Question

Diaz and Associates incurred the following costs in completing a tax return for a large company. Diaz applies overhead at 50% of direct labor cost. Labor Hours Used Hourly Rate Partner 5 $ 500 Senior manager 12 200 Staff accountants 100 50 1. Prepare journal entries to record direct labor and the overhead applied.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Dr Services in process inventory9,900

Cr Service salaries payable9,900

Dr Services in process inventory4,950

Cr Services overhead4,950

2. Dr Cost of services provided14,850

Cr Services in process inventory14,850

Explanation:

1.Preparation of journal entries to record direct labor andthe overhead applied.

Dr Services in process inventory9,900

Cr Service salaries payable9,900

[(5 × $500) + (12 × $200) + (100 × $50) = $9,900]

Dr Services in process inventory4,950

Cr Services overhead4,950

($9,900 x 50% = $4,950)

2.Preparation of the journal entry to record the cost of services provided.

Dr Cost of services provided14,850

Cr Services in process inventory14,850

($9,900+$4,950=14,850)

[(5 × $500) + (12 × $200) + (100 × $50) = $9,900]

+($9,900 x 50% = $4,950)