A Multinational Established a Division in a South American Country

Essay

A multinational established a division in a South American country as a subsidiary corporation, with an initial investment in total assets of 13 million CU's (the local currency is CU's), which cost the company $3,250,000 Canadian at the time. The company sent an experienced manager to run the division, and gave her a target of 13% required rate of return, promising a bonus if this was met and/or exceeded.
After one year, the subsidiary manager was pleased to report a 20% ROI.
You have been able to determine the following data pertaining to the subsidiary:
? Exchange rate at end of year was 8 CU's to 1 Cdn dollar
? Operating income was earned evenly throughout the year
? The exchange rate changed approximately evenly throughout the year
Required:
a. Calculate the subsidiary's income in CU's.
b. Calculate the subsidiary's return on investment in Canadian dollars.
c. Calculate the subsidiary's residual income in Canadian dollars.