Question #106
Reading: Reading 10 Multinational Operations
PDF File: Reading 10 Multinational Operations.pdf
Page: 60
Status: Unattempted
Correct Answer: B
Part of Context Group: Q106-108
First in Group
Shared Context
Question
With respect to the Japanese subsidiary, what method should be used to value its accounts receivable, what is the appropriate exchange rate, and what is the translated value (in USD)?
Answer Choices:
A. Temporal method, current rate, USD 11.5 million
B. Current method, current rate, USD 11.5 million
C. Current method, average rate, USD 12.3 million
Explanation
Self-contained, independent subsidiaries reporting their results in the local currency that
is also the functional currency use the current method. Assets under the current method
are translated using the current rate. Hence, 1400 × 0.0082 = USD 11.5 million.