ECONOMICS

Detailed explanation-1: -The total units to account for is the number of units in the beginning work in process inventory plus the number of units started into production; this total also represents the sum of the number of units completed and the number of units in the ending work in process inventory.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a Production Cost Report? A production cost report identifies the total cost (direct materials, labor, and overhead), of producing a product. A production cost report helps managers answer several important questions: How much does it cost to produce each unit of product for each department?

Detailed explanation-3: -To simply calculate equivalent units, you can multiply the number of physical items by the percentage of the work done on them. For two items that are 50% done, you would have one equivalent unit (2 x 50% = 1). When the items are completely finished, the number of equivalent units is equal to the physical items.

Detailed explanation-4: -This total is called “units to account for, ” while the total of beginning inventory costs and costs added to production is called “costs to be accounted for.” Knowing the total units or costs to account for is helpful since it also equals the units or costs transferred out plus the amount remaining in ending inventory.