Mercury Co

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mercury Co. has a subsidiary based in Italy and is exposed to translation exposure. Mercury forecasts that its earnings next year will be €10 million. Mercury decides to hedge the expected earnings by selling €10 million forward. During the next year, the euro appreciated. Mercury's consolidated earnings were ____ affected by the euro's movement, and Mercury's hedge position was ____ affected by the euro's movement.

• A)favorably; favorably
• B)favorably; adversely
• C)adversely; favorably
• D)adversely; adversely

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Definitions:

Deferred Tax Asset

An accounting term representing an asset that may be used to reduce any future tax liability originating from temporary timing differences between the accounting and tax treatment of transactions.

Deferred Tax Liability

Future tax obligations due to temporary differences between the accounting and tax treatment of transactions.

Tax Basis

The value of a taxpayer's investment in property for tax purposes, used to calculate gain or loss on a sale or transfer.

Tax Rate

The proportion of income or corporate profits charged by the government as tax.