When computing the cost per equivalent unit, it is necessary to consider the percentage completion of the units in beginning inventory under the weighted-average method.

Equivalent Unit

A measure used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done on a product in terms of fully completed units.

Weighted-Average Method

A process costing method that calculates unit costs by combining costs and outputs from the current and prior periods.

Percentage Completion

A measure used in accounting and project management to indicate the progress of projects or production, based on the completion percentage of the total work.