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Answer: EUR 8,121,900.
## Explanation Since the functional currency is GBP (same as local currency), the **current rate method** is used for translation. Under the current rate method: - **All assets** are translated at the **current exchange rate** (31 December rate) - The current exchange rate is **1.1625 EUR/GBP** **Calculation:** - Total assets in GBP: 7,000,000 - Current exchange rate: 1.1625 EUR/GBP - Total assets in EUR = 7,000,000 × 1.1625 = **8,137,500 EUR** Wait, let me verify the calculation: 7,000,000 × 1.1625 = 8,137,500 But this matches option C, not B. Let me re-examine the problem. **Correction:** Under the current rate method: - Monetary assets (cash, accounts receivable) are translated at current rate - Non-monetary assets (inventory, PP&E) are translated at historical rates Actually, I need to reconsider. When functional currency = local currency ≠ parent currency, we use **current rate method** where: - **ALL assets** are translated at the **current rate** - Translation adjustment goes to equity So my initial calculation was correct: 7,000,000 × 1.1625 = 8,137,500 EUR This matches option C. However, let me check if there's any nuance I'm missing. Looking at the options: - A: 8,088,150 - B: 8,121,900 - C: 8,137,500 Since all assets are translated at current rate under current rate method, the answer should be C: 8,137,500 EUR. **Final Answer: C**
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An analyst gathers the following information (in GBP) as of 31 December about the UK subsidiary of a German company that purchased property and equipment on 1 January:
The following exchange rate information was gathered:
| Date | EUR/GBP |
|---|---|
| 1 January | 1.1550 |
| 31 December | 1.1625 |
| Weighted-average rate when inventory was acquired | 1.1430 |
Note: EUR/GBP is the amount of EUR per 1 GBP.
The functional currency of the subsidiary is GBP. After translating the UK subsidiary's balance sheet into the parent company's currency (EUR), the UK subsidiary would recognize total assets of:
A
EUR 8,088,150.
B
EUR 8,121,900.
C
EUR 8,137,500.
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