How Should We Recognize the Difference in the Value of a Receivable

question 52

Multiple Choice

How should we recognize the difference in the value of a receivable in a foreign currency at the time it was recorded and the time the cash was received?

• A) As an adjustment to stockholders' equity
• B) As an adjustment to purchases
• C) As an extraordinary capital expenditure
• D) As a prior period adjustment

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