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The theory of Translation adjustment
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Increases(decreases) to revalued assets from increases(decreases) to current exchange rates year to year also result in ting credits(debits) to the equity account. |
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If a subsidiary has a net asset position at year end and the current exchange rate increases during the year this requires a
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credit(increase) to translation adjustment |
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If a subsidiary has a net liability position at year end and the current exchange rate increases during the year this requires a
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debit (decrease) to translation adjustment
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If a subsidiary has a net asset position at year end and the current exchange rate decreases during the year this requires a
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debit (decrease) to translation adjustment
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If a subsidiary has a net liability position at year end and the current exchange rate decreases during the year this requires a
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credit(increase) to translation adjustment
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Assume the current rate method is used, a net asset balance sheet exposure exists during the year, and the foreign currency appreciates. Which of the following statements is true?
There is no translation adjustment this year. There will be a translation loss recorded on the income statement for the year. There will be a translation gain recorded on the income statement for the year. There will be a negative translation adjustment (debit) in the equity section of the balance sheet as other comprehensive income. There will be a positive translation adjustment (credit) to the equity section of the balance sheet as other comprehensive income. |
There will be a positive translation adjustment (credit) to the equity section of the balance sheet as other comprehensive income.
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What is a company's functional currency?
the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates. the currency of the country where it has its headquarters. the currency in which it prepares its financial statements. the reporting currency of its parent for a subsidiary. the currency it chooses to designate as such. |
the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates.
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In converting a foreign subsidiary's financial statements to U.S. dollars, which exchange rate does the current rate method require for the subsidiary's assets and liabilities?
the exchange rate in effect when each asset or liability was acquired. the average exchange rate for the current year. a calculated exchange rate based on market value. the exchange rate in effect as of the date of the consolidated balance being prepared. the exchange rate in effect at the start of the current year. |
the exchange rate in effect as of the date of the consolidated balance being prepared.
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A net translation adjustment from converting a foreign subsidiary's financial statements under the current rate method should be shown as
an asset or liability (depending on the balance) in the consolidated balance sheet. a disclosure in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. a separate component of other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity in the consolidated balance sheet. a component of cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. an item of gain or loss (depending on the balance) on the consolidated income statement. |
a separate component of other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity in the consolidated balance sheet.
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Westmore, Ltd. is a British subsidiary of a U.S. company. Westmore's functional currency is the pound sterling (≤). The following exchange rates were in effect during 2011: Jan.1 1=$1.6 June 30 1=$1.64 Dec. 31 1=$1.61 Weighted average 1=$1.59 What amount (rounded) would have been included for this subsidiary in calculating consolidated sales? $2,415,000. $2,400,000. $2,385,000. $943,396. $931,677. |
$2,385,000.
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Westmore, Ltd. is a British subsidiary of a U.S. company. Westmore's functional currency is the pound sterling (≤). The following exchange rates were in effect during 2011: June 30 1=$1.64 Dec. 31 1=$1.61 $173,913. $176,100. $445,200. $448,000. $450,800. |
$450,800.
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A U.S. company's foreign subsidiary had the following amounts in stickles (§) in 2011: 12,000,000 stickles The average exchange rate during 2011 was §1 = $.96. The beginning inventory was acquired when the exchange rate was §1 = $1.20. The ending inventory was acquired when the exchange rate was §1 = $.90. The exchange rate at December 31, 2011 was §1 = $.84. Assuming that the functional currency of the foreign subsidiary was the stickle , at what amount should the foreign subsidiary's cost of goods sold have been reflected in the 2011 U.S. dollar income statement? $11,520,000. $11,577,600. $11,649,600. $11,613,600. $11,523,600. |
11,520,000.
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Under the current rate method, retained earnings would be translated at what rate?
Beginning of the year rate. Average rate for the year. Current rate. Historical rate (i.e. the date control was first established). Composite amount at different historical rates. |
Composite amount at different historical rates.
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Under the current rate method which items on the balance sheet are translated using the current rate
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all assets and liabilities
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Under the current rate method which items on the balance sheet are translated using the historical rate
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Common and preferred stock, APIC (equity), and dividends |
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Under the current rate method which items on the balance sheet are translated using the average rate
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all income statement items: revenue most monthly cash expenses COGS Depreciation expense Amortization Exp. on intangibles Expenses from expiring periods |
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Under the Temporal method which items on the balance sheet are translated using the current rate
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Cash recievables Accounts payable other accrued liabilities Long term liabilities |
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Under the Temporal method which items on the balance sheet are translated using the Historical rate
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Unearned revenue Common and preferred stock APIC (equity) Dividends COGS Depr. Exp. Amort. Exp. on intangibles Exp. from expiring periods |
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Under the Temporal method which items on the balance sheet are translated using the Average rate
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Most monthly cash expenses |
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Define Monetary assets and monetary liabilities |
intrinsic value derives directly and completely from the value of the currency itself |
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Examples of monetary assets and monetary liabilties |
accts rec notes rec accts pyble long-term debt |
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define Non monetary assets and liabilities
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examples of Non monetary assets and liabilities
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inventory at cost land buildings equipment intangible assets unearned revenue |
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Under temporal method only montary assets and monetary liabilities are translated at ....... .... ..... atyear end. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at ... .... ... Common stock and APIC(equity( are translated at ... ... ....
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current exchange rates Historical exchange rate Historical exchange rate |
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