If the Functional Currency Is the Swiss Franc, the Net

question 2

Multiple Choice

If the functional currency is the Swiss franc, the net result under FASB?52 would be a

• A) transaction loss of $40,000 for the U.S. parent
• B) transaction gain of $56,383 for the U.S. parent
• C) transaction loss of $32,876 for the Swiss subsidiary
• D) transaction gain of $3176 for the U.S. parent

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