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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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.
The estimated exchange rate when accounts were settled in the future.

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