Chapter 17, Problem 17.30E

FIFO method, assigning costs.

1. 1. Do Exercise 17-29 using the FIFO method.

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1. 2. ZanyBrainy’s management seeks to have a more consistent cost per equivalent unit. Which method of process costing should the company choose and why?

17-29 Weighted-average method, assigning costs. ZanyBrainy Corporation makes interlocking children’s blocks in a single processing department. Direct materials are added at the start of production. Conversion costs are added evenly throughout production. ZanyBrainy uses the weighted-average method of process costing. The following information for October 2017 is available.

^a Degree of completion: direct materials, 100%; conversion costs, 80%.

^b Degree of completion: direct materials, 100%; conversion costs, 30%.

Total Costs for October 2017

Work in process, beginning
Direct materials	$ 5,760
Conversion costs	14,825	$ 20,585
Direct materials added during October		25,440
Conversion costs added during October		58,625
Total costs to account for		$104,650

1. 1. Calculate the cost per equivalent unit for direct materials and conversion costs.

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1. 2. Summarize the total costs to account for and assign them to units completed (and transferred out) and to units in ending work in process.