Powell Company uses a job order costing system. During the month of May, Powell spent most of
Question:
Powell Company uses a job order costing system. During the month of May, Powell spent most of its time on job A50, which was started late in April. Following is cost information for job A50, other May costs, and relevant annual estimates:
Materials used:
80% for Direct use on job A50 and 20% for Indirect use . $5000
Labor:
Direct labor for job A50 (300 DLH @ $20 per DHL) ... $6000
Indirect labor for May ................ $310
Other May costs:
Depreciation (70% Factory and 30% Administrative) ... $1000
Other (70% Factory and 30% Administrative) ..... $700
Overhead Cost Driver is Direct Labor Hours .......(DHL)
Estimated annual overhead ............. $21000
Estimated annual DHL ............... 3000 hours
Markup (as a percentage of cost) ........... 40%
Required:
Assuming that the May 1 work-in-process inventory for job A50 was $400, make the required journal entry when this job is completed on May 15.
Step by Step Answer:
Managerial Accounting
ISBN: 978-1259307416
16th edition
Authors: Ray Garrison, Eric Noreen, Peter Brewer