation

Knight Corporation has the following information for the current month:

Units started 95,000 unitsBeginning Work in Process: (30% complete) 15,000 unitsNormal spoilage (discrete) 3,000 unitsAbnormal spoilage 4,000 unitsEnding Work in Process: (75% complete) 15,000 unitsTransferred out 88,000 unitsBeginning Work in Process Costs:

Material $18,000

Conversion 14,000

All materials are added at the start of the production process. Knight Corporation inspects goods at 75percent completion as to conversion.

123. Refer to Knight Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for material, assuming FIFO?a. 91,000b. 92,000c. 95,000d. 110,000

ANS: C

Materials: FIFOBeginning Work in Process - 0% -+ Units Started and Completed 73,000 100% 73,000


+ Abnormal Spoilage 4,000 100% 4,000+ Ending Work in Process 15,000 100% 15,000




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124. Refer to Knight Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for conversion costs, assumingFIFO?a. 97,750b. 100,000c. 101,750d. 104,500

ANS: B

Conversion: FIFO

Beginning Work in Process 15,000 70% 10,500+ Units Started and Completed 73,000 100% 73,000






125. Refer to Knight Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $2.00 and$2.25, respectively. What is the amount of the period cost for July using FIFO?

a. $0b. $12,750c. $14,750d. $17,000

ANS: C

Abnormal spoilage is a period cost.Materials 4,000 * $2.00/unit $ 8,000Conversion Costs 3,000 * $2.25/unit 6,750

Total Abnormal Spoilage $14,750



126. Refer to Knight Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $2.00 and$2.25, respectively. Using FIFO, what is the total cost assigned to the transferred-out units (rounded tothe nearest dollar)?a. $344,938b. $365,875c. $376,938d. $378,625

ANS: C

Transferred Out Units: FIFO

Beginning Work in Process $ 32,000

+ Completion of Beginning Inventory (15,000 * 70%) 10,500 $2.25 23,625

+ Units Started and Completed 73,000 4.25 310,250

+Normal Spoilage--Discrete-Materials 3,000 2.00 6,000

+Normal Spoilage--Discrete-Conversion (3,000 * 75%) 2,250 2.25 5,063

Total Costs Assigned to Transferred Units $376,938



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127. Refer to Knight Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for material assuming weightedaverage is used?a. 105,500b. 106,000c. 107,000d. 110,000

ANS: D

Materials: Weighted AverageBeginning Work in Process 15,000 100% 15,000







128. Refer to Knight Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for conversion costs assuming

weighted average is used?a. 103,750b. 104,500c. 104,750d. 105,500

ANS: B

Conversion: Weighted Average



+Normal Spoilage--Discrete 3,000 75% 2,250+ Abnormal Spoilage 4,000 75% 3,000

+ Ending Work in Process 15,000 75% 11,250Equivalent Units of Production 104,500


129. Refer to Knight Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $2.00 and$2.25, respectively. What is the cost assigned to normal spoilage, using weighted average, and whereis it assigned?

Value Assigned To

a. $11,063 Units transferred out and Ending Inventoryb. $11,063 Units transferred outc. $12,750 Units transferred out and Ending Inventoryd. $12,750 Units transferred out


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ANS: B

EquivalentUnits

Cost perEquivalent Unit Total

3,000 $2.00 $6,0002,250 $2.25 5,063

$11,063

This amount is transferred out.



130. Refer to Knight Corporation. Assume that the costs per EUP for material and conversion are $2.00 and$2.25, respectively. Assuming that weighted average is used, what is the cost assigned to endinginventory?a. $55,312.50b. $63,750.00c. $66,375.00d. $72,312.50

ANS: A

Ending Inventory: Weighted Average

Materials 15,000 $2.00 $ 30,000.00Conversion (15,000 * 75%) 11,250 2.25 25,312.50

Total $ 55,312.50


Chapman Corporation

The following information is available for Chapman Corporation for the current month:

Started this month 80,000 units

Beginning WIP(40% complete) 7,500 unitsNormal spoilage (discrete) 1,100 unitsAbnormal spoilage 900 unitsEnding WIP

(70% complete) 13,000 unitsTransferred out 72,500 units

Beginning Work in Process Costs:Material $10,400

Conversion 13,800

Current Costs:

Material $120,000Conversion 350,000

All materials are added at the start of production and the inspection point is at the end of the process.


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131. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for material using FIFO?a. 80,000b. 79,100c. 78,900d. 87,500

ANS: A

Materials: FIFO

Beginning Work in Process

-

0% -+ Units Started and Completed 65,000 100% 65,000


+ Normal Spoilage (discrete) 1,100 100% 1,100

+ Abnormal Spoilage 900 100% 900Equivalent Units of Production 80,000


132. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for conversion costs usingFIFO?

a. 79,700b. 79,500c. 81,100d. 80,600

ANS: D

Conversion: FIFOUnits

% CompleteEUP





+ Abnormal Spoilage 900 100% 900



133. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for material using weightedaverage?a. 86,600b. 87,500c. 86,400d. 85,500

ANS: BMaterials: Weighted Average Units % Complete EUP








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134. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What are equivalent units of production for conversion costs usingweighted average?a. 83,600b. 82,700c. 82,500d. 81,600

ANS: A

Conversion: FIFO Units % Complete EUP









135. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is cost per equivalent unit for material using FIFO?a. $1.63b. $1.37c. $1.50d. $1.56

ANS: C

FIFO: Materials


$ 120,000 80,000

units=

$ 1.50 per unit


136. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs using FIFO?a. $4.00b. $4.19c. $4.34d. $4.38

ANS: C

FIFO: Conversion Current Period $ 350,000

$ 350,000 80,600 units = $ 4.34 per unit



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137. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is cost per equivalent unit for material using weighted average?a. $1.49b. $1.63c. $1.56d. $1.44

ANS: A

Weighted Average:

Materials


130,400 87,500 units = $ 1.49 /unit


138. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs using weightedaverage?a. $4.19b. $4.41c. $4.55

d. $4.35

ANS: D

Weighted Average:

ConversionBeginning $ 13,800


363,800 83,600 units = $4.35 per unit


139. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is the cost assigned to ending inventory using FIFO?a. $75,920b. $58,994c. $56,420d. $53,144

ANS: B

Ending Inventory: FIFO

Materials 13,000 $ 1.50 $ 19,500

Conversion (13,000 * 70%) 9,100 4.34 39,494

Total $ 58,994


140. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is the cost assigned to abnormal spoilage using FIFO?a. $1,350b. $3,906c. $5,256d. $6,424


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ANS: C

Abnormal

Spoiled Units Price per Equivalent Unit Total900 $5.84 $5,256


141. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is the cost assigned to normal spoilage and how is it classified

using weighted average?a. $6,193 allocated between WIP and Transferred Out b. $6,424 allocated between WIP and Transferred Out c. $6,193 assigned to loss accountd. $6,424 assigned to units Transferred Out

ANS: D

Normal

Spoiled Units Price per Equivalent Unit Total1,100 $5.84 $6,424 Transferred Out



142. Refer to Chapman Corporation. What is the total cost assigned to goods transferred out using weightedaverage?a. $435,080b. $429,824c. $428,656d. $423,400

ANS: B

Goods Transferred Out/ Price per Eq Unit Total

73,600 $5.84 $429,824


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