Inventory & Cost Accounting

How to Record Cost of Goods Manufactured

Journal entry to transfer costs from Work in Process to Finished Goods upon completion of the production cycle.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Finished Goods InventoryDebit75,000.00-
Work in Process InventoryCredit-75,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This entry represents the total cost of products that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready for sale.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Automated upon 'Job Closing' or 'Production Order Completion' in most manufacturing modules.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Large balances in WIP that do not move to Finished Goods may indicate stalled production or improper cost accumulation.

📄 Required Documentation

Completed production orders, bill of materials (BOM) cost summary, and routing labor hours.

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