You are the technical accounting consultant of a professional accounting firm. One of your clients is an

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You are the technical accounting consultant of a professional accounting firm. One of your clients is an Australian travel company that arranges package tours to overseas destinations. The client states: ‘When we arrange accommodation in foreign hotels we recognise a liability at the spot rate. Then when we pay for the accommodation any exchange gain or loss is included in the profit or loss. We believe that we are complying with AASB 121/IAS 21’.

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Do you agree with the client’s position? Explain why.

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Financial Reporting

ISBN: 9780730396413

4th Edition

Authors: Janice Loftus, Ken Leo, Sorin Daniliuc, Belinda Luke, Hong Nee Ang, Mike Bradbury, Dean Hanlon, Noel Boys, Karyn Byrnes

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