Self-Study Problem 6-1 Weighted-Average Method versus FIFO Method

Smith Electronic Companys chip-mounting production department had 300 units of unfinished product, each 50% completed on September 30. During October of the same year, this department put another 800 units into production and completed 900 units and transferred them to the next production department. At the end of October, 200 units of unfinished product, 70% completed, were recorded in the ending Work-in-Process Inventory. Smith Electronic introduces all direct materials when the production process is 50% complete. Direct labor and factory overhead (i.e., conversion) costs are added uniformly throughout the process.

Following is a summary of production costs incurred during October:

	Direct Materials				Conversion Costs
Beginning work-in-process					$	3,750
Costs added in October	$	9,600				4,200
Total costs	$	9,600			$	7,950

Required:

1. Calculate each of the following amounts using the FIFO: a. Equivalent units of direct materials and conversion. b. Equivalent unit costs of direct materials and conversion. c. Cost of goods completed and transferred out during the period. d. Cost of Work-in-Process Inventory at the end of the period.

2. Prepare a production cost report for October using the FIFO method.