A U.S. Corp purchased a computer from a French firm on July 1, 2020, when a Euro cost $0.25 . The U.S. firm will be required to pay the French manufacturer 75,000 Euros on August 1, 2020, when the Euro costs $0.23

Required: Make the necessary journal entries for the U.S. firm on July 1 and August 1.

July 1

Computer (75,000 x .25) 18,750

Accounts Payable
18,750

Aug. 1

Accounts Payable 18,750

Exchange Gain
1,500
Cash (75,000 x .23)
17,250

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