At Plastics Source, Inc

question 144

Essay

At Plastics Source, Inc., the beginning balance of the work in process inventory account in April of the most recent year was $17,000. Direct materials used during April totaled $140,000. Total manufacturing labour incurred in April was $163,500, 80% of this amount represented direct labour. The predetermined manufacturing overhead rate is 120% of direct labour cost. Actual manufacturing overhead costs for April amounted to $155,000.

In April, two jobs were completed with total costs of $102,000 and $82,000, respectively. In April, the two jobs were sold on account for $175,000 and $127,000, 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 labour 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.

Appreciate the significance of critical thinking in psychology.

Understand the definition and scope of psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Identify and describe the four main goals of psychology: describe, explain, predict, and control behavior.

Recognize the historical roots and key figures in the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

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Definitions:

Dye Costs

The expenditures associated with dyes or coloring agents used in the manufacturing process of products.

Skeins

Lengths or coils of yarn or thread as they are sold or produced, often used in textiles and knitting.

Spending Variance

This is the difference between the actual amount spent on a budget item and its planned or budgeted amount.

Wages And Salaries

Compensation paid to employees for their work or services.