The Ending Balance in the Work-In-Process Control Account Represents the Costs

question 78

Multiple Choice

The ending balance in the Work-in-Process Control account represents the costs of all jobs that ________.

• A) have not been completed
• B) have been completed but not sold
• C) have been completed and sold to customers
• D) are reported on the income statement

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Definitions:

Standard Cost Card

A detailed listing of the standard amounts of inputs and their costs that are required to produce a unit of a specific product.

Standard Cost System

An accounting system that uses cost estimates for materials, labor, and overhead to control costs and assess operational efficiency.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Payments that remain unchanged no matter the volume of production or sales, including rents, staff remuneration, and insurance agreements.

Work in Process Inventories

Goods that are in the production process but have not yet been completed.