Jackson Inc. had the following production and cost information for its fabrication department during the month of
Question:
Jackson Inc. had the following production and cost information for its fabrication department during the month of March (materials are added at the beginning of the fabrication process):
Production:
Units in process, March 1, 50 percent complete with respect to conversion 5,000
Units completed 32,600
Units in process, March 31, 40 percent complete 6,000
Costs:
Work in process, March 1:
Materials$ 10,000
Conversion costs 7,500
Total $ 17,500
Current costs:
Materials $ 62,500
Conversion costs 105,000
Total $ 167,500
Jackson uses the weighted average method.
Required:
1. Prepare an equivalent units schedule.
2. Calculate the unit cost.
3. Calculate the cost of units transferred out and the cost of EWIP.
Step by Step Answer:
Cornerstones of Managerial Accounting
ISBN: 978-0324660135
3rd Edition
Authors: Mowen, Hansen, Heitger