ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IA
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IA
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ISBN: 9781260545081
Author: Christensen
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.5C

a

To determine

Introduction: Translation adjustment is the most common method used and is applied when the local currency is the foreign entity’s functional currency. The subsidiary statement must be translated from its local currency to the parents’ functional currency. To translate the financial statements, the company will use the current rate, which is the exchange rate on balance sheet date, to convert the local currency.

The criteria P should use in determining the preparation of consolidated financial statements with C Ltd.

b

To determine

Introduction: Translation adjustment is the most common method used and is applied when the local currency is the foreign entity’s functional currency. The subsidiary statement must be translated from its local currency to the parents’ functional currency. To translate the financial statements, the company will use the current rate, which is the exchange rate on balance sheet date, to convert the local currency

The exchange rate to be used to translate the accounts balances, for the given accounts.

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