EBK INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING
EBK INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING
4th Edition
ISBN: 8220102802490
Author: Doupnik
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 8, Problem 1Q
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Explain the two major conceptual issues that must be resolved in translating foreign currency financial statements.

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Foreign Currency Financial Statements:

Foreign currency financial statements are those statements that are stated in a currency other than the domestic currency. Therefore, to understand the financial position such financial statements are required to be translated into domestic currency by using appropriate exchange rates.

The two major conceptual issues that must be resolved in translating foreign currency financial statements are listed as follows:

  • Determination of appropriate exchange rates for different types of financial statement items.
  • Determination of manner of treating the translation adjustment.

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