The addition of water at the start of the process in Dept. B of Nicole MFG. Co
Question:
The addition of water at the start of the process in Dept. B of Nicole MFG. Co increased the quantity by 5%. The following data pertain to its production for March 2018
Quantity data:
In process, March 1 (3/4 incomplete)12,000 units
Transferred in80,000 units
In process, March 31 (2/5 completed)10,000 units
Cost dataIn process, beg.Added during the month
Cost from Dept. AP11,800P86,120
Cost in Dept. B
Material3,12521,835
Labor1,49043,510
Overhead1,32034,680
Materials are added at the start of the process while conversion cost are applied evenly. The Company is using weighted average method.
Requirements:
1.Equivalent production for materials, labor and overhead
2.Total cost of the units completed and transferred
3.Total cost of the units still in process at the end of March
4.Journal entry