Chapter 20, Problem 14QS

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Equivalent Units of Production:

The equivalent units of production can be defined as the units which are partially completed to be counted as fully completed units based on their percentage of work done on them.
For example, the units in ending inventory are 1,000 units and 60 % completed. Thus, the equivalent units for ending inventory will be = 1,000 units X 60 % = 600 units.

First-in, first-out (FIFO):

In FIFO method of inventory, the cost of goods sold and ending inventory are valued at the older prices. The cost of goods sold are valued at the older prices and the inventory which remains unsold are with the newest prices. This method says that, the inventory first purchased is first sold the ending inventory consists of the latest purchases.

To calculate:

The assembly department's equivalent units of production for materials and for conversion for November using FIFO method.