Jackson Corp. (a U.S.-based company) sold parts to a Korean…

Jackson Corp. (a U.S.-based company) sold parts to a Korean customer on December 16, 2021, with payment of 20 million Korean won to be received on January 15, 2022. The following exchange rates applied:   Date Spot Rate Forward Rate to Jan.15 December 16, 2021 $ 0.00082   $ 0.00089   December 31, 2021   0.00080     0.00083   January 15, 2022   0.00086     0.00086     Assuming a forward contract was entered into on December 16, what would be the net impact on Jackson’s 2021 income statement related to this transaction? Assume an annual interest rate of 12% and a fair value hedge. The present value for one half-month at 12% is 0.9950.                         A)    $800 (gain).                     B)    $1,594 (loss).            C)    $1,594 (gain).            D)    $794 (loss).            E)    $794 (gain).

People are more likely to purchase a consumer ratings magazi…

People are more likely to purchase a consumer ratings magazine that reviews new automobiles before buying a new car than they are to purchase a consumer ratings magazine that reviews pens and pencils before buying a new pen or pencil. Which of the following best explains this behavior?