When direct labor costs are recorded,the journal entry is a debit to Factory Wages Payable and a credit to Work in Process Inventory.

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The correct journal entry for recording direct labor costs is a debit to Work in Process Inventory and a credit to Factory Wages Payable (or Factory Wages Expense, depending on the accounting system). This reflects the increase in production costs and the obligation to pay workers.

When Direct Labor Costs Are Recorded,the Journal Entry Is a Debit