In translating a foreign subsidiary's financial statements, which exchange rates does the current rate method require for the subsidiary's assets and liabilities? The average exchange rate for the period. O The exchange rate when assets was acquired or liabilities was incurred. The spot exchange rate as of the date of the balance sheet. O The estimated exchange rate when accounts were settled in the future.

In translating a foreign subsidiary's financial statements, which exchange rates does the current rate method require for the subsidiary's assets and liabilities? The average exchange rate for the period. O The exchange rate when assets was acquired or liabilities was incurred. The spot exchange rate as of the date of the balance sheet. O The estimated exchange rate when accounts were settled in the future.

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