Preparation of Simple Process Accounts involving Overhead Distribution

Problem 1

A product passes through three stages of production where the output of each stage becomes the raw materials for the next stage. Further raw materials are also added at each stage. During a period, 1,500 units of finished product were produced with the following expenditure:
Stage A Stage B Stage C
Material
Labour
Production expenses
24,000
12,500
14,000
14,000
9,000
8,000
8,000
6,000
5,000

Primary raw material issued to stage A, in addition to the above, was worth 13,500. Indirect expenses amounting to 22,000 are to be allocated on the basis of Labor. Prepare process cost accounts showing the cost per unit at each stage and the total cost of finished product at the final stage

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Problem 2

Product X requires three distinct processes and after the 3rd process the product is transferred to finished stock. You are required to prepare various process accounts from the following information.
Total P1 P2 P3
Material
Direct Wages
Direct expenses
Production Overhead
20,400
23,000
24,900
32,200
12,000
11,500
12,500
6,000
7,600
12,400
2,400
3,900

Production overheads to be allocated to different processes at the rate of 140% of direct wages. Production during the period was 2,000 lbs. Assume there is no opening and closing stock.

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