On December 1, 20X5, Gillard Ltd

question 21

Multiple Choice

On December 1, 20X5, Gillard Ltd. sold goods to International Traders Ltd., a company located in Switzerland, for 500,000 Swiss francs (CHF) . At the date of sale, the spot rate was CHF1 = $1.0329. On the same date, Gillard acquired a 90-day forward contract at a rate of CHF1 = $1.0315. On March 1, 20X6, Gillard received full payment from International Traders and delivered the Swiss francs in execution of the forward contract. The spot rate at March 1, 20X6, was CHF1 = $1.0287. Assume that Gillard has a December 31 year-end and that the spot rate on that date was CHF1 = $1.0302. At December 31, the forward rate for a 60-day contract was CHF1 = 1.0394.
-At December 31, what is the balance of Gillard's forward contract payable?

• A)$515,000
• B)$515,650
• C)$515,750
• D)$515,850

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