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Problem 1

On October 30, 2021, Gilas Inc. purchased from a Thailand firm an inventory costing 10,000 baht.
Payment is due on January 30, 2022. Also on October 30, Gilas Inc. entered into a foreign exchange
forward to buy 10,000 baht on January 30, 2022.
10/30/2021 12/31/2021 1/31/2022
Spot rate (baht)…………………. P1.30 P1.42 P1.40
30-day forward rate (baht)………… 1.41 1.43 1.44
90-day forward rate (baht)………… 1.36 1.37 1.38

Required: Prepare the necessary journal entries.

Problem 2

On December 15, 20x1, ABC Co. sold goods to a Japanese firm for 4,000,000 yens. ABC Co. was concerned
about the fluctuation in the Japanese yen, so on this date, ABC Co. entered into a 30-day forward contract
to sell 4,000,000 yens for ₱1,880,000 to a bank at the forward rate of ₱0.47.

Relevant rates are shown below:


Dec. 15, 20x1 Dec. 31, 20x1 Jan. 15, 20x2
Spot rate ₱0.48 ₱0.49 ₱0.46
Forward rate ₱0.47 ₱0.485 ₱0.46

Required: Prepare the necessary journal entries.

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