The following information pertains to Nell Companys production of one unit of its manufactured product during the
Question:
The following information pertains to Nell Company’s production of one unit of its manufactured product during the month of June. The company recognizes the materials price variance when materials are purchased.
Standard quantity of materials ................. 5 lbs
Standard cost per pound ................... $0.20
Standard direct labor hours ................. 0.4
Standard wage rate per hour .................. $7.00
Direct materials purchased ..................100,000 lbs
Cost of direct materials purchased per pound .......... $0.17
Direct materials consumed for manufacture of 10,000 units .... 60,000 lbs
Actual direct labor hours required for 10,000 units ........ 3,900
Actual direct labor cost per hour ................ $7.20
REQUIRED
A. Calculate the price and efficiency (quantity) variances for materials and labor.
B. Record the journal entries for purchase and use of direct materials and the journal entries for direct labor.
Step by Step Answer:
Cost Management Measuring Monitoring and Motivating Performance
ISBN: 978-0470769423
2nd edition
Authors: Leslie G. Eldenburg, Susan K. Wolcott