Question

Management of Mcgibboney Corporation has asked your help as an intern in preparing some key reports for November. The beginning balance in the raw materials inventory account was $25,000. During the month, the company made raw materials purchases amounting to $54,000. At the end of the month, the balance in the raw materials inventory account was $37,000. Direct labor cost was $25,000 and manufacturing overhead cost was $62,000. The beginning balance in the work in process account was $22,000 and the ending balance was $23,000. The beginning balance in the finished goods account was $44,000 and the ending balance was $50,000. Selling expense was $21,000 and administrative expense was $38,000. The conversion cost for November was

Answer 1

Answer:

$87,000

Explanation:

Calculation of the conversion cost for November.

Conversion cost can be defined as the combination of both direct labor costs and manufacturing overhead costs that are vital to help convert raw materials into product.

Using this formula

Total Conversion cost = Direct labor cost + Manufacturing overhead cost

Hence,

Direct labor cost $25,000

Add Manufacturing overhead cost $62,000

Total Conversion cost $87,000

Therefore the conversion cost for November is $87,000