Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)
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ISBN: 9781305970663
Author: Don R. Hansen, Maryanne M. Mowen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 40P
Aspen Medical Laboratory performs comprehensive blood tests for physicians and clinics throughout the Southwest. Aspen uses a standard process-costing system for its comprehensive blood work. Skilled technicians perform the blood tests. Because Aspen uses a
For the month of November, Aspen reported the following actual results:
- a. Beginning work in process: 1,250 tests, 60 percent complete
- b. Tests started: 25,000
- c. Ending work in process: 2,500 tests, 40 percent complete
- d. Direct labor: 47,000 hours at $19 per hour
- e. Direct materials purchased and used: 102,000 at $4.25 per ounce
- f. Variable overhead: $144,000
- g. Fixed overhead: $300,000
- h. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process.
Required:
- 1. Explain why the FIFO method is used for
process costing when a standard costing system has been adopted. - 2. Calculate the cost of goods transferred out (tests completed and transferred out) for the month of November. Does standard costing simplify process costing? Explain.
- 3. Calculate price and quantity variances for direct materials and direct labor.
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