In: Accounting
Nighthawk, Inc. produced 4,000 units that require eight standard pounds per unit at $3 per pound. The company actually used 35,000 pounds in production. The journal entry to record the standard direct materials used in production would include a
a.debit to Direct Materials Quantity Variance for $9,000.
b.debit to Materials for $105,000.
c.credit to Work in Process for $96,000.
d.credit to Direct Materials Quantity Variance for $9,000.
Correct Answer (A) Debit to Direct Material Quantity Variance for $9000.
Explanation
The following Journal entry will be recorded for avove transaction
Work in Progress (32000 pounds X 3) Dr $ 96000.00
Direct Material Quantity Variance (3000 pounds X 3) Dr $ 9000.00
Material (35000 pounds X 3) 105000.00