On November 1, 20X6, Smith Imports Incorporated contracted to purchase teacups from England for 30,000. The teacups were to be delivered on January 30, 20X7, 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:

Date	Spot Rate	Forward Rate for March 1, 20X7
November 1, 20X6	1 = $1.61	1 = $1.59
December 31, 20X6	1 = 1.65	1 = 1.62
January 30, 20X7	1 = 1.59	1 = 1.60
March 1, 20X7	1 = 1.585

Required:

1. 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 Smiths fiscal year ends on December 31, 20X6.
2. Assume that interest is significant and the time value of money is considered in valuing the forward contract and hedged commitment. Use a 12 percent annual interest rate. 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 Smiths fiscal year ends on December 31, 20X7.

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 Smiths fiscal year ends on December 31, 20X6.

Assume that interest is significant and the time value of money is considered in valuing the forward contract and hedged commitment. Use a 12 percent annual interest rate. 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 Smiths fiscal year ends on December 31, 20X7.