On March 1, Derby Corporation (a U.S.-based company) expects to order merchandise from a supplier in Norway in three months. On March 1, when the spot rate is $0.33 per Norwegian krone, Derby enters into a forward contract to purchase 635,000 Norwegian kroner at a three-month forward rate of $0.360. Forward points are excluded in assessing the forward contract's effectiveness as a hedge, and are amortized to net income on a straight-line basis. At the end of three months, when the spot rate is $0.351 per Norwegian krone, Derby orders and receives the merchandise, paying 635,000 kroner. The merchandise is sold within 30 days. What amount(s) does Derby report in net income as a result of this cash
On March 1, Derby Corporation (a U.S.-based company) expects to order merchandise from a supplier in Norway in three months. On March 1, when the spot rate is $0.33 per Norwegian krone, Derby enters into a forward contract to purchase 635,000 Norwegian kroner at a three-month forward rate of $0.360. Forward points are excluded in assessing the forward contract's effectiveness as a hedge, and are amortized to net income on a straight-line basis. At the end of three months, when the spot rate is $0.351 per Norwegian krone, Derby orders and receives the merchandise, paying 635,000 kroner. The merchandise is sold within 30 days. What amount(s) does Derby report in net income as a result of this
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Cost of goods sold of $222,885 plus foreign exchange loss of $5,715
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Cost of goods sold of $228,600 less foreign exchange gain of $19,050
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Cost of goods sold of $209,550 plus foreign exchange loss of $19,050
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Cost of goods sold of $228,600
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