Question 1. Process costing differs from job order costing in the way costs are accounted for. Share your thoughts about the accounting differences in process costing versus job order costing, and explain how manufacturing costs are accounted for in process costing. Further explain why the cost per equivalent unit are determined separately for direct materials and for conversion costs under different methods of determining the cost of completed and transferred out units and the cost of ending work in process inventory. Additionally, discuss the type of production most suitable to employ a process costing system by providing an example.
Question 2. Debate the merits of the different methods of determining the cost of equivalent units.