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Mangrum Corporation Manufactures One Product

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Mangrum Corporation manufactures one product. It does not maintain any beginning or ending Work in Process inventories. The company uses a standard cost system in which inventories are recorded at their standard costs. Information concerning the direct labor standards for the company's only product is as follows:
During the year, the company assigned direct labor costs to work in process. The direct labor workers (who were paid in cash) worked 12,790 hours at an average cost of $19.50 per hour. The company calculated the following direct labor variances for the year:
Assume that all transactions are recorded on the below worksheet, which is similar to the worksheet shown in your text except that it has been divided into two parts so that it fits on one page. The beginning balances in each of the accounts have been given. PP&E (net) stands for Property, Plant, and Equipment net of depreciation.

-When the direct labor cost is recorded,which of the following entries will be made?

Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, over a specified period.

Revenue

The total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a specific period.

Effective Capacity

The capacity a firm can expect to achieve, given its product mix, methods of scheduling, maintenance, and standards of quality.

Operating Constraints

Limitations or restrictions that affect the performance or output of a process or system.