The determining accounting policy for U.S. firms is the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Gains or losses caused by translation adjustments when using the current rate method are reported separately on the consolidated balance sheet. Under the U.S. method of translation procedures, if the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company are maintained in the local currency, and the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, then translation is accomplished through the current rate method.