To account for a forward contract cash flow hedge of a foreign currency denominated asset or liability at initiation date requires which of the following:

Multiple Choice

(A) 1. Recognize the transaction (sale or purchase) and foreign currency denominated asset or liability 2. Recognize option as an asset (purchase price is fair value)

(B) 1. No entry related to the firm commitment (zero value) 2. No entry related to forward contract (zero fair value)

(C) 1. Recognize the transaction (sale or purchase) and foreign currency denominated asset or liability 2. No entry related to forward contract (zero fair value)

(D) 1.Recognize the transaction (sale or purchase). 2. Recognize the option as a liability.

(E) 1. None. No journal entry is required.