A Forward Contract Used as a Cash Flow Hedge Will

question 1

Multiple Choice

A forward contract used as a cash flow hedge will be recorded as an asset if

• A)the holder is expecting to receive a payment as a result of the contract.
• B)the holder is accounting for the hedged instrument as a fair value hedge.
• C)the holder is hedging the net investment in a foreign entity.
• D)the holder is using the alternate accounting method and deferring all gains or losses from the hedge.

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Definitions:

Cash Operating Costs

Expenses directly associated with the operation of a business that require cash outlay, including rent, utilities, and payroll.

Useful Life

The estimated duration of time an asset is expected to be economically useful to an entity.

Simple Rate

A basic interest rate or return percentage applied to an investment or loan without compounding over a specific period.

Profitability Index

A financial tool used to evaluate the desirability of an investment, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.