Advanced Financial Accounting
Advanced Financial Accounting
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259916977
Author: Christensen, Theodore E., COTTRELL, David M., Budd, Cassy
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.16P

a

To determine

Introduction: Translation adjustment is the method used to convert the local currency into the parents' functional currency when the local currency is the foreign entity’s functional currency. The current rate is used to translate the financial statements that are the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. The average rate is used to translate revenue and expenses as it is assumed that it occurs uniformly over the period. Any gain or loss on account of translation adjustment is recognized in the comprehensive income statement.

The differential allocation and amortization for 20X1 in a schedule containing both Canadian dollars and U.S. dollars.

a

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Answer to Problem 12.16P

The differential allocation and amortization for 20X1

    ItemsCanadian DollarsExchange rateU.S. Dollars
    Plant and equipment9,0000.706,300
    Trademark45,0000.7031,500

Explanation of Solution

    ItemsCanadian DollarsExchange rateU.S. Dollars
    Income statement:
    Differential at date of acquisition:
    Plant and equipment10,0000.808,000
    Less: Amortization (10,000 / 10 years)(1,000)0.75(750)
    Remaining balance9,0007,250
    Trademark50,0000.8040,000
    Less: Amortization ($10,000 / 10 years)(5,000)0.75(3.750)
    Remaining balance45,00036,250
    Balance sheet:
    Remaining balance on December 31, 20X1:
    Plant and equipment9,0000.706,300
    Trademark45,0000.7031,500

b

To determine

Introduction: Translation adjustment is the method used to convert the local currency into the parents' functional currency when the local currency is the foreign entity’s functional currency. The current rate is used to translate the financial statements that are the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. The average rate is used to translate revenue and expenses as it is assumed that it occurs uniformly over the period. Any gain or loss on account of translation adjustment is recognized in the comprehensive income statement.

The entries that would be recorded in 20X1 for investment in SB when full adjusted equity method is used.

b

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Answer to Problem 12.16P

Explanation of Solution

Parent company journal entries 20X1

    ParticularsDebit $Credit $
    1. Purchase of investment in SB
    Investment in SB 120,000
    Cash120,000
    (Paid cash to acquire foreign investment)
    2. To record equity accrual for P’s share of SB’s income
    Investment in SB company15,000
    Income in Subsidiary15,000
    (Investment in SB is recognized)
    3. To record dividends declared and paid by SB
    Cash6,000
    Investment in SB company6,000
    (Cash received on account of dividends)
    4. To record amortization of differential
    Income from Subsidiary4,500
    Investment in SB company4,500
    (Amortization of differential recognized)
    5. To recognize translation adjustment on differential
    Other comprehensive income − translation adjustment5,700
    Investment in SB company5,700
    (Translation adjustment recognized)
  1. Acquired investment in foreign subsidiary
  2. Equity in income of subsidiary recognized $15,000=C$20,000×.75
  3. Received dividends from foreign subsidiary $6,000=C$8,000×.75
  4. Amortization of differential in plant and equipment and trademark recognized
    • Plant and Equipment$750
      Trademark$3,750
      Total4,500
  5. Translation adjustment in buildings and equipment and trademark recognized
    • Plant and Equipment$950
      Trademark$4,750
      Total5,700

c

To determine

Introduction: Translation adjustment is the method used to convert the local currency into the parents' functional currency when the local currency is the foreign entity’s functional currency. The current rate is used to translate the financial statements that are the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. The average rate is used to translate revenue and expenses as it is assumed that it occurs uniformly over the period. Any gain or loss on account of translation adjustment is recognized in the comprehensive income statement.

The schedule showing the proof of the translation adjustment for SB and necessary entry P would record for its share in translation adjustment.

c

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Answer to Problem 12.16P

The translation adjustment $9,600

    ParticularsDebit $Credit $
    Other comprehensive income − translation adjustment9,600
    Investment in SB company9,600
    (Translation adjustment recognized)

Explanation of Solution

P and SB Company

Proof of translation adjustment

Year ended December 31, 20X1

    ItemsCanadian dollarsExchange rateU.S. Dollars
    Net assets at the beginning of year 1/1/20X190,0000.8072,000
    Adjustment for changes in assets position during the year:
    Net income for the year20,0000.7515,000
    Dividends paid(8,000)0.75(6,000)
    Net assets translated at rates in effect81,000
    Net assets at end of year102,0000.7071,400
    Change in other comprehensive income- translation adjustment during year − net decrease (debit)9,600

d

To determine

Introduction: Translation adjustment is the method used to convert the local currency into the parents' functional currency when the local currency is the foreign entity’s functional currency. The current rate is used to translate the financial statements that are the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. The average rate is used to translate revenue and expenses as it is assumed that it occurs uniformly over the period. Any gain or loss on account of translation adjustment is recognized in the comprehensive income statement.

The entry required by P to restate the C $8,000 in foreign currency units account into its year-end U.S. dollar equivalent value.

d

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Answer to Problem 12.16P

    ParticularsDebit $Credit $
    Foreign currency transaction loss400
    Foreign currency units (C$)400
    (Exchange loss on foreign currency unit recognized)

Explanation of Solution

    ItemsAmount $
    Equivalent U.S. dollar value of C$8,000×$.705,600
    Less: equivalent U.S. dollar value on date of receipt C$8,000×$.756,000
    Foreign currency transaction loss400

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