Under US GAAP, What Is the Proper Treatment of Unrealized Foreign

question 13

Multiple Choice

Under U.S. GAAP, what is the proper treatment of unrealized foreign exchange losses?

• A) They should be deferred on the Balance Sheet until the cash is paid.
• B) They should not be recognized until cash is received to complete the transaction.
• C) They should be recorded on the Income Statement in the period the exchange rate changes.
• D) They should be deferred on the Balance Sheet until an offsetting foreign exchange gain is realized.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue is contributing to the fixed costs and net profit after covering the variable costs.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage, indicating the percentage of sales revenue that turns into profit.

Shareholder Wealth

The overall value that shareholders gain from their investment in a company, often measured by stock price appreciation and dividends received.

Free Cash Flows

The amount of cash a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets.