The Canadian Subsidiary of a U

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Canadian subsidiary of a U.S.company reported cost of goods sold of 50,000 C$,for the current year ended December 31.The beginning inventory was 15,000 C$,and the ending inventory was 10,000 C$.Spot rates for various dates are as follows:

Assuming the U.S.dollar is the functional currency of the Canadian subsidiary,the remeasured amount of cost of goods sold that should appear in the consolidated income statement is

• A) $50,000
• B) $55,300
• C) $56,000
• D) $56,500

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Definitions:

Forward Exchange Contract

A financial contract between parties to exchange currencies at a predetermined rate on a specified future date.

Contractual Obligation

A duty or commitment that is legally enforceable due to a contract agreement.

Hedging

A financial strategy used to reduce or manage risk associated with price movements of assets by taking an opposite position in a related security.

Hedging Relationship

A risk management strategy where two or more financial instruments are used together to offset potential losses in investments.