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Reported gain or loss on hedging transaction On September 30, we enter into a futures contract to hedge the value of gold which we use on our manufacturing process and report on our balance sheet at $500,000

Finance Dec 25, 2020

Reported gain or loss on hedging transaction On September 30, we enter into a futures contract to hedge the value of gold which we use on our manufacturing process and report on our balance sheet at $500,000. On December 31, the market value of gold had declined to $450,000. However, the futures contact that we had purchased increased in value by $45,000. Do not use negative signs with your answers. a. How much net profit or loss will be recognized? $ 0 a b. Will this profit or loss be reflected in net income or other comprehensive income? Please answer all parts of the question.

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Correct Answers :

a. (5000)

b. Net income

Elaboration for better understanding

1. Loss on Market value of Gold (450000 - 500000) = -50000

2. Gain on future contract settlement = 45000

3. Net loss = (-50000 + 45000) = (5000)

Profit &loss of futures contracts hedging should realise through Profit &Loss A/c assuming its Fair value profit or loss (FVPL).

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