Pardoe Inc

question 362

Multiple Choice

Pardoe Inc. ,manufactures a single product in which variable manufacturing overhead is assigned on the basis of standard direct labor-hours.The company uses a standard cost system and has established the following standards for one unit of product: During March,the following activity was recorded by the company: • The company produced 3,000 units during the month.
• A total of 8,000 pounds of material were purchased at a cost of $23,000.
• There was no beginning inventory of materials on hand to start the month;at the end of the month,2,000 pounds of material remained in the warehouse.
• During March,1,600 direct labor-hours were worked at a rate of $6.50 per hour.
• Variable manufacturing overhead costs during March totaled $1,800.
The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
The labor efficiency variance for March is:

• A)$5,040 U
• B)$1,200 U
• C)$1,200 F
• D)$5,040 F

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Definitions:

FIFO Retail Inventory Method

An inventory valuation method which assumes that items purchased or produced first are sold first, thereby computing inventory based on the most recent prices.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Net Markups

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, minus any discounts or allowances.

Retail Inventory Method

A method used in accounting to estimate the value of a store's merchandise based on the retail price of the inventory.