James Automotive Group Is a Maker of Engines for High

question 42

Multiple Choice

James Automotive Group is a maker of engines for high performance cars and uses a process costing system.The following information pertains to the final department of James' outstanding engine called "Superior-1".
James calculates separate costs of spoilage by computing both normal and abnormal spoiled units.Normal spoilage costs are reallocated to good units and abnormal spoilage costs are charged as a loss.The units of "Superior-1" that are spoiled are the result of defects not discovered before inspection of finished units.Using the weighted-average method,what are the total conversion costs transferred to finished goods?

• A)$810,000.
• B)$855,000.
• C)$900,000.
• D)$910,000. (1,700 + 200)x $450 = $855,000

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Definitions:

Allocation-Base Usage

The process of distributing costs based on a predetermined criterion or base, such as machine hours or labor costs.

Activity-Based Costing

Activity-based costing is a method in accounting that assigns costs to products and services based on the resources they consume and the activities undertaken to produce them.

Period Costs

Expenses that are incurred by a business during a specific time period but are not directly tied to the production of goods and are reported immediately in the company's income statement.

Factory Overhead Allocation

The process of distributing indirect manufacturing costs, such as utilities and rent, across various products based on a predetermined rate or method.