Firms Use Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts Rather Than a Cash-And-Carry

question 71

Multiple Choice

Firms use forward foreign exchange contracts rather than a cash-and-carry strategy because ________.

• A) of lower transaction costs
• B) of inability to borrow in different currencies
• C) of higher interest costs if credit quality is poor
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

Expenses not directly associated with production, including rent, utilities, and office expenses, that support the overall business operations.

Allocated

The process of assigning or distributing resources or expenses to various accounts or departments based on a predetermined criteria.

Factory Overhead Rate

A measure used to estimate the total cost of manufacturing overhead per unit produced, accounting for indirect costs not directly tied to production.

Direct Labor Hours

The number of hours worked by employees that are directly involved in the manufacturing process.