Compute the Ending Work in Process Inventory for a Manufacturer

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Essay

Compute the ending work in process inventory for a manufacturer with the following information.
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Raw materials purchased } & \$ 131,700 \\\hline \text { Direct materials used in production } & 65,400 \\\hline \text { Direct labor used } & 44,000 \\\hline \text { Total factory overhead used } & 101,600 \\\hline \text { Work in process inventory, beginning of year } & 32,500 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods manufactured } & 212,900 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Cash Flows

The sum of money flowing in and out of a company, particularly influencing its ability to cover short-term obligations.

Cost of Capital

The yield a business needs to generate from its project ventures to preserve its market valuation and draw in capital.

NPV

Net Present Value, a method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project, by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return, a metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the profitability of potential investments.