A US Corp Purchased a Computer from a French Firm on July

question 41

Essay

A U.S. Corp. purchased a computer from a French firm on July 1, 20X5, when a Euro cost $0.25. The U.S. firm will be required to pay the French manufacturer 75,000 Euros on August 1, 20X5, when the Euro costs $0.23.
Required:
Make the necessary journal entries for the U.S. firm on July 1 and August 1.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume.

Fixed Cost

Fixed expenditures, including rent, salaries, and insurance, that are unaffected by changes in production or sales volumes.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A measure indicating the percentage of each sales dollar that contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit, calculated as (Sales Revenue - Variable Costs) / Sales Revenue.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, providing predictability in budgeting.