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Chapter 16: 15RQ (page 885)
How do period costs differ from product costs?
The major difference is that period costs are a normal operating expense and product costs are incurred on producing goods.
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What are prime costs? Conversion costs?
Computing cost of goods manufactured
Consider the following partially completed schedules of cost of goods manufactured. Compute the missing amounts.
Banner, Inc. Larry’s Bakery Sports Gear
Beginning Work-in-Process Inventory \( (a) \) 40,800 \( 2,200
Direct Materials Used 14,400 35,900 (g)
Direct Labor 10,300 20,100 1,900
Manufacturing Overhead (b) 10,000 900
Total Manufacturing Costs Incurred during the Year 45,200 (d) (h)
Total Manufacturing Costs to Account for 55,400 (e) 8,300
Ending Work-in-Process Inventory (c) (25,500) (2,600)
Cost of Goods Manufactured \) 50,500 \( (f) \) (i)
How does a merchandising company calculate unit cost per item?
Calculating income and cost per service for a service company
Buddy Grooming provides grooming services for pets. In April, the company earned \(16,300 in revenues and incurred the following operating costs to groom 660 dogs:
Wages Expense \) 4,061
Grooming Supplies Expense 1,675
Building Rent Expense 900
Utilities Expense 305
Depreciation Expense—Equipment 55
Requirements 2. What is the cost of service to groom one dog?
Determining the flow of costs through a manufacturer’s inventory accounts
True Fit Shoe Company makes loafers. During the most recent year, True Fit incurred total manufacturing costs of \(21,900,000. Of this amount, \)2,600,000 was direct materials used and \(14,800,000 was direct labor. Beginning balances for the year were Direct Materials, \)700,000; Work-in-Process Inventory, \(1,500,000; and Finished Goods Inventory, \)1,100,000. At the end of the year, balances were Direct Materials, \(800,000; Work-in-Process Inventory, \)2,000,000; and Finished Goods Inventory, $1,080,000.
Requirements Analyze the inventory accounts to determine:
1. Cost of direct materials purchased during the year.
2. Cost of goods manufactured for the year.
3. Cost of goods sold for the year.
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