Answered step by step
Verified Expert Solution
Link Copied!

Question

1 Approved Answer

Eastern Enterprises has three departments; Welding, Assembly and Spraying. Welding calculates its predetermined overhead absorption rate based on machine hours; Assembly is based on direct

image text in transcribed
Eastern Enterprises has three departments; Welding, Assembly and Spraying. Welding calculates its predetermined overhead absorption rate based on machine hours; Assembly is based on direct labour hours while Spraying is based on direct labour cost. On 2021 January 01, the company had the following estimates:
WELDING ASSEMBLY SPRAYING
Production overhead costs
$720000
$35000
36000
4000
Direct labour cost
Machine hours
Direct labour hours
The labour rate is $150 per hour for all departments.
Job 303A which was started and completed during the year showed the following:
WELDING ASSEMBLY SPRAYING
Direct material
$5500
$7200
$9500
Direct labour hours
80
150
100
Machine hours
800
100
50
Rental of equipment for job 303A will amount to $35275.
Additional Information:
Eastern Enterprises recovers selling, distribution and administrative overheads at a rate of 20% of production costs and profit is based on a margin of 20%.
A. Compute overhead absorption rates for each department.
(6 marks)
B. Calculate the cost of Job 303A, clearly showing expected profit and selling price.
(14 marks)
(Total 20 marks)
image text in transcribed

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

Step: 1

blur-text-image

Get Instant Access to Expert-Tailored Solutions

See step-by-step solutions with expert insights and AI powered tools for academic success

Step: 2

blur-text-image_2

Step: 3

blur-text-image_3

Ace Your Homework with AI

Get the answers you need in no time with our AI-driven, step-by-step assistance

Get Started

Recommended Textbook for

Advanced Financial Accounting

Authors: Theodore E. Christensen, David M. Cottrell, Cassy JH Budd

11th edition

78025877, 978-0078025877

More Books

Students also viewed these Accounting questions