At Plastastic, Inc

question 192

Essay

At Plastastic, Inc., the beginning balance of the work in process inventory account in April of the most recent year was $19,000. Direct materials used during April totaled $130,000. Total manufacturing labor incurred in April was $180,000, 75% of this amount represented direct labor. The predetermined manufacturing overhead rate is 130% of direct labor cost. Actual manufacturing overhead costs for April amounted to $160,000.
In April, two jobs were completed with total costs of $110,000 and $95,000, respectively. In April, the two jobs were sold on account for $187,000 and $124,000, respectively.
a. Compute the balance in work in process inventory on April 30.
b. Record the journal entry for direct materials used in April.
c. Record the journal entry to record labor costs for April.
d. Record the journal entry for allocated manufacturing overhead for April.
e. Record the entry to move the completed jobs into finished goods inventory in April.
f. Record the entry to sell the two completed jobs on account in April.

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Definitions:

Computerized Model

A digital simulation or representation of a real-world process, system, or concept designed to study its behavior and make predictions.

Mathematical Modeling

The process of creating a mathematical representation of a real-world situation or system to analyze and predict its behavior.

Lead Time

In purchasing systems, the time between recognition of the need for an order and receiving it; in production systems, it is the order, wait, move, queue, setup, and run times for each component.

Inexpensive

Having a low cost or price; not expensive.