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Cumulative Translation Adjustment

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Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA) account
An entry in a translated balance sheet in which gains and/or losses from translation have been accumulated over a period of years. The C.T.A. account is required under the FASB No. 52 rule.


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The adjustment resulting from translating nonmonetary items denominated in the local currency at the rate in effect at the date of the change is classified as a cumulative translation adjustment component of stockholders' equity.
The foreign currency transaction error resulted from foreign currency translation effects related to inter-company balances being recorded as a component of the cumulative translation adjustment within stockholders' equity (and a component of comprehensive income) rather than in the statement of operations.
Currency fluctuation variances are shown on the Balance Sheet as Cumulative Translation Adjustment and have periodic positive and negative effects on Shareholder's Equity.
 
 
 
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