Manufacturing

Recording Normal Spoilage

Adding the cost of expected/unavoidable waste to the cost of the good units produced.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Work-in-Process (Good Units)Asset (+)200.00-
Work-in-Process (Spoiled Units)Asset (-)-200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Normal spoilage is considered a product cost. The 'good' products absorb the cost of the 'bad' ones that are expected in a normal run.

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