Transaction Exposure and Operating Exposure Exist Because of Unexpected Changes

question 22

Multiple Choice

Transaction exposure and operating exposure exist because of unexpected changes in future cash flows. The difference between the two is that ________ exposure deals with cash flows already contracted for, while ________ exposure deals with future cash flows that might change because of changes in exchange rates.

• A) transaction; operating
• B) operating; transaction
• C) operating; accounting
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Chief Financial Officer

The senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company, including tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions.

Controller

The manager of the accounting function of a vertical (business unit).

Managerial Accounting

The practice of analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to managers for the purpose of business decision-making.

Dollar Savings

The amount of money saved as a result of cost reduction, efficiency improvements, or other financial strategies, expressed in dollar terms.