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Chapter 04A - FIFO Method

LO8: FIFO assignment of costs (App 4A)

LO9: FIFO Cost reconciliation (App 4A)


LO6: FIFO equivalent units (App 4A)

LO7: FIFO cost per EU (App 4A)


LO4: WAC assignment of costs

LO5: WAC Cost reconciliation

Professional Exam Adapted


LO2: WAC equivalent units

LO3: WAC cost per EU


LO1: Cost flows
Difficulty

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70 Problem H x x x New,5/28/97,E7 E.N.
71 Problem M x 8/8/2004 Problem G4 E.N.
72 Problem M x 8/8/2004 Problem H4 E.N.
73 Problem M x New,5/28/97,F7 E.N.
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True / False Questions

1. The equivalent units in the ending work in process inventory will be the same under both
the FIFO and the weighted-average methods of process costing.
True False

2. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs will always be the same under both the
FIFO and the weighted-average methods if there is no ending work in process inventory.
True False

3. Under the FIFO method, the percentage of completion of the ending inventory must be
greater than the percentage of completion of the beginning inventory.
True False

4. Under the FIFO method, the equivalent units of production relate only to work done during
the current period.
True False

5. Under the FIFO method, costs per equivalent unit will contain only costs from the current
period.
True False

6. From the standpoint of cost control, the weighted-average method of process costing is
superior to the FIFO method.
True False

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7. The weighted-average method and the FIFO method of process costing use the same
manufacturing accounts.
True False

8. In the cost reconciliation report, the costs to be accounted for equals the cost of beginning
work in process inventory plus the costs added during the period.
True False

9. In the cost reconciliation report, the costs accounted for equals the cost of beginning work
in process inventory plus the cost of ending work in process inventory.
True False

Multiple Choice Questions

10. The FIFO method provides a major advantage over the weighted-average method in that:
A. the calculation of equivalent units is less complex under the FIFO method.
B. the FIFO method treats units in the beginning inventory as if they were started and
completed during the current period.
C. the FIFO method provides measurements of work done during the current period.
D. the weighted-average method ignores units in the beginning and ending work in process
inventories.

11. The weighted-average method of process costing differs from the FIFO method of process
costing in that the weighted-average method:
A. can be used under any cost flow assumption.
B. does not require the use of predetermined overhead rates.
C. keeps costs in the beginning inventory separate from current period costs.
D. does not consider the degree of completion of units in the beginning work in process
inventory when computing equivalent units of production.

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12. Equivalent units for a process costing system using the FIFO method would be equal to:
A. units completed during the period plus equivalent units in the ending work in process
inventory.
B. units started and completed during the period plus equivalent units in the ending work in
process inventory.
C. units completed during the period and transferred out.
D. units started and completed during the period plus equivalent units in the ending work in
process inventory plus work needed to complete units in the beginning work in process
inventory.

13. The computation of equivalent units under the FIFO method:


A. treats units in the beginning work in process inventory as if they were started and
completed during the current period.
B. treats units in the beginning work in process inventory as if they represent a separate batch
of goods separate and distinct from goods started and completed during the current period.
C. treats units in the ending work in process inventory as if they were started and completed
during the current period.
D. ignores units in the beginning and ending work in process inventories.

14. Elard Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The first processing
department, the Welding Department, started the month with 17,000 units in its beginning
work in process inventory that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. The
conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $101,150. An additional
68,000 units were started into production during the month. There were 23,000 units in the
ending work in process inventory of the Welding Department that were 80% complete with
respect to conversion costs. A total of $565,125 in conversion costs were incurred in the
department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs is closest to:
A. $8.50
B. $8.31
C. $8.25
D. $7.84

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15. Mannarelli Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating
data for the Casting Department for the month of September appear below:

According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process
inventory was $15,660 at the beginning of September. Additional conversion costs of
$526,524 were incurred in the department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for September is closest to: (Round off to
three decimal places.)
A. $5.916
B. $5.340
C. $5.220
D. $5.213

16. Castle Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. In the Cutting
Department in June, units were four-fifths complete with respect to conversion in the
beginning work in process inventory and one-third complete with respect to conversion in the
ending work in process inventory. Other data for the department for June follow:

The cost per equivalent unit for conversion cost is closest to:
A. $1.40
B. $1.35
C. $1.21
D. $1.64

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17. Imbram Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The first
processing department, the Forming Department, started the month with 23,000 units in its
beginning work in process inventory that were 40% complete with respect to conversion
costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $27,692. An
additional 86,000 units were started into production during the month and 86,000 units were
completed and transferred to the next processing department. There were 23,000 units in the
ending work in process inventory of the Forming Department that were 10% complete with
respect to conversion costs. A total of $221,480 in conversion costs were incurred in the
department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month is closest to:
A. $2.80
B. $2.29
C. $3.01
D. $2.58

18. Qik Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for
the Cutting Department for the month of March appear below:

According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process
inventory was $45,662 at the beginning of March. Additional conversion costs of $305,576
were incurred in the department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for March is closest to:
A. $5.77
B. $5.72
C. $5.91
D. $6.04

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19. Herston Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The beginning
work in process inventory in a particular department consisted of 6,000 units, two-thirds
complete with respect to conversion costs. During the month, 42,000 units were started and
40,000 units were completed and transferred out of the department. The company had 40,000
equivalent units for conversion costs. The ending work in process inventory in the department
consisted of:
A. 8,000 units, 25% complete with respect to conversion costs
B. 0 units
C. 8,000 units, 50% complete with respect to conversion costs
D. 4,000 units, 100% complete with respect to conversion costs

20. Bennett Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. During April the
equivalent units of production with respect to conversion costs totaled 24,600 units. Work in
process inventory on April 1 consisted of 8,000 units, 40% complete with respect to
conversion costs. A total of 25,000 units were started into production during the month and
20,000 units were transferred to finished goods. Based on this information, Bennett
Company's work in process inventory on April 30 consisted of:
A. 13,000 units, 40% complete with respect to conversion costs
B. 5,000 units, 40% complete with respect to conversion costs
C. 13,000 units, 60% complete with respect to conversion costs
D. 4,600 units, 40% complete with respect to conversion costs

21. Cargin Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The Assembly
Department started the month with 15,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory
that were 50% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 71,000 units were
transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the
Assembly Department. There were 9,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the
Assembly Department that were 30% complete with respect to conversion costs.
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Assembly Department for the
month?
A. 77,000
B. 79,700
C. 65,000
D. 72,200

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22. Kharbanda Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating
data for the Enameling Department for the month of May appear below:

What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Enameling Department for May?
A. 57,960
B. 55,800
C. 51,000
D. 55,920

23. Jolly Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Beginning inventory
in the mixing processing center consisted of 4,000 units, 75% complete with respect to
conversion costs. Ending work in process inventory consisted of 3,000 units, 60% complete
with respect to conversion costs. If 12,000 units were transferred to the next processing center
during the period, the equivalent units for conversion costs would be:
A. 13,200 units
B. 10,800 units
C. 12,000 units
D. 13,000 units

24. Intask Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Beginning inventory
in the mixing department consisted of 6,000 units that were 75% complete with respect to
conversion costs. Ending work in process inventory consisted of 5,000 units that were 60%
complete with respect to conversion costs. If 12,000 units were transferred to the next
processing department during the period, the equivalent units for conversion cost would be:
A. 12,500 units
B. 10,500 units
C. 13,500 units
D. 13,000 units

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25. The following data were taken from the accounting records of Abacus Company which
uses the FIFO method in its process costing system:

The equivalent units are:


A. Material, 90,000 units; labor and overhead, 89,000 units
B. Material, 100,000 units; labor and overhead, 91,000 units
C. Material, 60,000 units; labor and overhead, 53,000 units
D. Material, 80,000 units; labor and overhead, 79,000 units

26. Branden Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. All materials are
introduced at the beginning of the process in Department One. The following data relate to the
month of May for Department One:

What are the equivalent units for the month of May?

A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D

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27. Galos Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The Grinding
Department started the month with 3,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that
were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 82,000 units were
transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Grinding
Department. During the month 74,000 units were completed in the Grinding Department and
transferred to the next processing department. There were 11,000 units in the ending work in
process inventory of the Grinding Department that were 10% complete with respect to
conversion costs.
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Grinding Department for the
month?
A. 74,000
B. 75,100
C. 90,000
D. 73,000

28. Ozogus Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for
the Brazing Department for the month of November appear below:

What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Brazing Department for
November?
A. 36,600
B. 35,800
C. 39,300
D. 34,800

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29. Severn Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
were taken from the accounting records of the company for last month:

The cost of the units in the ending Work in Process inventory is:
A. $17,000
B. $20,000
C. $10,000
D. $22,500

30. Tepla Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for
the Curing Department for the month of March appear below:

According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process
inventory was $40,608 at the beginning of March. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion
costs for March was $9.30.
How much conversion cost would be assigned to the units completed and transferred out of
the department during March?
A. $562,152
B. $561,720
C. $520,800
D. $521,544

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31. In October, one of the processing departments at Schones Corporation had beginning
work in process inventory of $26,000 and ending work in process inventory of $17,000.
During the month, $279,000 of costs were added to production and the cost of units
transferred out from the department was $288,000. The company uses the FIFO method in its
process costing system. In the department's cost reconciliation report for October, the total
cost to be accounted for would be:
A. $584,000
B. $43,000
C. $610,000
D. $305,000

32. In November, one of the processing departments at Ijames Corporation had ending work
in process inventory of $26,000. During the month, $426,000 of costs were added to
production and the cost of units transferred out from the department was $436,000. The
company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. In the department's cost
reconciliation report for November, the total cost to be accounted for would be:
A. $924,000
B. $888,000
C. $62,000
D. $462,000

Zippy Company has a process costing system. Information about units processed and
processing costs incurred during a recent month in the Refining Department follow:

The beginning work in process inventory had $10,946 of processing cost attached to it at the
beginning of the month. During the month, the Department incurred an additional $289,954 in
processing cost.

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33. Assuming that the company uses the weighted-average method, what are the equivalent
units for processing costs for the Department for the month?
A. 94,000
B. 100,300
C. 100,000
D. 112,000

34. Assuming that the company uses the weighted-average method, what is the cost per
equivalent unit for processing for the month?
A. $2.89
B. $2.98
C. $3.00
D. $3.08

35. Assuming that the company uses the FIFO method, what are the equivalent units for
processing costs for the Department for the month?
A. 97,300
B. 91,300
C. 94,000
D. 100,300

36. Assuming that the company uses the FIFO method, what is the cost per equivalent unit of
production for processing for the month?
A. $2.89
B. $2.98
C. $3.00
D. $3.09

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Nyman Company successfully switched to a lean production system at the beginning of


March. Therefore, as shown by the summary below, there were no work in process inventories
on hand at the end of the month.

37. If Nyman Company uses the FIFO cost method, the March equivalent units for conversion
would be:
A. 150,000 units
B. 190,000 units
C. 172,000 units
D. 168,000 units

38. If Nyman Company uses the weighted-average cost method, the March equivalent units
for materials would be:
A. 190,000 units
B. 174,000 units
C. 150,000 units
D. 166,000 units

39. If Nyman continues to successfully employ lean production and starts 140,000 units into
production during April (the next month), the April equivalent units for conversion costs using
the weighted-average method would be:
A. 150,000 units
B. 140,000 units
C. 190,000 units
D. 160,000 units

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The activity in Nolan Company's Blending Department for the month of April is given
below:

All materials are added at the beginning of processing in the Blending Department.

40. The equivalent units for material for the month, using the FIFO method, are:
A. 50,000 units
B. 58,000 units
C. 54,000 units
D. 60,000 units

41. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for the month, using the FIFO method, are:
A. 47,000 units
B. 51,000 units
C. 5,000 units
D. 54,000 units

42. The equivalent units for material for the month, using the weighted-average method, are:
A. 48,000 units
B. 50,000 units
C. 58,000 units
D. 52,000 units

43. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for the month, using the weighted-average
method, are:
A. 50,000 units
B. 51,000 units
C. 47,000 units
D. 55,000 units

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Wilson Company has a process costing system. The Assembly Department had the following
costs for May:

44. Assume that Wilson uses the FIFO method, and that for May the company computed
16,000 equivalent units for materials. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month
would have been:
A. $12.50
B. $3.00
C. $5.00
D. $9.50

45. Assume that Wilson uses the weighted-average method and that for May the company
computed 20,000 equivalent units for labor and overhead. The cost per equivalent unit for
labor and overhead for the month would have been:
A. $1.60
B. $10.00
C. $8.40
D. $16.00

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Morvan Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the
first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed.

46. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 9,000
B. 375
C. 8,300
D. 8,715

47. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 9,000
B. 8,500
C. 8,300
D. 150

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48. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department
is closest to:
A. $27.70
B. $26.82
C. $28.13
D. $28.40

49. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $48.50
B. $44.72
C. $42.59
D. $43.33

50. The cost of a completed unit transferred out of the department is closest to:
A. $74.51
B. $68.27
C. $74.02
D. $70.29

51. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing
department during the month is closest to:
A. $603,400
B. $597,619
C. $632,583
D. $614,400

52. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according
to the company's cost system is closest to:
A. $35,144
B. $16,775
C. $10,543
D. $26,358

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Prasad Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the
first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

53. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 10,500
B. 960
C. 8,300
D. 9,530

54. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $38.96
B. $43.33
C. $40.98
D. $40.91

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55. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing
department during the month is closest to:
A. $449,250
B. $528,560
C. $485,100
D. $473,100

Qdynamic Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning
the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

56. How many units were started AND completed during the month in the first processing
department?
A. 6,100
B. 5,500
C. 7,600
D. 7,000

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57. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $42.49
B. $43.96
C. $45.00
D. $41.87

Nilgiri Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the
first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

58. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 1,680
B. 7,150
C. 8,200
D. 5,200

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59. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $40.57
B. $45.33
C. $39.31
D. $37.44

Osborne Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning
the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

60. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 6,600
B. 440
C. 7,150
D. 7,600

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61. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department
is closest to:
A. $16.87
B. $15.65
C. $15.09
D. $18.00

The information below was obtained from the records of one of the departments of Cushing
Company for the month of August. The company uses the FIFO method in its process costing
system.

All materials are added at the beginning of the process.

62. The equivalent units for materials for the month of August are:
A. 75,000 units
B. 85,000 units
C. 87,500 units
D. 95,000 units

63. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for the month of August are:
A. 85,000 units
B. 95,000 units
C. 87,500 units
D. 82,500 units

In February, one of the processing departments at Grosz Corporation had beginning work in
process inventory of $18,000 and ending work in process inventory of $11,000. During the
month, the cost of units transferred out from the department was $204,000. The company uses
the FIFO method in its process costing system.

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64. In the department's cost reconciliation report for February, the costs added to production
in the department would be:
A. $211,000
B. $197,000
C. $186,000
D. $193,000

65. In the department's cost reconciliation report for February, the total cost accounted for
would be:
A. $29,000
B. $412,000
C. $215,000
D. $430,000

In May, one of the processing departments at Lukman Corporation had beginning work in
process inventory of $11,000. During the month, $120,000 of costs were added to production
and the cost of units transferred out from the department was $94,000. The company uses the
FIFO method in its process costing system.

66. In the department's cost reconciliation report for May, the cost of ending work in process
inventory would be:
A. $15,000
B. $63,000
C. $37,000
D. $26,000

67. In the department's cost reconciliation report for May, the total cost to be accounted for
would be:
A. $48,000
B. $251,000
C. $262,000
D. $131,000

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Essay Questions

68. Dita Company uses a process costing system. The following information relates to one
month's activity in the company's Curing Department.

The conversion cost of the beginning inventory was $6,500. During the month, $112,000 in
additional conversion cost was incurred.
Required:
a. Assume that the company uses the FIFO method. Compute:
1. The equivalent units of production for conversion for the month.
2. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion for the month.
3. The total cost transferred out during the month.
4. The cost assigned to the ending work in process inventory.
b. Assume that the company uses the weighted-average cost method. Compute:
1. The equivalent units of production for conversion for the month.
2. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion for the month.
The total cost transferred out during the month.
4. The cost assigned to the ending work in process inventory.

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69. Dana Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data concern
the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.

Required:
Using the FIFO method:
a. Determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.
b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion costs.
c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.
d. Determine the cost of units transferred out of the department during the month.

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70. Ermoin Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.

Required:
Using the FIFO method:
a. Determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.
b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion costs.
c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.
d. Determine the cost of units transferred out of the department during the month.

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71. Deluz Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
pertain to its Assembly Department for August.

Required:
Compute the equivalent units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the
Assembly Department for August using the FIFO method.

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72. The following data pertain to the Milling Department of Gehle Corporation for July. The
company uses the FIFO method in its process costing.

Required:
Compute the equivalent units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the
Milling Department for July using the FIFO method.

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73. Froment Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.

Required:
Using the FIFO method, determine the equivalent units of production for materials and
conversion costs.

74. Glazener Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
pertain to its Assembly Department for June.

Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Assembly Department for June using the
FIFO method.

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75. The following data have been provided by Bicknese Corporation for the Circuit Prep
Department. The company uses the FIFO method in its process costing.

Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Circuit Prep Department for August
using the FIFO method.

76. Clasby Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of January.

Required:
Compute the costs per equivalent unit for the Assembly Department for January using the
FIFO method.

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77. Kortge Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
concern the company's Mixing Department for the month of August.

Required:
Compute the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion for the Mixing Department
for August using the FIFO method.

78. Dung Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of August.

Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of units transferred out of
the department during August using the FIFO method.

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79. The following data has been provided by Palafox Inc., a company that uses the FIFO
method in its process costing system. The data concern the company's Shaping Department
for the month of March.

Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of the units transferred
out of the department during March using the FIFO method.

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Chapter 04A FIFO Method Answer Key

True / False Questions

1. The equivalent units in the ending work in process inventory will be the same under both
the FIFO and the weighted-average methods of process costing.
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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2. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs will always be the same under both the
FIFO and the weighted-average methods if there is no ending work in process inventory.
FALSE

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Learning Objective: 04A-03 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the weighted-average method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Hard

3. Under the FIFO method, the percentage of completion of the ending inventory must be
greater than the percentage of completion of the beginning inventory.
FALSE

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Level: Hard

4. Under the FIFO method, the equivalent units of production relate only to work done during
the current period.
TRUE

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5. Under the FIFO method, costs per equivalent unit will contain only costs from the current
period.
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

6. From the standpoint of cost control, the weighted-average method of process costing is
superior to the FIFO method.
FALSE

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Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

7. The weighted-average method and the FIFO method of process costing use the same
manufacturing accounts.
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

8. In the cost reconciliation report, the costs to be accounted for equals the cost of beginning
work in process inventory plus the costs added during the period.
TRUE

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AICPA FN: Measurement
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Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
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9. In the cost reconciliation report, the costs accounted for equals the cost of beginning work
in process inventory plus the cost of ending work in process inventory.
FALSE

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Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

Multiple Choice Questions

10. The FIFO method provides a major advantage over the weighted-average method in that:
A. the calculation of equivalent units is less complex under the FIFO method.
B. the FIFO method treats units in the beginning inventory as if they were started and
completed during the current period.
C. the FIFO method provides measurements of work done during the current period.
D. the weighted-average method ignores units in the beginning and ending work in process
inventories.

AACSB: Reflective Thinking


AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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11. The weighted-average method of process costing differs from the FIFO method of process
costing in that the weighted-average method:
A. can be used under any cost flow assumption.
B. does not require the use of predetermined overhead rates.
C. keeps costs in the beginning inventory separate from current period costs.
D. does not consider the degree of completion of units in the beginning work in process
inventory when computing equivalent units of production.

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Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

12. Equivalent units for a process costing system using the FIFO method would be equal to:
A. units completed during the period plus equivalent units in the ending work in process
inventory.
B. units started and completed during the period plus equivalent units in the ending work in
process inventory.
C. units completed during the period and transferred out.
D. units started and completed during the period plus equivalent units in the ending work in
process inventory plus work needed to complete units in the beginning work in process
inventory.

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Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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13. The computation of equivalent units under the FIFO method:


A. treats units in the beginning work in process inventory as if they were started and
completed during the current period.
B. treats units in the beginning work in process inventory as if they represent a separate batch
of goods separate and distinct from goods started and completed during the current period.
C. treats units in the ending work in process inventory as if they were started and completed
during the current period.
D. ignores units in the beginning and ending work in process inventories.

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AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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14. Elard Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The first processing
department, the Welding Department, started the month with 17,000 units in its beginning
work in process inventory that were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. The
conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $101,150. An additional
68,000 units were started into production during the month. There were 23,000 units in the
ending work in process inventory of the Welding Department that were 80% complete with
respect to conversion costs. A total of $565,125 in conversion costs were incurred in the
department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs is closest to:
A. $8.50
B. $8.31
C. $8.25
D. $7.84

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 68,000 - 23,000 = 45,000

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Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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15. Mannarelli Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating
data for the Casting Department for the month of September appear below:

According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process
inventory was $15,660 at the beginning of September. Additional conversion costs of
$526,524 were incurred in the department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for September is closest to: (Round off to
three decimal places.)
A. $5.916
B. $5.340
C. $5.220
D. $5.213

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 89,000 - 24,000 = 65,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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16. Castle Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. In the Cutting
Department in June, units were four-fifths complete with respect to conversion in the
beginning work in process inventory and one-third complete with respect to conversion in the
ending work in process inventory. Other data for the department for June follow:

The cost per equivalent unit for conversion cost is closest to:
A. $1.40
B. $1.35
C. $1.21
D. $1.64

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 135,000 - 25,000 = 110,000

Units in beginning work in process inventory + Units started into production during the period
= Units in ending work in process inventory + Units completed during the period
25,000 + 140,000 = X + 135,000
X = 25,000 + 140,000 - 135,000 = 30,000
Y = X 1/3 = 30,000 1/3 = 10,000
Z = 5,000 + 110,000 + Y = 5,000 + 110,000 + 10,000 = 125,000

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Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

17. Imbram Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The first
processing department, the Forming Department, started the month with 23,000 units in its
beginning work in process inventory that were 40% complete with respect to conversion
costs. The conversion cost in this beginning work in process inventory was $27,692. An
additional 86,000 units were started into production during the month and 86,000 units were
completed and transferred to the next processing department. There were 23,000 units in the
ending work in process inventory of the Forming Department that were 10% complete with
respect to conversion costs. A total of $221,480 in conversion costs were incurred in the
department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the month is closest to:
A. $2.80
B. $2.29
C. $3.01
D. $2.58

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 86,000 - 23,000 = 63,000

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Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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18. Qik Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for
the Cutting Department for the month of March appear below:

According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process
inventory was $45,662 at the beginning of March. Additional conversion costs of $305,576
were incurred in the department during the month.
The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for March is closest to:
A. $5.77
B. $5.72
C. $5.91
D. $6.04

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 58,400 - 8,400 = 50,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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19. Herston Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The beginning
work in process inventory in a particular department consisted of 6,000 units, two-thirds
complete with respect to conversion costs. During the month, 42,000 units were started and
40,000 units were completed and transferred out of the department. The company had 40,000
equivalent units for conversion costs. The ending work in process inventory in the department
consisted of:
A. 8,000 units, 25% complete with respect to conversion costs
B. 0 units
C. 8,000 units, 50% complete with respect to conversion costs
D. 4,000 units, 100% complete with respect to conversion costs

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 40,000 - 6,000 = 34,000

2,000 + 34,000 + X = 40,000


X = 40,000 - 2,000 - 34,000 = 4,000
Units in beginning work in process inventory + Units started into production during the period
= Units in ending work in process inventory + Units completed during the period
6,000 + 42,000 = Y + 40,000
Y = 6,000 + 42,000 - 40,000 = 8,000
YZ=X
8,000 Z = 4,000
Z = 4,000 8,000 = 0.50

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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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20. Bennett Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. During April the
equivalent units of production with respect to conversion costs totaled 24,600 units. Work in
process inventory on April 1 consisted of 8,000 units, 40% complete with respect to
conversion costs. A total of 25,000 units were started into production during the month and
20,000 units were transferred to finished goods. Based on this information, Bennett
Company's work in process inventory on April 30 consisted of:
A. 13,000 units, 40% complete with respect to conversion costs
B. 5,000 units, 40% complete with respect to conversion costs
C. 13,000 units, 60% complete with respect to conversion costs
D. 4,600 units, 40% complete with respect to conversion costs

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 20,000 - 8,000 = 12,000

4,800 + 12,000 + X = 24,600


X = 24,600 - 4,800 - 12,000 = 7,800
Units in beginning work in process inventory + Units started into production during the period
= Units in ending work in process inventory + Units completed during the period
8,000 + 25,000 = Y + 20,000
Y = 8,000 + 25,000 - 20,000 = 13,000
YZ=X
13,000 Z = 7,800
Z = 7,800 13,000 = 0.60

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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Hard

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21. Cargin Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The Assembly
Department started the month with 15,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory
that were 50% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 71,000 units were
transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the
Assembly Department. There were 9,000 units in the ending work in process inventory of the
Assembly Department that were 30% complete with respect to conversion costs.
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Assembly Department for the
month?
A. 77,000
B. 79,700
C. 65,000
D. 72,200

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 71,000 - 9,000 = 62,000

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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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22. Kharbanda Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating
data for the Enameling Department for the month of May appear below:

What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Enameling Department for May?
A. 57,960
B. 55,800
C. 51,000
D. 55,920

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 53,400 - 2,700 = 50,700

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AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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23. Jolly Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Beginning inventory
in the mixing processing center consisted of 4,000 units, 75% complete with respect to
conversion costs. Ending work in process inventory consisted of 3,000 units, 60% complete
with respect to conversion costs. If 12,000 units were transferred to the next processing center
during the period, the equivalent units for conversion costs would be:
A. 13,200 units
B. 10,800 units
C. 12,000 units
D. 13,000 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 12,000 - 4,000 = 8,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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24. Intask Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Beginning inventory
in the mixing department consisted of 6,000 units that were 75% complete with respect to
conversion costs. Ending work in process inventory consisted of 5,000 units that were 60%
complete with respect to conversion costs. If 12,000 units were transferred to the next
processing department during the period, the equivalent units for conversion cost would be:
A. 12,500 units
B. 10,500 units
C. 13,500 units
D. 13,000 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 12,000 - 6,000 = 6,000

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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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25. The following data were taken from the accounting records of Abacus Company which
uses the FIFO method in its process costing system:

The equivalent units are:


A. Material, 90,000 units; labor and overhead, 89,000 units
B. Material, 100,000 units; labor and overhead, 91,000 units
C. Material, 60,000 units; labor and overhead, 53,000 units
D. Material, 80,000 units; labor and overhead, 79,000 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 80,000 - 30,000 = 50,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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26. Branden Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. All materials are
introduced at the beginning of the process in Department One. The following data relate to the
month of May for Department One:

What are the equivalent units for the month of May?

A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 7,500 - 1,000 = 6,500

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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27. Galos Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The Grinding
Department started the month with 3,000 units in its beginning work in process inventory that
were 70% complete with respect to conversion costs. An additional 82,000 units were
transferred in from the prior department during the month to begin processing in the Grinding
Department. During the month 74,000 units were completed in the Grinding Department and
transferred to the next processing department. There were 11,000 units in the ending work in
process inventory of the Grinding Department that were 10% complete with respect to
conversion costs.
What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Grinding Department for the
month?
A. 74,000
B. 75,100
C. 90,000
D. 73,000

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period -

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Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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28. Ozogus Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for
the Brazing Department for the month of November appear below:

What were the equivalent units for conversion costs in the Brazing Department for
November?
A. 36,600
B. 35,800
C. 39,300
D. 34,800

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 35,300 - 5,000 = 30,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
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29. Severn Company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
were taken from the accounting records of the company for last month:

The cost of the units in the ending Work in Process inventory is:
A. $17,000
B. $20,000
C. $10,000
D. $22,500

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 80,000 - 15,000 = 65,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Hard

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30. Tepla Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Operating data for
the Curing Department for the month of March appear below:

According to the company's records, the conversion cost in beginning work in process
inventory was $40,608 at the beginning of March. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion
costs for March was $9.30.
How much conversion cost would be assigned to the units completed and transferred out of
the department during March?
A. $562,152
B. $561,720
C. $520,800
D. $521,544

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FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 56,000 - 1,000 = 55,000

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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31. In October, one of the processing departments at Schones Corporation had beginning
work in process inventory of $26,000 and ending work in process inventory of $17,000.
During the month, $279,000 of costs were added to production and the cost of units
transferred out from the department was $288,000. The company uses the FIFO method in its
process costing system. In the department's cost reconciliation report for October, the total
cost to be accounted for would be:
A. $584,000
B. $43,000
C. $610,000
D. $305,000

FIFO method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
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32. In November, one of the processing departments at Ijames Corporation had ending work
in process inventory of $26,000. During the month, $426,000 of costs were added to
production and the cost of units transferred out from the department was $436,000. The
company uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. In the department's cost
reconciliation report for November, the total cost to be accounted for would be:
A. $924,000
B. $888,000
C. $62,000
D. $462,000

FIFO method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

Zippy Company has a process costing system. Information about units processed and
processing costs incurred during a recent month in the Refining Department follow:

The beginning work in process inventory had $10,946 of processing cost attached to it at the
beginning of the month. During the month, the Department incurred an additional $289,954 in
processing cost.

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33. Assuming that the company uses the weighted-average method, what are the equivalent
units for processing costs for the Department for the month?
A. 94,000
B. 100,300
C. 100,000
D. 112,000

Weighted-average method

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Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Level: Medium

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34. Assuming that the company uses the weighted-average method, what is the cost per
equivalent unit for processing for the month?
A. $2.89
B. $2.98
C. $3.00
D. $3.08

Weighted-average method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-03 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the weighted-average method
Level: Hard

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35. Assuming that the company uses the FIFO method, what are the equivalent units for
processing costs for the Department for the month?
A. 97,300
B. 91,300
C. 94,000
D. 100,300

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 100,000 - 18,000 = 82,000

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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36. Assuming that the company uses the FIFO method, what is the cost per equivalent unit of
production for processing for the month?
A. $2.89
B. $2.98
C. $3.00
D. $3.09

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 100,000 - 18,000 = 82,000

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

Nyman Company successfully switched to a lean production system at the beginning of


March. Therefore, as shown by the summary below, there were no work in process inventories
on hand at the end of the month.

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37. If Nyman Company uses the FIFO cost method, the March equivalent units for conversion
would be:
A. 150,000 units
B. 190,000 units
C. 172,000 units
D. 168,000 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 190,000 - 40,000 = 150,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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38. If Nyman Company uses the weighted-average cost method, the March equivalent units
for materials would be:
A. 190,000 units
B. 174,000 units
C. 150,000 units
D. 166,000 units

Weighted-average method

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Level: Medium

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39. If Nyman continues to successfully employ lean production and starts 140,000 units into
production during April (the next month), the April equivalent units for conversion costs using
the weighted-average method would be:
A. 150,000 units
B. 140,000 units
C. 190,000 units
D. 160,000 units

Weighted-average method
With lean production there should be no beginning or ending inventories.

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Level: Medium

The activity in Nolan Company's Blending Department for the month of April is given
below:

All materials are added at the beginning of processing in the Blending Department.

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40. The equivalent units for material for the month, using the FIFO method, are:
A. 50,000 units
B. 58,000 units
C. 54,000 units
D. 60,000 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 50,000 - 10,000 = 40,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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41. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for the month, using the FIFO method, are:
A. 47,000 units
B. 51,000 units
C. 5,000 units
D. 54,000 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 50,000 - 10,000 = 40,000

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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42. The equivalent units for material for the month, using the weighted-average method, are:
A. 48,000 units
B. 50,000 units
C. 58,000 units
D. 52,000 units

Weighted-average method
Units in beginning work in process inventory + Units started into production = Units in
ending work in process inventory + Units transferred to the next department
Units transferred to the next department = Units in beginning work in process inventory +
Units started into production - Units in ending work in process inventory = 8,000 + 50,000 -
10,000 = 48,000

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Level: Medium

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43. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for the month, using the weighted-average
method, are:
A. 50,000 units
B. 51,000 units
C. 47,000 units
D. 55,000 units

Weighted-average method
Units in beginning work in process inventory + Units started into production = Units in
ending work in process inventory + Units transferred to the next department
Units transferred to the next department = Units in beginning work in process inventory +
Units started into production - Units in ending work in process inventory = 8,000 + 50,000 -
10,000 = 48,000

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Level: Medium

Wilson Company has a process costing system. The Assembly Department had the following
costs for May:

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44. Assume that Wilson uses the FIFO method, and that for May the company computed
16,000 equivalent units for materials. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month
would have been:
A. $12.50
B. $3.00
C. $5.00
D. $9.50

FIFO method

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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45. Assume that Wilson uses the weighted-average method and that for May the company
computed 20,000 equivalent units for labor and overhead. The cost per equivalent unit for
labor and overhead for the month would have been:
A. $1.60
B. $10.00
C. $8.40
D. $16.00

Weighted-average method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-03 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the weighted-average method
Level: Easy

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Morvan Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the
first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed.

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46. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 9,000
B. 375
C. 8,300
D. 8,715

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,500 - 200 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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47. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 9,000
B. 8,500
C. 8,300
D. 150

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,500 - 200 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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48. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department
is closest to:
A. $27.70
B. $26.82
C. $28.13
D. $28.40

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,500 - 200 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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49. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $48.50
B. $44.72
C. $42.59
D. $43.33

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,500 - 200 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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50. The cost of a completed unit transferred out of the department is closest to:
A. $74.51
B. $68.27
C. $74.02
D. $70.29

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,500 - 200 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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51. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing
department during the month is closest to:
A. $603,400
B. $597,619
C. $632,583
D. $614,400

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,500 - 200 = 8,300

Note: The answer without any rounding error is $597,619.

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AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

52. The cost of ending work in process inventory in the first processing department according
to the company's cost system is closest to:
A. $35,144
B. $16,775
C. $10,543
D. $26,358

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,500 - 200 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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Prasad Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the
first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

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53. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 10,500
B. 960
C. 8,300
D. 9,530

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,900 - 600 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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54. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $38.96
B. $43.33
C. $40.98
D. $40.91

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,900 - 600 = 8,300

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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55. The total cost transferred from the first processing department to the next processing
department during the month is closest to:
A. $449,250
B. $528,560
C. $485,100
D. $473,100

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 8,900 - 600 = 8,300

Note: With no rounding, the answer is $449,250.

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

Qdynamic Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning
the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

56. How many units were started AND completed during the month in the first processing
department?
A. 6,100
B. 5,500
C. 7,600
D. 7,000

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 7,000 - 1,500 = 5,500

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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57. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $42.49
B. $43.96
C. $45.00
D. $41.87

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 7,000 - 1,500 = 5,500

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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Nilgiri Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning the
first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

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58. What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 1,680
B. 7,150
C. 8,200
D. 5,200

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 6,100 - 900 = 5,200

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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59. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion costs for the first department for the month is
closest to:
A. $40.57
B. $45.33
C. $39.31
D. $37.44

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 6,100 - 900 = 5,200

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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Osborne Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. Data concerning
the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below:

Note: Your answers may differ from those offered below due to rounding error. In all cases,
select the answer that is the closest to the answer you computed. To reduce rounding error,
carry out all computations to at least three decimal places.

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60. What are the equivalent units for conversion costs for the month in the first processing
department?
A. 6,600
B. 440
C. 7,150
D. 7,600

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 6,800 - 200 = 6,600

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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61. The cost per equivalent unit for materials for the month in the first processing department
is closest to:
A. $16.87
B. $15.65
C. $15.09
D. $18.00

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 6,800 - 200 = 6,600

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

The information below was obtained from the records of one of the departments of Cushing
Company for the month of August. The company uses the FIFO method in its process costing
system.

All materials are added at the beginning of the process.

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62. The equivalent units for materials for the month of August are:
A. 75,000 units
B. 85,000 units
C. 87,500 units
D. 95,000 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 75,000 - 10,000 = 65,000

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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63. The equivalent units for labor and overhead for the month of August are:
A. 85,000 units
B. 95,000 units
C. 87,500 units
D. 82,500 units

FIFO method
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 75,000 - 10,000 = 65,000

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

In February, one of the processing departments at Grosz Corporation had beginning work in
process inventory of $18,000 and ending work in process inventory of $11,000. During the
month, the cost of units transferred out from the department was $204,000. The company uses
the FIFO method in its process costing system.

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64. In the department's cost reconciliation report for February, the costs added to production
in the department would be:
A. $211,000
B. $197,000
C. $186,000
D. $193,000

FIFO method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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65. In the department's cost reconciliation report for February, the total cost accounted for
would be:
A. $29,000
B. $412,000
C. $215,000
D. $430,000

FIFO method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
Level: Easy

In May, one of the processing departments at Lukman Corporation had beginning work in
process inventory of $11,000. During the month, $120,000 of costs were added to production
and the cost of units transferred out from the department was $94,000. The company uses the
FIFO method in its process costing system.

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66. In the department's cost reconciliation report for May, the cost of ending work in process
inventory would be:
A. $15,000
B. $63,000
C. $37,000
D. $26,000

FIFO method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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67. In the department's cost reconciliation report for May, the total cost to be accounted for
would be:
A. $48,000
B. $251,000
C. $262,000
D. $131,000

FIFO method

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-09 Prepare a cost reconciliation report using the FIFO method
Level: Easy

Essay Questions

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68. Dita Company uses a process costing system. The following information relates to one
month's activity in the company's Curing Department.

The conversion cost of the beginning inventory was $6,500. During the month, $112,000 in
additional conversion cost was incurred.
Required:
a. Assume that the company uses the FIFO method. Compute:
1. The equivalent units of production for conversion for the month.
2. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion for the month.
3. The total cost transferred out during the month.
4. The cost assigned to the ending work in process inventory.
b. Assume that the company uses the weighted-average cost method. Compute:
1. The equivalent units of production for conversion for the month.
2. The cost per equivalent unit for conversion for the month.
The total cost transferred out during the month.
4. The cost assigned to the ending work in process inventory.

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a. FIFO method
1. Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units
in beginning work in process inventory = 26,000 - 10,000 = 16,000

2. $112,000 28,000 EUs = $4 per EU.

4. 5,000 80% $4 per EU = $16,000


b. Weighted-average method

$118,500 30,000 EUs = $3.95 per EU


3. 26,000 $3.95 per EU = $102,700
4. 5,000 80% $3.95 per EU = $15,800

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-02 Compute the equivalent units of production using the weighted-average method
Learning Objective: 04A-03 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the weighted-average method
Learning Objective: 04A-04 Assign costs to units using the weighted-average method
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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69. Dana Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data concern
the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.

Required:
Using the FIFO method:
a. Determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.
b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion costs.
c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.
d. Determine the cost of units transferred out of the department during the month.

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FIFO method:
a. Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units
in beginning work in process inventory = 14,600 - 700 = 13,900

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AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Hard

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70. Ermoin Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.

Required:
Using the FIFO method:
a. Determine the equivalent units of production for materials and conversion costs.
b. Determine the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion costs.
c. Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory.
d. Determine the cost of units transferred out of the department during the month.

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FIFO method:
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 16,000 - 500 = 15,500

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Hard

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71. Deluz Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
pertain to its Assembly Department for August.

Required:
Compute the equivalent units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the
Assembly Department for August using the FIFO method.

FIFO method:
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 7,200 - 500 = 6,700

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72. The following data pertain to the Milling Department of Gehle Corporation for July. The
company uses the FIFO method in its process costing.

Required:
Compute the equivalent units of production for both materials and conversion costs for the
Milling Department for July using the FIFO method.

FIFO method:
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 5,700 - 900 = 4,800

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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73. Froment Inc. uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
concern the operations of the company's first processing department for a recent month.

Required:
Using the FIFO method, determine the equivalent units of production for materials and
conversion costs.

FIFO method:
Units started and completed during the period = Units started into production during the
period - Units in ending work in process inventory = 28,000 - 100 = 27,900

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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74. Glazener Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
pertain to its Assembly Department for June.

Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Assembly Department for June using the
FIFO method.

FIFO method:
Units started and completed during the period = Units completed during the period - Units in
beginning work in process inventory = 4,300 - 800 = 3,500

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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75. The following data have been provided by Bicknese Corporation for the Circuit Prep
Department. The company uses the FIFO method in its process costing.

Required:
Determine the equivalent units of production for the Circuit Prep Department for August
using the FIFO method.

FIFO method:

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-06 Compute the equivalent units of production using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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76. Clasby Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of January.

Required:
Compute the costs per equivalent unit for the Assembly Department for January using the
FIFO method.

FIFO method:

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Easy

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77. Kortge Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing. The following data
concern the company's Mixing Department for the month of August.

Required:
Compute the cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion for the Mixing Department
for August using the FIFO method.

FIFO method:

AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-07 Compute the cost per equivalent unit using the FIFO method
Level: Easy

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78. Dung Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. The following data
concern the company's Assembly Department for the month of August.

Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of units transferred out of
the department during August using the FIFO method.

FIFO method:

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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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79. The following data has been provided by Palafox Inc., a company that uses the FIFO
method in its process costing system. The data concern the company's Shaping Department
for the month of March.

Required:
Determine the cost of ending work in process inventory and the cost of the units transferred
out of the department during March using the FIFO method.

FIFO method:

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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
Bloom's: Application
Learning Objective: 04A-08 Assign costs to units using the FIFO method
Level: Medium

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