Under the U

question 45

Multiple Choice

Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in U.S. dollars:

• A) translation is accomplished through the current rate method.
• B) translation is accomplished through the temporal method.
• C) translation is not required.
• D) the translation method to be used is not obvious.

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Definitions:

Nestlé

Nestlé is a multinational packaged foods and beverage company headquartered in Switzerland, known for its wide range of products including baby food, bottled water, coffee, dairy products, and more.

General Mills

An American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores, known for products like cereals, snacks, and more.

Vertical Marketing Systems

A coordinated approach to distribution and marketing designed to ensure that products or services flow smoothly from the producer to the consumer with the involvement of various intermediaries.

Channel Economies

The cost savings and efficiency gains derived from using effective distribution channels to deliver products or services to consumers.