ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING-ACCESS
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Author: Christensen
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.11Q
To determine
Introduction:
Exchange rates: The spot rate is the exchange rate at which foreign currency can be exchanged on the current date. The forward exchange rate is the rate of currency at a future date. The forward rate and the spot rate may not be the same on the given date. The difference between the forward rate and spot rate on the date is called the spread. The rise or fall of spot rate can be
The reasons for difference in currency’s spot and forward rate usually positive when company enters into a contract to receive foreign currency at a future date.
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Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding the spot rate and forward rate?
a. Forward rate can be calculated using the spot rate, the interest rate for domestic investment, and the foreign investment interest rate.
b. Forward rate should be higher than the spot rate at the beginning of a forward contract.
c. Forward rate is the rate of exchange at a future point in time.
d. Spot rate is the current rate of exchange.
Under a flexible exchange rate system, a decrease in the value of a domestic currency in terms of foreign currencies is referred to as
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1. an appreciation.
2. a depreciation.
3. a devaluation.
4. a revaluation.
Which of the following best describes the terms 'long forward position' and 'short forward position' in foreign exchange trading?
A short forward position is holding a currency for a short duration, while a long forward position is holding it for a longer period.
A short forward position means you have agreed to sell a currency in the future, while a long forward position means you have agreed to buy it in the future.
A long forward position is when you expect the currency's future spot rate to decrease, and a short forward position is when you expect it to increase.
A long forward position means you have agreed to sell a currency in the future, and a short forward position means you have agreed to buy it in the future.
Chapter 11 Solutions
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING-ACCESS
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