Question: Builder Products, Incorporated, uses the weighted-average method of process costing. It manufactures a caulking compound that goes through three processing stages prior to completion. Information
Builder Products, Incorporated, uses the weighted-average method of process costing. It manufactures a caulking compound that goes through three processing stages prior to completion. Information on work in the first department, Cooking, is given below for May:
| Production data: | |
|---|---|
| Pounds in process, May 1; materials 100% complete; conversion 90% complete | 61,000 |
| Pounds started into production during May | 260,000 |
| Pounds completed and transferred out | ?question mark |
| Pounds in process, May 31; materials 80% complete; conversion 20% complete | 21,000 |
| Cost data: | |
| Work in process inventory, May 1: | |
| Materials cost | $ 58,800 |
| Conversion cost | $ 21,100 |
| Cost added during May: | |
| Materials cost | $ 305,520 |
| Conversion cost | $ 115,790 |
Required:
For May:
- Compute the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion.
- Compute the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion.
- Compute the cost of ending work in process inventory for materials, conversion, and in total.
- Compute the cost of units transferred out to the next department for materials, conversion, and in total.
- Prepare a cost reconciliation report.
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