faq:multi_currency_currency_forward_process
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Currency forwards are also called foreign currency forward contracts. They are basically an agreement that obligates its parties to exchange given quantities of currencies at a specified exchange rate in the future. The rate is normally assigned at the time the contract is agreed to, and usually requires a deposit to be given. | Currency forwards are also called foreign currency forward contracts. They are basically an agreement that obligates its parties to exchange given quantities of currencies at a specified exchange rate in the future. The rate is normally assigned at the time the contract is agreed to, and usually requires a deposit to be given. | ||
- | I am going to go through an example process. The date the deposit and contract are initiated will be Jan 1st. The Agreement is to purchase $200,000 on Feb 1st. The advance to the supplier will happen on or after Feb 1st. The local currency will be CAD, and the foreign currency will be USD. | + | I am going to go through an example process. The date the deposit and contract are initiated will be Jan 1st. The Agreement is to purchase $200,000 on Feb 1st. The advance to the supplier will happen on or after Feb 1st. |
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* This process uses advances | * This process uses advances | ||
* There are 2 suppliers: currency forward supplier, and inventory supplier. | * There are 2 suppliers: currency forward supplier, and inventory supplier. | ||
+ | * The local currency is CAD | ||
+ | * The foreign currency is USD | ||
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- Create an advance for 5% on Jan 1st. This advance is $10,000 CAD or 5%. The date and currency data are both Jan 1st. | - Create an advance for 5% on Jan 1st. This advance is $10,000 CAD or 5%. The date and currency data are both Jan 1st. |
faq/multi_currency_currency_forward_process.txt · Last modified: 2008/03/03 10:48 (16 years ago) by cliff