You have bid for a possible export order that would provide a cash inflow of €1 million in 6 months. The spot exchange rate is USD1.29 = EUR1, and the 1-year forward rate is USD1.27 = EUR1. There are two sources of uncertainty: (1) The euro could appreciate or depreciate, and (ii) you may or may not receive the export order. Fill in the following table to illustrate in each case the profits or losses that you would make if you sell €1 million forward by filling in the following table. Assume that the exchange rate in 1 year will be either USD1.19 EUR1 or USD1.39 = EUR1. (Negative values should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answers in millions rounded to 2 decimal places.) Total Profit/Loss (in millions) Spot Rate Receive Order Lose Order USD1.19 = EUR1 USD1.39 = EUR1

You have bid for a possible export order that would provide a cash inflow of €1 million in 6 months. The spot exchange rate is USD1.29 = EUR1, and the 1-year forward rate is USD1.27 = EUR1. There are two sources of uncertainty: (1) The euro could appreciate or depreciate, and (ii) you may or may not receive the export order. Fill in the following table to illustrate in each case the profits or losses that you would make if you sell €1 million forward by filling in the following table. Assume that the exchange rate in 1 year will be either USD1.19 EUR1 or USD1.39 = EUR1. (Negative values should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answers in millions rounded to 2 decimal places.) Total Profit/Loss (in millions) Spot Rate Receive Order Lose Order USD1.19 = EUR1 USD1.39 = EUR1

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

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Chapter13: Emerging Topics In Managerial Accounting

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