Hamilton, Which Uses a Process-Costing System, Had a Balance in Its

Multiple Choice

Hamilton, which uses a process-costing system, had a balance in its Work-in-Process account of $68,000 on January 1. The account was charged with direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead of $450,000 throughout the year. If a review of the accounting records determined that $86,000 of goods were still in production at year-end, Hamilton should make a journal entry on December 31 that includes:

A) a debit to Cost of Goods Sold for $432,000.
B) a credit to Finished-Goods Inventory for $432,000.
C) a credit to Work-in-Process Inventory for $432,000.
D) a debit to Finished-Goods Inventory for $86,000.
E) a credit to Work-in-Process Inventory for $86,000.