Brokeman limited is a manufacturer of a protective product champion for the youth. The workforce
of the company is made up of two categories;
CATEGORY A
Responsible for converting raw materials into finished product. They are
involved in the actual production.
Provide supervisory and support services while actual production is
CATEGORY B
taking place.
The following data has been presented to you as Cost and Management accountant for the month
of November in 2018:
CATEGORY A
(Hours)
66,000
Total hours recorded (clocked out less clocked in}
Details as follows:
Productive hours
Idle time:
Machine Breakdown
Material Shortage
62.875
Overtime
2,125
1.000
66.000
4,500
Basic hourly rate
Group bonus
Leave allowance
Social Security
T.U.C. dues
GHé
125
71.000
25,000
35,500
12,500
CATEGORY B
(Hours)
23,500
23,500
1,875
GHé
100
17,750
13,500
10,125
6.750
Additional information
Overtime is paid 40% of the basic rate, and it is normally to be able to meet the company's
production schedule. For the month of November, 40% of the overtime hours of both categories
of the workforce were to meet the urgent request of a particular customer Baby Nayoka.
Required:
a.
Prepare the Payroll of Brokeman Limited for the month of November 2018.
b
Give the Accounting treatment of the payroll as above in the relevant books of accounts.