Use of futures contracts to hedge a forecasted transaction-cash flow hedge As of January, our company plans to purchase 110,000 lbs. of copper on May 31 at the prevailing spot rate. To hedge this forecasted transaction, we purchase May futures contracts in January for 110,000 lbs. of copper at the futures price of $1.57/lb. On May 31, we close out our futures contracts by entering into an offsetting contract in which we agree to buy 110,000 lbs. of May copper futures contracts at $1.83/lb., the spot rate on that date. We also purchase 110,000 lbs. of copper at $1.83/lb. on that date. Finally, we sell the inventory in June for $2.05/lb. Our company operates on a calendar year and issues financial statements quarterly. Following are futures and spot prices for the relevant dates: Following are futures and spot prices for the relevant dates: Date Spot Futures January $1.43 $1.57 March 31 $1.51 $1.66 May 1, 2013 $1.83 n/a Required Prepare the journal entries to record the following: a. Purchase of copper futures contract in January b. Adjusting entry at March 31 c. Purchase of copper on May 31 d. Sale of copper on June 1 Note: If no entry is required, select "No entry required" for both the debit and credit account titles. General Journal Date Description Debit Credit January 3/31/2013 5/31/2013 To record inventory purchase 5/31/2013 Other comprehensive income To close out futures contract Cash 6/1/2013 Sales To record the sale of copper 6/1/2013 0 To recognize deferred gain