foreign currency translation gain/loss definition

foreign currency translation gain/loss

Paper (unrealized) gain or loss (as on a balance sheet date) resulting from an appreciation or devaluation of the non-local currency in which the assets and/or liabilities of a firm are denominated in its account books.

foreign currency translation gain/loss is in the Accounting & Auditing and Banking, Commerce & Finance subjects.

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