Cost Flows, Prime Cost and Conversion Costs
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Custom Fiberglass Products had the following inventory balances at the beginning and ending of August 2007:
August 1 August 31
Raw materials inventory $16,900 $21,700
Work-in-Process inventory 32,100 29,600
Finished goods inventory 25,800 22,600
During August, the company purchased $90,000 of raw materials. All, raw materials are considered direct materials. Total labor payroll for the month was $78,000. Direct labor employees were paid $9 per hour and worked 6,800 hours in August. Total factory overhead charges for the period were $109,300.
Required:
1. Determine the prime cost added to production during August.
2. Determine the conversion cost added to production during August.
3. Determine the cost of goods manufactured in August.
4. Determine the cost of goods sold in August.
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The solution explains how to calculate the prime cost, conversion cost, cost of goods manufactured and cost of goods sold.
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1. Determine the prime cost added to production during August.
Prime Cost = Direct Material + Direct Labor
Material used = Opening inventory + purchases - ending inventory
Material used = 16,900+90,000-21,700=85,200
Direct Labor = 6,800X 9 = 61,200
Prime Cost = ...
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