Index Corporation Uses the FIFO Method in Its Process Costing

question 81

Multiple Choice

Index Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The first processing department, the Forming Department, started the month with 17,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that were 10% complete with respect to conversion costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $9,010. An additional 76,000 units were started into production during the month and 83,000 units were completed and transferred to the next processing department. There were 10,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the Forming Department that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. A total of $445,915 in conversion costs were incurred in the department during the month. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month is closest to:

• A)$5.050
• B)$5.300
• C)$5.867
• D)$5.150

Describe the importance and application of the cost of capital in business decisions.

Identify and explain the quantitative techniques used in capital budgeting decisions.

Understand the concept of incremental analysis and its relevance in decision making.

Explain the concept of time value of money and its significance in financial decisions.

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Definitions:

Variable

In finance and economics, a variable represents a quantity or factor that can change and influence outcomes, such as price, interest rates, or investments.

Fixed

Pertaining to assets, costs, or charges that do not vary with the level of production or sales in the short term.

Cost Behavior Analysis

The study of how specific costs change in relation to changes in an organization's activity level.

Business Activity

Any actions undertaken by a company as part of its operations, including production, sales, marketing, and administration.