Asked by Jerry Simmons on May 21, 2024
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The cost per equivalent unit under the first-in, first-out method of process costing is equal to the cost added during the period divided by the equivalent units of production for the period.
Equivalent Unit
A measure used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done by an incomplete process on units of production in terms of fully completed units.
Process Costing
A costing methodology used in industries where production is continuous and costs are assigned to units of output through the manufacturing process.
First-In, First-Out
An inventory accounting method where the oldest items (first-in) are sold or used first (first-out), affecting the cost of goods sold and ending inventory valuation.
- Calculate the cost per equivalent unit under both FIFO and weighted-average methods of process costing.
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Learning Objectives
- Calculate the cost per equivalent unit under both FIFO and weighted-average methods of process costing.
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