Bosril Corporation Uses the Weighted-Average Method in Its Process Costing

question 94

Multiple Choice

Bosril Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 400 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were: A total of 5,600 units were started and 4,900 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month: The ending inventory was 85% complete with respect to materials and 45% complete with respect to conversion costs.
Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases, select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error, carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.
-The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is closest to:

• A) $18.74
• B) $17.85
• C) $17.68
• D) $16.05

Adjust and present retained earnings in light of prior period adjustments and dividend transactions.

Compute the rate of return on common stockholders' equity.

Understand the difference between net income and comprehensive income.

Identify and correct errors in previously issued financial statements.

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