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Suppose a U.S. wood-products company has facilities and employees in Canada providing its raw materials (wood), but has most of its sales in the United States. (1) What are the most important operational and financial risks in this arrangement? (2) How can the company pay its Canadian employees, who presumably want Canadian dollars, when its U.S. customers are paying in U.S. dollars? Furthermore, how can it calculate its profit if revenue is in U.S. currency and most of its costs are in Canadian currency? ' Answer must be at least a paragraph with at least one source.

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The international operations of a U.S.-based wood products company that sources raw materials and employs staff in Canada while primarily selling in the United States face several significant operational and financial risks. Operational risks include supply chain disruptions, currency fluctuation impacts, and logistical challenges. For instance, reliance on Canadian raw materials exposes the company to Canadian economic conditions and currency volatility, which can disrupt procurement and cost predictability (Bodnar & Gentry, 1993). Additionally, logistical delays across borders can impact production schedules and delivery timelines, potentially damaging customer satisfaction and reputation. Financial risks are primarily driven by fluctuations in the USD/CAD exchange rate. As revenues are received mainly in U.S. dollars but costs are incurred in Canadian dollars, adverse currency movements can significantly affect profitability. If the Canadian dollar depreciates relative to the U.S. dollar, the company might face higher costs when converting to U.S. currency or experience reduced profit margins (Eiteman, Stonehill, & Moffett, 2016). Concerning employee compensation, the company can address currency considerations by paying its Canadian employees in Canadian dollars through the use of hedging instruments such as forward currency contracts or by establishing local payroll arrangements that pay employees directly in their local currency. This approach minimizes the risk associated with currency fluctuations affecting employee income. When calculating profits, the company must account for exchange rate movements. One effective method is to translate Canadian costs and assets into U.S. dollars using current spot or average exchange rates and then compute profits accordingly. This process aligns with accounting standards for foreign currency translation, ensuring that financial statements accurately reflect the economic realities of the company's operations (Khandelwal & Khandelwal, 2012). Ultimately, managing these operational and financial risks requires a comprehensive approach that includes currency hedging, local currency payroll payments, and robust supply chain management strategies to sustain profitability and operational efficiency in a volatile cross-border environment.

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