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Jasper Pernik Is a Currency Speculator Who Enjoys "Betting" on Changes

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Jasper Pernik is a currency speculator who enjoys "betting" on changes in the foreign currency exchange market. Currently the spot price for the Japanese yen is ¥129.87/$ and the 6-month forward rate is ¥128.53/$. Jasper thinks the yen will move to ¥128.00/$ in the next six months. If Jasper buys $100,000 worth of yen at today's spot price her potential gain is ________ and her potential loss is ________.

Apply the net present value method to evaluate capital investment proposals.
Compute the internal rate of return for an investment.
Understand the advantages and limitations of different capital investment appraisal methods.
Calculate the present value of a single amount and an annuity.

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Financing Activities

Transactions involving ways in which a business obtains and repays capital, including debt, equity, and dividend payments.

Indirect Method

An approach used in cash flow statement preparation, adjusting net income for non-cash transactions, deferrals, and accruals to calculate operating cash flow.

Accounts Receivable

Represents money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services provided on credit.

Sales

Revenue earned from the exchange of goods or services during a specific period.

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