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Understanding Derivatives and Hedge Accounting: A Simplified Guide for CPAs

2 Credits: Accounting

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Understanding Derivatives and Hedge Accounting: A Simplified Guide for CPAs

Format
Self-Study
Course Level
Overview
CPE Credits

2 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

This course provides CPAs with a comprehensive understanding of derivatives and hedging in financial management. Participants will explore the fundamentals of derivatives, their strategic role in risk management, and the differences between hedge accounting and traditional accounting methods. The course specifically covers fair value, cash flow, and net investment hedges, and discusses their practical applications.  This course also addresses hedge accounting, including designation, documentation, and effectiveness testing.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify derivatives’ strategic role in financial risk management
  • Recognize differences between hedge accounting and traditional methods
  • Distinguish fair value, cash flow, and net investment hedges in practice
  • Determine key steps in hedge accounting: designation, documentation, and effectiveness testing
  • Differentiate how fair value, cash flow, and net investment hedges mitigate financial risks
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS124395115
Revision Date
August 26, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
61

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

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Meet The Experts

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 145 courses (350+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Advisor with HP. Prior to HP, he served in multiple …