An MNE Has a Contract for a Relatively Predictable Long-Term

question 26

Multiple Choice

An MNE has a contract for a relatively predictable long-term inflow of Japanese yen that the firm chooses to hedge by paying for imports from Canada in Japanese yen. This hedging strategy is known as:

• A) a natural hedge.
• B) currency-switching.
• C) matching.
• D) diversification.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet Accounts

Balance sheet accounts are the accounts that reflect the assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity of a company, as recorded on the balance sheet.

Income Statement Accounts

Accounts that are used to prepare the income statement, summarizing a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a period.

Deferrals

Income or expenses that have been recorded but not yet earned or used, respectively, affecting future accounting periods.

Recognition

The process of recording an item or event in financial statements once it meets the criteria for financial reporting as defined by accounting standards.