Question 1

In the Shaping Department of Jenkins Company the unit materials cost is $2.50 and the unit conversion cost is $1.50. The department transferred out 8,000 units and had 1,000 units in ending work in process 20% complete. If all materials are added at the beginning of the process, the total cost to be assigned to the ending work in process is
A) 800.
B) 2,500.
C) 2,800.
D) 4,000.

Accepted Answer

The cost to be assigned to the ending work in process has two components: materials cost and conversion cost.

For materials cost, we need to calculate the cost of materials in the 1,000 units of ending work in process. Since all materials are added at the beginning of the process, we can assume that the 1,000 units in ending work in process are 20% complete, meaning that they have used up 80% of their materials. Therefore, the materials cost in the ending work in process is:
$2.50 (unit materials cost) × 1,000 (ending work in process units) × 80% = $2,000.

For conversion cost, we need to calculate the cost of converting the 1,000 units of ending work in process to completion. Since the 1,000 units are 20% complete, they still require 80% more conversion cost. Therefore, the conversion cost in the ending work in process is:
$1.50 (unit conversion cost) × 1,000 (ending work in process units) × 80% = $1,200.

Therefore, the total cost to be assigned to the ending work in process is:
$2,000 (materials cost) + $1,200 (conversion cost) = $2,800.

The best choice is C.

Question 2

Physical units are 40,000. Total conversion costs are $316,000. There are 1,000 units in ending inventory which are 50% complete as to conversion costs. How much are conversion costs per unit?
A) $8.00.
B) $7.89.
C) $15.81.
D) $7.71.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Charley Company's Assembly Department has materials cost at $3 per unit and conversion cost at $6 per unit. There are 15,000 units in ending work in process, all of which are 70% complete as to conversion costs. How much are total costs to be assigned to inventory?
A) $63,000.
B) $108,000.
C) $94,500.
D) $135,000.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Charley Company's Assembly Department has materials cost...

Question 4

Which of the following is not a necessary step in preparing a production cost report?
A) Compute the equivalent units of production.
B) Compute the physical unit flow.
C) Prepare the job order cost sheet.
D) Prepare a cost reconciliation schedule.

Accepted Answer

The preparation of a job order cost sheet is not a necessary step in preparing a production cost report. The other options, such as computing the equivalent units of production, computing the physical unit flow, and preparing a cost reconciliation schedule are all standard steps in preparing a production cost report.

Question 5

Materials costs of $300,000 and conversion costs of $321,300 were charged to a processing department in the month of September. Materials are added at the beginning of the process, while conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the process. There were no units in beginning work in process, 100,000 units were started into production in September, and there were 8,000 units in ending work in process that were 40% complete at the end of September.
What was the total amount of manufacturing costs assigned to those units that were completed and transferred out of the process in September?
A) $276,000.
B) $586,500.
C) $621,300.
D) $637,800.

Accepted Answer

Total manufacturing costs incurred = materials costs + conversion costs
Total manufacturing costs incurred = $300,000 + $321,300 = $621,300

For units completed and transferred out, only 100,000 - 8,000 = 92,000 units were fully completed in September without any units in beginning work in process. Therefore, the total cost assigned to completed units = $621,300 / 100,000 units * 92,000 units = $570,060.

However, the question asks for the manufacturing costs assigned to those units that were completed AND transferred out. We know that 8,000 units were not fully completed and were in ending work in process. Since these units are 40% complete, we can calculate the equivalent units of production for conversion costs as 8,000 units * 40% = 3,200 equivalent units of production. Therefore, the total cost assigned to these 3,200 units is $321,300 / 100,000 units * 3,200 equivalent units = $10,304.

Adding these two amounts together gives us $570,060 + $10,304 = $580,364. However, we need to remember that this is the cost assigned to completed units, and we want the cost assigned to completed and transferred out units. We don't have any information on the actual number of units transferred out, but we know that the 8,000 units in ending work in process are not part of the completed and transferred out units. Therefore, the answer that best fits is B) $586,500, which is the closest value to $580,364, accounting for the 8,000 units in ending work in process that were not transferred out.

Question 6

Cinder Company had the following department information for the month:  How much is the total manufacturing cost per unit?
A) $17.50.
B) $8.33.
C) $7.50.
D) $10.00.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Madison Industries has equivalent units of 2,000 for materials and for conversion costs. Total manufacturing costs are $160,000. Total materials costs are $120,000. How much is the conversion cost per unit?
A) $8.00.
B) $20.00.
C) $80.00.
D) $16.00.

Accepted Answer

Total manufacturing cost = total materials cost + total conversion cost 
$160,000 = $120,000 + total conversion cost 
Total conversion cost = $40,000

Conversion cost per unit = total conversion cost / equivalent units of conversion 
Conversion cost per unit = $40,000 / 2,000 = $20.00

Question 8

In the month of April, a department had 500 units in the beginning work in process inventory that were 60% complete. These units had $30,000 of materials costs and $22,500 of conversion costs. Materials are added at the beginning of the process and conversion costs are added uniformly throughout the process. During April, 10,000 units were completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory and there were 2,000 units that were 25% complete in the ending work in process inventory on April 30. During April, manufacturing costs charged to the department were: Materials $690,000; Conversion costs $765,000.
The cost assigned to the units transferred to finished goods during April was
A) $1,350,000.
B) $1,357,500.
C) $1,410,000.
D) $1,342,500.

Accepted Answer

The cost assigned to the units transferred to finished goods during April is the sum of the costs of the units in the beginning work in process inventory, the costs added during April, and the costs of the units in the ending work in process inventory.The costs of the units in the beginning work in process inventory are:Materials: $30,000 x 60% = $18,000Conversion costs: $22,500 x 60% = $13,500The costs added during April are:Materials: $690,000Conversion costs: $765,000The costs of the units in the ending work in process inventory are:Materials: $690,000 x 25% = $172,500Conversion costs: $765,000 x 25% = $191,250Therefore, the cost assigned to the units transferred to finished goods during April is:$18,000 + $13,500 + $690,000 + $765,000 + $172,500 + $191,250 = $1,350,000

Question 9

In the Shaping Department of Rollins Company the unit materials cost is $5.00 and the unit conversions cost is $3.00. The department transferred out 12,000 units and had 1,500 units in ending work in process 20% complete. If all materials are added at the beginning of the process, the total cost to be assigned to the ending work in process is
A) 2,400.
B) 7,500.
C) 8,400.
D) 12,000.

Accepted Answer

To find the cost to be assigned to the ending work in process, we need to use the weighted average method.

First, let's calculate the cost of the units transferred out:
Unit cost = unit materials cost + unit conversion cost
Unit cost = $5.00 + $3.00 =$8.00
Total cost of units transferred out = unit cost x number of units transferred out
Total cost of units transferred out = $8.00 x 12,000 = $96,000

Next, let's calculate the cost of the ending work in process:
Unit cost = unit materials cost + unit conversion cost
Unit cost = $5.00 + $3.00 = $8.00
Total cost of ending work in process = unit cost x number of units in ending work in process x percentage complete
Total cost of ending work in process = $8.00 x 1,500 x 20% = $2,400

Therefore, the total cost to be assigned to the ending work in process is $2,400. The best choice is C.

Question 10

In the month of April, a department had 500 units in the beginning work in process inventory that were 60% complete. These units had $30,000 of materials costs and $22,500 of conversion costs. Materials are added at the beginning of the process and conversion costs are added uniformly throughout the process. During April, 10,000 units were completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory and there were 2,000 units that were 25% complete in the ending work in process inventory on April 30. During April, manufacturing costs charged to the department were: Materials $690,000; Conversion costs $765,000.
The cost assigned to the units in the ending work in process inventory on April 30 was
A) $180,000.
B) $157,500.
C) $120,000.
D) $217,500.

Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate the equivalent units of production for both materials and conversion costs:
Materials:
Beginning WIP: 500 units x 60% = 300 equivalent units
Current Production: 10,000 units completed + 2,000 units in ending WIP x 25% = 2,500 equivalent units
Total: 300 + 2,500 = 2,800 equivalent units
Conversion costs:
Beginning WIP: 500 units x 60% = 300 equivalent units
Current Production: 10,000 units completed + 2,000 units in ending WIP = 12,000 equivalent units
Total: 300 + 12,000 = 12,300 equivalent units
Next, we need to calculate the cost per equivalent unit:
Materials: ($30,000 materials costs + $690,000 materials costs added in April) / 2,800 equivalent units = $257.14 per equivalent unit
Conversion costs: ($22,500 conversion costs + $765,000 conversion costs added in April) / 12,300 equivalent units = $63.82 per equivalent unit
Finally, we can calculate the cost assigned to the units in the ending work in process inventory:
2,000 units x 25% x $257.14 per equivalent unit for materials = $128,570
2,000 units x 25% x $63.82 per equivalent unit for conversion costs = $31,910
Total cost assigned = $128,570 + $31,910 = $160,480, which rounds to $157,500 (answer B).

Question 11

If there are no units in process at the beginning of the period, then
A) the company must be using a job order cost system.
B) only one computation of equivalent units of production will be necessary.
C) the units started into production will equal the number of units transferred out.
D) the units to be accounted for will equal the units transferred out and the units in process at the end of the period.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If there are no units in process...

Question 12

Holton Company has the following equivalent units for July: materials 10,000 and conversion 9,000. Production cost data are:  The unit production costs for July are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Holton Company has the following equivalent units...

Question 13

Equivalent units for materials total 20,000. There were 16,000 units completed and transferred out. Equivalent units for conversion costs equals 18,000. How much are the physical units for conversion costs if ending work in process is 50% complete?
A) 18,000.
B) 20,000.
C) 4,000.
D) 16,000.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equivalent units for materials total 20,000. There...

Question 14

In Kapler Company, the Cutting Department had beginning work in process of 8,000 units, transferred out 18,000 units, and had an ending work in process of 4,000 units. How many units were started by Kapler during the month?
A) 12,000.
B) 14,000.
C) 18,000.
D) 22,000.

Accepted Answer

The total number of units accounted for in the Cutting Department is given by:
Beginning work in process + Total units started – Ending work in process = Units transferred out
8,000 + Total units started – 4,000 = 18,000
Total units started = 14,000. Therefore, the correct answer is B) 14,000.

Question 15

Zibba Company enters materials at the beginning of the process. In January, there was no beginning work in process, but there were 200 units in the ending work in process inventory. The number of units completed equals the number of
A) units started.
B) units started less 200.
C) units started plus 200.
D) equivalent units.

Accepted Answer

Since materials are entered at the beginning of the process, all units, including those in the ending work in process inventory, would have materials. Therefore, the number of units completed would be the number of units started minus the 200 units still in process at the end of the period.

Question 16

Conversion cost per unit equals $9.00. Total materials costs are $60,000. Equivalent units are 20,000. How much is the total manufacturing cost per unit?
A) $12.00.
B) $9.00.
C) $6.00.
D) $3.00.

Accepted Answer

Total manufacturing cost per unit = Conversion cost per unit + Total materials cost per unit
Total materials cost per unit = Total materials costs / Equivalent units
Total materials cost per unit = $60,000 / 20,000 = $3.00
Total manufacturing cost per unit = $9.00 + $3.00 = $12.00

Question 17

Byrd Manufacturing decided to analyze certain costs for June of the current year. Units started into production equaled 14,000 and ending work in process equaled 2,000 units. With no beginning work in process inventory, how much is the conversion cost per unit if ending work in process was 25% complete and total conversion costs equaled $70,000?
A) $4.38.
B) $17.50.
C) $5.60.
D) $2.80.

Accepted Answer

We can use the formula for computing conversion costs:

Total Conversion Costs = Direct Labor Costs + Manufacturing Overhead Costs

We can rearrange the formula to solve for the conversion cost per unit:

Conversion Cost per Unit = Total Conversion Costs / Units Completed and Transferred Out

To use this formula, we need to determine how many units were completed and transferred out during the month. This can be computed by subtracting the ending work in process (2,000 units) from the units started into production (14,000 units) to get 12,000 units.

Now we can use the formula:

Conversion Cost per Unit = $70,000 / 12,000 units
Conversion Cost per Unit = $5.833

However, the ending work in process was only 25% complete, so we need to adjust for this. We can multiply the ending work in process (2,000 units) by the percentage completed (25%) to get equivalent units of production:

Equivalent Units of Production = Ending Work in Process x Percentage Completed
Equivalent Units of Production = 2,000 units x 25%
Equivalent Units of Production = 500 units

We can add the equivalent units of production to the units completed and transferred out to get the total equivalent units:

Total Equivalent Units = Units Completed and Transferred Out + Equivalent Units of Production
Total Equivalent Units = 12,000 units + 500 units
Total Equivalent Units = 12,500 units

Now we can compute the conversion cost per unit:

Conversion Cost per Unit = $70,000 / 12,500 units
Conversion Cost per Unit = $5.60

Therefore, the answer is (C) $5.60.

Question 18

Long Manufacturing has recently tried to improve its analysis for its manufacturing process. Units started into production equaled 6,000 and ending work in process equaled 400 units. Long had no beginning work in process inventory. Conversion costs are applied equally throughout production, and materials are applied at the beginning of the process. How much is the materials cost per unit if ending work in process was 25% complete and total materials costs equaled $30,000?
A) $5.00.
B) $5.26.
C) $18.75.
D) $4.69.

Accepted Answer

The materials cost per unit is calculated by dividing the total materials costs by the number of units started into production, as materials are applied at the beginning. Thus, $30,000 / 6,000 units = $5.00 per unit.

Question 19

If equivalent units are 9,000 for conversion costs and units transferred out equals 6,000, what stage of completion should the ending work in process be for the 12,000 units remaining?
A) 75%.
B) 25%.
C) 10%.
D) 20%.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If equivalent units are 9,000 for conversion...

Question 20

Materials costs of $300,000 and conversion costs of $321,300 were charged to a processing department in the month of September. Materials are added at the beginning of the process, while conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the process. There were no units in beginning work in process, 100,000 units were started into production in September, and there were 8,000 units in ending work in process that were 40% complete at the end of September.
What was the total amount of manufacturing costs assigned to the 8,000 units in the ending work in process?
A) $24,000.
B) $10,800.
C) $20,400.
D) $34,800.

Accepted Answer

The total manufacturing costs for the ending work in process include both materials and conversion costs. Since materials are added at the beginning, all 8,000 units have full material costs: (8,000 units * $3 per unit = $24,000). Conversion costs are 40% complete: (8,000 units * 40% * $3.213 per unit = $10,800). Total costs = $24,000 + $10,800 = $34,800.

Quiz 21: Process Costing

Physical units are 40,000. Total conversion costs are $316,000. There are 1,000 units in ending inventory which are 50% complete as to conversion costs. How much are conversion costs per unit?

Charley Company's Assembly Department has materials cost at $3 per unit and conversion cost at $6 per unit. There are 15,000 units in ending work in process, all of which are 70% complete as to conversion costs. How much are total costs to be assigned to inventory?

Which of the following is not a necessary step in preparing a production cost report?

Cinder Company had the following department information for the month: How much is the total manufacturing cost per unit?

Madison Industries has equivalent units of 2,000 for materials and for conversion costs. Total manufacturing costs are $160,000. Total materials costs are $120,000. How much is the conversion cost per unit?

If there are no units in process at the beginning of the period, then

Holton Company has the following equivalent units for July: materials 10,000 and conversion 9,000. Production cost data are: The unit production costs for July are:

Equivalent units for materials total 20,000. There were 16,000 units completed and transferred out. Equivalent units for conversion costs equals 18,000. How much are the physical units for conversion costs if ending work in process is 50% complete?

In Kapler Company, the Cutting Department had beginning work in process of 8,000 units, transferred out 18,000 units, and had an ending work in process of 4,000 units. How many units were started by Kapler during the month?

Zibba Company enters materials at the beginning of the process. In January, there was no beginning work in process, but there were 200 units in the ending work in process inventory. The number of units completed equals the number of

Conversion cost per unit equals $9.00. Total materials costs are $60,000. Equivalent units are 20,000. How much is the total manufacturing cost per unit?

If equivalent units are 9,000 for conversion costs and units transferred out equals 6,000, what stage of completion should the ending work in process be for the 12,000 units remaining?