Canadian Origination Problem

Gabriel,

I'm not sure if Binh sent an email to you and to Controls to explain the
Canadian origination variance. You may already be aware, but on the Orig
Sched the originations are converted to $US using the spot rate for the day.
However when the originations are calculated for the Report tab the rate
applied is the average rate for the month. Therefore these values will never
be the same. Nicole is going to talk to Kathy when she gets back to Canada
on Monday. Nicole says she has found a way to modify their spreadsheet so
that both values are calculated using the daily spot rate. If you haven't
recieved an email from Binh explaining this issue you might want to forward
the attached message from Nicole to Michael and Chris.

Thanks,
Robin

PS The Bench by trader tied out for the 23rd. I'll be in a little early
tomorrow to tie it out for the 24th. Bye.
---------------------- Forwarded by Robin Rodrigue/HOU/ECT on 08/24/2000
11:43 PM ---------------------------

Nicole LaPorte
08/24/2000 01:20 PM
To: Robin Rodrigue/HOU/ECT@ECT
cc:
Subject: Origination Problem

Robin,
I spoke with Kathy regarding the problem we are having with origination. Her
explanation is as follows:
This is an fx issue. Because origination is denominated in a currency (USD)
which is different than our functional currency (CAD), origination expense
will be comprised of not only origination but also currency gains and losses
on origination. Everyday orig. is retranslated in C$ using the current rate
and any fx gains or losses relating to that is added to origination.
Therefore, the total origination as per the "origination" tab will NOT equal
the origination as per the "report" tab. Robin should add in the translation
gains/losses to get it to reconcile.
I hope this explanation makes sense and is acceptable. I know you're used to
the two numbers reconciling but since we were asked to denominate our
origination in US dollars (about 2 months ago) these two numbers will never
again be the same.
Please call if you have any questions,
Nicole