If the units in ending inventory are 60% complete instead of 30% with respect
to labor, the number of equivalent units in ending inventory with respect to
labor is understated, and the total equivalent units produced for the period is
also understated. If the correct percentage of completion with respect to labor
is used, the direct labor cost per equivalent unit will be smaller. However, the
cost of direct labor in ending goods in process is larger because the
percentage of equivalent units remaining in ending inventory is greater.
Regarding financial statements, this error causes an overstatement of cost of
goods sold and an understatement of net income on the income statement for
November. On the November 30 balance sheet, the goods in process
inventory and retained earnings are understated; therefore total assets and
equity are also understated.