On November 1, 20X6, Smith Imports Inc. contracted to purchase teacups from England for 30,000. The teacups were to be delivered on January 30,207, with payment due on March 1 , 20X7. On November 1, 20X6, Smith entered into a 120 -day forward contract to receive 30,000 pounds at a forward rate of 1=$1.59. The forward contract was acquired to hedge the financial component of the foreign currency commitment. Additional Information for the Exchange Rate 1. Assume the company uses the forward rate in measuring the forward exchange contract and for measuring hedge effectiveness. 2. Spot and exchange rates follow: Required a. What is Smith's net exposure to changes in the exchange rate of pounds for dollars between November 1, 20X6, and March 1, 20X7? b. Prepare all journal entries from November 1, 20X6, through March 1, 20X7, for the purchase of the teacups, the forward exchange contract, and the foreign currency transaction. Assume Smith's fiscal year ends on December 31, 20X6. On November 1, 20X6, Smith Imports Inc. contracted to purchase teacups from England for 30,000. The teacups were to be delivered on January 30,207, with payment due on March 1 , 20X7. On November 1, 20X6, Smith entered into a 120 -day forward contract to receive 30,000 pounds at a forward rate of 1=$1.59. The forward contract was acquired to hedge the financial component of the foreign currency commitment. Additional Information for the Exchange Rate 1. Assume the company uses the forward rate in measuring the forward exchange contract and for measuring hedge effectiveness. 2. Spot and exchange rates follow: Required a. What is Smith's net exposure to changes in the exchange rate of pounds for dollars between November 1, 20X6, and March 1, 20X7? b. Prepare all journal entries from November 1, 20X6, through March 1, 20X7, for the purchase of the teacups, the forward exchange contract, and the foreign currency transaction. Assume Smith's fiscal year ends on December 31, 20X6