23. Work-in-Process Inventory Journal Entries. The balance in Reid Company's work-in-process inventory account was $300,000 at the beginning of March. Manufacturing costs for the month are as follows: Direct materials $ 40,000 Direct labor $ 70,000 Manufacturing overhead applied $200,000 Cost of goods manufactured $290,000 Required: 1. Prepare separate journal entries to record the following items. (Hint: Use examples above as a guide.) 1. Direct materials placed in production for the month 2. Direct labor used during the month, assuming employees will be paid next month 3. Manufacturing overhead applied for the month 4. Transfer of cost of goods manufactured to finished goods 2. Prepare a T-account for Work-in-process inventory and include the beginning balance for March. Post the appropriate items from the journal entries in part a to this account, and calculate the ending balance in work-in-process inventory