On March 1, 20X2, McBride Ltd - Assume That the Transaction Qualifies as a Cash-Flow Hedge

question 19

Multiple Choice

On March 1, 20X2, McBride Ltd. issued a purchase order to Tao Heavy Machines (Singapore) Inc. to acquire a drilling machine for $400,000 SGD. On the same day, McBride entered into a forward contract to receive $400,000 SGD on July 31, 20X2. The machine was delivered on June 1, 20X2, and payment was made July 31, 20X2. McBride has an April 30 year-end. The following information has been provided: $\begin{array}{|l|c|c|}\hline \text { Date } & \text { Spot Rate } & \text { Forward rate to July } 31,20 \times 2 \\\hline \text { March } 1,20 \times 2 & .7686 & .7810 \\\hline \text { April } 30,20 \times 2 & .7702 & .7818 \\\hline \text { June } 1,20 \times 2 & .7940 & .7985 \\\hline \text { July } 31,20 \times 2 & .7995 & \text { n/a }\\\hline \end{array}$

- Assume that the transaction qualifies as a cash-flow hedge. What amount should be recognized as other comprehensive income at April 30, 20X2?

• A)$ 320
• B)$ 640
• C)$4,640
• D)$5,280

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Definitions:

Cash Flows

The net amount of cash being transferred into and out of a business.

Operating Activities

The principal revenue-producing activities of the entity and other activities that are not investing or financing activities.

Bad Debts Expense

Represents the recognition of accounts receivable that are not expected to be collected.

Non-Current Assets

Assets owned by a company not expected to be converted to cash or used within the business's operating cycle or fiscal year.