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    PracticeACCAACCA FR — Financial Reporting Practice Exam 1Question 08
    Easy2 marksMultiple Choice
    Foreign Currency TransactionsIAS 21Foreign CurrencyConsolidationSyllabus B

    ACCA · Question 08 · Foreign Currency Transactions

    SECTION A

    GlobalTrade Co has a foreign subsidiary, EuroBranch. During the year, EuroBranch declared and paid a dividend to GlobalTrade. At the year-end, GlobalTrade is preparing its consolidated financial statements.

    According to IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, how should the exchange differences arising on the translation of EuroBranch's net assets be treated in the consolidated financial statements?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Recognized in profit or loss for the period.

    B.

    Recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in a separate component of equity.

    C.

    Capitalized as part of the carrying amount of goodwill.

    D.

    Adjusted directly against retained earnings without passing through other comprehensive income.

    How to approach this question

    Recall the IAS 21 rules for translating the results and financial position of a foreign operation into a presentation currency.

    Full Answer

    B.Recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in a separate component of equity.✓ Correct
    When translating the financial statements of a foreign operation for consolidation, assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate, and income and expenses at the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions (or average rate). The resulting exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in a separate component of equity.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing the translation of a foreign operation (OCI) with the translation of individual foreign currency transactions by a single entity (which go to P&L).
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