A U.S. parent owns a subsidiary in France, the subsidiary's accounts are maintained in euros, and its functional currency is the U.S. dollar. During the year, the euro has weakened against the U.S. dollar (U.S.$/€ rate has declined). Which one of the subsidiary's transactions below increases the amount of remeasurement losses reported when the subsidiary's accounts are translated to U.S. dollars? Select one: A. Inventory purchases B. Depreciation expense C. Sale of equity securities D. Sales revenue

A U.S. parent owns a subsidiary in France, the subsidiary's accounts are maintained in euros, and its functional currency is the U.S. dollar. During the year, the euro has weakened against the U.S. dollar (U.S.$/€ rate has declined). Which one of the subsidiary's transactions below increases the amount of remeasurement losses reported when the subsidiary's accounts are translated to U.S. dollars? Select one: A. Inventory purchases B. Depreciation expense C. Sale of equity securities D. Sales revenue

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