Cost of Production and Journal Entries AccuBlade Castings Inc. casts blades for turbine engines. Within the Casting Department, alloy is first melted in a crucible, then poured into molds to produce the castings. On May 1, there were 1,000 pounds of alloy in process, which were 40% complete as to conversion. The Work in Process balance for these 1,000 pounds was $92,400, determined as follows: Direct materials (1,000 x $90) $90,000 Conversion (1,000 x 40% x $6) 2,400 $92,400 During May, the Casting Department was charged $808,400 for 9,400 pounds of alloy and $19,020 for direct labor. Factory overhead is applied to the department at a rate of 150% of direct labor. The department transferred out 9,700 pounds of finished castings to the Machining Department. The May 31 inventory in process was 30% complete as to conversion. al. Prepare the May journal entry for the Casting Department for the materials charged to production. Work in Process-Casting Department 808,400 Materials-Alloy 808,400 a2. Prepare the May journal entry for the Casting Department for the conversion costs charged to production. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Work in Process-Casting Department 47,550 Wages Payable 19,020 Factory Overhead-Casting Department 28,530