Seaside Company Uses the Weighted-Average Method in Its Process Costing

question 45

Multiple Choice

Seaside Company uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The Sanding Department started the month with 8,000 units in its beginning work-in-process inventory that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 69,000 units were transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Sanding Department. There were 5,000 units in the ending work-in-process inventory of the Sanding Department that were 20% complete with respect to conversion costs.
What were the equivalent units of production (EUPs) for conversion costs in the Sanding Department for the month?

• A) 67,400 EUPs
• B) 73,000 EUPs
• C) 72,000 EUPs
• D) 66,000 EUPs

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Definitions:

Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues in a specific period, indicating a negative financial performance.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership interest of the business owners.

Expenses

Costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenue.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, often seen as the net worth or book value of the company to the owners.