A firm carries a commodity inventory at a cost of $760,000 and plans to sell it in 60 days. Its market value is currently $800,000. To hedge against a decline in value of the commodity, the company sells commodity futures for delivery in 60 days at a price of $800,000. There is no margin deposit. At the companys year-end, 30 days later, the 30-day futures price is $790,000 and the inventory market value declined to $791,000. Income effects of the inventory and the futures are reported in cost of goods sold. How are the futures reported on the companys year-end balance sheet?

Select one:

a. $ 9,000 asset

b. $10,000 liability

c. $10,000 asset

d. $ 9,000 liability