Exam 11: Translation Exposure

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If a firm's subsidiary is using the local currency as the functional currency, which of the following is NOT a circumstance that could justify the use of a balance sheet hedge?

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A foreign subsidiary''s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates and in which it generates cash flows.

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Question 42

The two methods for the translation of foreign subsidiary financial statements are the current rate and temporal methods. Briefly, describe how each of these methods translates the foreign subsidiary financial statements into the parent company's consolidated statements. Identify when each technique should be used and the major advantage(s)of each.

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Question 43

If the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary are maintained in the local currency and the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, they are remeasured by the temporal method.

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Question 44

Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in the local currency, and the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, then:

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Question 45

The current rate method is the most prevalent method today for the translation of financial statements.

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Question 46

If the parent firm and all subsidiaries denominate all exposed assets and liabilities in the parent's reporting currency this will exposure but each subsidiary would have exposure.

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Question 47

Historical exchange rates may be used for , while current exchange rates may be used for .

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Question 48

________ exposure is the potential for an increase or decrease in the parent company's net worth and reported net income caused by a change in exchange rates since the last transaction.

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Question 49

Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in U.S. dollars:

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Question 50

If the British subsidiary of a European firm has net exposed assets of £125,000, and the pound increases in value from €1.40/£ to €1.44/£, the European firm has a translation:

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Question 51

The temporal rate method is the most prevalent method today for the translation of financial statements.

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If a firm's subsidiary is using the local currency as the functional currency, which of the following is NOT a circumstance that could justify the use of a balance sheet hedge?

A foreign subsidiary''s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates and in which it generates cash flows.

If the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary are maintained in the local currency and the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, they are remeasured by the temporal method.

Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in the local currency, and the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, then:

The current rate method is the most prevalent method today for the translation of financial statements.

If the parent firm and all subsidiaries denominate all exposed assets and liabilities in the parent's reporting currency this will exposure but each subsidiary would have exposure.

Historical exchange rates may be used for , while current exchange rates may be used for .

________ exposure is the potential for an increase or decrease in the parent company's net worth and reported net income caused by a change in exchange rates since the last transaction.

Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in U.S. dollars:

If the British subsidiary of a European firm has net exposed assets of £125,000, and the pound increases in value from €1.40/£ to €1.44/£, the European firm has a translation:

The temporal rate method is the most prevalent method today for the translation of financial statements.

Current Multinational Challenges and the Global Economy

Corporate Ownership, Goals, and Governance

The International Monetary System

The Balance of Payments

The Continuing Global Financial Crisis

The Foreign Exchange Theory and Markets

International Parity Conditions

Foreign Currency Derivatives and Swaps

Foreign Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting

Transaction Exposure

Operating Exposure

The Global Cost and Availability of Capital

Raising Equity and Debt Globally

Multinational Tax Management

International Portfolio Theory and Diversification

Foreign Direct Investment and Political Risk

Multinational Capital Budgeting and Cross-Border Acquisitions

Working Capital Management

International Trade Finance

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Exam 11: Translation Exposure

If a firm's subsidiary is using the local currency as the functional currency, which of the following is NOT a circumstance that could justify the use of a balance sheet hedge?

A foreign subsidiary''s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates and in which it generates cash flows.

If the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary are maintained in the local currency and the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, they are remeasured by the temporal method.

Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in the local currency, and the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, then:

The current rate method is the most prevalent method today for the translation of financial statements.

If the parent firm and all subsidiaries denominate all exposed assets and liabilities in the parent's reporting currency this will ________ exposure but each subsidiary would have ________ exposure.

Historical exchange rates may be used for ________, while current exchange rates may be used for ________.

________ exposure is the potential for an increase or decrease in the parent company's net worth and reported net income caused by a change in exchange rates since the last transaction.

Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in U.S. dollars:

If the British subsidiary of a European firm has net exposed assets of £125,000, and the pound increases in value from €1.40/£ to €1.44/£, the European firm has a translation:

The temporal rate method is the most prevalent method today for the translation of financial statements.

Current Multinational Challenges and the Global Economy

Corporate Ownership, Goals, and Governance

The International Monetary System

The Balance of Payments

The Continuing Global Financial Crisis

The Foreign Exchange Theory and Markets

International Parity Conditions

Foreign Currency Derivatives and Swaps

Foreign Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting

Transaction Exposure

Operating Exposure

The Global Cost and Availability of Capital

Raising Equity and Debt Globally

Multinational Tax Management

International Portfolio Theory and Diversification

Foreign Direct Investment and Political Risk

Multinational Capital Budgeting and Cross-Border Acquisitions

Working Capital Management

International Trade Finance

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If the parent firm and all subsidiaries denominate all exposed assets and liabilities in the parent's reporting currency this will exposure but each subsidiary would have exposure.

Historical exchange rates may be used for , while current exchange rates may be used for .