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Chapter 3. ACCOUNTING FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES. Learning Objectives:. Provide an overview of foreign exchange markets and define related terminology. Describe the different types of foreign exchange exposure. Learning Objectives:.
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Chapter 3 ACCOUNTING FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
Learning Objectives: • Provide an overview of foreign exchange markets and define related terminology. • Describe the different types of foreign exchange exposure.
Learning Objectives: • Differentiate between foreign currency transaction and translation. • Compare the different methods of accounting for foreign currency translation.
Learning Objectives: • Describe the main features of SFAS No. 52 and compare it to earlier standards. • Present the translation methodology under IAS No. 21.
Learning Objectives: • Discuss the impact of the introduction of the euro on financial reporting.
Chapter Outline: • Overview of Foreign Currency Markets and Exchange Rates • Foreign Exchange Exposure
Accounting for Exchange Rate Fluctuations • Foreign Currency Transaction versus Translation • Translation Methods
Foreign Currency Translation in the United States • The International Accounting Standard on Foreign Currency Translation • Accounting Issues Related to the Euro