Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781259995484
Author: Ray Garrison
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Process Costing: It is a method of cost allocation and calculation used when the types of goods produced are similar in nature and in large quantities. The advantage of this method is that, it allows for simple and efficient cost allocation and calculation, especially when the variations in the types of goods produced are minimal.

Conditions where it would be appropriate to use a process costing system.

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The process costing system can be used in the following conditions:

  • The types of goods produced are similar in nature and have very little difference in their specifications and manufacturing processes.
  • The quantity of goods produced must be substantial enough to warrant implementation of the process costing system.

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Process costing: It is a cost allocation and cost calculation system, where costs are allocated to goods of a similar nature, based on certain standard cost estimates.

  • These cost estimates are derived by analyzing historical data and ascertaining the various types of costs incurred in the manufacturing processes related to such goods.
  • These goods are often similar in nature and the manufacturing processes pertaining to these goods are also standard in nature.
  • The goods are produced in large quantities and the costs are allocated to all goods manufactured regardless of the actual costs per unit of output.
  • Examples of industries where this system may be applied are Food production industry, Refinery industry, Mining industry, etc.
  • The cost of extraction or production of one unit of goods of the industries cannot be determined on per unit of output basis and hence, this system is appropriate.
Conclusion

Hence, it can be seen that the process costing is appropriate for goods that are produced in large quantities and are similar in nature.

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Chapter 4 Solutions

Managerial Accounting

Ch. 4.A - Prob. 11PCh. 4.A - Prob. 12CCh. 4.B - Prob. 1ECh. 4.B - EXERCISE 4B-2 Step-Down Method LO4-11 Madison Park...Ch. 4.B - Prob. 3ECh. 4.B - EXERCISE 4B-4 Direct Method LO4-10 Refer to the...Ch. 4.B - PROBLEM 4B-5 Step-Down Method L04-11 Woodbury...Ch. 4.B - PROBLEM 4B-6 Step-Down Method versus Direct...Ch. 4.B - CASE 4B-7 Step-Down Method versus Direct Method...Ch. 4 - Prob. 1QCh. 4 - In what ways are job-order and process costing...Ch. 4 - Why is cost accumulation simpler in a process...Ch. 4 - How many Work in Process accounts are maintained...Ch. 4 - Prob. 5QCh. 4 - Prob. 6QCh. 4 - Prob. 7QCh. 4 - Prob. 8QCh. 4 - Prob. 1AECh. 4 - This exercise relates to the Double Diamond Skis’...Ch. 4 - This exercise relates to the Double Diamond Skis’...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that goes...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that goes...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that goes...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that goes...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that goes...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that...Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that goes...Ch. 4 - Prob. 10F15Ch. 4 - Prob. 11F15Ch. 4 - Prob. 12F15Ch. 4 - Clopack Company manufactures one product that...Ch. 4 - Prob. 14F15Ch. 4 - Prob. 15F15Ch. 4 - Prob. 1ECh. 4 - Prob. 2ECh. 4 - Prob. 3ECh. 4 - EXERCISE 4-4 Assigning Costs to...Ch. 4 - EXERCISE 4-5 Cost Reconciliation...Ch. 4 - Prob. 6ECh. 4 - Prob. 7ECh. 4 - Prob. 8ECh. 4 - EXERCISE 4-9 Equivalent Units and Cost per...Ch. 4 - Prob. 10ECh. 4 - Prob. 11ECh. 4 - Prob. 12ECh. 4 - Prob. 13PCh. 4 - Prob. 14PCh. 4 - Prob. 15PCh. 4 - PROBLEM 4-16 Comprehensive...Ch. 4 - Prob. 17PCh. 4 - Prob. 18PCh. 4 - Prob. 19CCh. 4 - ( CASE 4-20 Ethics and the Manager, Understanding...
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