To help you become familiar with the accounting standards, this case is designed to take you to

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To help you become familiar with the accounting standards, this case is designed to take you to the FASB’s Web site and have you access various publications. Access the FASB’s Web site at www.fasb.org. Click on “Pronouncements & EITF Abstracts.” In this chapter, we discussed, among other things, the translation of foreign currency For this case, we will use Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation.” Open SFAS No. 52.
1. Paragraphs 4 and 15 discuss the differences between foreign currency and foreign currency transactions. Briefly discuss the differences.
2. Paragraph 12 identifies the exchange rates that are to be used when translating foreign Which exchange rates are to be used for accounts? For income statement accounts?

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