In a Job Order Cost System, the Sum of Debits

question 64

Multiple Choice

In a job order cost system, the sum of debits to the Work in Process controlling account during a particular period is equal to each of the following except:

• A) The total of debits to the Materials Inventory, Direct Labor, and Manufacturing Overhead accounts during the period.
• B) The total of direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead costs applied to jobs during the period.
• C) The total of amounts entered on job cost sheets during the period.
• D) The total of credits to the Materials Inventory, Direct Labor, and Manufacturing Overhead accounts during the period.

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Price Change

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