On 4/1/18, a U Discount Rate Is 12

question 28

Multiple Choice

On 4/1/18, a U.S.Company commits to sell a piece of equipment to a French customer.At that time, the U.S.company enters into a forward contract to sell foreign currency on 8/1/18 (120 days) .Delivery and payment will take place 8/1/18.The fiscal year end for the company is 6/30/18.The sales price of the equipment is 200,000 Euros.Various exchange rates are as follows: ?

$$\begin{array} { l r r } & \text { Spot } & \text { Forward } \\\hline 4 / 1 / 18 & 1 \mathrm { FC } = \$ 0.60 & 1 \mathrm { FC } = \$ 0.58 \\6 / 30 / 18 & 1 \mathrm { FC } = \$ 0.57 & 1 \mathrm { FC } = \$ 0.56 \\8 / 1 / 18 & 1 \mathrm { FC } = \$ 0.55 & 1 \mathrm { FC } = \$ 0.55\end{array}$$ Discount rate is 12%.What is the amount in the Firm Commitment account on 6/30/18?

• A)4,000 debit
• B)9,901 debit
• C)3,960 credit
• D)6,000 credit

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