HCB,a Canadian Public Company,entered into the Following Transactions Late in 20X6

question 46

Essay

HCB,a Canadian public company,entered into the following transactions late in 20X6:
• Transaction #1 - On October 15,HCB purchased inventory from a Mexican supplier for 800,000 pesos (Ps).On the same day,HCB entered into a forward contract for Ps 800,000 at the 60-day forward rate of Ps1 = $0.399.The company has designated this as a fair value hedge.The Mexican supplier was paid in full on December 15,20X6.
• Transaction #2 - On November 1,HCB contracted to sell inventory to a customer in Switzerland at a selling price of CHF 400,000.The contract called for the merchandise to be delivered to the customer on December 1,with payment to be received in Swiss francs by January 31,20X7.On November 1,HBC arranged a forward contract to deliver CHF 400,000 on January 31,20X7 at a rate of CHF1 = $1.20.The company has designated this as a fair value hedge on a firm commitment.
• On December 1,20X6,the forward rate on the Swiss francs to January 31,20X7 was CHF1 = $1.21
• The company has a December 31,20X6 year end.On this date the forward rates for the Swiss francs was CHF1 = $1.23.
HBC has a year-end of December 31.Spot rates were as follows during this period of time:
Required:
The company uses the net method to record hedging transactions.Prepare the journal entries that HCB should make to record the events described above.

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Definitions:

Labor Costs

The total expenses incurred by a company for the compensation of its employees, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Factory Depreciation

The decrease in value of manufacturing equipment and facilities over time due to wear and tear or obsolescence, considered an indirect cost of production.

Product Cost

The total expense incurred to create a product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Overapplied

A situation in managerial accounting where the allocated indirect costs exceed the actual indirect costs incurred.