a. Jetson Ltd imports inventory from Germany Ltd and on 1 June ordered goods worth...

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a. Jetson Ltd imports inventory from Germany Ltd and on 1 June ordered goods worth Euro 500000. The inventory is delivered on 15 July and payment is made on July 31. Jetson Ltd took out a hedge on 1 June to buy. Euro on 31 July. Jetson's year-end is June 30. The following rates and contract values apply to this hedge:
\table[[DATE,SPOT RATE,VALUE A$,DIFFERENCE,FWD RATE,VALUE A$,DIFFERENCE],[1-Jun,0.7,714286,,0.65,769231,],[30-Jun,0.68,735294,21008,0.675,740741,-28490],[15-Jul,0.72,694444,-40850,0.71,704225,-36515],[31-Jul,0.73,684932,-9513,0.73,684932,-19294]]
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in regards to 15 July for the forward contract and the treatment to its cumulative gains or losses?
Select ALL the correct statements.
The cumulative forward losses of 65005 are transferred to top up inventory
b.
Forward Liability will be increased by 36515
c.
The cumulative forward gain of 65005 are transferred to offset inventory
d.
Forward Asset will be increased by 36515
e.
The cumulative forward gain of 28490 are transferred to offset inventory
f.
Existing balance in the Cash Flow Hedge Reserve (OCI) is to be credited to clear to $0.
g.
Existing balance in the Cash Flow Hedge Reserve (OCI) is to be debited to clear to $0
h.
The cumulative forward losses of 28490 are transferred to top up inventory
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