Under the Temporal Method of Translating Foreign Currency Financial Statements

question 29

Multiple Choice

Under the temporal method of translating foreign currency financial statements, what exchange rate should be used for cost of goods sold?

• A) Spot rate at the end of the year
• B) Average rate during the year
• C) Spot rate mid-year
• D) There is no single rate that can be used for this purpose

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