April 10, 2019, when the spot rate is $1.10/€, a U.S. company sells merchandise to a customer in Italy.  The spot rate is $1.11/€ on June 30, the company’s year‑end. Payment

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Problem 1MC: The balance in Ashwood Companys accounts payable account at December 31, 2019, was 1,200,000 before...
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On April 10, 2019, when the spot rate is $1.10/€, a U.S. company sells merchandise to a customer in Italy. 
The spot rate is $1.11/€ on June 30, the company’s year‑end. Payment of €100,000 is received on August 10, 
2019, when the spot rate is $1.08/€. What is the effect on fiscal 2019 and 2020 income?  
Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2020            
a. $1,000 exchange loss $3,000 exchange gain        
b. No effect $2,000 exchange loss          
c. No effect $2,000 exchange gain          
d. $1,000 exchange gain $3,000 exchange loss        
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