Problem
On January 1, 20X1, Popular Creek Corporation organized RoadTime Company as a subsidiary in Switzerland with an initial investment cost of Swiss francs (SFr) 63,000. RoadTime's December 31, 20X1, trial balance in SFr is as follows:
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Debit
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Credit
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Cash
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SFr 7,400
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|
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Accounts Receivable (net)
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21,000
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|
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Receivable from Popular Creek
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6,200
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|
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Inventory
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28,000
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|
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Plant & Equipment
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101,000
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|
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Accumulated Depreciation
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SFr 10,500
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Accounts Payable
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12,200
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Bonds Payable
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54,500
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Common Stock
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63,000
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Sales
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159,700
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Cost of Goods Sold
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74,500
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|
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Depreciation Expense
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10,500
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|
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Operating Expense
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33,500
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|
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Dividends Paid
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17,800
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|
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Total
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SFr 299,900
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SFr 299,900
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Additional Information
1. The receivable from Popular Creek is denominated in Swiss francs. Popular Creek's books show a $5,200 payable to RoadTime.
2. Purchases of inventory goods are made evenly during the year. Items in the ending inventory were purchased November 1.
3. Equipment is depreciated by the straight-line method with a 10-year life and no residual value. A full year's depreciation is taken in the year of acquisition. The equipment was acquired on March 1.
4. The dividends were declared and paid on November 1.
5. Exchange rates were as follows:
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SFr
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$
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January 1
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1
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=
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0.73
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March 1
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1
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=
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0.74
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November 1
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1
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=
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0.77
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December 31
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1
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=
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0.80
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20X1 average
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1
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=
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0.75
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6. The Swiss franc is the functional currency.
Required:
a. Prepare a proof of the translation adjustment.