Accounting for Foreign CurrencyCode: 20-FORCURR

 59 Pages

This course discusses the process of translating financial statements from foreign currency into U.S. dollars. It covers a range of topics for the accounting and reporting of foreign currency transactions as prescribed by  ASC  830,Foreign  Currency  Matters,  and  ASC  815,  Derivatives  and  Hedging.  For  instance,  forward  contracts may be entered into for hedging or speculative purposes. A sale or liquidation of aninvestment in a foreign entity may occur. Foreign currency dealings may create a tax impact. Finally, footnote disclosures are discussed so readers can properly appraise a company's exposure in overseas operations to variability in foreign exchange rates. 

Presentation Method:  QAS Self-Study

 

Category: Accounting

 

CPE credit:  2 Hours




Program Level:  Update




Prerequisites:  None




Advance Preparation:  None




Exam expiration date:  Participants must submit exams for grading within one year from the date of purchase

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