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Objective of the workpaper
Allocate the common costs between joint products on a rational and consistent basis after deducting the net realisable value of an immaterial by-product, then determine the cost of inventories under the retail method or the standard cost method and assess how closely the result approximates cost.
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- IAS 2 §14
- IAS 2 §21
- IAS 2 §22
Work this workpaper as a mission
Each case that uses this template opens in the mission workspace: data, analysis, calculation, entries, conclusion and review, with your progress saved.
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail methodOpen the mission · Beams — joint costs
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail methodOpen the mission · Planks — joint costs
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail methodOpen the mission · Shop — garden department
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail methodOpen the mission · Shop — hardware department
- Professional file: inventory closing of a manufacturer-distributor of apple productsOpen the mission · Apple juice
- Professional file: inventory closing of a manufacturer-distributor of apple productsOpen the mission · Apple compote
6 instances from the cases: the calculations and entries below are run by the calculation engine.
- File and entity
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail method
- Case tasks documented here
- How do you analyse the sawing process and the basis for allocating joint costs?
- Calculate the net realisable value of the sawdust and the cost of the beams and planks.
- Can the retail method be used at the store and with which percentage?
- Calculate the cost of the store's inventories by department and in total.
Inputs
InputsProduction process and products obtained simultaneously (joint products, by-product)
Text
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product
Number
900,000
Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product
Number
26,000
Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3)
Table
PRODUCT_1 · BEAMS · 600,000 | PRODUCT_2 · PLANKS · 400,000
Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Choice
Joint product 1
Joint product 1 / Joint product 2 / Joint product 3
Sales value of the inventory of the department
Number
Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Number
The gross margin percentage is the one appropriate to the department and takes into account items marked down below their original selling price; an average percentage for each department is often used (para. 22). The figure is a datum of the entity, never set by the standard.
Inventories measured at standard cost
Number
Estimated actual cost, to assess how closely the result approximates cost
Number
Supporting evidence
EvidenceEvidence obtained and referenced (category, document reference)
EvidenceRequired
Joint products and by-product
AnalysisIAS 2 §14
Conditions for allocating joint costs
Checklist
- A single process produces more than one product simultaneously (joint products, or a main product and a by-product)
- Costs of conversion of each product not separately identifiable
- Allocation on a rational and consistent basis
- Immaterial by-product measured at net realisable value, deducted from the cost of the main product
Techniques for the measurement of cost
AnalysisIAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Conditions for using the techniques
Checklist
- Technique used for convenience, its results approximating cost
- Standard costs based on normal levels of materials and supplies, labour, efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Standard costs regularly reviewed and revised where necessary
- Retail method: large numbers of rapidly changing items with similar margins
- Gross margin percentage taking into account items marked down
Allocation and cost by technique
CalculationsIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §22
Net realisable value of the by-product deducted from the common costs
Calculation
26,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Costs allocated to the joint products
Calculation
874,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Cost allocated to the product detailed
Calculation
524,400
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
The engine first deducts the net realisable value of the by-product, then allocates the balance in proportion to the basis entered for each product. The row key must match the product chosen. The basis retained (relative sales value at the split-off point or at completion, for example) is a documented choice of the entity (para. 14). Calculation convention (teaching assumption): when there are several joint products, the net realisable value of the by-product is deducted from the common costs before allocation; para. 14 refers to the cost of the main product.
Cost of inventories under the retail method
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Gross margin deducted from the sales value
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Allocation basis and technique retained
JudgmentIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Basis for allocating joint costs
JudgmentRequired
Relative sales value at the split-off point
Relative sales value at the split-off point / Relative sales value at completion / Other rational and consistent basis, documented / Not applicable: no joint production
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Cost measurement technique retained
JudgmentRequired
Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
Standard cost method, results approximating cost / Retail method, results approximating cost / Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
The standard sets no numerical threshold for approximation: compare the result of the technique with the estimated actual cost and document the assessment (para. 21).
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Conclusion
ConclusionCost allocated by product and cost of inventories by technique, approximation to cost assessed
ConclusionRequired
Normative references
ReferencesParagraphs cited in this workpaper (verification status shown from the register)
References
Checks and financial statement impact
- The allocation basis is documentedPass
- The technique retained is documentedPass
- The common costs are fully allocated (by-product and joint products)Pass
- Assets
- 0
- Liabilities
- 0
- Profit or loss
- 0
- OCI
- 0
- Equity
- 0
- File and entity
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail method
- Case tasks documented here
- How do you analyse the sawing process and the basis for allocating joint costs?
- Calculate the net realisable value of the sawdust and the cost of the beams and planks.
- Can the retail method be used at the store and with which percentage?
- Calculate the cost of the store's inventories by department and in total.
Inputs
InputsProduction process and products obtained simultaneously (joint products, by-product)
Text
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product
Number
900,000
Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product
Number
26,000
Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3)
Table
PRODUCT_1 · BEAMS · 600,000 | PRODUCT_2 · PLANKS · 400,000
Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Choice
Joint product 2
Joint product 1 / Joint product 2 / Joint product 3
Sales value of the inventory of the department
Number
Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Number
The gross margin percentage is the one appropriate to the department and takes into account items marked down below their original selling price; an average percentage for each department is often used (para. 22). The figure is a datum of the entity, never set by the standard.
Inventories measured at standard cost
Number
Estimated actual cost, to assess how closely the result approximates cost
Number
Supporting evidence
EvidenceEvidence obtained and referenced (category, document reference)
EvidenceRequired
Joint products and by-product
AnalysisIAS 2 §14
Conditions for allocating joint costs
Checklist
- A single process produces more than one product simultaneously (joint products, or a main product and a by-product)
- Costs of conversion of each product not separately identifiable
- Allocation on a rational and consistent basis
- Immaterial by-product measured at net realisable value, deducted from the cost of the main product
Techniques for the measurement of cost
AnalysisIAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Conditions for using the techniques
Checklist
- Technique used for convenience, its results approximating cost
- Standard costs based on normal levels of materials and supplies, labour, efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Standard costs regularly reviewed and revised where necessary
- Retail method: large numbers of rapidly changing items with similar margins
- Gross margin percentage taking into account items marked down
Allocation and cost by technique
CalculationsIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §22
Net realisable value of the by-product deducted from the common costs
Calculation
26,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Costs allocated to the joint products
Calculation
874,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Cost allocated to the product detailed
Calculation
349,600
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
The engine first deducts the net realisable value of the by-product, then allocates the balance in proportion to the basis entered for each product. The row key must match the product chosen. The basis retained (relative sales value at the split-off point or at completion, for example) is a documented choice of the entity (para. 14). Calculation convention (teaching assumption): when there are several joint products, the net realisable value of the by-product is deducted from the common costs before allocation; para. 14 refers to the cost of the main product.
Cost of inventories under the retail method
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Gross margin deducted from the sales value
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Allocation basis and technique retained
JudgmentIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Basis for allocating joint costs
JudgmentRequired
Relative sales value at the split-off point
Relative sales value at the split-off point / Relative sales value at completion / Other rational and consistent basis, documented / Not applicable: no joint production
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Cost measurement technique retained
JudgmentRequired
Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
Standard cost method, results approximating cost / Retail method, results approximating cost / Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
The standard sets no numerical threshold for approximation: compare the result of the technique with the estimated actual cost and document the assessment (para. 21).
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Conclusion
ConclusionCost allocated by product and cost of inventories by technique, approximation to cost assessed
ConclusionRequired
Normative references
ReferencesParagraphs cited in this workpaper (verification status shown from the register)
References
Checks and financial statement impact
- The allocation basis is documentedPass
- The technique retained is documentedPass
- The common costs are fully allocated (by-product and joint products)Pass
- Assets
- 0
- Liabilities
- 0
- Profit or loss
- 0
- OCI
- 0
- Equity
- 0
- File and entity
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail method
- Case tasks documented here
- How do you analyse the sawing process and the basis for allocating joint costs?
- Calculate the net realisable value of the sawdust and the cost of the beams and planks.
- Can the retail method be used at the store and with which percentage?
- Calculate the cost of the store's inventories by department and in total.
Inputs
InputsProduction process and products obtained simultaneously (joint products, by-product)
Text
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product
Number
Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product
Number
Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3)
Table
Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Choice
Joint product 1 / Joint product 2 / Joint product 3
Sales value of the inventory of the department
Number
250,000
Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Number
60 %
The gross margin percentage is the one appropriate to the department and takes into account items marked down below their original selling price; an average percentage for each department is often used (para. 22). The figure is a datum of the entity, never set by the standard.
Inventories measured at standard cost
Number
Estimated actual cost, to assess how closely the result approximates cost
Number
Supporting evidence
EvidenceEvidence obtained and referenced (category, document reference)
EvidenceRequired
Joint products and by-product
AnalysisIAS 2 §14
Conditions for allocating joint costs
Checklist
- A single process produces more than one product simultaneously (joint products, or a main product and a by-product)
- Costs of conversion of each product not separately identifiable
- Allocation on a rational and consistent basis
- Immaterial by-product measured at net realisable value, deducted from the cost of the main product
Techniques for the measurement of cost
AnalysisIAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Conditions for using the techniques
Checklist
- Technique used for convenience, its results approximating cost
- Standard costs based on normal levels of materials and supplies, labour, efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Standard costs regularly reviewed and revised where necessary
- Retail method: large numbers of rapidly changing items with similar margins
- Gross margin percentage taking into account items marked down
Allocation and cost by technique
CalculationsIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §22
Net realisable value of the by-product deducted from the common costs
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Costs allocated to the joint products
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Cost allocated to the product detailed
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
The engine first deducts the net realisable value of the by-product, then allocates the balance in proportion to the basis entered for each product. The row key must match the product chosen. The basis retained (relative sales value at the split-off point or at completion, for example) is a documented choice of the entity (para. 14). Calculation convention (teaching assumption): when there are several joint products, the net realisable value of the by-product is deducted from the common costs before allocation; para. 14 refers to the cost of the main product.
Cost of inventories under the retail method
Calculation
150,000
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Gross margin deducted from the sales value
Calculation
100,000
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Allocation basis and technique retained
JudgmentIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Basis for allocating joint costs
JudgmentRequired
Not applicable: no joint production
Relative sales value at the split-off point / Relative sales value at completion / Other rational and consistent basis, documented / Not applicable: no joint production
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Cost measurement technique retained
JudgmentRequired
Retail method, results approximating cost
Standard cost method, results approximating cost / Retail method, results approximating cost / Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
The standard sets no numerical threshold for approximation: compare the result of the technique with the estimated actual cost and document the assessment (para. 21).
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Conclusion
ConclusionCost allocated by product and cost of inventories by technique, approximation to cost assessed
ConclusionRequired
Normative references
ReferencesParagraphs cited in this workpaper (verification status shown from the register)
References
Checks and financial statement impact
- The allocation basis is documentedPass
- The technique retained is documentedPass
- The common costs are fully allocated (by-product and joint products)Not evaluated
- Assets
- 0
- Liabilities
- 0
- Profit or loss
- 0
- OCI
- 0
- Equity
- 0
- File and entity
- Joint production and retail: by-product and retail method
- Case tasks documented here
- How do you analyse the sawing process and the basis for allocating joint costs?
- Calculate the net realisable value of the sawdust and the cost of the beams and planks.
- Can the retail method be used at the store and with which percentage?
- Calculate the cost of the store's inventories by department and in total.
Inputs
InputsProduction process and products obtained simultaneously (joint products, by-product)
Text
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product
Number
Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product
Number
Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3)
Table
Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Choice
Joint product 1 / Joint product 2 / Joint product 3
Sales value of the inventory of the department
Number
180,000
Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Number
70 %
The gross margin percentage is the one appropriate to the department and takes into account items marked down below their original selling price; an average percentage for each department is often used (para. 22). The figure is a datum of the entity, never set by the standard.
Inventories measured at standard cost
Number
Estimated actual cost, to assess how closely the result approximates cost
Number
Supporting evidence
EvidenceEvidence obtained and referenced (category, document reference)
EvidenceRequired
Joint products and by-product
AnalysisIAS 2 §14
Conditions for allocating joint costs
Checklist
- A single process produces more than one product simultaneously (joint products, or a main product and a by-product)
- Costs of conversion of each product not separately identifiable
- Allocation on a rational and consistent basis
- Immaterial by-product measured at net realisable value, deducted from the cost of the main product
Techniques for the measurement of cost
AnalysisIAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Conditions for using the techniques
Checklist
- Technique used for convenience, its results approximating cost
- Standard costs based on normal levels of materials and supplies, labour, efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Standard costs regularly reviewed and revised where necessary
- Retail method: large numbers of rapidly changing items with similar margins
- Gross margin percentage taking into account items marked down
Allocation and cost by technique
CalculationsIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §22
Net realisable value of the by-product deducted from the common costs
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Costs allocated to the joint products
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Cost allocated to the product detailed
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
The engine first deducts the net realisable value of the by-product, then allocates the balance in proportion to the basis entered for each product. The row key must match the product chosen. The basis retained (relative sales value at the split-off point or at completion, for example) is a documented choice of the entity (para. 14). Calculation convention (teaching assumption): when there are several joint products, the net realisable value of the by-product is deducted from the common costs before allocation; para. 14 refers to the cost of the main product.
Cost of inventories under the retail method
Calculation
126,000
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Gross margin deducted from the sales value
Calculation
54,000
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Allocation basis and technique retained
JudgmentIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Basis for allocating joint costs
JudgmentRequired
Not applicable: no joint production
Relative sales value at the split-off point / Relative sales value at completion / Other rational and consistent basis, documented / Not applicable: no joint production
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Cost measurement technique retained
JudgmentRequired
Retail method, results approximating cost
Standard cost method, results approximating cost / Retail method, results approximating cost / Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
The standard sets no numerical threshold for approximation: compare the result of the technique with the estimated actual cost and document the assessment (para. 21).
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Conclusion
ConclusionCost allocated by product and cost of inventories by technique, approximation to cost assessed
ConclusionRequired
Normative references
ReferencesParagraphs cited in this workpaper (verification status shown from the register)
References
Checks and financial statement impact
- The allocation basis is documentedPass
- The technique retained is documentedPass
- The common costs are fully allocated (by-product and joint products)Not evaluated
- Assets
- 0
- Liabilities
- 0
- Profit or loss
- 0
- OCI
- 0
- Equity
- 0
- File and entity
- Professional file: inventory closing of a manufacturer-distributor of apple products
- Case task documented here
- Allocate the production cost between the juice, the compote and the pomace and calculate the unit costs.
Inputs
InputsProduction process and products obtained simultaneously (joint products, by-product)
Text
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product
Number
1,356,000
Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product
Number
24,000
Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3)
Table
PRODUCT_1 · APPLE_JUICE · 1,398,600 | PRODUCT_2 · APPLE_COMPOTE · 932,400
Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Choice
Joint product 1
Joint product 1 / Joint product 2 / Joint product 3
Sales value of the inventory of the department
Number
Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Number
The gross margin percentage is the one appropriate to the department and takes into account items marked down below their original selling price; an average percentage for each department is often used (para. 22). The figure is a datum of the entity, never set by the standard.
Inventories measured at standard cost
Number
Estimated actual cost, to assess how closely the result approximates cost
Number
Supporting evidence
EvidenceEvidence obtained and referenced (category, document reference)
EvidenceRequired
Joint products and by-product
AnalysisIAS 2 §14
Conditions for allocating joint costs
Checklist
- A single process produces more than one product simultaneously (joint products, or a main product and a by-product)
- Costs of conversion of each product not separately identifiable
- Allocation on a rational and consistent basis
- Immaterial by-product measured at net realisable value, deducted from the cost of the main product
Techniques for the measurement of cost
AnalysisIAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Conditions for using the techniques
Checklist
- Technique used for convenience, its results approximating cost
- Standard costs based on normal levels of materials and supplies, labour, efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Standard costs regularly reviewed and revised where necessary
- Retail method: large numbers of rapidly changing items with similar margins
- Gross margin percentage taking into account items marked down
Allocation and cost by technique
CalculationsIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §22
Net realisable value of the by-product deducted from the common costs
Calculation
24,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Costs allocated to the joint products
Calculation
1,332,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Cost allocated to the product detailed
Calculation
799,200
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
The engine first deducts the net realisable value of the by-product, then allocates the balance in proportion to the basis entered for each product. The row key must match the product chosen. The basis retained (relative sales value at the split-off point or at completion, for example) is a documented choice of the entity (para. 14). Calculation convention (teaching assumption): when there are several joint products, the net realisable value of the by-product is deducted from the common costs before allocation; para. 14 refers to the cost of the main product.
Cost of inventories under the retail method
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Gross margin deducted from the sales value
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Allocation basis and technique retained
JudgmentIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Basis for allocating joint costs
JudgmentRequired
Relative sales value at completion
Relative sales value at the split-off point / Relative sales value at completion / Other rational and consistent basis, documented / Not applicable: no joint production
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Cost measurement technique retained
JudgmentRequired
Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
Standard cost method, results approximating cost / Retail method, results approximating cost / Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
The standard sets no numerical threshold for approximation: compare the result of the technique with the estimated actual cost and document the assessment (para. 21).
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Conclusion
ConclusionCost allocated by product and cost of inventories by technique, approximation to cost assessed
ConclusionRequired
Normative references
ReferencesParagraphs cited in this workpaper (verification status shown from the register)
References
Checks and financial statement impact
- The allocation basis is documentedPass
- The technique retained is documentedPass
- The common costs are fully allocated (by-product and joint products)Pass
- Assets
- 0
- Liabilities
- 0
- Profit or loss
- 0
- OCI
- 0
- Equity
- 0
- File and entity
- Professional file: inventory closing of a manufacturer-distributor of apple products
- Case task documented here
- Allocate the production cost between the juice, the compote and the pomace and calculate the unit costs.
Inputs
InputsProduction process and products obtained simultaneously (joint products, by-product)
Text
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product
Number
1,356,000
Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product
Number
24,000
Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3)
Table
PRODUCT_1 · APPLE_JUICE · 1,398,600 | PRODUCT_2 · APPLE_COMPOTE · 932,400
Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Choice
Joint product 2
Joint product 1 / Joint product 2 / Joint product 3
Sales value of the inventory of the department
Number
Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Number
The gross margin percentage is the one appropriate to the department and takes into account items marked down below their original selling price; an average percentage for each department is often used (para. 22). The figure is a datum of the entity, never set by the standard.
Inventories measured at standard cost
Number
Estimated actual cost, to assess how closely the result approximates cost
Number
Supporting evidence
EvidenceEvidence obtained and referenced (category, document reference)
EvidenceRequired
Joint products and by-product
AnalysisIAS 2 §14
Conditions for allocating joint costs
Checklist
- A single process produces more than one product simultaneously (joint products, or a main product and a by-product)
- Costs of conversion of each product not separately identifiable
- Allocation on a rational and consistent basis
- Immaterial by-product measured at net realisable value, deducted from the cost of the main product
Techniques for the measurement of cost
AnalysisIAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Conditions for using the techniques
Checklist
- Technique used for convenience, its results approximating cost
- Standard costs based on normal levels of materials and supplies, labour, efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Standard costs regularly reviewed and revised where necessary
- Retail method: large numbers of rapidly changing items with similar margins
- Gross margin percentage taking into account items marked down
Allocation and cost by technique
CalculationsIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §22
Net realisable value of the by-product deducted from the common costs
Calculation
24,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Costs allocated to the joint products
Calculation
1,332,000
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Cost allocated to the product detailed
Calculation
532,800
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
The engine first deducts the net realisable value of the by-product, then allocates the balance in proportion to the basis entered for each product. The row key must match the product chosen. The basis retained (relative sales value at the split-off point or at completion, for example) is a documented choice of the entity (para. 14). Calculation convention (teaching assumption): when there are several joint products, the net realisable value of the by-product is deducted from the common costs before allocation; para. 14 refers to the cost of the main product.
Cost of inventories under the retail method
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Gross margin deducted from the sales value
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Allocation basis and technique retained
JudgmentIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Basis for allocating joint costs
JudgmentRequired
Relative sales value at completion
Relative sales value at the split-off point / Relative sales value at completion / Other rational and consistent basis, documented / Not applicable: no joint production
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Cost measurement technique retained
JudgmentRequired
Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
Standard cost method, results approximating cost / Retail method, results approximating cost / Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
The standard sets no numerical threshold for approximation: compare the result of the technique with the estimated actual cost and document the assessment (para. 21).
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Conclusion
ConclusionCost allocated by product and cost of inventories by technique, approximation to cost assessed
ConclusionRequired
Normative references
ReferencesParagraphs cited in this workpaper (verification status shown from the register)
References
Checks and financial statement impact
- The allocation basis is documentedPass
- The technique retained is documentedPass
- The common costs are fully allocated (by-product and joint products)Pass
- Assets
- 0
- Liabilities
- 0
- Profit or loss
- 0
- OCI
- 0
- Equity
- 0
Inputs
InputsProduction process and products obtained simultaneously (joint products, by-product)
Text
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product
Number
Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product
Number
Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3)
Table
Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Choice
Joint product 1 / Joint product 2 / Joint product 3
Sales value of the inventory of the department
Number
Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Number
The gross margin percentage is the one appropriate to the department and takes into account items marked down below their original selling price; an average percentage for each department is often used (para. 22). The figure is a datum of the entity, never set by the standard.
Inventories measured at standard cost
Number
Estimated actual cost, to assess how closely the result approximates cost
Number
Supporting evidence
EvidenceEvidence obtained and referenced (category, document reference)
EvidenceRequired
Joint products and by-product
AnalysisIAS 2 §14
Conditions for allocating joint costs
Checklist
- A single process produces more than one product simultaneously (joint products, or a main product and a by-product)
- Costs of conversion of each product not separately identifiable
- Allocation on a rational and consistent basis
- Immaterial by-product measured at net realisable value, deducted from the cost of the main product
Techniques for the measurement of cost
AnalysisIAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Conditions for using the techniques
Checklist
- Technique used for convenience, its results approximating cost
- Standard costs based on normal levels of materials and supplies, labour, efficiency and capacity utilisation
- Standard costs regularly reviewed and revised where necessary
- Retail method: large numbers of rapidly changing items with similar margins
- Gross margin percentage taking into account items marked down
Allocation and cost by technique
CalculationsIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §22
Net realisable value of the by-product deducted from the common costs
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Costs allocated to the joint products
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
Cost allocated to the product detailed
Calculation
Common costs of the process up to the split-off point, not separately identifiable by product ; Net realisable value of the immaterial by-product ; Joint products and allocation basis (one row per product, key PRODUCT_1, PRODUCT_2 or PRODUCT_3) ; Product whose allocated cost is detailed
The engine first deducts the net realisable value of the by-product, then allocates the balance in proportion to the basis entered for each product. The row key must match the product chosen. The basis retained (relative sales value at the split-off point or at completion, for example) is a documented choice of the entity (para. 14). Calculation convention (teaching assumption): when there are several joint products, the net realisable value of the by-product is deducted from the common costs before allocation; para. 14 refers to the cost of the main product.
Cost of inventories under the retail method
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Gross margin deducted from the sales value
Calculation
Sales value of the inventory of the department ; Cost percentage of the sales value (100 − gross margin percentage retained)
Allocation basis and technique retained
JudgmentIAS 2 §14IAS 2 §21IAS 2 §22
Basis for allocating joint costs
JudgmentRequired
Relative sales value at the split-off point / Relative sales value at completion / Other rational and consistent basis, documented / Not applicable: no joint production
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Cost measurement technique retained
JudgmentRequired
Standard cost method, results approximating cost / Retail method, results approximating cost / Actual cost: technique rejected (results not approximating cost, or not used)
The standard sets no numerical threshold for approximation: compare the result of the technique with the estimated actual cost and document the assessment (para. 21).
Rationale: facts relied on, analysis, alternative rejected
TextRequired
Conclusion
ConclusionCost allocated by product and cost of inventories by technique, approximation to cost assessed
ConclusionRequired
Normative references
ReferencesParagraphs cited in this workpaper (verification status shown from the register)
References