Question

The Finishing Department had 5,000 incomplete units in its beginning Work-in-Process Inventory which were 100% complete as to materials and 30% complete as to conversion costs. 15,000 units were received from the previous department. The ending Work-in-Process Inventory consisted of 2,000 units which were 50% complete as to materials and 30% complete as to conversion costs. The Finishing Department uses first-in, first-out (FIFO) process costing. "How many units were transferred-out during the period

Answer 1

Answer:

Physical Flow units 12000

Equivalent Units Materials 11000

Equivalent units Conversion 15000

Explanation:

The Finishing Department

First-in, First-out (FIFO) Process Costing

Equivalent Units

Particulars         Units         % of Completion                    Equivalent Units

                                            Materials    Conversion        Materials Conversion

Units Received  15000         100         100                       15000      15000

+Ending WIP        2000           50          30                         1000         600

Less Beg. Inv     5000             100         30                        5000        600

Total units         12000                                                     11000           15000

The units started and completed are transferred out units. The Beginning Work in Process is deducted to ensure first in first out. The units moved first in are transferred out first.