Question - James Company uses process costing to track its costs in two sequential production departments: Forming and Finishing. The following information is provided regarding the Forming Department:
Forming Department Month Ended July 31
Unit information
Beginning work in process, July 1 --- 6,000
Started into production during July --- 18,000
Completed and transferred to Finished Department during July --- 16,000
Ending work in process, July 31 (30% complete as to direct materials and 40% complete as to conversion costs) --- 8,000
Cost information:
Beginning work in process as of July 1 (consists of $5,000 of direct materials costs and $9,500 of conversion costs) --- $14,500
Direct materials used in July --- $27,936
Conversion costs incurred in July --- $34,350
Required:
(a) Calculate the equivalent units for direct materials. (Show your work)
(b) Calculate the cost per equivalent unit for direct materials. (Show your work)