AICPA Exam CPA-Business Topic 2 Question 76 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Business exam

Question #: 76
Topic #: 2

What is the effect when a foreign competitor's currency becomes weaker compared to the U.S. dollar?

AThe foreign company will have an advantage in the U.S. market.

BThe foreign company will be disadvantaged in the U.S. market.

CThe fluctuation in the foreign currency's exchange rate has no effect on the U.S. company's sales or cost of goods sold.

DIt is better for the U.S. company when the value of the U.S. dollar strengthens.

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Suggested Answer: C

Choice 'c' is correct.

Choices 'a', 'b', and 'd' are incorrect, per the above calculation.

by Cory at Oct 19, 2023, 07:42 AM

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Rocco

1 months ago

This question is making me feel like a foreign exchange student. I'm just going to go with whichever option sounds the most exotic.

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Thurman

1 months ago

If the foreign currency is weaker, does that mean I can buy more souvenirs on my next trip abroad? Asking for a friend.

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Ozell

D) It is better for the U.S. company when the value of the U.S. dollar strengthens.

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Lashaun

16 days ago

Yes, that's correct. Your friend might get more souvenirs for less.

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Isabelle

18 days ago

A) The foreign company will have an advantage in the U.S. market.

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Lemuel

1 months ago

Option D is the way to go. A stronger U.S. dollar is always better for the American company, right? It's like getting a discount on foreign-made goods.

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Xuan

3 days ago

Definitely! A stronger dollar means better deals for American companies.

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Justine

4 days ago

D) It is better for the U.S. company when the value of the U.S. dollar strengthens.

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Elbert

12 days ago

A) The foreign company will have an advantage in the U.S. market.

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Elin

13 days ago

A) Yes, a stronger U.S. dollar means American companies can buy foreign goods at a lower cost.

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Arlette

26 days ago

D) It is better for the U.S. company when the value of the U.S. dollar strengthens.

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Abraham

1 months ago

A) The foreign company will have an advantage in the U.S. market.

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Valentin

2 months ago

This seems like a trick question. The fluctuation in the exchange rate affects both the U.S. and foreign companies, so option C can't be correct.

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Buffy

14 days ago

D) It is better for the U.S. company when the value of the U.S. dollar strengthens.

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Helaine

15 days ago

I think option A makes sense because a weaker currency means their products will be cheaper for U.S. consumers.

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Michael

1 months ago

A) The foreign company will have an advantage in the U.S. market.

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Tamala

2 months ago

I disagree, option B is correct. A weaker foreign currency means the foreign company's products become more expensive in the U.S. market, putting them at a disadvantage.

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Luisa

9 hours ago

I disagree, option B is correct. A weaker foreign currency means the foreign company's products become more expensive in the U.S. market, putting them at a disadvantage.

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Paris

25 days ago

I think option A is correct. A weaker foreign currency gives the foreign company an advantage in the U.S. market.

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Artie

2 months ago

But wouldn't a weaker currency also mean lower profits for the foreign company?

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Verda

2 months ago

A weaker foreign currency gives the foreign company an advantage in the U.S. market. Their products become more affordable for American consumers. This is a no-brainer!

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