Question

On November 1, Year 1, Black Lion Company forecasts the purchase of raw materials from an Argentinian supplier on February 1, Year 2, at a price of 200,000 Argentinian pesos. On November 1, Year 1, Black Lion pays $1,200 for a three-month call option on 200,000 Argentinian pesos with a strike price of $0.35 per peso. The option is properly designated as a cash flow hedge of a forecasted foreign currency transaction. On December 31, Year 1, the option has a fair value of $900. The following spot exchange rates apply:
Date U.S dollar per Argentinian Peso
Nov 1,Year 1 $ 0.35
Dec,31 Year 1 0.30
February 1 Year2 0.36
What is the net impact on Black Lion Company’s Year 2 net income as a result of this hedge of a forecast foreign currency purchase? Assume that the raw materials are consumed and become a part of cost of goods sold in Year 2.
a. A $70,000 decrease in net income.
b. A $70,900 decease in net income.
c. A $71,100 decrease in net income.
d. A $72,900 decrease in net income.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B: 70,900 decrease in net income

Explanation:

Net impact on black lion company's year 2 net income as a result of this hedge of a forecast foreign currency purchase can be calculated by summing up the Option expense, cost of goods sold and adjustment to net income in year 2 .

NET IMPACT ON YEAR NET INCOME

Option expenses                    (900)

Cost of goods sold               (72,000)

Adjustment to Net Income     2000

Decrease in Net Income       (70,900)

Working

                                                                                   DEBIT     CREDIT

Option expense                                                         900

Foreign currency Option                                           1100

(0.35 - 0.36) x 200,000 = 2000

2000 - 900 = 1100

Accumulated other comprehensive income                                2000

                                                              DEBIT           CREDIT

Foreign currency                                  72,000

(200,000x0.36)

Cash                                                                             70,000

(200,000x0.35)

Foreign currency option                                             2,000

                                                 DEBIT        CREDIT

Cost of goods sold                 72,000

Foreign currency                                       72,000

                                                                                 DEBIT     CREDIT

Accumulated other comprehensive income          2000

Adjustment to Net Income                                                     2000