Hd designates the forward contract as a fair value hedge


HD Company sells goods to a Spanish customer at a price of 1 million euros. HD shipped good to its customer on December 1, Year1. The payment was received on March 1, Year2. On December 1, Year1, HD signs a contract with First National Bank to deliver 1,000,000 euros in three months in exchange for $1,485,000

Date                   sport rate            forward rate

12/1/Year1          $1.600                   $1.485

12/31/Year1        $1.700                   $1.520

3/1/Year2            $1.500                   $1.500

1. HD designates the forward contract as a cash flow hedge. What is the ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income at the end of Year1?

2. HD designates the forward contract as a cash flow hedge. What is the ending balance of accounts receivable at the end of Year1?

3. HD designates the forward contract as a fair value hedge. What is the net impact on Year 1 net income?

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