Steven Corporation Uses the FIFO Method in Its Process Costing

question 50

Multiple Choice

Steven Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Department A's beginning work in process inventory consisted of 15,000 units, 100% complete with respect to materials and 40% complete with respect to conversion costs. The total cost of this inventory was $31,000. A total of 40,000 units were transferred out during the month. The costs per equivalent unit were computed to be $1.30 for materials and $2.20 for conversion costs. The cost of the units completed and transferred out was:

• A)$140,000
• B)$138,300
• C)$131,700
• D)$118,500

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Definitions:

Incurred

Refers to costs or expenses that have been acquired or accumulated as a result of undertaking specific activities or operations.

Underapplied

Refers to a situation where the allocated or applied overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Overapplied

Refers to a situation where the allocated costs exceed the actual costs incurred, often seen in manufacturing and budgeting.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect factory-related costs associated with the production of a product, including costs related to indirect materials, indirect labor, and other overhead expenses.