What is the amount of exchange gain or (loss) recognized with respect to Forward Contract on November 1, 2016? A. (4,000) C. 4,000 B. 9,000 D. (9,000)
What is the amount of exchange gain or (loss) recognized with respect to Forward Contract on November 1, 2016? A. (4,000) C. 4,000 B. 9,000 D. (9,000)
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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
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2. What is the amount of exchange gain or (loss) recognized with respect to Forward Contract on November 1, 2016?
A. (4,000) C. 4,000
B. 9,000 D. (9,000)
The correct answer is C, Please explain why.

Transcribed Image Text:Problem 6: (Forward Contracts - Hedging an Exposed Liability)
OCDC Enterprise purchases inventory from a foreign supplier on September 1, 2016 with payment due on December
31, 2016. The transaction will be settled in 1,000,000 foreign currency units (FCUS). Management of OCDC
immediately enters into a forward contract to hedge this transaction. The relevant exchange rates and forward
contract fair values are as follows:
Spot Rate
Nov. 1 Forward Rate
Forward Contract Fair Value
PO
Date
Sept 1
Nov. 1
P1.120
P1.124
1.129
1.140
1.128
4,000
16,000
Dec. 31
1.140
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