Benson Industries Uses a Process Cost System

question 185

Essay

Benson Industries uses a process cost system. Products are processed first by Department A, second by Department B, and then they are transferred to the finished goods warehouse. Shown below is the cost information for Department B during the month of October:
The cost of work in process in Department B at October 1 is $25,000, and the cost of work in process at October 31 has been determined to be $30,000.
Instructions
Prepare journal entries to record for the month of October:
(a) The transfer of production from Department A to B.
(b) The manufacturing costs incurred by Department B.
(c) The transfer of completed units from Department B to the finished goods warehouse.

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