Closing-Rate Method

Closing-Rate Method (Net-Investment Method)
The Closing-Rate Method, also known as the Net-Investment Method, involves restating balance sheet figures into another currency using the closing rate of exchange for all assets and liabilities as of the balance-sheet date.
Temporal Method
A method of translating foreign currency transactions by utilizing the exchange rate on the transaction date. Generally used for items not classified as foreign currency monetary items or those not measured at fair value.

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