Question #24
Reading: Reading 10 Multinational Operations
PDF File: Reading 10 Multinational Operations.pdf
Page: 13
Status: Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Your Answer: B
Part of Context Group: Q24-26
First in Group
Shared Context
Question
On APJ's 2005 balance sheet, the level of common stock (not including retained earnings) in U.S. dollars would be:
Answer Choices:
A. $360
B. $288
C. $240
Explanation
Since the Australian dollar is the local and the functional currency, use the current rate
method.
In the balance sheet, all accounts are translated at the current exchange rate, except for
the common stock account, which is translated at the historical rate.
Common Stock (720 / 2) = 360