Refer to the Following Information About the Finishing Department in the Davidson

question 122

Essay

Refer to the following information about the Finishing Department in the Davidson Factory for the month of June. Davidson Factory uses the FIFO method of inventory costing.
Beginning Work in Process inventory:
Physical units…………………………………………... 5,000 units
% complete for materials………………………………. 70%
% complete for labor and overhead……………………. 25%
Materials cost from May……………………………….. $7,350
Labor and overhead cost from May……………………. $3,125
Product started and completed:
Physical units…………………………………………… 40,000 units
Ending Work in Process inventory:
Physical units………………………………………….... 4,000 units
% complete for materials………………………………. 40%
% complete for labor and overhead……………………. 10%
Manufacturing costs for June:
Materials………………………………………………… $96,975
Labor and overhead……………………………………... $79,470
Compute equivalent units for direct materials, direct labor and overhead for June.

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Definitions:

Work In Process Inventory

Goods partially completed during the manufacturing process, not yet ready for sale.

Units Transferred

The quantity of items moved from one stage of production or location to another within a given period.

Step-Down Method

A cost allocation method used in accounting and finance to distribute indirect costs to different departments or products.

Service Department Costs

Expenses incurred by the units that support the production or operations of a company, such as human resources or maintenance.