Jackson Corp

Multiple Choice

Jackson Corp. (a U.S.-based company) sold parts to a Korean customer on December 16, 2021, with payment of 20 million Korean won to be received on January 15, 2022. The following exchange rates applied: Assuming a forward contract was entered into on December 16, at what amount should the forward contract be recorded at December 31, 2021? Assume an annual interest rate of 12% and a fair value hedge. The present value for one month at 12% is 0.9901.

A) $396.
B) $594.
C) $1,188.
D) $1,200.
E) $792.