In: Accounting
Equivalent Units of Conversion Costs
The Filling Department of Eve Cosmetics Company had 7,800 ounces in beginning work in process inventory (30% complete). During the period, 70,600 ounces were completed. The ending work in process inventory was 3,500 ounces (30% complete).
What are the total equivalent units for conversion costs?
If required, round to the nearest unit.
________ Units
Correct Answer:
The total equivalent units for conversion cost = 69,310 units
Working:
STEP 1 (FIFO) |
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Reconciliation of Units |
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Units |
% already completed |
% completed this period |
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Material |
Conversion |
Material |
Conversion |
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Beginning WIP |
7,800 |
100% |
30% |
0% |
70% |
Units introduced |
66,300 |
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Total units to be accounted for |
74,100 |
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Completed and Transferred unit |
70,600 |
0% |
0% |
100% |
100% |
Ending WIP |
3,500 |
100% |
30% |
STEP 2 (FIFO) |
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Equivalent Units |
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Total Units |
Conversion |
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Units Transferred: |
% completed this period |
Equivalent Units |
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From WIP |
7,800 |
70% |
5,460 |
From units started/Introduced |
62,800 |
100% |
62,800 |
Total |
70,600 |
68,260 |
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Total Units |
Conversion |
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Ending WIP |
% completed this period |
Equivalent Units |
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Total |
3,500 |
30% |
1,050 |
Total EUP |
74,100 |
69,310 |
End of Answer.
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