On December 1, 2008, Secure Company bought a 90-day forward contract to purchase 200,000 euros (€) at a forward rate of €1 = $1.
35 when the spot rate was $1.33. Other exchange rates were as follows: Spot Forward Rate for Rate March 1, 2009 December 31, 2008 $ 1.34 $ 1.36 March 1, 2009 1.33 Required: 1. Prepare all journal entries related to Secure Company's foreign currency speculation from December 1, 2008, through March 1, 2009, assuming the fiscal year ends on December 31, 2008. 2. 2. Did the company gain or lose on its purchase of the forward contract?
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Answer:
Gross Margin = $6,000
Explanation:
Gross margin refers to the Sales price - Direct cost associated with the product.
Here, Sales Value = 200 outdoor planters for $50 each = $50 200 = $10,000
Cost associated with this outdoor planters = Purchase cost as paid to supplier = $4,000
Thus, gross margin = $10,000 - $4,000 = $6,000
Note: Time period and dates provided for such sales and collection of amount or payment to supplier is of no relevance.
Final Answer
Gross Margin = $6,000