a. Compute the equivalent units for the materials and conversion cost calculations. b. Compute the cost per equivalent unit for direct materials and conversion costs.

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Annin Laboratories uses the weighted-average method to account for its work-in-process inventories. The accounting
records show the following information for February:
Beginning WIP inventory
Direct materials
Conversion costs
Current period costs
Direct materials
Conversion costs
$ 20,553
6,805
Beginning inventory
Current period units started
Ending inventory
225, 147
117,460
Quantity information is obtained from the manufacturing records and includes the following:
6,000 units (40% complete as to materials, 15% complete as to conversion)
44,000 units
11,000 units (75% complete as to materials, 35% complete as to conversion)
Required:
a. Compute the equivalent units for the materials and conversion cost calculations.
b. Compute the cost per equivalent unit for direct materials and conversion costs.
Transcribed Image Text:Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Annin Laboratories uses the weighted-average method to account for its work-in-process inventories. The accounting records show the following information for February: Beginning WIP inventory Direct materials Conversion costs Current period costs Direct materials Conversion costs $ 20,553 6,805 Beginning inventory Current period units started Ending inventory 225, 147 117,460 Quantity information is obtained from the manufacturing records and includes the following: 6,000 units (40% complete as to materials, 15% complete as to conversion) 44,000 units 11,000 units (75% complete as to materials, 35% complete as to conversion) Required: a. Compute the equivalent units for the materials and conversion cost calculations. b. Compute the cost per equivalent unit for direct materials and conversion costs.
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