Analysis of the Components of Total Cost
An analysis of the total cost of production and cost of sales is carried out by preparing “Cost sheet”. A Cost sheet is an important document prepared by the costing department. Cost sheet is prepared to analyse the components of total cost, thereby determining (i) prime cost, (ii) works cost, (iii) cost of production, (iv) cost of sales and (v) profit. All aspects discussed are presented in the format or specimen of a cost sheet which is shown inTable 1.6:
Specimen of Cost Sheet
COST SHEET
For the period ended….
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
–
–
*13. Direct Expenses
–
××
–
××
*27. Add: Administration overhead
–
××
–
××
–
××
Cost Sheet Depicting Components of Total Cost
The books and records of Good Luck Manufacturing Co. present the following data for the month of January 2010:
Direct labour cost: Rs. 32,000 (160% of factory overhead)
Cost of goods sold: Rs. 1,12,000
Inventory accounts showed these opening and closing balances:
January 1
January 31
Raw material
16,000
17,200
Work-in-progress
16,000
24,000
Finished goods
28,000
36,000
Other data:
Selling expenses
6,800
General and administration expenses
5,200
Sales for the month
1,50,000
You are required to prepare a statement showing cost of goods manufactured and sold and profit earned.
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