Answer:
$426,000
Explanation:
In order to arrive at the cost to be accounted for, the cost incurred on the closing WIP (Work-In-Progress) and the units transferred out is added.
The cost incurred on the opening WIP is deducted whenever the cost to be accounted for is calculated.
Calculate the cost to be accounted for in the department as shown below.
Cost to be accounted for = Closing WIP + Transferred out to department − Opening WIP
Given:
Closing WIP = $18,000
Transferred out to department = $443,000
Opening WIP = $35000
Cost to be accounted for = $18000 + $443000 − $35000
=$426,000