Pratt Corporation Uses the FIFO Method in Its Process Costing

question 19

Multiple Choice

Pratt Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below: 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 total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing department during the month is closest to:

• A) $629,304
• B) $652,500
• C) $635,900
• D) $696,455

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

A perpetual inventory system continuously updates inventory records for each purchase and sale, providing a real-time view of inventory levels.

Revenue

The overall revenue generated from a company's core business activities, through selling products or services.

Discounts Lost

The additional cost a company incurs for not taking advantage of early payment discounts offered by suppliers.

Net Method

An accounting method where discounts for early payment are assumed to be taken and purchase discounts are deducted from the cost of purchases.