Detroit Based Auto Corporation, Purchased Ancillaries from a Japanese Firm

Multiple Choice

Detroit based Auto Corporation, purchased ancillaries from a Japanese firm on December 1, 20X8, for 1,000,000 Yen, when the spot rate for Yen was $.0095. On December 31, 20X8, the spot rate stood at $.0096. On January 10, 20X9 Auto paid 1,000,000 Yen acquired at a rate of $.0094. Auto's income statements should report a foreign exchange gain or loss for the years ended December 31, 20X8 and 20X9 of:

A) Option A
B) Option B
C) Option C
D) Option D