Answer:
Aaron Company
a. Weighted-average
Equivalent units of production Units Materials Conversion
Units transferred to Finishing 630,000 630,000 (100%) 630,000 (100%)
Work in process, March 31 120,000 0 (0%) 48,000 (40%)
Equivalent units 630,000 678,000
b. FIFO:
Equivalent units of production Units Materials Conversion
Work in process, March 1 150,000 0 60,000 (40%)
Units started and completed 480,000 480,000 (100%) 480,000 (100%)
Work in process, March 31 120,000 0 (0%) 48,000 (40%)
Equivalent units 480,000 588,000
c. The change will reduce the unit costs of units transferred to finished goods in March.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Work in process, March 1 (60% complete as to conversion costs) 150,000
Units started in March 600,000
Units transferred to Finishing Department in March 630,000
Work in process, March 31 (40% complete as to conversion costs) 120,000
a. Weighted-average
Equivalent units of production Units Materials Conversion
Units transferred to Finishing 630,000 630,000 (100%) 630,000 (100%)
Work in process, March 31 120,000 0 (0%) 48,000 (40%)
Equivalent units 630,000 678,000
b. FIFO:
Equivalent units of production Units Materials Conversion
Work in process, March 1 150,000 0 60,000 (40%)
Units started and completed 480,000 480,000 (100%) 480,000 (100%)
Work in process, March 31 120,000 0 (0%) 48,000 (40%)
Equivalent units 480,000 588,000
c. If the estimated completion for ending work in process is changed to 60% from 40%, the equivalent units of production for materials will increase by 120,000. This increase will also increase the cost of ending work in process and reduce the unit costs transferred to finished goods in March.
