Introduction: Translation adjustment is the method used to convert the local currency into the parents’ functional currency when the local currency is the foreign entity’s functional currency. The current rate is used to translate the financial statements that are the exchange rate on the
The excess amount paid while acquiring foreign affiliate reported in consolidated balance sheet and income statement in subsequent periods when functional currency is the local currency unit of the foreign affiliate.
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- Assume that a U.S. company has a foreign subsidiary whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar. Explain how exchange rates between the foreign currency and the dollar would have to change in order to result in a current-year remeasurement loss and how the company could use a foreign currency loan receivable or payable to hedge against its net investment in the foreign subsidiary.arrow_forwardAccounts are listed below for a foreign subsidiary that maintains its books in its local currency. The equity interest in the subsidiary was acquired in a purchase transaction. In the space provided, indicate the exchange rate that would be used to translate the accounts into dollars assuming that the functional currency was identified (a) as the U.S. dollar and (b) as the foreign entity’s local currency. Exchange Rate if theFunctional Currency Is: Account U.S. Dollar Local Currency Cash Accounts receivable Inventory carried at cost Inventory carried at market Prepaid rent Property, plant, and equipment Goodwill Accounts payable Bonds payable Unamortized premium on bonds payable Preferred stock carried at issuance price Common stock Sales…arrow_forwardWhich is the most simple way that is able to protect a U.S firm's earnings of its consolidated income statement in the depreciation of euro relative to U.S. dollar? A. Selling euros forward in the foreign exchange market. B. Partner with the local firm of the oversea market. C. Purchasing euros forward in the foreign exchange market. D. Establish a subsidiary in the oversea economy.arrow_forward
- Clarke Company has a subsidiary operating in a foreign country. In relation to this subsidiary, what does the term functional currency mean? How is the functional currency determined?arrow_forwardClarke Company operates a subsidiary in another nation. What does the phrase functional currency signify in reference to this subsidiary? How is the nominal value of the functional currency determined?arrow_forwardIn presenting foreign currency denominated transactions to the functional currency of the entity, which of the following statements is correct? a. When nonmonetary items are translated from foreign currency to functional currency in the financial statements, foreign currency gain of loss will be recognized. b. Monetary items shall be initially recognized and measured at the exchange rate prevailing at the end of the reporting period. c. Foreign currency gain or loss arising from translation of the foreign currency denominated items to functional currency shall be presented in other comprehensive income with reclassification adjustment to profit or loss if realized. d. Foreign currency denominated income statement accounts shall be translated using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.arrow_forward
- In accounting for foreign currency transactions, which of the following approaches is used in the United States?a. One-transaction perspective; accrue foreign exchange gains and losses.b. One-transaction perspective; defer foreign exchange gains and losses.c. Two-transaction perspective; defer foreign exchange gains and losses.d. Two-transaction perspective; accrue foreign exchange gains and losses.arrow_forwardChoose the correct. In accounting for foreign currency transactions, which of the following approaches is used in the United States?a. One-transaction perspective; accrue foreign exchange gains and losses.b. One-transaction perspective; defer foreign exchange gains and losses.c. Two-transaction perspective; defer foreign exchange gains and losses.d. Two-transaction perspective; accrue foreign exchange gains and losses.arrow_forwardThe functional currency of Bertrand, Inc.’s Irish subsidiary is the euro. Bertrand borrowed euros as a partial hedge of its investment in the subsidiary. Since then, the euro has decreased in value. Bertrand’s negative translation adjustment on its investment in the subsidiary exceeded its foreign exchange gain on its euro borrowing. How should Bertrand report the effects of the negative translation adjustment and foreign exchange gain in its consolidated financial statements? Choose the correct.a. Report the translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet and the foreign exchange gain as a gain on the income statement.b. Report the translation adjustment in the income statement and defer the foreign exchange gain in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet.c. Report the translation adjustment less the foreign exchange gain in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet.d. Report the translation adjustment less…arrow_forward
- The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates states that where an entity has foreign operations, such as overseas subsidiaries, branches, joint ventures or associates, it should determine the functional currency of that foreign operation. MFRS 121 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates deals with this issue. Required:Explain the factors which should be taken into consideration in determining whether or not the functional currency of a foreign operation is the same as that of its parent.arrow_forwardThe functional currency of Bertrand, Inc.’s Irish subsidiary is the euro. Bertrand borrowed euros as a partial hedge of its investment in the subsidiary. Since then, the euro has decreased in value. Bertrand’s negative translation adjustment on its investment in the subsidiary exceeded its foreign exchange gain on its euro borrowing. How should Bertrand report the effects of the negative translation adjustment and foreign exchange gain in its consolidated financial statements?a. Report the translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet and the foreign exchange gain as a gain on the income statement.b. Report the translation adjustment in the income statement and defer the foreign exchange gain in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet.c. Report the translation adjustment less the foreign exchange gain in accumulated other comprehensive income on the balance sheet.d. Report the translation adjustment less the foreign exchange…arrow_forwardA foreign subsidiary’s functional currency is its local currency, which has not experienced significant inflation. The current exchange rate at the balance sheet date is the appropriate exchange rate for translating:arrow_forward
- Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis...FinanceISBN:9781285190907Author:James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark BradshawPublisher:Cengage Learning