Atherton, Inc

question 63

Multiple Choice

Atherton, Inc., a U.S. company, expects to order goods from a foreign supplier at a price of 100,000 lira, with delivery and payment to be made on April 17. On January 17, Atherton purchased a three-month call option on 100,000 lira and designated this option as a cash flow hedge of a forecasted foreign currency transaction. The following exchange rates apply: What amount will Atherton include as an option expense in net income for the period January 17 to April 17?

• A) $4,000
• B) $4,260
• C) $4,340
• D) $5,000
• E) $5,260

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

The process by which a company determines the price and output level that returns the highest profit.

Loss-Minimizing

A strategy or position where a firm aims to reduce its losses to the lowest possible level under adverse conditions, often by adjusting production.

Zero Economic Profits

Zero economic profits occur in a competitive equilibrium when firms earn just enough revenue to cover their total costs, including the opportunity costs.

Short Run

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