Waling-waling Company had 6,400 units of work-in-process inventory in department A on October 1, 2022. These units were 60% complete as to conversion. Direct materials are added at the beginning of the process. During the month of October, 27,200 units were started and 28,800 units were completed. Waling-Waling had 4,800 units of work-in-process inventory on October 31, 2022. These units were 20% incomplete as to conversion cost. By how much did the direct materials EUP for the month of October using average method exceed the direct materials EUP for the same month using FIFO method?
Variance Analysis
In layman's terms, variance analysis is an analysis of a difference between planned and actual behavior. Variance analysis is mainly used by the companies to maintain a control over a business. After analyzing differences, companies find the reasons for the variance so that the necessary steps should be taken to correct that variance.
Standard Costing
The standard cost system is the expected cost per unit product manufactured and it helps in estimating the deviations and controlling them as well as fixing the selling price of the product. For example, it helps to plan the cost for the coming year on the various expenses.
By how much did the direct materials EUP for the month of October using average method exceed the direct materials EUP for the same month using FIFO method?
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