Question

On April 1, Quality Corporation, a U.S. company, expects to sell merchandise to a French customer in three months, denominating the transaction in euros. On April 1, the spot rate is $1.41 per euro, and Quality enters into a three-month forward contract cash flow hedge to sell 400,000 euros at a rate of $1.36. At the end of three months, the spot rate is $1.37 per euro, and Quality delivers the merchandise, collecting 400,000 euros. What amount will Quality recognize in Sales from these transactions

Answer 1

D) $16,000 Discount Expense plus a $20,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered

Step-by-step explanation:

Options include "A) $20,000 Discount Expense plus a $12,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered. B) $20,000 Discount Expense plus a $12,000 negative Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered. C) $20,000 Discount Expense plus a $20,000 negative Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered. D) $16,000 Discount Expense plus a $20,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered E) $20,000 Discount Expense plus a $20,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered."

Discount expense

= ($1.41 - $1.37) * 400,000 euro

= $0.04 * 400,000 euro

= $16,000

Adjustment at Delivery

= ($1.41 - $1.36) * 400,000 euro

= $0.05 * 400,000 euro

= $20,000 (positive)