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Problem 6
Chow Co. purchased rice from China for 100,000 renminbi (r) on Nov. 1, 2013. Payment is due on Jan. 30, 2014. The rates were as follows:
Date Spot Rate (DER)
Nov. 1, 2013 $0.120
Dec. 31, 2013 $0.124
Jan. 30, 2014 $0.127
Record all journal entries on the transaction, balance sheet and settlement dates.
Please Show all computations.
Journal Entries in Books of Chow Co.
1. At time of Purchase
Since the purchase was made on Nov 1, 2013, applicable exchange rate for recording purpose will be $0.120. Hence, entry would be as under
Purchase A/c Debit $12000
Supplier A/c Credit $12000
(10000*$0.120)
2. At Balance sheet date
As per standards, all monetary items are translated to the exchange rate prevailing on balance sheet date and resultant exchange gain/loss to be recorded. Since, the prevailing exchange rate on Dec 31, 2013 was $0.124; the resultant figure will be notional loss of foreign exchange loss. Hence, entry will be:
Foreign Exchange Loss A/c Debit $400
Supplier A/c Credit $400
(100000*($0.124-$0.120))
3. At Settlement date
At the settlement date i.e. Jan 30, 2014, the exchange rate further rose to $0.127 and the payment is settled with such rate with the supplier and total of $12700 will be paid. Hence the entry would be as under:
Supplier A/c Debit $12400
Foreign Exchange Loss A/c Debit $300 (100000*($0.127-$0.124))
Bank A/c Credit $12700 (100000*$0.127)
Note: Please feel free to ask any clarity or any query on any point.