Financial reporting classifies derivatives as (a) speculative investments, (b) fair value hedges, or (c) cash flow hedges.
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Financial reporting classifies derivatives as (a) speculative investments, (b) fair value hedges, or (c) cash flow hedges. However, firms revalue all derivatives to market value each period regardless of the firm's reason for acquiring the derivatives. In addition to increasing or decreasing the derivative asset or liability, the revaluation amount either affects net income immediately or affects other comprehensive income immediately and net income later. For each type of derivative, describe where firms report the revaluation amount on the financial statements in each period. Your answer should include a description of the treatment in the period of settlement, including any transfers among accounts.
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Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis And Valuation A Strategic Perspective
ISBN: 1711
9th Edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw