The Laramie Factory Produces Expensive Boots

question 105

Essay

The Laramie Factory produces expensive boots. It has two departments that process all the items. During January, the beginning work in process in the tanning department was 40% complete as to conversion and 100% complete as to direct materials. The beginning inventory included $6,000 for materials and $18,000 for conversion costs. Ending work-in-process inventory in the tanning department was 40% complete. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process.
Beginning work in process in the finishing department was 60% complete as to conversion. Beginning inventories included $7,000 for transferred-in costs and $10,000 for conversion costs. Ending inventory was 30% complete.
Additional information about the two departments follows:

Required:
Prepare a production cost worksheet using weighted-average costing for the finishing department.

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Definitions:

Burritos

A Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped or folded around a filling typically including beans, cheese, and meats.

Income

The money received by a person or organization, typically in exchange for goods, services, or investments.

Total Utility

The complete satisfaction or pleasure a consumer derives from consuming a certain quantity of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure a customer receives from using an additional unit of a product or service.