Reference no: EM132856792
Question - Pumped Up Company purchased equipment from Switzerland for 300,000 francs on December 16, 2017, with payment due on February 14, 2018. On December 16, 2017, Pumped Up also acquired a 60-day forward contract to purchase francs at a forward rate of SFr 1 = $0.67. On December 31, 2017, the forward rate for an exchange on February 14, 2018, is SFr 1 = $0.695. The spot rates were
December 16, 2017 1SFr = $0.68
December 31, 2017 1SFr = $0.75
February 14, 2018 1SFr = $0.70
Assume that the forward contract is not designated as a hedge but is entered into to manage the company's foreign currency-exposed accounts payable.
Requirements -
a) Prepare journal entries for Pumped Up to record the purchase of equipment; all entries associated with the forward contract; the adjusting entries on December 31, 2017; and entries to record the revaluations and payment on February 14, 2018 according to IAS 21.
b) What was the overall effect of these transactions on the income statement?