Togo CoUses Process Costing to Account for the Production of Picture

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Multiple Choice

Togo Co.uses process costing to account for the production of picture frames.Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process and conversion costs are incurred uniformly throughout the process.Equivalent units have been calculated to be 12,000 units for materials and 10,000 units for conversion costs.Beginning inventory consisted of $14,000 in materials and $8,000 in conversion costs.April costs were $72,000 for materials and $80,000 for conversion costs.Ending inventory still in process was 4,000 units (100% complete for materials,50% for conversion) .The value of ending inventory using the weighted average method would be closest to:

• A)$31,933.60
• B)$46,266.80
• C)$63,866.80
• D)$130,000.00

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Definitions:

Inventory

Inventory is the quantity of goods that a business has on hand, including materials, components, and finished products.

Pull System

A production strategy where processes are initiated by actual demand, aimed at reducing waste in the production process.

Lean Operations

Lean operations refer to practices aimed at maximizing value and minimizing waste within a manufacturing or service process, focusing on efficiency and the removal of non-value-adding activities.

Cross-Training

A training method where employees learn the skills and responsibilities of other positions within their organization, enhancing versatility and workforce flexibility.