Question

Arona Corporation manufactures canoes in two departments, Fabrication and Waterproofing. In the Fabrication Department, fiberglass panels are attached to a canoe- shaped aluminum frame. The canoes are then transferred to the Waterproofing department to be coated with sealant. Arona uses a weighted-average process cost system to collect costs in both departments. All materials in the Fabrication Department are added at the beginning of the production process. On July 1, the Fabrication Department had 30 canoes in process that were 20% complete with respect to conversion cost. On July 31, Fabrication had 20 canoes in process that were 40% complete with respect to conversion cost. During July, the Fabrication Department completed 70 canoes and transferred them to the Waterproofing Department. What journal entry should Arona make to record the completion of the production process by the Waterproofing Department?

Answer 1

Answer:

Arona Corporation

Journal Entry:

Debit Finished Goods Inventory $

Credit Work in Process - Waterproofing Department $

To transfer 70 canoes to the finished goods inventory.

Explanation:

Arona Corporation makes this entry to transfer 70 canoes to the finished goods inventory account in order to record the completion of the production process by the Waterproofing Department.  The Work in Process of the Waterproofing Department is credited with the value of 70 canoes multiplied by their unit costs.  Then the Finished Goods Inventory is debited to record the transfer.  These entries show that the Waterproofing Department is not indebted to the organization having completed its assignment.