Belmonte Corporation, with a division located in Germany, must translate its financial statements from euros to U.S. dollars. What is the major accounting issue involved in translation? O Most accountants are not conversant in foreign currency exchange. O U.S. GAAP may differ from German GAAP. The U.S. dollar has been steadily falling relative to the euro. O The resulting balance sheet may not balance.

Belmonte Corporation, with a division located in Germany, must translate its financial statements from euros to U.S. dollars. What is the major accounting issue involved in translation? O Most accountants are not conversant in foreign currency exchange. O U.S. GAAP may differ from German GAAP. The U.S. dollar has been steadily falling relative to the euro. O The resulting balance sheet may not balance.

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