ASC 830: Foreign Currency Matters

ASC 830: Foreign Currency Matters

Field of study: Accounting

CPE credits: 3.6

Duration: 2.22 hours

Delivery method: QAS self-study

Target audience: Students and professionals who are seeking a detailed explanation along with industry-relevant practical case studies of the ASC 830: Foreign Currency Matters standard of US GAAP.

Program level: Basic

Pre-requisites: Not required

Advance preparation required: Not required

Program description: The objective of the course is to enable participants to comprehend the accounting for Foreign Currency Matters under ASC 830, with a focus on the translation of foreign currency financial statements and the remeasurement of foreign currency transactions. This program utilizes practical examples and case studies from different industries to demonstrate the determination of functional currency and the translation process. It addresses the latest updates, implementation challenges and disclosure requirements, enabling participants to confidently apply ASC 830: Foreign Currency Matters principles in their professional roles. The course also covers in-depth topics such as the distinction between translation and remeasurement, the treatment of translation adjustments in other comprehensive income, and the recognition of foreign currency transaction gains and losses.

Course coverage:

1. Overview of ASC 830: Foreign Currency Matters
2. Determining functional currency and reporting currency
3. Translation versus remeasurement using current rate and temporal methods
4. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses and disclosure requirements

Learning objectives:

1. Recognize the principles that govern the accounting for foreign currency transactions and the translation of foreign currency financial statements under ASC 830.
2. Distinguish between the functional currency, the local currency and the reporting currency, and understand the criteria for determining an entity's functional currency.
3. Apply the rules to translate foreign currency financial statements using the current rate method and to remeasure financial statements using the temporal method.
4. Understand how to account for foreign currency transaction gains and losses and translation adjustments on the financial statements.

Passing score: 70%

Validity of the course: One year from the date of enrolment

Available from: March 2026

Available discount: Group discounts of 10% available for five or more participants

Last updated: March 2026

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Program access: The participants will have access to the program for a period of one year starting from the date of enrolment.

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• CPE credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the content and passing the exam with a score of 70% or above.
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Course Fee 

• INR 8,000 plus taxes for Indian participants
• USD 175 for participants outside India

Contact

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