Consider the Situation of Firm a and Firm B $$\begin{array} { l l l } & \$ & £ \\\text { A } & \$ 6 \% & £5 \% \\B & \$7 \% & £ 4\%\end{array}$$

question 28

Essay

Consider the situation of firm A and firm B.The current exchange rate is $2.00/£ Firm A is a U.S.MNC and wants to borrow £30 million for 2 years.Firm B is a British MNC and wants to borrow $60 million for 2 years.Their borrowing opportunities are as shown,both firms have AAA credit ratings.
$$\begin{array} { l l l } & \$ & £ \\\text { A } & \$ 6 \% & £5 \% \\B & \$7 \% & £ 4\%\end{array}$$ The IRP 1-year and 2-year forward exchange rates are $F _ { 1 }$ ($ ∣ £)= $\frac { \$ 2.00 \times ( 1.06 ) } { £ 1.00 \times ( 1.04 ) }$ = $\frac { \$ 2.0385 } { £ 1.00 }$ $F _ { 2 }$ ($ ∣ £)= $\frac { \$ 2.00 \times ( 1.06 ) ^ { 2 } } { £ 1.00 \times ( 1.04 ) ^ { 2 } }$ = $\frac { \$ 2.0777 } { £ 1.00 }$ USD pounds
$$\begin{array} { c c c c } \text { Bid } & \text { Ask } & \text { Bid } & \text { Ask } \\6\% & 6.1 \% & 4 \%& 4 .1\%\end{array}$$ Explain how firm A could use the forward exchange markets to redenominate a 2-year $60m 6 percent USD loan into a 2-year pound denominated loan.

Distinguish between types of research (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods) and levels of evidence.

Understand how to evaluate and use nursing research for improving practice.

Know the significance of conducting pilot studies for evidence-based changes in protocol.

Understand how to search for, evaluate, and apply clinical guidelines and best evidence in patient care.

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Definitions:

LIFO

Last In, First Out (LIFO) is an inventory valuation method that assumes the most recently produced or acquired items are the first to be sold, affecting the cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation by distributing the cost evenly across an asset's useful life.

Expense Recognition

The principle that expenses are recognized when they contribute to the generation of revenue, not necessarily when the cash is paid.