Equivalent units should be computed separately for direct materials and conversion costs.

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to express the amount of materials or labor that has been transformed into completed units during a period.

Direct Materials

The raw materials that are directly incorporated into a finished product, which are easily traceable and assignable to the manufacturing cost.

Conversion Costs

The total cost of converting raw material into finished goods, typically comprising direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs.