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Process Costing Midterm Test Questions

The document contains a midterm summative test with 15 multiple choice questions about process costing systems, including questions about equivalent units of production, normal and abnormal spoilage, weighted average and FIFO process costing methods, and calculating costs of work in process and finished goods inventories. It provides information about several companies and their use of process costing to track costs through multi-stage production processes.

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  • cost of ending inventory,
  • cost of work in process,
  • cost of production methods,
  • cost of finished goods,
  • inspection point,
  • production costs,
  • units started,
  • cost flow assumption,
  • cost of production control,
  • cost allocation
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Process Costing Midterm Test Questions

The document contains a midterm summative test with 15 multiple choice questions about process costing systems, including questions about equivalent units of production, normal and abnormal spoilage, weighted average and FIFO process costing methods, and calculating costs of work in process and finished goods inventories. It provides information about several companies and their use of process costing to track costs through multi-stage production processes.

Uploaded by

Marku
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
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Topics covered

  • cost of ending inventory,
  • cost of work in process,
  • cost of production methods,
  • cost of finished goods,
  • inspection point,
  • production costs,
  • units started,
  • cost flow assumption,
  • cost of production control,
  • cost allocation
  • Question 1
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Question 2
  • Question 3
  • Question 4
  • Question 6
  • Question 5
  • Question 7
  • Question 8
  • Question 10
  • Question 9
  • Question 11
  • Question 12
  • Question 13
  • Question 14
  • Question 15
  • Question 17
  • Question 16
  • Question 18
  • Question 19
  • Question 20
  • Question 21
  • Question 22
  • Question 23
  • Question 24
  • Question 25

MIDTERM SUMMATIVE TEST 2

Started: Oct 23 at 4:48pm

Quiz Instruc ons

Question 1 1 pts

A process costing system

accumulates costs by job rather than by department.

cannot use standard costs.

assigns direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs separately to units of production.

restates Work in Process Inventory in terms of completed units.

Question 2 1 pts

A process costing system does which of the following?

Calculates EUPs Assigns costs to inventories


yes no

no no

no yes

yes yes

Question 3 1 pts

Process costing techniques should be used in assigning costs to products

if a product is manufactured on the basis of each order received.

whenever standard-costing techniques should not be used.

when production is only partially completed during the accounting period.

if a product is composed of mass-produced homogeneous units.

Question 4 1 pts

Equivalent units of production are equal to the

number of units worked on during the period by a production department.

units completed by a production department in the period.


identifiable units existing at the end of the period in a production department.

number of whole units that could have been completed if all work of the period had been used to produce whole units.

Question 5 1 pts

The weighted average method is thought by some accountants to be inferior to the FIFO method because it

commingles costs of two periods.

only considers the last units worked on.

is more difficult to apply.

only considers the last units worked on.

Question 6 1 pts

The difference between EUP calculated using FIFO and EUP calculated using weighted average is the equivalent units

started and completed during the period.

uncompleted in Work in Process Inventory.

residing in ending Work in Process Inventory.


residing in beginning Work in Process Inventory.

Question 7 1 pts

Spoiled units are

units that cannot be economically reworked to bring them up to standard.

the same as defective units.

considered abnormal losses.

units that can be economically reworked to bring them up to standard.

Question 8 1 pts

Which of the following would fall within the range of tolerance for a production cycle?

Abnormal loss Normal loss

yes no

no yes

no no
yes yes

Question 9 1 pts

If normal spoilage is detected at an inspection point within the process (rather than at the end), the cost of that spoilage
should be

allocated to ending work in process units and units transferred out based on their relative values.

allocated to the good units that have passed the inspection point.

included with the cost of the units completed in that department during the period.

included with the cost of the units sold during the period.

Question 10 1 pts

Normal spoilage is

written off as a period cost.

never shown in EUP schedules.

treated as a product cost.

charged to expense
Question 11 1 pts

Kim Co. makes small metal containers. The company began December with 250 containers in process that were 30
percent complete as to material and 40 percent complete as to conversion costs. During the month, 5,000 containers were
started. At month end, 1,700 containers were still in process (45 percent complete as to material and 80 percent complete
as to conversion costs). Using the weighted average method, what are the equivalent units for conversion costs?

4,560

4,610

4,910

3,450

Question 12 1 pts

Zammillo Co. uses a FIFO process costing system. The company had 5,000 units that were 60 percent complete as to
conversion costs at the beginning of the month. The company started 22,000 units this period and had 7,000 units in ending
Work in Process Inventory that were 35 percent complete as to conversion costs. What are equivalent units for material, if
material is added at the beginning of the process?

18,000

22,000
25,000

27,000

Question 13 1 pts

FTG Co. has the following information for May:

Beginning Work in Process Inventory


(70% complete as to conversion) 6,000 units
Started 24,000 units

Ending Work in Process Inventory


(10% complete as to conversion) 850 Equivalent units

Beginning WIP Inventory Costs:


Material P22,500
Conversion 50,439

Current Period Costs:


Material P32,400
Conversion 76,956

All material is added at the start of the process and all finished products are transferred out.

Assume that weighted average process costing is used. What is the cost ending inventory?

P19,159

P16,320
P15,079

P20,400

Question 14 1 pts

FTG Co. has the following information for May:

Beginning Work in Process Inventory


(70% complete as to conversion) 6,000 units
Started 24,000 units

Ending Work in Process Inventory


(10% complete as to conversion) 850 Equivalent units

Beginning WIP Inventory Costs:


Material P22,500
Conversion 50,439

Current Period Costs:


Material P32,400
Conversion 76,956

All material is added at the start of the process and all finished products are transferred out.

Assume that FIFO process costing is used. What is the total costs of goods finished and transferred?
P163,136

P165,975

P161,895

P167,216

Question 15 1 pts

Roger Company manufactures Product X in a two-stage production cycle in Departments A and B. Materials are added at
the beginning of the process in Department B. Roger uses the average costing method. Conversion costs for Department
B were 50% complete as to the 6,000 units in beginning work in process and 75% complete as to the 8,000 units in ending
work in process. A total of 12,000 units were completed and transferred out of Department B during February. An analysis
of the costs relating to work in process and production activity in Department B for February follows:

Transferred- Materials Conversion


in Costs Costs Costs
Work in process, February 1:
Costs attached $12,000 $2,500 $1,000
February activity:
Costs added 29,000 5,500 5,000

The total cost per equivalent unit transferred out for February of Product X, rounded to the nearest penny, was:

$2.75

$2.82
$2.85

$2.78

Question 16 1 pts

During March, Quig Company's Department Y equivalent unit product costs, computed under the average cost method,
were as follows:

Materials $1
Conversion 3
Transferred-in 5

Materials are introduced at the end of the process in Department Y. There were 4,000 units (40% complete as to
conversion costs) in work in process at March 31. The total costs assigned to the March 31 work in process inventory
should be:

$36,000

$27,200

$24,800

$28,800

Question 17 1 pts
FTG REVISED

The December 25th Co. makes wreaths in two departments: Forming and Decorating. Forming began the month with 500
wreaths in process that were 100 percent complete as to material and 40 percent complete as to conversion. During the
month, 6,500 wreaths were started. At month end, Forming had 2,100 wreaths that were still in process that were 100
percent complete as to material and 50 percent complete as to conversion. Assume Forming uses the weighted average
method of process costing. Costs in the Forming Department are as follows:

Beginning Work in Process Costs:


Material P1,000
Conversion 1,500
Current Costs:
Material P3,200
Conversion 5,045

The Decorating Department had 600 wreaths in process at the beginning of the month that were 80 percent complete as to
material and 90 percent complete as to conversion. The department had 300 units in ending Work in Process that were 50
percent complete as to material and 75 percent complete as to conversion. Decorating uses the FIFO method of process
costing, and costs associated with Decorating are:

Beginning WIP Inventory:


Transferred In P1,170
Material 4,320
Conversion 6,210
Current Period:
Transferred In ?
Material P68,180
Conversion 95,820

What was the cost transferred out of Forming during the month?

P5,341
P8,330

P6,419

P8,245

Question 18 1 pts

FTG REVISED

The December 25th Co. makes wreaths in two departments: Forming and Decorating. Forming began the month with 500
wreaths in process that were 100 percent complete as to material and 40 percent complete as to conversion. During the
month, 6,500 wreaths were started. At month end, Forming had 2,100 wreaths that were still in process that were 100
percent complete as to material and 50 percent complete as to conversion. Assume Forming uses the weighted average
method of process costing. Costs in the Forming Department are as follows:

Beginning Work in Process Costs:


Material P1,000
Conversion 1,500
Current Costs:
Material P3,200
Conversion 5,045

The Decorating Department had 600 wreaths in process at the beginning of the month that were 80 percent complete as to
material and 90 percent complete as to conversion. The department had 300 units in ending Work in Process that were 50
percent complete as to material and 75 percent complete as to conversion. Decorating uses the FIFO method of process
costing, and costs associated with Decorating are:
Beginning WIP Inventory:
Transferred In P1,170
Material 4,320
Conversion 6,210
Current Period:
Transferred In ?
Material P68,180
Conversion 95,820

Compute the number of equivalent units must be used in the Decorating for the transferred-in cost component.

4,900

5,500

5,200

4,850

Question 19 1 pts

FTG REVISED

The December 25th Co. makes wreaths in two departments: Forming and Decorating. Forming began the month with 500
wreaths in process that were 100 percent complete as to material and 40 percent complete as to conversion. During the
month, 6,500 wreaths were started. At month end, Forming had 2,100 wreaths that were still in process that were 100
percent complete as to material and 50 percent complete as to conversion. Assume Forming uses the weighted average
method of process costing. Costs in the Forming Department are as follows:

Beginning Work in Process Costs:


Material P1,000
Conversion 1,500
Current Costs:
Material P3,200
Conversion 5,045

The Decorating Department had 600 wreaths in process at the beginning of the month that were 80 percent complete as to
material and 90 percent complete as to conversion. The department had 300 units in ending Work in Process that were 50
percent complete as to material and 75 percent complete as to conversion. Decorating uses the FIFO method of process
costing, and costs associated with Decorating are:

Beginning WIP Inventory:


Transferred In P1,170
Material 4,320
Conversion 6,210
Current Period:
Transferred In ?
Material P68,180
Conversion 95,820

What was the total cost of work in process at the end of the month?

8,925

9,435

9,945
7,020

Question 20 1 pts

FTG REVISED

The December 25th Co. makes wreaths in two departments: Forming and Decorating. Forming began the month with 500
wreaths in process that were 100 percent complete as to material and 40 percent complete as to conversion. During the
month, 6,500 wreaths were started. At month end, Forming had 2,100 wreaths that were still in process that were 100
percent complete as to material and 50 percent complete as to conversion. Assume Forming uses the weighted average
method of process costing. Costs in the Forming Department are as follows:

Beginning Work in Process Costs:


Material P1,000
Conversion 1,500
Current Costs:
Material P3,200
Conversion 5,045

The Decorating Department had 600 wreaths in process at the beginning of the month that were 80 percent complete as to
material and 90 percent complete as to conversion. The department had 300 units in ending Work in Process that were 50
percent complete as to material and 75 percent complete as to conversion. Decorating uses the FIFO method of process
costing, and costs associated with Decorating are:

Beginning WIP Inventory:


Transferred In P1,170
Material 4,320
Conversion 6,210
Current Period:
Transferred In ?
Material P68,180
Conversion 95,820

What is the total cost of finished goods transferred to the warehouse for sale?

P162,380

P176,936

P185,266

P165,236

Question 21 1 pts

FG SMILE Co. has the following information for July:

Units started 100,000 units

Beginning Work in Process: (35% complete) 20,000 units

Normal spoilage (discrete) 3,500 units

Abnormal spoilage 5,000 units

Ending Work in Process: (70% complete) 14,500 units


Beginning Work in Process Costs:

Material P15,000

Conversion 10,000

Current costs:

Material P198,000

Conversion 127,830

All materials are added at the start of the production process. FG SMILE Co. inspects goods at 75 percent completion as
to conversion.

What are equivalent units of production for material, assuming FIFO?

120,000

96,500

100,000

95,000

Question 22 1 pts
FG SMILE Co. has the following information for July:

Units started 100,000 units


Beginning Work in Process: (35% complete) 20,000 units
Normal spoilage (discrete) 3,500 units
Abnormal spoilage 5,000 units
Ending Work in Process: (70% complete) 14,500 units

Beginning Work in Process Costs:


Material P15,000
Conversion 10,000

Current costs:
Material P198,000
Conversion 127,830

All materials are added at the start of the production process. FG SMILE Co. inspects goods at 75 percent completion as
to conversion.

How much is to be charged to abnormal loss, assuming FIFO?

15,900

14,425

11,925

14,400
Question 23 1 pts

Kennedy Company adds materials in the beginning of the process in the Forming Department, which is the first of two
stages of its production cycle. Information concerning the materials used in the Forming Department in October is as
follows:

Materials
Units Costs
Work in process, October 1 6,000 P 3,000
Units started 50,000 25,560
Units completed and transferred out 44,000

Using the average cost method, what was the materials cost of work in process at October 31?

Give the correct figures. Ex. P2,500 not P 2, 500.

Question 24 1 pts

Handy Tool Company manufactures a product in two departments, Shaping and Assembly. The product is cut out of sheet
metal, bent to shape, and painted in the Shaping Department. Then, it is transferred to the Assembly Department where
component parts purchased from outside vendors are added to the unit. A process cost system with a fifo cost flow
assumption is used to account for work in process inventories. Data related to November operations in the Assembly
Department follow:

Units in beginning inventory (90% materials, 80% labor and overhead) 1,000
Units received from the Shaping Department this period 3,000
Units transferred to Finished Goods Inventory this period 2,800
Units in ending inventory (50% materials, 40% labor and overhead) 1,200

Beginning Added
Costs charged to the department: Inventory This Period
Costs from the preceding department P23,600 P29,250
Materials 7,700 13,375
Direct labor 3,500 9,672
Factory overhead 4,900 16,616

What is the total cost per equivalent unit using fifo basis for the Assembly Department?

Give the correct figures. Ex. P2,350.75 not P 2, 350. 75

Question 25 1 pts

All materials are added at the beginning of the process.

Costs Material Conversion Total


Beginning inventory P 30,000 P 3,600 P 33,600
Current period 885,120 335,088 1,220,208
Total costs P915,120 P338,688 P1,253,808

UNITS
Beginning inventory (30% complete—conversion)6,000 units
Started 180,000 units
Completed 152,000 units
Ending inventory (70% complete—conversion) 20,000 units
Normal spoilage 4,800 units

Find the cost assigned to abnormal loss, assume that, for conversion costs, abnormal shrinkage is 60 percent.

Give the correct figures. Ex. P2,350.75 not P 2, 350. 75

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