Pablo Company calculates the cost for an equivalent unit of production using process costing. Data for June
Question:
Pablo Company calculates the cost for an equivalent unit of production using process costing.
Data for June
Work-in-process inventory, June 1: 30,000 units
Direct materials: 100% complete............................................. $ 60,000
Conversion: 40% complete...................................................... 24,000
Balance in work-in-process, June 1.......................................... $ 84,000
Units started during June .........................................................70,000
Units completed and transferred out ............................................70,000
Work-in-process inventory, June 30 ...........................................30,000
Direct materials: 100% complete
Conversion: 80% complete
Cost incurred during June
Direct materials ................................................................$120,000
Conversion costs
Direct labor ......................................................................120,000
Applied overhead ...............................................................180,000
Total conversion costs ........................................................$300,000
Required
1. Compute cost per equivalent unit for both the weighted-average and FIFO methods.
2. Explain the difference between the FIFO and weighted-average unit costs.
Step by Step Answer:
Cost Management A Strategic Emphasis
ISBN: 978-0078025532
6th edition
Authors: Edward Blocher, David Stout, Paul Juras, Gary Cokins