On June 30, 2019, a flash flood damaged the warehouse and factory of Padway Corporation, completely destroying
Question:
On June 30, 2019, a flash flood damaged the warehouse and factory of Padway Corporation, completely destroying the work-in-process inventory. There was no damage to either the raw materials or finished goods inventories. A physical inventory taken after the flood revealed the following valuations:
Raw materials ........................................$ 62,000
Work in process .................................................0
Finished goods ........................................119,000
The inventory on January 1, 2019, consisted of the following:
Raw materials ..................................$ 30,000
Work in process ................................100,000
Finished goods ..................................140,000
............................................................$270,000
A review of the books and records disclosed that the gross profit margin historically approximated 25% of sales.
The sales for the first six months of 2019 were $340,000. Raw material purchases were $115,000. Direct labor costs for this period were $80,000, and manufacturing overhead was historically applied at 50% of direct labor.
Required:
Compute the value of the work-in-process inventory lost at June 30, 2019. Show supporting computations in good form.
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis
ISBN: 978-1337788281
3rd edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach