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Chapter 11
Multinational Accounting: Foreign Currency Transactions and Financial
Instruments
Multiple Choice Questions
1. If 1 British pound can be exchanged for 180 cents of U.S. currency, what fraction should be
used to compute the indirect quotation of the exchange rate expressed in British pounds?
A. 1/180
B. 1/.56
C. 1.8/1
D. 1/1.8
Answer: D
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Topic: Direct versus Indirect Exchange Rates
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
2. Based on the information given above, the indirect exchange rates for the Singapore dollar and
the Cyprus Pound (from a U.S. perspective) are:
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Answer: D
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3. Based on the information given above, how many U.S. dollars must be paid for a purchase of
citrus fruits costing 10,000 Cyprus pounds?
A. $25,132
B. $15,132
C. $3,979
D. $35,775
Answer: A
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
4. Based on the information given above, how many Singapore dollars are required to purchase
goods costing 10,000 US dollars?
A. 7,025
B. 14,235
C. 17,655
D. 2,975
Answer: B
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Topic: Direct versus Indirect Exchange Rates
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AACSB: Analytic
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
5. Based on the information given above, the indirect exchange rates for the Swiss franc and the
Swedish krona (from a U.S. perspective) are
A. 0.9642 Swiss francs and 6.5531 Swedish krona respectively.
B. 1.6893 Swiss francs and 5.2563 Swedish krona respectively.
C. 1.0371 Swiss francs and 0.1527 Swedish krona respectively.
D. 0.8372 Swiss francs and 4.2713 Swedish krona respectively.
Answer: A
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6. Based on the information given above, how many U.S. dollars must be paid for a purchase of
goods costing 20,000 Swedish krona?
A. $131,062
B. $20,742
C. $19,285
D. $3.052
Answer: D
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Topic: Direct versus Indirect Exchange Rates
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 1 Easy
7. Based on the information given above, how many Swiss francs are required to purchase goods
costing $5,000 U.S.?
A. 32,785
B. 5,186
C. 4,821
D. 763
Answer: B
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 1 Easy
8. Upon arrival in Chile, Karen exchanged $1,000 of U.S. currency into 480,000 Chilean Pesos.
While returning after her two month visit, she exchanged her remaining 50,000 Pesos into $100
of U.S. currency. What amount of gain or a loss did Karen experience on the 50,000 pesos she
held during her visit and converted to U.S. dollars at the departure date?
A. Loss of $4.
B. Gain of $4.
C. Loss of $6.
D. No gain or loss.
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Answer: A
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Topic: Changes in Exchange Rates
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
9. Chicago based Corporation X has a number of importing transactions with companies based in
UK. Importing activities result in payables. If the settlement currency is the British Pound, which
of the following will happen by changes in the direct or indirect exchange rates?
Answer: B
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Topic: Changes in Exchange Rates
Topic: Direct versus Indirect Exchange Rates
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
10. Chicago based Corporation X has a number of exporting transactions with companies based
in Sweden. Exporting activities result in receivables. If the settlement currency is the Swedish
Krona, which of the following will happen by changes in the direct or indirect exchange rates?
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Answer: D
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Topic: Direct versus Indirect Exchange Rates
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
11. Corporation X has a number of exporting transactions with companies based in Vietnam.
Exporting activities result in receivables. If the settlement currency is the US dollar, which of the
following will happen by changes in the direct or indirect exchange rates?
Answer: C
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Topic: Direct versus Indirect Exchange Rates
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AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
12. Based on the preceding information, which of the following is true of dollar's movement vis-
à-vis Brazilian real during the period?
Dec 1 - 31 Jan 1 - 20
A. Dollar weakened Dollar strengthened
B. Dollar weakened Dollar weakened
C. Dollar strengthened Dollar strengthened
D. Dollar strengthened Dollar weakened
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Answer: D
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
13. Based on the preceding information, what is the Heavy's overall net gain or net loss from its
foreign currency exposure related to this transaction?
A. $4,860 loss
B. $2,600 loss
C. $9,018 gain
D. $2,260 gain
Answer: B
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14. Based on the preceding information, which of the following is true of the dollar’s movement
vis-à-vis the Egyptian pound during the period?
December 6 – 31 January 1 - 15
A. Dollar weakened Dollar strengthened
B. Dollar weakened Dollar weakened
C. Dollar strengthened Dollar strengthened
D. Dollar strengthened Dollar weakened
Answer: A
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Topic: Changes in Exchange Rates
Blooms: Understand
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15. Based on the preceding information, what is Highland’s overall net gain or net loss from its
foreign currency exposure related to this transaction?
A. $280 loss
B. $302 loss
C. $385 gain
D. $665 gain
Answer: C
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AACSB: Analytic
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
16. Mint Corporation has several transactions with foreign entities. Each transaction is
denominated in the local currency unit of the country in which the foreign entity is located. On
October 1, 20X8, Mint purchased confectionary items from a foreign company at a price of LCU
5,000 when the direct exchange rate was 1 LCU = $1.20. The account has not been settled as of
December 31, 20X8, when the exchange rate has decreased to 1 LCU = $1.10. The foreign
exchange gain or loss on Mint's records at year-end for this transaction will be:
A. $500 loss
B. $500 gain
C. $378 gain
D. $5,500 loss
Answer: B
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17. Mint Corporation has several transactions with foreign entities. Each transaction is
denominated in the local currency unit of the country in which the foreign entity is located. On
November 2, 20X8, Mint sold confectionary items to a foreign company at a price of LCU
23,000 when the direct exchange rate was 1 LCU = $1.08. The account has not been settled as of
December 31, 20X8, when the exchange rate has increased to 1 LCU = $1.10. The foreign
exchange gain or loss on Mint's records at year-end for this transaction will be:
A. $460 loss
B. $387 loss
C. $387 gain
D. $460 gain
Answer: D
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Topic: Foreign Currency Import and Export Transactions
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
18. On September 3, 20X8, Jackson Corporation purchases goods for a U.S. dollar equivalent of
$17,000 from a Swiss company. The transaction is denominated in Swiss francs (SFr). The
payment is made on October 10. The exchange rates were:
September 3: 1 Swiss franc = $0.85
October 10: 1 Swiss franc = 0.90
What entry is required to revalue foreign currency payable to U.S. dollar equivalent value on
October 10?
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Answer: A
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AACSB: Analytic
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
19. On March 1, 20X8, Wilson Corporation sold goods for a U.S. dollar equivalent of $31,000 to
a Thai company. The transaction is denominated in Thai baht. The payment is received on May
10. The exchange rates were:
March 1: 1 baht = $0.031
May 10: 1 baht = 0.034
What entry is required to revalue foreign currency payable to U.S. dollar equivalent value on
May 10?
D. Sales 93
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain 93
Answer: B
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
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20. Based on the preceding information, what journal entry would Imperial make on December
31, 20X8, to revalue foreign currency payable to equivalent U.S. dollar value?
Answer: A
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21. Based on the preceding information, what journal entry would Imperial make on January 10,
20X9, to revalue foreign currency payable to equivalent U.S. dollar value?
Answer: D
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AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
22. Based on the preceding information, what was the overall foreign currency gain or loss on
the accounts payable transaction?
A. $300 loss
B. $200 loss
C. $100 gain
D. $200 gain
Answer: C
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
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23. Based on the preceding information, in the entry made on December 2nd to revalue foreign
currency receivable to current equivalent U.S. dollar value,
A. Accounts Payable will be debited for $18,350.
B. Foreign Currency Units will be debited for $18,500.
C. Foreign Currency Transaction Gain will be credited for $150.
D. Other Comprehensive Income will be credited for $300.
Answer: C
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24. Based on the preceding information, what is the entry required to settle foreign currency
payable on December 2?
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Answer: C
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AACSB: Analytic
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
25. Detroit based Auto Corporation, purchased ancillaries from a Japanese firm on December 1,
20X8, for 1,000,000 Yen, when the spot rate for Yen was $.0095. On December 31, 20X8, the
spot rate stood at $.0096. On January 10, 20X9 Auto paid 1,000,000 Yen acquired at a rate of
$.0094. Auto's income statements should report a foreign exchange gain or loss for the years
ended December 31, 20X8 and 20X9 of:
20X8 20X9
A. $0 $0
B. $100 loss $200 gain
C. $0 $100 gain
D. $100 gain $100 loss
Answer: B
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
26. On November 1, 20X8, Denver Company borrowed 500,000 local currency units (LCU)
from a foreign lender evidenced by an interest-bearing note due on November 1, 20X9, which is
denominated in the currency of the lender. The U.S. dollar equivalent of the note principal was
as follows:
7/1/X8 (date borrowed) $100,000
12/31/X8 (Denver’s year-end) 125,000
7/1/X9 (date repaid) 140,000
In its income statement for 20X9, what amount should Denver include as a foreign exchange
gain or loss on the note principal?
A. 15,000 gain
B. 25,000 gain
C. 15,000 loss
D. 40,000 loss
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Answer: C
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
27. Company X denominated a December 1, 20X9, purchase of goods in a currency other than
its functional currency. The transaction resulted in a payable fixed in terms of the amount of
foreign currency, and was paid on the settlement date, January 10, 2010. Exchange rates moved
unfavorably at December 31, 20X9, resulting in a loss that should:
A. be included as a separate component of stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 20X9.
B. be included as a component of income from continuing operations for 20X9.
C. be included as a deferred charge at December 31, 20X9.
D. not be reported until January 10, 2010, the settlement date.
Answer: B
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
28. On September 1, 20X1, Bain Corp. received an order for equipment from a foreign customer
for 300,000 local currency units (LCU) when the U.S. dollar equivalent was $96,000. Bain
shipped the equipment on October 15, 20X1, and billed the customer for 300,000 LCU when the
U.S. dollar equivalent was $100,000. Bain received the customer's remittance in full on
November 16, 20X1, and sold the 300,000 LCU for $105,000. In its income statement for the
year ended December 31, 20X1, Bain should report a foreign exchange gain of
A. $9,000
B. $4,000
C. $0
D. $5,000
Answer: D
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Topic: Foreign Currency Import and Export Transactions
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
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29. On September 22, 20X1, Yumi Corp. purchased merchandise from an unaffiliated foreign
company for 10,000 units of the foreign company's local currency. On that date, the spot rate was
$.55. Yumi paid the bill in full, six months later, on March 20, 20X2, when the spot rate was
$.65. The spot rate was $.70 on December 31, 20X1. What amount should Yumi report as a
foreign currency transaction loss in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X1?
A. $500
B. $0
C. $1,500
D. $1,000
Answer: C
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Topic: Foreign Currency Import and Export Transactions
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
30. On November 6, 20X7, Zucor Corp. purchased merchandise from an unaffiliated foreign
company for 50,000 units of the foreign company’s local currency. On that date, the spot rate
was $1.259. Zucor paid the bill in full three months later when the spot rate was $1.258. The
spot rate was $1.255 on December 31, 20X7. What amount should Zucor report as a foreign
currency transaction gain in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X7?
A. $0
B. $50
C. $150
D. $200
Answer: D
LO: 11-02
Topic: Foreign Currency Import and Export Transactions
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
31. Hunt Co. purchased merchandise for 300,000 British pounds from a vendor in London on
November 30, 20X1. Payment in British pounds was due on January 30, 20X2. The exchange
rates to purchase one pound were as follows:
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In its December 31, Year One, income statement, what amount should Hunt report as foreign
exchange gain?
A. $9,000
B. $12,000
C. $6,000
D. $0
Answer: A
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Topic: Foreign Currency Import and Export Transactions
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
32. Sphinx Co. (Sphinx) records its transactions in U.S. dollars. A sale of goods resulted in a
receivable denominated in Japanese yen, and a purchase of goods resulted in a payable
denominated in Euros. Sphinx recorded a foreign exchange transaction gain on collection of the
receivable and an exchange transaction loss on the settlement of the payable. The exchange rates
are expressed as so many units of foreign currency to one dollar. Did the number of foreign
currency units exchangeable for a dollar increase or decrease between the contract and settlement
dates?
Answer: C
LO: 11-02
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Topic: Direct versus Indirect Exchange Rates
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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Myway Company sold equipment to a Canadian company for 100,000 Canadian dollars (C$) on
January 1, 20X9 with settlement to be in 60 days. On the same date, Myway entered into a 60-
day forward contract to sell 100,000 Canadian dollars at a forward rate of 1 C$ = $.94 in order to
manage its exposed foreign currency receivable. The forward contract is not designated as a
hedge. The spot rates were:
January 1 1 C$ = $0.945
March 1 1 C$ = 0.930
33. Based on the preceding information, the entry to revalue foreign currency payable to current
U.S. dollar value on March 1 will have:
A. a credit to Foreign Currency Transaction Gain for $1,500.
B. a debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Loss for $2,500.
C. a debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Loss for $1,500.
D. a credit to Foreign Currency Transaction Gain for $1,000.
Answer: D
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Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
34. Based on the preceding information, what is the overall effect on net income of Myway's use
of the forward exchange contract?
A. Net loss of $1,000
B. Net gain of $1,500
C. Net loss of $500
D. No effect
Answer: C
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
35. Based on the preceding information, had Myway not used the forward exchange contract, net
income for the year would have:
A. increased by $1,000.
B. increased by $500.
C. decreased by $1,000.
D. decreased by $1,500.
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Answer: D
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
36. Based on the preceding information, the entry to revalue the foreign currency payable to
current U.S. dollar value on May 31 will include a
A. credit to Foreign Currency Transaction Gain for $350.
B. credit to Foreign Currency Transaction Gain for $200.
C. debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Loss for $550.
D. debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Loss for $350.
Answer: B
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
37. Based on the preceding information, what is the overall effect on net income of Robert’s use
of the forward exchange contract?
A. No effect
B. Net loss of $150
C. Net loss of $200
D. Net gain of $350
Answer: B
LO: 11-03
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Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
38. Based on the preceding information, had Robert not used the forward exchange contract,
what would have been the foreign currency transaction gain or loss for the year?
A. Gain of $200
B. Gain of $150
C. Loss of $350
D. Loss of $200
Answer: C
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Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
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39. Levin company entered into a forward contract to speculate in the foreign currency. It sold
100,000 foreign currency units under a contract dated November 1, 20X8, for delivery on
January 31, 20X9:
11/1/20X8 12/31/20X8
Spot rates $0.035 $0.037
30-day forward rate 0.034 0.036
90-day forward rate 0.033 0.035
In its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X8, what amount of loss should
Levin report from this forward contract?
A. $0
B. $300
C. $200
D. $100
Answer: B
LO: 11-03
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Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
40. Based on the preceding information, the entries on December 31, 20X8, include a:
A. Credit to Foreign Currency Payable to Exchange Broker, $4,000.
B. Debit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $6,000.
C. Debit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $186,000.
D. Debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Gain, $4,000.
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Answer: B
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
41. Based on the preceding information, the entries on January 30, 20X9, include a:
A. Debit to Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker, $180,000.
B. Credit to Cash, $184,000.
C. Credit to Premium on Forward Contract, $4,000.
D. Credit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $180,000.
Answer: A
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
42. Based on the preceding information, the entries on January 30, 20X9, include a:
A. Credit to Foreign Currency Units (SFr), $184,000.
B. Credit to Cash, $180,000.
C. Debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Loss, $4,000.
D. Debit to Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker, $184,000.
Answer: B
LO: 11-03
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
43. Based on the preceding information, the entries on January 30, 20X9, include a:
A. Debit to Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker, $184,000.
B. Credit to Foreign Currency Transaction Gain, $4,000.
C. Credit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $180,000.
D. Debit to Foreign Currency Units (SFr), $184,000.
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Answer: D
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
44. Based on the preceding information, the entries on May 31, 20X2, include a
A. credit to Foreign Currency Payable to Exchange Broker, $3,500.
B. debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Loss, $3,500.
C. credit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $2,500.
D. credit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $260,000.
Answer: C
LO: 11-03
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
45. Based on the preceding information, the entries on June 30, 20X2, include a
A. debit to Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker, $262,500.
B. credit to Cash, $254,000.
C. credit to Premium on Forward Contract, $6,000.
D. credit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $262,500.
Answer: A
LO: 11-03
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
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Difficulty: 3 Hard
46. Based on the preceding information, the entries on June 30, 20X2, include a
A. debit to Foreign Currency Transaction Loss, $4,000
B. credit to Foreign Currency Units (Br. reals), $262,500
C. credit to Cash, $262,500.
D. debit to Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker, $254,000
Answer: C
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 1: Not a Designated Hedging Instrument
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
47. Based on the preceding information, the entries on June 30, 20X2, include a
A. credit to Foreign Currency Transaction Gain, $6,000.B. debit to Dollars Payable to Exchange
Broker, $254,000.
C. debit to Foreign Currency Units (Br. reals), $254,000.
D. credit to Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker, $262,500.
Answer: C
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AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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Hedge had no other speculation transactions in 20X8 and 20X9. Ignore taxes.
48. Based on the preceding information, what is the effect of the British pound speculative
contract on 20X8 net income?
A. $10,000 gain
B. $6,000 gain
C. $8,000 gain
D. $2,000 loss
Answer: C
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
49. Based on the preceding information, what is the overall effect of speculation on 20X8 net
income?
A. $4,000 gain
B. $6,000 gain
C. $8,000 loss
D. $8,000 gain
Answer: B
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
50. Based on the preceding information, what is the effect of the euro speculative contract on
20X9 net income?
A. $4,000 loss
B. $1,000 gain
C. $8,000 gain
D. $2,000 loss
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Answer: B
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
51. Based on the preceding information, what is the overall effect of speculation on 20X9 net
income?
A. $1,000 loss
B. $6,000 gain
C. $3,000 loss
D. $8,000 gain
Answer: A
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
52. Based on the preceding information, what is the net gain or loss on the British pound
speculative contract?
A. $8,000 gain
B. $6,000 gain
C. $3,000 loss
D. $10,000 gain
Answer: B
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
53. Based on the preceding information, what is the net gain or loss on the euro speculative
contract?
A. $8,000 gain
B. $6,000 gain
C. $3,000 loss
D. $1,000 loss
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Answer: D
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Answer: B
LO: 11-03
Topic: Forward Exchange Contracts
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Difficulty: 1 Easy
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55. On September 1, 20X1, Brady Corp. entered into a foreign exchange contract for speculative
purposes by purchasing 50,000 deutsche marks for delivery in 60 days. The rates to exchange $1
for 1 deutsche mark follow:
9/1/20X1 9/30/20X1
Spot-rate 0.75 0.70
30-day forward rate 0.73 0.72
60-day forward rate 0.74 0.73
In its September 30, 20X1 income statement, what amount should Brady report as foreign
exchange loss?
A. $1,000
B. $2,500
C. $1,500
D. $500
Answer: A
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
56. All of the following are true statements when measuring hedge effectiveness except:
A. Effectiveness means there is an approximate offset with the range of 80% to 125% of the
changes in the fair value of the cash flows
B. Effectiveness means there is an approximate offset in fair value to the risk being hedged.
C. A Company may elect to choose from several different measures for assessing hedge
effectiveness.
D. Effectiveness must be assessed at least annually when the company reports their annual
financial statements.
Answer: D
LO: 11-04
Topic: Measuring Hedge Effectiveness
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Difficulty: 1 Easy
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57. All of the following are management tools available for a U.S. company to hedge its net
investment in a foreign affiliate except for:
A. Forward exchange contracts
B. Foreign currency commitments
C. Intercompany financing arrangements including intercompany transactions
D. None of the above.
Answer: D
LO: 11-04
Topic: Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Entity
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Difficulty: 1 Easy
58. Based on the preceding information, which of the following is true of the intrinsic and time
values associated with this option.
Intrinsic Value Time Value
A) $5 $0
B) $0 $5
C) $3 $2
D) $2 $3
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D
Answer: C
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
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Answer: D
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Difficulty: 1 Easy
60. An investor purchases a put option with a strike price of $100 for $3. This option is
considered “in the money” if the underlying is trading:
A. below $100.
B. at $100.
C. above $100.
D. above $103.
Answer: A
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Answer: D
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Futures Contracts
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Difficulty: 1 Easy
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62. Company X issues variable-rate debt but wishes to fix its interest rates because it believes the
variable rate may increase. Company Y has a fixed-rate bond but is looking for a variable-rate
interest because it assumes the interest rates may decrease. The two companies agree to
exchange cash flows. Such an arrangement is called:
A. a futures contract.
B. a forward contract.
C. a swap.
D. an option.
Answer: C
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Swaps
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
AICPA: FN Decision Making
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Futures Price
Date Spot Price (for Feb 1, 20X9, delivery)
November 30, 20X8 $100 $101
December 31, 20X8 105 106
February 1, 20X9 110
The information for the change in the fair value of the options follows:
On February 1, 20X9, AMAR sells the options at their value on that date and acquires 20,000
barrels of oil at the spot price. On April 1, 20X9, AMAR sells the oil for $112 per barrel.
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63. Based on the preceding information, which of the following adjusting entries would be
required on December 31, 20X8?
Answer: B
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
64. Based on the preceding information, in the entry to record the increase in the intrinsic value
of the options on December 31, 20X8,
A. Purchased Call Options will be credited for $100,000.
B. Purchased Call Options will be debited for $130,000.
C. Retained Earnings will be credited for $100,000.
D. Other Comprehensive Income will be credited for $100,000.
Answer: D
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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65. Based on the preceding information, which of the following entries will be required on
February 1, 20X9?
C. Cash 80,000
Purchased Call Options 80,000
Answer: B
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
66. Based on the preceding information, the entries made on April 1, 20X9 will include:
A. a debit to Other Comprehensive Income for $200,000.
B. a debit to Cost of Goods Sold for $2,240,000.
C. a credit to Oil Inventory for $2,240,000.
D. a credit to Cost of Goods Sold for $100,000.
Answer: A
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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Assume that Winston exercises the put option and sells Linked shares on February 20, 20X9.
67. Based on the preceding information, what is the market price of Linked Corporation stock on
December 31, 20X8?
A. $40
B. $37
C. $36
D. $38
Answer: B
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
68. Based on the preceding information, what is the market price of Linked Corporation stock on
February 20, 20X9?
A. $35
B. $37
C. $36
D. $40
Answer: C
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 2 Medium
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69. Based on the preceding information, the journal entry made on December 31, 20X8 to record
decrease in the time value of the options will include:
A. a debit to Loss on Hedge Activity for $150.
B. a credit to Put Option for $300.
C. a debit to Loss on Hedge Activity for $300.
D. a credit to Put Option for $100.
Answer: A
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
70. Based on the preceding information, which of the following journal entries will be made on
February 20, 20X9?
A. Cash 4,000
Available-for-Sale Securities 4,000
B. Cash 4,000
Put Option 400
Available-for-Sale Securities 3,600
Answer: B
LO: Appendix 11B
Topic: Option Contracts
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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Essay Questions
71. Quantum Company imports goods from different countries. Some transactions are
denominated in U.S. dollars and others in foreign currencies. A summary of accounts receivable
and accounts payable on December 31, 20X8, before adjustments for the effects of changes in
exchange rates during 20X8, follows:
Accounts receivable:
In U.S. dollars $100,000
In 60,000 Swiss francs (SFr) $50,000
Accounts payable:
In U.S. dollars $86,000
In 10,000,000 yen (¥) $97,000
The average exchange rates during the collection and payment period in 20X9 are:
1 SFr = $0.90
1 Yen = $0.0098
Required:
1. Prepare the adjusting entries on December 31, 20X8.
2. Record the collection of the accounts receivable and the payment of the accounts payable in
20X9.
3. What was the foreign currency gain or loss on the accounts receivable transaction
denominated in SFr for the year ended December 31, 20X8? For the year ended December 31,
20X9? Overall for this transaction?
4. What was the foreign currency gain or loss on the accounts receivable transaction
denominated in ¥? For the year ended December 31, 20X8? For the year ended December 31,
20X9? Overall for this transaction?
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Problem 71 (continued):
Answer:
Cash 100,000
Foreign Currency Units (SFr) 54,000
Accounts Receivable (SFr) 54,000
Accounts Receivable ($) 100,000
Collect all accounts receivable.
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Problem 71 (continued):
3) Transaction gain/loss on SFr
December 31, 20X8 $1,000
December 31, 20X9 3,000
$4,000
4) Transaction gain/loss on ¥
December 31, 20X8 $2,000
December 31, 20X9 (3,000)
($1,000)
LO: 11-02
Topic: Foreign Currency Import and Export Transactions
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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72. On December 1, 20X8, Secure Company bought a 90-day forward contract to purchase
200,000 euros (€) at a forward rate of €1 = $1.35 when the spot rate was $1.33. Other exchange
rates were as follows:
Spot Forward Rate for
Rate March 1, 20X9
December 31, 20X8 $1.34 $1.36
March 1, 20X9 1.33
Required
1. Prepare all journal entries related to Secure Company's foreign currency speculation from
December 1, 20X8, through March 1, 20X9, assuming the fiscal year ends on December 31,
20X8.
2. Did the company gain or lose on its purchase of the forward contract?
Answer:
1)
December 1, 20X8
Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker (€) 270,000
Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker ($) 270,000
Sign 90-day forward contract to receive 200,000 euros.
$270,000 = €200,000 x $1.35 forward rate
March 1, 20X9
Foreign Currency Transaction Loss 6,000
Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker (€) 6,000
Revalue speculative forward contract using March 1 spot rate:
$266,000 = €200,000 x $1.33 March 31 spot rate
-272,000 = €200,000 x $1.36 Dec. 31 forward rate
$6,000 = €200,000 x ($1.36 - $1.33)
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Problem 72 (continued):
Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker ($) 270,000
Cash 270,000
Deliver U.S. dollars to exchange broker.
Cash 266,000
Foreign Currency Units (€) 266,000
Trade euros for dollars, at bank.
2. Secure Company experienced a net loss of $4,000 ($2,000 gain in 20X8 less a $6,000 loss in
20X9).
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 4: Speculation in Foreign Currency Markets
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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73. On December 1, 20X8, Denizen Corporation entered into a 120-day forward contract to
purchase 200,000 Canadian dollars (C$). Denizen's fiscal year ends on December 31. The
forward contract was to hedge a firm commitment agreement made on December 1, 20X8, to
purchase electronic goods on January 30, with payment due on March 31, 20X8. The derivative
is designated as a fair value hedge. The direct exchange rates follow:
Spot Forward Rate for
Date Rate March 31, 20X9
December 1, 20X8 0.940 0.944
December 31, 20X8 0.945 0.947
January 30, 20X9 0.942 0.943
March 31, 20X9 0.941
Required:
Prepare all journal entries for Denizen Corporation.
Answer:
December 1, 20X8
Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker (C$) 188,800
Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker ($) 188,800
Signed 120-day forward contract to hedge
foreign currency commitment to purchase
electronic goods on January 30 for C$200,000:
$188,800 = C$200,000 x $.944 forward rate
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Problem 73 (continued):
January 30, 20X9
Foreign Currency Transaction Loss 800
Foreign Currency Receivable from
Exchange Broker (C$) 800
Revalue foreign currency receivable to
current U.S. dollar equivalent:
$188,600 = C$200,000 x $.943 Jan. 30, 20X9, forward rate
-189,400 = C$200,000 x $.947 Dec. 31, 20X8, forward rate
$ 800 = C$200,000 x ($.943 - $.947)
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Problem 73 (continued):
Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker ($) 188,800
Cash 188,800
Deliver U.S. dollars to exchange broker.
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 2: A Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
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74. On December 1, 20X8, Denizen Corporation entered into a 120-day forward contract to
purchase 200,000 Canadian dollars (C$). Denizen's fiscal year ends on December 31. The
forward contract was to hedge an anticipated purchase of electronic goods on January 30, 20X9.
The purchase took place on January 30, with payment due on March 31, 20X9. The derivative is
designated as a cash flow hedge. The company uses the forward exchange rate to measure hedge
effectiveness. The direct exchange rates follow:
Spot Forward Rate for
Date Rate March 31, 20X9
December 1, 20X8 0.940 0.944
December 31, 20X8 0.945 0.947
January 30, 20X9 0.942 0.943
March 31, 20X9 0.941
Required:
Prepare all journal entries for Denizen Corporation.
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Problem 74 (continued):
Answer:
December 1, 20X8
Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker (C$) 188,800
Dollars Payable to Exchange Broker ($) 188,800
Signed 120-day forward contract as a cash
flow hedge of the forecasted foreign
currency transaction of the purchase of
electronic goods on January 30 for C$200,000:
$188,800 = C$200,000 x $.944 forward rate
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Problem 74 (continued):
March 31, 20X8
Other Comprehensive Income 400
Foreign Currency Receivable from Exchange Broker (C$) 400
Revalue foreign currency receivable and record
into OCI the effective portion of change in
fair value of derivative designated as a cash
flow hedge:
$188,200 = C$200,000 x $.941 Mar. 31 spot rate
-188,600 = C$200,000 x $.943 Jan. 30 forward rate
$ 400 = C$200,000 x ($.941 - $.943)
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Problem 74 (continued):
LO: 11-03
Topic: Case 3: A Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA: FN Measurement
Difficulty: 3 Hard
75. On December 1, 20X8, Merry Corporation acquired 100 shares of Venus Corporation at a
cost of $60 per share. Merry classifies them as available-for-sale securities. On this same date, it
decides to hedge against a possible decline in the value of the securities by purchasing, at a cost
of $400, an at-the-money put option to sell the 100 shares at $60 per share. The option expires on
February 20, 20X9. Selected information concerning the fair values of the investment and the
options follow:
December 1 December 31 February 20
20X8 20X8 20X9
Venus Corporation
Per Share: $60 $55 $42
Put Option (100 shares)
Market value $400 $750 $1,800
Intrinsic value 0 500 1,800
Time value $400 $250 0
Assume that Merry exercises the put option and sells Venus shares on February 20, 20X9.
Required:
1. Prepare the entries required on December 1, 20X8, to record the purchase of the Venus stock
and the put options.
2. Prepare the entries required on December 31, 20X8, to record the change in intrinsic value and
time value of the options, as well as the revaluation of the available-for-sale securities.
3. Prepare the entries required on February 20, 20X8, to record the exercise of the put option and
the sale of the securities at that date.
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Problem 75 (continued):
Answer:
1)
December 1, 20X8
Available-for-Sale Securities 6,000
Cash 6,000
Purchase 100 shares of Venus at $60 per share.
2)
December 31, 20X8
Put Option 500
Gain on Hedge Activity 500
Record increase in intrinsic value of put
options to current earnings.
3)
February 20, 20X8
Put Option 1,300
Gain on Hedge Activity 1,300
Record increase in intrinsic value of put
options to current earnings.
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Problem 75 (continued):
Loss on Hedge Activity 250
Put Option 250
Record decrease in the time value of the options.
The options have now expired.
Cash 6,000
Put Option 1,800
Available-for-Sale Securities 4,200
Exercise the put option and sell securities
at option price of $60 per share.
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