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Production records show that there were 490 units in the beginning inventory, 30% complete, 1,540 units started, and 1,560 units transferred out. The beginning work in process had materials cost of $2,500 and conversion costs of $1,690. The units in ending inventory were 40% complete. Materials are entered at the beginning of the painting process. (a) How many units are in process at May 31? Work in process, May 31 [removed] units (b) What is the unit materials cost for May? (Round unit costs to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.) The unit materials cost for May $ [removed] (c) What is the unit conversion cost for May? (Round unit costs to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.) The unit conversion cost for May $ [removed]

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Introduction

The analysis of production costs and inventory management is essential for effective manufacturing operations. Accurate computation of units in process, unit materials costs, and conversion costs facilitates proper valuation of inventories and cost control. This essay addresses the specific questions related to a production process involving beginning inventory, production activities during May, and ending inventory.

Units in Process at May 31

The first step involves calculating the number of units in process at the end of May. Beginning inventory was 490 units, which were 30% complete regarding work in process. During the month, an additional 1,540 units were initiated, and a total of 1,560 units were transferred out by May 31. Since units transferred out are usually completed units, and beginning inventory was partially processed, the remaining units in process are those that are not fully completed at month-end.

Using the formula:

Units in process at May 31 = Beginning inventory + Units started - Units transferred out

Substituting values:

Units in process at May 31 = 490 + 1,540 - 1,560 = 470 units

This calculation indicates that there are 470 units still in process at the end of May.

Calculation of Unit Materials Cost for May

Materials are added at the beginning of the manufacturing process, which simplifies cost calculations, as all units in beginning inventory and units started during May will have the same material costs.

The total material costs include the costs related to beginning inventory and additional materials added during the month. Given:

- Beginning inventory material costs = $2,500

- Units in beginning inventory = 490 units

- Units started during May = 1,540 units

- Total units to account for = 490 + 1,540 = 2,030 units

Since materials are added at the beginning, the total units available for materials are:

- Beginning inventory (already includes material costs)

- Units started (new material costs apply here)

Total material cost (assuming only beginning inventory costs are given, and additional costs for started units are not explicitly provided) is typically apportioned equally across units.

To compute the unit material cost:

- Total material costs = $2,500 (cost of beginning inventory) + additional costs for new units, which are generally equivalent to the costs incurred during the month. However, given the specific data, we assume the only explicit cost provided is $2,500, relating to the beginning inventory, with additional material costs incurred during the month encapsulated within the total costs.

Assuming the total material costs for the period correspond to the sum of the beginning costs and any additional incurred, the simplified method is:

Unit materials cost = Total materials costs / Total units in process

Since only beginning inventory costs are explicitly provided, and assuming no additional costs are explicitly given in this scenario, we interpret the total materials cost for May as the costs associated with the 1,540 units started during May plus the previous inventory.

Given typical assumptions, and for the purpose of this analysis, the unit materials cost is calculated based on the total material costs divided by total units introduced in the period:

Unit materials cost = $2,500 / (490 + 1,540) = $2,500 / 2,030 ≈ $1.23

Thus, the unit materials cost for May is approximately $1.23.

Calculation of Unit Conversion Cost for May

Conversion costs include labor and overhead necessary to convert raw materials into finished goods. The beginning work in process had conversion costs of $1,690 for 490 units that were 30% complete.

The total conversion costs incurred during May combine the costs on prior work and costs added during the current period. If the initial costs are considered for the units already in process, and additional costs during May are tied to units started, the calculation proceeds as follows:

Total conversion costs:

- Beginning work in process: $1,690

- Additional conversion costs incurred during May (assuming the total of $1,690, as no other specific figure is provided, are the only data)

Total equivalent units for conversion:

- Completed units (transferred out): 1,560 units

- Units in ending inventory (40% complete): 470 units

Equivalent units for conversion:

- For transferred out units: 1,560 units (100% complete)

- For ending inventory: 470 units × 40% = 188 units

Total equivalent units for conversion:

- 1,560 + 188 = 1,748 units

The total conversion cost per unit:

- Convert costs are $1,690 (initial) plus any incurred during May. However, with only the initial costs known, and in the absence of additional incurred costs explicitly given, the simplest assumption is to allocate the total starting conversion costs across the equivalent units.

Thus:

Conversion cost per unit = $1,690 / 1,748 ≈ $0.97

Therefore, the unit conversion cost for May is approximately $0.97.

Conclusion

The analysis indicates that at the end of May, there are 470 units still in process. The unit materials cost for May is approximately $1.23, reflecting the costs associated with materials added at the start of production. The unit conversion cost, accounting for labor and overhead, is approximately $0.97 per unit. These calculations assist managerial decision-making, cost control, and inventory valuation, aligning with standard cost accounting practices.

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