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THE EFFECTS OF CHANGES IN FOREIGN

Exchange RATES (AS 11)

Reporting currency is the currency used in presenting the financial statements. Foreign

currency is a currency other than the reporting currency of an enterprise. Exchange rate

is the ratio for exchange of two currencies.

For the purpose of accounting treatment for the effect of change in foreign exchange rates, the

transaction can be classified into following categories:

 Foreign Currency Transaction

 Foreign Operation

Foreign Currency Transaction

A foreign currency transaction is a transaction which is

 denominated in or

 requires settlement in a foreign currency.

Example of foreign currency transactions:

(a) Buys or sells goods or services whose price is denominated in a foreign currency

(b) Borrows or lends funds when the amounts payable or receivable are denominated in a foreign

currency;

(c) Incurring or settling liabilities denominated in a foreign currency.

(d) Acquisition or disposal of fixed assets denominated in foreign currency.

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