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  • Jul 15, 2007, 12:57 PM
    Mathandler1
    Proof of Translation Adjustment
    Prepare a schedule translating the December 31, 20X1, trial balance from Swiss francs to dollars.
    Prepare a proof of the translation adjustment.
    Where is the translation adjustment reported on Popular Creek’s consolidated financial statements and its foreign subsidiary?
    Prepare a schedule remeasuring the December 31, 20X1, trial balance from Swiss francs to dollars.
    Prepare a proof of the remeasurement gain or loss .
    How should this remeasurement gain or loss be reported on Popular Creek’s consolidated financialstatements and its foreign subsidiary?

    On January 1, 20X1, Popular Creek Corporation organized RoadTime Company as a subsidiary in
    Switzerland with an initial investment cost of Swiss francs (SFr) 60,000. RoadTime’s December 31,
    20X1, trial balance in SFr is as follows:
    Debit Credit
    Cash SFr 7,000
    Accounts Receivable (net) 20,000
    Receivable from Popular Creek 5,000
    Inventory 25,000
    Plant and Equipment 100,000
    Accumulated Depreciation SFr 10,000
    Accounts Payable 12,000
    Bonds Payable 50,000
    Common Stock 60,000
    Sales 150,000
    Cost of Goods Sold 70,000
    Depreciation Expense 10,000
    Operating Expense 30,000
    Dividends Paid 15,000
    Total SFr 282,000 SFr 282,000

    Additional Information
    1. The receivable from Popular Creek is denominated in Swiss francs. Popular Creek’s books show a$4,000 payable to RoadTime.
    2. Purchases of inventory goods are made evenly during the year. Items in the ending inventory were purchased November 1.
    3. Equipment is depreciated by the straight-line method with a 10-year life and no residual value. A full year’s depreciation is taken in the year of acquisition. The equipment was acquired on March 1.
    4. The dividends were declared and paid on November 1.
    5. Exchange rates were as follows:
    January 1 SFr1  $.73
    March 1 SFr1  .74
    November 1 SFr1  .77
    December 31 SFr1  .80
    20X1 Average SFr1  .75
    6. The Swiss franc is the functional currency.
  • Jul 15, 2007, 01:09 PM
    Curlyben
    Please refer to THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
  • Jul 25, 2007, 01:37 PM
    Mathandler1
    Here is the answer I came up with. Please check for accuracy.Thanks!
    RoadTime Company
    Trial Balance Remeasurement
    December 31, 20X1

    Swiss U.S.
    Francs Rate Dollars

    Cash SFr 7,000 .80 $ 5,600
    Accounts Receivable (net) 20,000 .80 16,000
    Receivables from Popular Creek 5,000 .80 4,000
    Inventory 25,000 .77 19,250
    Plant and Equipment 100,000 .74 74,000
    Cost of Goods Sold 70,000 (a) 52,000
    Depreciation Expense 10,000 .74 7,400
    Operating Expense 30,000 .75 22,500
    Dividends Paid 15,000 .77 11,550
    Total SFr 282,000 $212,300
    Remeasurement Loss 1,000
    Total Debits $213,300

    Accumulated Depreciation SFr 10,000 .74 $ 7,400
    Accounts Payable 12,000 .80 9,600
    Bonds Payable 50,000 .80 40,000
    Common Stock 60,000 .73 43,800
    Sales 150,000 .75 112,500
    Total Credits SFr 282,000 $213,300


    Swiss U.S.
    (a) Cost of Goods Sold: Francs Rate Dollars

    Beginning Inventory SFr -0- .75 $ -0-
    Purchases 95,000 .75 71,250
    Goods Available for Sale SFr 95,000 $ 71,250
    Less: Ending Inventory (25,000) .77 (19,250)
    Cost of Goods Sold SFr 70,000 $ 52,000

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