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Chapter 19.5, Problem 19.15RQ
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To discuss: The changes to be taken into account in intra-MNC accounts if a subsidiary's currency is predicted to
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Assuming that the functional currency of a foreign subsidiary is the local currency, which of the following accounts would be translated at the current rate on the Balance Sheet date (B/S Rate)?
a.Additional Paid-In Capital
b.Cost of Goods Sold
c.Retained Earnings
d.Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
In 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.
Which of the following statements is true for the translation process using the current rate method?a. A translation adjustment can affect consolidated net income.b. Equipment is translated at the historical exchange rate in effect at the date of its purchase.c. A translation adjustment is created by the change in the relative value of a subsidiary’s monetary assets and monetary liabilities caused by exchange rate fluctuations.d. A translation adjustment is created by the change in the relative value of a subsidiary’s net assets caused by exchange rate fluctuations.
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NEW MyLab Finance with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Principles of Managerial Finance
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