FAR CPA Lessons 209-233 Flashcards
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Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions of a domestic entity denominated in (to be settled in) a foreign currency, but to be recorded on the domestic entity’s books in the domestic currency.
Foreign Currency Translation
Financial statements denominated in (expressed in terms of) a foreign currency, but to be reported in the financial statements expressed in the domestic currency.
Direct Quote
This is a direct exchange rate and it measures how much domestic currency must be exchanged to receive one unit of a foreign currency. $1.25 = 1 €.
Indirect Quote
This is an indirect exchange rate and it measures how many units of foreign currency may be purchased with one unit of domestic currency. $1.00 = .80 €. The indirect quote is the reciprocal of the direct quote (1 € / $1.25 = .80 €).
Spot Rate
The number of units of a currency that would be exchanged for one unit of another currency on a given date.
Forward Rate
The number of units of one currency that would be exchanged for units of another currency at a specified future point in time.
If the dollar weakens
It will take more U.S. dollars to acquire one unit of foreign currency
If the dollar strengthens
It will take fewer U.S. dollars to acquire one unit of foreign currency.
Dollar Amount to Settle
Foreign Currency Units × Spot Exchange Rate
Dollar Amount at Balance Sheet Date
Foreign Currency Units × Balance Sheet Date Spot Exchange Rate
Forward Contracts
Agreements (contracts) to buy or sell (or which give the right to buy or sell) a specified commodity in the future at a price (rate) determined at the time the forward contract is executed.
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts (FXFC)
An agreement to buy or sell a specified amount of a foreign currency at a specified future date at a specified (forward) rate.
the obligation to buy or sell is firm; the exchange must occur.
Foreign Currency Option Contracts (FCO)
An agreement that gives the right (option) to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a specified amount of a foreign currency at a specified (forward) rate during or at the end of a specified time period.
the party holding the option has the right (option) to buy or sell, but does not have to exercise that option.
How to determine the fair value of a forward exchange contract
Changes in the forward (exchange) rate during the life of the contract, discounted to its present value.
Intrinsic value
The difference between the current spot rate for the currency and the strike price—that is, the price at which exercise of the option would result in a gain
Time value
The “value“ assigned to the probability that the relationship between the changing spot price and the strike price will increase the value of the option during its life
Hedging
A risk management strategy, which generally involves offsetting or counter transactions so that a loss on one transaction would be offset (at least in part) by a gain on the other transaction.
Why do you Hedge a forecasted transaction?
to offset the risk of exchange rate changes on nonfirm but budgeted (planned) transactions to be denominated in a foreign currency
Why do you Hedge an unrecognized, but firm commitment?
to offset the risk of exchange rate changes on firm commitments for a future purchase or sale to be denominated in a foreign currency
Why do you Hedge recognized (exposed) assets (e.g., receivables) or liabilities (e.g., payables)
to offset the risk of exchange rate changes on already booked assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency
Why do you Hedge an investment in available-for-sale securities?
to offset the risk of exchange rate changes on this class of investments denominated in a foreign currency
Why do you Hedge a net investment in a foreign operation?
to offset the risk of exchange rate changes on an investment in a foreign operation (e.g., translated value of financial statements expressed in a foreign currency)
Types of forward contracts for hedging purposes (According to GAAP)
- Forecasted Transaction
- Unrecognized, Firm Commitment
- Recognized Assets or Liabilities
- Available-for-Sale Investment
- Net Investment in Foreign Operation
What kind of hedge is an available-for-sale invenstment?
Fair Value Hedge