Which of the Following Is Used to Calculate the Number

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is used to calculate the number of units accounted for under first-in,first-out (FIFO) method of inventory valuation of process costing? This is the first department in a company using process costing.

• A) Accounted for = Beginning balance + Started and completed + In process
• B) Accounted for = Beginning balance + Started and completed
• C) Accounted for = Beginning balance + In process
• D) Accounted for = Beginning balance + Amount transferred in

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Definitions:

Job Costing

A cost accounting method used to track the costs associated with producing individual jobs, allowing businesses to estimate profitability on a per-job basis.

Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services, such as raw materials and labor.

Job Cost Sheet

A record or document used in job order costing that summaries the costs associated with a particular job, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Job Order Costing

An accounting system used to calculate the cost of producing specific products or jobs, which may vary in materials, labor, and overhead.