W. Percent Complete Units Materials Conversion Work in process inventory, May 1 Work in process inventory, May 31 Materials cost in work in process inventory, May 1 Conversion cost in work in process inventory, May 1 Units started into production Units transferred to the next praduction department Materials cost added during May Conversion cost added during May 59,000 39,000 100% 30% 100% 20% $ 49,600 $13,900 253,400 273,400 $ 59,740 $ 199,812 Required: 1. Calculate the first production department's egulvalent units of production for mntoni

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### Exercise 5-8 (Algorithm) Equivalent Units; Cost per Equivalent Unit; Assigning Costs to Units—Weighted-Average Method [LO5-2, LO5-3, LO5-4]

**Overview:**

Helix Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system to manufacture prefabricated flooring. The production process involves a series of steps where all materials for the first production department are added at the beginning. The data for May in the first production department are as follows:

**Data Table:**

| Description                                              | Units | Percent Complete - Materials | Percent Complete - Conversion |
|----------------------------------------------------------|-------|------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Work in process inventory, May 1                         | 59,000| 100%                         | 30%                           |
| Units started into production                            | 39,000| 100%                         | 20%                           |
| **Materials cost in work in process inventory, May 1**   |       |                              |                               |
| Cost in work in process inventory, May 1                 |       | $49,600                      | $13,900                       |
| Cost added during May                                    |       | $273,480                     | $199,812                      |

**Requirements:**

1. Calculate the first production department's equivalent units of production for materials and conversion for May.
2. Calculate the first production department's cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion for May.
3. Compute the cost of ending work in process inventory for May.
4. Compute the first production department's cost of units transferred to the next production department for materials, conversion, and in total for May.

**Instructions:**

Complete this exercise by entering your answers in the following tabs:

- **Required 1:** Equivalent Units Calculation for Materials and Conversion
- **Required 2:** Cost per Equivalent Unit Calculation
- **Required 3:** Ending Inventory Cost Computation
- **Required 4:** Cost of Units Transferred Computation

### Interactive Elements:

- **Materials Tab**
- **Conversion Tab**

**Navigation:**
- You are currently on Page 4 of 4. 
- Use the "Prev" and "Next" buttons to navigate through the questions.

This exercise illustrates the practical application of the weighted-average method in cost accounting, emphasizing the importance of understanding equivalent units and cost allocation in a manufacturing context.
Transcribed Image Text:### Exercise 5-8 (Algorithm) Equivalent Units; Cost per Equivalent Unit; Assigning Costs to Units—Weighted-Average Method [LO5-2, LO5-3, LO5-4] **Overview:** Helix Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system to manufacture prefabricated flooring. The production process involves a series of steps where all materials for the first production department are added at the beginning. The data for May in the first production department are as follows: **Data Table:** | Description | Units | Percent Complete - Materials | Percent Complete - Conversion | |----------------------------------------------------------|-------|------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Work in process inventory, May 1 | 59,000| 100% | 30% | | Units started into production | 39,000| 100% | 20% | | **Materials cost in work in process inventory, May 1** | | | | | Cost in work in process inventory, May 1 | | $49,600 | $13,900 | | Cost added during May | | $273,480 | $199,812 | **Requirements:** 1. Calculate the first production department's equivalent units of production for materials and conversion for May. 2. Calculate the first production department's cost per equivalent unit for materials and conversion for May. 3. Compute the cost of ending work in process inventory for May. 4. Compute the first production department's cost of units transferred to the next production department for materials, conversion, and in total for May. **Instructions:** Complete this exercise by entering your answers in the following tabs: - **Required 1:** Equivalent Units Calculation for Materials and Conversion - **Required 2:** Cost per Equivalent Unit Calculation - **Required 3:** Ending Inventory Cost Computation - **Required 4:** Cost of Units Transferred Computation ### Interactive Elements: - **Materials Tab** - **Conversion Tab** **Navigation:** - You are currently on Page 4 of 4. - Use the "Prev" and "Next" buttons to navigate through the questions. This exercise illustrates the practical application of the weighted-average method in cost accounting, emphasizing the importance of understanding equivalent units and cost allocation in a manufacturing context.
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