Belmonte Corporation, with a Division Located in Germany, Must Translate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Belmonte Corporation, with a division located in Germany, must translate its financial statements from euros to U.S. dollars. What is the major accounting issue involved in translation?

• A) Most accountants are not conversant in foreign currency exchange.
• B) U.S. GAAP may differ from German GAAP.
• C) The U.S. dollar has been steadily falling relative to the euro.
• D) The resulting balance sheet may not balance.

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