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 are the effects on net income from these transactions?

a. $8,000 Discount Expense plus a $12,000 negative Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered.
b. $8,000 Discount Expense plus a $12,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered.
c. $8,000 Discount Expense plus a $20,000 negative Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered.
d. $8,000 Discount Expense plus a $20,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered.
e. $8,000 Discount Expense plus an $8,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option (d) $8,000 Discount Expense plus a $20,000 positive Adjustment to Net Income when the merchandise is delivered.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution

Given that:

Spot rate:

1 euro = $1.41

Now,

Converting 400,000 euros into dollars gives us the following

400,000*1.41 =$564,000

Thys,

Contract rate,

=1 euro = $1.36

So,

Converting 400,000 euros into dollars gives us

400,000*1.36 = $544,000.00

Hence,

The increase in net income =$564,000- $544,000

=$20,000