Question Completion:
Costs in beginning work in process for the Polishing Department were direct materials, $5,000; conversion costs, $6,000; and transferred in, $8,000. Costs added during the month: direct materials, $32,000; conversion costs, $50,000; and transferred in, $40,000.
Answer:
Fordman Company
1-a. A Schedule of Equivalent Units:
Direct materials Conversion Transferred in
Beginning work in process 2,400 (60%) 2,400 (60%) 2,400 (60%)
Units transferred out 16,000 (100%) 16,000 (100%) 16,000 (100%)
Ending work in process 4,000 (50%) 4,000 (50%) 4,000 (50%)
Equivalent units 22,400 22,400 22,400
1-b. Cost per unit for the month of December = $5.45
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Beginning work in process:
Direct materials costs = $5,000
Conversion costs = $6,000
Transferred-in costs = $8,000
Units transferred from the Grinding Department = 20,000
Direct materials Conversion Transferred in
Cost added during the month $32,000 $50,000 $40,000
Equivalent units of production:
Direct materials Conversion Transferred in
Beginning work in process 2,400 (60%) 2,400 (60%) 2,400 (60%)
Units transferred out 16,000 (100%) 16,000 (100%) 16,000 (100%)
Ending work in process 4,000 (50%) 4,000 (50%) 4,000 (50%)
Equivalent units 22,400 22,400 22,400
Cost per equivalent unit:
Direct materials Conversion Transferred in
Cost added during the month $32,000 $50,000 $40,000
Equivalent units 22,400 22,400 22,400
Cost per equivalent unit $1.43 $2.23 $1.79
Cost per unit for the month of December = $5.45 ($1.43 + $2.23 + $1.79)
Physical Flow Schedule for December:
Units to account for:
Units, beginning work in process 4,000 (40% complete) 60% in the month
Units started 20,000
Total units to account for: 24,000
Units accounted for:
Units, ending work in process 8,000 (50% complete)
Units completed 16,000
Units accounted for 24,000
