The Machining Department Started the Current Month with a Beginning

question 67

Multiple Choice

The Machining Department started the current month with a beginning goods in process inventory of $10,000. During the month, it was assigned the following costs: direct materials, $76,000; direct labor, $24,000; and factory overhead, 50% of direct labor cost. Also, inventory with a cost of $109,000 was transferred out of the department to the next phase in the process. The ending balance of the Goods in Process Inventory account for the Machining Department is:

• A) $13,000.
• B) $56,000.
• C) $59,000.
• D) $110,000.
• E) $165,000.

Recognize the importance of continuous improvement and its methodologies in quality management.

Understand the significance of standards and certifications in quality management.

Appreciate the ethical considerations in managing quality of products and services.

Understand the characteristics and limitations of different capital investment evaluation techniques such as NPV, IRR, AAR, and Payback Period.

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