ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IA
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Author: Christensen
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.9E
To determine
Introduction: Foreign exchange rate is the rate at which currency of one country is changed to currency of another country is called foreign exchange rate. Mainly there are two rate, i.e. direct exchange rate and indirect exchange rate.
Foreign exchange gain or loss: Foreign exchange gain or loss arises when there is selling or buying of any goods and services in foreign currency.
Forward contract: It is the contract between the purchase and the seller where they agreed to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price in the future on a specific date.
The recording of the
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