Question

Ozdemir Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:
Beginning work in process inventory: Units in beginning work in process inventory Materials costs Conversion costs Percent complete with respect to materials Percent complete with respect to conversion Units started into production during the month Units transferred to the next department during the month Materials costs added during the month Conversion costs added during the month Ending work in process inventory: Units in ending work in process inventory Percent complete with respect to materials Percent complete with respect to conversion 400 $ 2,200 $ 800 55% 10% 5,400 4,900 $ 78,800 $132,800 900 85% 70%
What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing department?

Answer 1

Answer:

$5,490

Explanation:

Computation for the equivalent units for conversion costs

To complete beginning work in process inventory 360

[400*(1-10%)]

Units started and completed 4,500 (4,900-400)

Ending work in process inventory 630 (900*70%)

Equivalent units for Conversion costs $5,490 units

Therefore the equivalent units for conversion costs is $5,490