Question: Read the data and values carefully Using facts in the chapter for Ganado Europe, assume the exchange rate on January 2, 2006, in Exhibit 11.4

Read the data and values carefully

Using facts in the chapter for Ganado Europe, assume the exchange rate on January 2, 2006, in Exhibit 11.4 dropped in value from $1.2000/ to $0.9000/ (rather than to $1.0000/). Recalculate Ganado Europes translated balance sheet for January 2, 2006 with the new exchange rate using the current rate method.

a. What is the amount of translation gain or loss?
b. Where should the translation gain or loss appear in the financial statements?
Translation Using the Current Rate Method: euro depreciates from $1.2000/euro to $0.9000/euro.
Just before devaluation Just after devaluation
Translated Translated
Euros Exchange Rate Accounts Exchange Rate Accounts
Assets Statement (US$/euro) US dollars (US$/euro) US dollars
Cash 1,600,000 1.2000 $ 1,920,000
Accounts receivable 3,200,000 1.2000 3,840,000
Inventory 2,400,000 1.2000 2,880,000
Net plant & equipment 4,800,000 1.2000 5,760,000
Total 12,000,000 $ 14,400,000
Liabilities & Net Worth
Accounts payable 800,000 1.2000 $ 960,000
Short-term bank debt 1,600,000 1.2000 1,920,000
Long-term debt 1,600,000 1.2000 1,920,000
Common stock 1,800,000 1.2760 2,296,800
Retained earnings 6,200,000 1.2000 7,440,000
CTA account (loss) - $ (136,800)
Total 12,000,000 $ 14,400,000

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