Laurie Corporation Uses the FIFO Method in Its Process Costing

question 19

Multiple Choice

Laurie Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Department A is the first stage of Laurie Corporation's production process. The following information is available for conversion costs for the month of May for Department A: The equivalent units of production for conversion costs for the month are:

• A)42,000 units
• B)38,000 units
• C)44,000 units
• D)36,000 units

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