Foreign currency transaction gains or losses


Question 1: When are foreign currency transaction gains or losses recognized in the financial statements? Where are these gains or losses reported in the financial statements?

Question 2: Sun Company, a U.S. corporation, has an account payable of $200,000 denominated in Canadian dollars. If the direct exchange rate increases, will Sun experience a foreign currency transaction gain or loss on this payable?

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