Derivatives & Hedge Accounting
Understand derivatives and their uses as hedging instruments, specifically how to apply FAS 113 (ASC 815) and amendments to hedge accounting situations.
Prerequisite knowledge:
- Familiarity of GAAP accounting principles
- Understanding of time value of money concepts
- Knowledge of commonly used derivatives for hedging - forwards, futures, swaps and options
Module 1: Introduction to Derivatives
- Nature and Purpose of Derivatives
- Examples of Common Derivatives
- Infamous Derivatives Scandals
- Put and Call Options
- Forwards and Futures Contracts
- Interest Rate Swaps
Module 2: Accounting for Derivatives
- Advantages of Hedge Accounting
- Qualifying for Hedge Accounting
- Hedging Designations: Fair Value vs. Cash Flow Hedges
- Firm Commitments vs. Anticipated Transactions
- Assessing & Documenting Hedge Effectiveness
- Accounting for Hedge Ineffectiveness
Module 3: Fair Value Hedges
- Accounting for Fair Value Hedges
- Impact on Current Period Earnings
- Exposed Assets & Liabilities as Fair Value Hedges
- Firm Commitments as Fair Value Hedges
- Impact of a Discontinued Hedge
- Documentation Requirements
Module 4: Cash Flow Hedges
- Accounting for Cash Flow Hedges
- Impact on Current Period Earnings
- Exposed Assets & Liabilities as Cash Flow Hedges
- Cash Flow Hedges of Forecasted Transactions
- Impact of a Discontinued Hedge Documentation Requirements
Module 5: Interest Rate Swaps
- Economics of Interest Rate Swaps
- Interest Rate Swaps as Fair Value
- Hedges and Cash Flow Hedges
- Testing for Hedge Effectiveness
- Valuation Methods for Interest Rate Swaps
Module 1: Interest Rate Risk
- Interest Rate Futures and Options
- Cash Flow Hedge of Anticipated Issuance of Debt
- Cash Flow Hedge of Anticipated Purchase of Securities
- Cash Flow Hedge of Interest Income using Floor Contract
Module 2: Foreign Currency Hedges
- Foreign Currency Hedges
- Cash Flow Hedges of Foreign Currency Receivables & Payables
- Cash Flow Hedge of Foreign Currency Debt
- Hedging Foreign Currency Debt using Currency Swaps
- Fair Value Hedge of a Firm Purchase Commitment
- Cash Flow Hedge of a Forecasted Transaction
- Hedge of a Net Investment in Foreign Operations
Module 3: Embedded Derivatives
- Identifying Embedded Derivatives
- Valuing an Embedded Derivative
- Accounting for Embedded Derivatives
- Bifurcation Tests
- Fair Value Option
Module 4: Exceptions & Exclusions
- Normal Purchases & Normal Sales Scope Exclusion
- Insurance Contracts
- Financial Guarantees
- Other Scope Exceptions
Module 5: Current Developments & Trends
- Latest Guidance on FAS 133 (ASC 815) Implementations Issues
- New and Proposed Accounting Standards affecting FAS 133 (ASC 815)
- Comparisons with IFRS