In process costing, the process is analyzed first, and then a unit measure is computed in the form of equivalent units for direct materials, conversion (direct labor and overhead), and both types of costs combined. The same analysis applies to both manufacturing and service processes.
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Visit your local U.S. Postal Service office. Look into the back room, and you will see several ongoing processes. Select one process, such as sorting, and list the costs associated with this process. Your list should include materials, labor, and overhead; be specific. Classify each cost as fixed or variable. At the bottom of your list, outline how overhead should be assigned to your identified process. The following format (with an example) is suggested.
Point: The class can compare and discuss the different processes studied and the answers provided.
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Cost Description |
Direct Material |
Direct Labor |
Overhead |
Variable Cost |
Fixed Cost |
Manual sorting | × | × | |||
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In process costing, the process is analyzed first, and then a unit measure is computed in...
Pablo Company calculates the cost for an equivalent unit of production using process costing. Data for June Work-in-process inventory, June 1: 16,000 units Direct materials: 100% complete $ 32,000 Conversion: 40% complete 12,800 Balance in work-in-process, June 1 $ 44,800 Units started during June 39,200 Units completed and transferred out 39,200 Work-in-process inventory, June 30 16,000 Direct materials: 100% complete Conversion: 80% complete Costs incurred during June Direct materials $ 90,160 Conversion costs Direct labor 90,160 Applied overhead 121,520 Total...
Pablo Company calculates the cost for an equivalent unit of production using process costing. Data for June Work-in-process inventory, June 1: 21,000 units Direct materials: 100% complete Conversion: 40% complete Balance in work-in-process, June 1 Units started during June Units completed and transferred out Work-in-process inventory, June 30 Direct materials: 100% complete Conversion: 80% complete Costs incurred during June Direct materials Conversion costs Direct labor Applied overhead Total conversion costs $ 42,000 16,800 $ 58,800 50,200 50,200 21,000 $140,560 140,560...
Pablo Company calculates the cost for an equivalent unit of production using process costing. Data for June Work-in-process inventory, June 1: 15,000 units Direct materials: 100% complete $ 30,000 Conversion: 40% complete 12,000 Balance in work-in-process, June 1 $ 42,000 Units started during June 37,000 Units completed and transferred out 37,000 Work-in-process inventory, June 30 15,000 Direct materials: 100% complete Conversion: 80% complete Costs incurred during June Direct materials $ 81,400 Conversion costs Direct labor 81,400 Applied overhead 111,000 Total...
Pablo Company calculates the cost for an equivalent unit of production using process costing. $ 30,000 12,000 $ 42,000 37,000 37,000 15,000 Data for June Work-in-process inventory, June 1: 15,000 units Direct materials: 100% complete Conversion: 40% complete Balance in work-in-process, June 1 Units started during June Units completed and transferred out Work-in-process inventory, June 30 Direct materials: 100% complete Conversion: 80% complete Costs incurred during June Direct materials Conversion costs Direct labor Applied overhead Total conversion costs $ 81,400...
Pablo Company calculates the cost for an equivalent unit of production using process costing. Data for June Work-in-process inventory, June 1: 25,000 units Direct materials: 100% complete $ 50,000 Conversion: 40% complete 20,000 Balance in work-in-process, June 1 $ 70,000 Units started during June 59,000 Units completed and transferred out 59,000 Work-in-process inventory, June 30 25,000 Direct materials: 100% complete Conversion: 80% complete Costs incurred during June Direct materials $ 188,800 Conversion costs Direct labor 188,800 Applied overhead 236,000 Total...
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