Question: On October 2, 2011, Flx, a U.S. company, entered into a forward contract to purchase 50,000 euros for delivery in 180 days at a forward

On October 2, 2011, Flx, a U.S. company, entered into a forward contract to purchase 50,000 euros for delivery in 180 days at a forward rate of $0.6350. The forward contract is a derivative instrument hedging an identifiable foreign currency commitment as defined in ASC Topic 815. The spot rate for euros on this date was $0.6250. Spot rates and forward rates for euros on December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2012, are as follows:

December 31, 2011 March 31, 2012 $0.6560 Spot rate Forward rates 30-day

REQUIRED:Prepare journal entries to:1. Record the forward contract on October 2, 20112. Adjust the accounts at December 31, 20113. Account for settlement of the forward contract and record and adjust the related cash purchase on March 31, 2012

December 31, 2011 March 31, 2012 $0.6560 Spot rate Forward rates 30-day futures 90-day futures 180-day futures $0.6390 0.6575 0.6410 0.6420 0.6680 0.6450

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