Assume That on January 15, 2021 MAK Agrees to Purchase

question 99

Multiple Choice

Assume that on January 15, 2021 MAK agrees to purchase US$500,000 for C$550,000 for delivery on January 15, 2022. The exchange rate at MAK's December 31, 2021 year-end was US$1 = C$0.95 and the January 15, 2022 exchange rate is US$1 = C$0.97.What is the foreign exchange gain or loss recognized at Jan 15, 2022?

• A)$10,000 gain.
• B)$10,000 loss.
• C)$75,000 gain.
• D)$75,000 loss.

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Definitions:

Plan Assets

Assets that are specifically earmarked to pay pension benefits, typically held in a pension fund.

Pension Expense

An accounting charge representing the cost to a company of providing retirement benefits to employees during a particular time period.

Projected Benefit Obligation

An actuarial measure of the present value of pension benefits owed to employees, accounting for projected salary increases.

Service Cost

The actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service during a period, often recognized in pension expense accounting.