In: Accounting
The Matsui Lubricants plant uses the weighted-average method to account for its work-in-process inventories. The accounting records show the following information for a particular day.
Beginning WIP inventory | |||
Direct materials | $ | 986 | |
Conversion costs | 317 | ||
Current period costs | |||
Direct materials | 12,390 | ||
Conversion costs | 6,083 | ||
Quantity information is obtained from the manufacturing records and includes the following.
Beginning inventory | 600 | units | (60% complete as to materials, 53% complete as to conversion) |
Current period units started | 4,300 | units | |
Ending inventory | 1,200 | units | (40% complete as to materials, 25% complete as to conversion) |
Exercise 8-33 (Algo) Compute Costs per Equivalent Unit: Weighted-Average Method (LO 8-3)
Required:
a. Compute the equivalent units for the materials and conversion cost calculations.
b. Compute the cost per equivalent unit for direct materials and conversion costs.
C. Compute the cost of goods transferred out and the ending inventory using the weighted-average method.
The answer has been presented in the supporting sheet. All the parts has been solved with detailed explanation and format. For detailed answer refer to the supporting sheet.