Honk, Inc. a U. S. corporation, purchases weight-lifting equipment for resale from HiDisu, a Japanese corporation, for 60 million yen. On the date of purchase, 110 yen is equal to $1 U. S. (¥110:$1). The purchase is made on December 15, 2018, with payment due in 90 days. Honk is a calendar year taxpayer. On December 31, 2018, the foreign exchange rate is ¥112:$1. On February 2, 2019, the invoice is paid when the exchange rate is ¥115:$1. What amount of foreign currency gain or loss, if any, mus

2018 Foreign currency gain$9,740.26million

2019 Foreign currency gain$13,975.16million

Explanation:

Calculation of foreign currency gain or loss for 2018

Total amount payable as at 15th Dec$545,454.55million($60 million/110)

Total amount payable as at 31st Dec$535,714.29million($60 million/112)

Foreign currency gain$9,740.26million($545,454.55-$535,714.29)

The amount payable based on 31st December year end exchange rate is lesser than on date of purchase which result in a gain for the company

Calculation of foreign currency gain or loss for 2019

Total amount payable as at 31st Dec$535,714.29million($60 million/112)

Total amount actually paid on 02nd Feb$521,739.13million($60 million/115)

Foreign currency gain$13,975.16million($535,714.29-$521,739.13)

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