Assume That Aero Agrees to Purchase US$50,000 for C$52,000 on January

question 57

Multiple Choice

Assume that Aero agrees to purchase US$50,000 for C$52,000 on January 15,2018.The exchange rate at year-end is US$1 = C$0.98 and the January 15,2018 exchange rate is US$1 = C$0.97.What journal entry is required at Jan 15,2013?

• A) $500 loss.
• B) $500 gain.
• C) $3,500 loss.
• D) $3,500 gain.

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Definitions:

Take-Down

Take-down refers to the process of allocating and distributing securities to interested buyers in an underwriting arrangement.

Prompt Payment Discount

A discount offered to customers by suppliers as an incentive for early payment of their invoices within a specified period.

Foregone

Something missed or given up, often used in the context of opportunities or profits that were not realized.

Prime Rate

The interest rate that commercial banks charge their most credit-worthy customers, often used as a reference rate for various loans.