Alpha Inc, a U

question 48

Multiple Choice

Alpha Inc., a U.S. company, had a receivable from a customer that was denominated in Mexican pesos. On December 31, 2012, this receivable for 75,000 pesos was correctly included in Alpha's balance sheet at $8,000. The receivable was collected on March 2, 2013, when the U.S. equivalent was $6,900. How much foreign exchange gain or loss will Alpha record on the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2013?

• A) $1,100 loss.
• B) $1,100 gain.
• C) $6,900 loss.
• D) $6,900 gain.
• E) $8,000 gain.

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Definitions:

Equity in Subsidiary Earnings

The share of earnings attributed to the parent company from its ownership interest in a subsidiary.

Equity Method

An accounting method used to record investments in associate companies where the investor has significant influence but not full control, typically 20%-50% ownership. The investor's share of the investee's net income or loss is reflected in the investor's financial statements.

Net Income

A company's profit after deducting expenses and taxes from revenue.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It is the portion of corporate profits paid out to stockholders.