In February, One of the Processing Departments at Manger Corporation

question 38

Multiple Choice

In February, one of the processing departments at Manger Corporation had beginning work in process inventory of $25,000 and ending work in process inventory of $34,000. During the month, $290,000 of costs were added to production and the cost of units transferred out from the department was $281,000. In the department's cost reconciliation report for February, the total cost to be accounted for under the weighted-average method would be:

• A)$59,000
• B)$605,000
• C)$630,000
• D)$315,000

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Definitions:

Job Order Cost Accounting

A method of accounting that collects and assigns manufacturing costs to specific jobs or batches, allowing for detailed tracking of production expenses.

Manufacturing Costs

Expenses directly related to the production of goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Control Account

A summary account in the general ledger that consolidates the details recorded in subsidiary ledgers for easier and more effective financial analysis.

Raw Materials Inventory

The stock of unprocessed materials used in the manufacturing process.