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Solo Co. Ltd. located in Mexico City is a wholly owned subsidiary of Partner Inc., a...

Solo Co. Ltd. located in Mexico City is a wholly owned subsidiary of Partner Inc., a U.S. company. At the beginning of the year, Solo’s condensed balance sheet was reported in Mexican pesos (MXP) as follows:

Assets 3,445,000 Liabilities 2,860,000
Stockholders’ Equity 585,000


During the year, the company earned income of MXP250,000 and on November 1 declared dividends of MXP135,000. The Mexican peso is the functional currency. Relevant exchange rates between the peso and the U.S. dollar follow:

January 1 (beginning of year) $ 0.0870
Average for year 0.0900
November 1 0.0915
December 31 (end of year) 0.0930


Required:
a. Prepare a proof of the translation adjustment, assuming that the beginning credit balance of the accumulated other comprehensive income—translation adjustment account was $3,230.

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