Under the Current Rate Method of Translating Foreign Currency Financial

question 28

Multiple Choice

Under the current rate method of translating foreign currency financial statements, what exchange rate should be used for cost of goods sold?

• A) Spot rate at the end of the year
• B) Average rate during the year
• C) Spot rate mid-year
• D) There is no single rate because beginning and ending inventory must be converted at different exchange rates than purchases.

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Definitions:

Cost Principle

The accounting principle that states goods and services should be recorded at their cost at the time of acquisition.

Historical Cost Principle

An accounting principle that requires assets to be recorded and reported at their purchase price, without adjustments for inflation or market value changes.

Owner's Equity

The value that accrues to the owners of a company after settling all its debts, equivalent to the assets minus the liabilities.

Residual Equity

Residual Equity represents the amount of equity that remains for the common shareholders after all liabilities and preferential stock claims have been settled.