Mint Corporation Has Several Transactions with Foreign Entities

question 62

Multiple Choice

Mint Corporation has several transactions with foreign entities.Each transaction is denominated in the local currency unit of the country in which the foreign entity is located.On November 2,20X8,Mint sold confectionary items to a foreign company at a price of LCU 23,000 when the direct exchange rate was 1 LCU = $1.08.The account has not been settled as of December 31,20X8,when the exchange rate has increased to 1 LCU = $1.10.The foreign exchange gain or loss on Mint's records at year-end for this transaction will be:

• A)$460 loss
• B)$387 loss
• C)$387 gain
• D)$460 gain

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Definitions:

Normative Social Influence

The compelling influence of companions or society that leads us to change our demeanor to be welcomed and liked by them.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over others.

Microaggressions

Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a way of deflecting attention from one's own shortcomings.