Weather Instruments Assembles Products from Component Parts

question 60

Essay

Weather Instruments assembles products from component parts. It has two departments that process all products. During January, the beginning work in process in the assembly department was half complete as to conversion and complete as to direct materials. The beginning inventory included $12,000 for materials and $4,000 for conversion costs. Overhead is applied at the rate of 50% of direct manufacturing labor costs. Ending work-in-process inventory in the assembly department was 40% complete. All spoilage is considered normal and is detected at the end of the process.

Required:
Prepare a production cost worksheet using weighted-average for the assembly department>

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Definitions:

Internal Failure Cost

Costs associated with defects found before a product or service is delivered to the customer, such as scrap and rework expenses.

Value-Added Activity

An activity that is needed to meet customer requirements.

Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance involves regularly scheduled inspections, service, and repairs of equipment and facilities to prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend their useful life.

Value-Added

The enhancement added to a product or service by a company before offering it to customers, representing the difference between the cost of inputs and the value of outputs.