b) AASB121 ‘Foreign Currency Translation’ governs accounting for foreign currency translation. Discuss and give an example of one type of translation regulated by AASB 121
Mr. A bought a forward contract for three months of US$ 1,00,000
on 1st December at 1 US$ = Rs 47.10 when exchange rate was US$ 1 =
Rs 47.02. On 31st December when he closed his books exchange rate
was US$ 1 = Rs 47.15. On 31st January, he decided to sell the
contract at Rs 47.18 per dollar. Show how the profits from contract
will be recognised in the books.
Solution
Since the forward contract was for speculation purpose the premium
on contract i.e. the difference between the spot rate and contract
rate will not be recorded in the books. Only when the contract is
sold the difference between the contract rate and sale rate will be
recorded in the Profit & Loss Account.
Sale Rate. Rs 47.18
Less: Contract Rate. (Rs 47.10)
Premium on Contract. Rs.0.08
Contract Amount. US$ 1,00,000
Total Profit (1,00,000 x 0.08). Rs. 8,000
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