Compute quarterly earnings ie net income and quarterly

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July 1, 2013

NT Electronics anticipates purchasing 100 ounces of gold in mid-August 2013. NT plans to use the gold in the manufacture of electronic parts, and NT expects to sell the parts before the end of 2013. On July 1, NT purchases gold futures contracts (to be settled on August 15) for 100 ounces of gold. The futures contracts are to be settled net of $350 per ounce on August 15.

August 15, 2013

NT purchases 100 ounces of gold at the market price of $330 per ounce, and NT settles its gold futures contracts.

September 2013

NT uses the 100 ounces of gold to produce electronic parts. Production costs (excluding the gold) total $100,000.

November 12, 2013

NT sells the parts for $250,000.

Market Prices

Date	Spot price of one ounce of gold	Value of 8/15 Futures Contracts for 100 ounces of gold
7/1	$350	$ 0
8/15	$330	($2,000)
9/1 - 9/30	$320
11/12	$315
12/31	$305

Additional Assumptions

NT engages in no other transactions during 2013.

Ignore income taxes.

Problem DH2 continued

REQUIRED

Compute quarterly "earnings" (i.e., net income) and quarterly "other comprehensive income" if the investment in gold futures is not classified as a hedge and if the investment in gold futures is classified as a cash flow hedge.

Investment in Gold Futures Are not Designated as a Hedge
	For quarter ending
	September 30	December 31
Net income (loss) Ignore income taxes.
Other Comprehensive income (loss) Ignore income taxes.
Comprehensive income (loss) Ignore income taxes.

Investment in Gold Futures Are Designated as a Hedge
	For quarter ending
	September 30	December 31
Net income (loss) Ignore income taxes.
Other Comprehensive income (loss) Ignore income taxes.
Comprehensive income (loss) Ignore income taxes.

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