A US Company Sells Merchandise to a Foreign Company Denominated in in U.S

question 26

Multiple Choice

A U.S. company sells merchandise to a foreign company denominated in U.S. dollars. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) If the foreign currency appreciates, a foreign exchange gain will result.
• B) If the foreign currency depreciates, a foreign exchange gain will result.
• C) No foreign exchange gain or loss will result.
• D) If the foreign currency appreciates, a foreign exchange loss will result.
• E) If the foreign currency depreciates, a foreign exchange loss will result.

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Definitions:

Debit

An accounting entry that results in either an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities on a company’s balance sheet.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours allowed for the work performed, often used to assess workforce productivity.

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (standard) cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.

Deliberate Inefficiency

Intentionally lowering productivity or efficiency for strategic reasons, such as reducing the risk of job cuts.