How is the concept of cost per equivalent unit used to assign costs to (1) completed units transferred out and (2) units still in work-in-process (WIP) inventory at the end of the period?
Answer:
There are four steps that involve the assignment of costs to work-in-progress inventory units and finished goods (completed) transferred out. The four steps are as follows:
Step 1: The flow of units physically should be briefly noted.
Equivalent Units Of |
Direct Material |
Direct Labour |
Overheads |
Calculation of above equivalent units.
Step 2: Costs should be separated and assigned to direct materials, direct labour and overheads respectively. Costs should be briefed and accounted for.
Step 3: Cost per equivalent units should also be calculated.
Step 4: The costs should be assigned to the work-in-progress inventory and completed finished goods inventory by using the cost per equivalent units.
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