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What method is used to translate monetary assets and liabilities when the foreign currency is chosen as the functional currency?
When the foreign currency is chosen as the functional currency, the current rate method is used to translate monetary assets and liabilities at the current (end-of-period) exchange rate.
Key points
- The current rate method is applied when the foreign currency is the functional currency.
- Monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the current exchange rate.
- This method reflects the most recent exchange rates for financial reporting.
Source:International Financial Statement Analysis Workbook (CFA Institute ...· Multinational Operations· p. 235–241
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