Chapter 4, Problem 2DQ

Foreign currency remeasurement—Stockholders’ equity A U.S.-based parent company acquired a European Union–based subsidiary many years ago. The subsidiary is in the service sector, and earns revenues and incurs expenses evenly throughout the year. The following preclosing trial balance includes the subsidiary’s original Euros-based accounting information for the year ended December 31, 2022, immediately prior to closing the company’s nominal accounts into the corresponding balance sheet accounts. It also includes the information converted into $US based on the indicated exchange rates:   $US Conversion       Weighted-   Debits (Credits) Euros Current Average Historical Monetary Assets € 160,000.00 $192,000 $196,800 $208,000 Nonmonetary assets 640,000 768,000 787,200 832,000 Monetary Liabilities (80,000) (96,000) (98,400) (104,000) Nonmonetary liabilities (400,000) (480,000) (492,000) (520,000) Contributed capital (192,000) (230,400) (236,160) (268,800) Retained…

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The income statement of a merchandising company includes Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and gross profit, which are not found on a service company’s income statement. This is because merchandising companies sell physical products, while service companies provide intangible services. Service company income statements are simpler, usually showing revenue from services minus operating expenses like salaries, rent, and supplies. In short, the main difference is that merchandising firms track product costs and gross profit, while service companies do not. Respond to this post. agree or disagree