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Derivatives and Hedging - Overview of Statement 133 (Second Edition)
Author: James Green

Description:
The culmination of a six-year process, Statement 133 replaced existing pronouncements and practices with a single, integrated accounting framework for derivative instruments and hedging activities.

This course discusses Statement 133, as amended several times over the past few years. It specifically addresses the accounting for derivative instruments including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and hedging activities.

Topics covered include:

  • Understanding FASB Statement 133
  • Defining a Derivative Instrument
  • Identifying Embedded Derivative Instruments
  • Hedge Accounting
  • Fair Value Hedges
  • Cash Value Hedges
  • Net Investment Hedges
  • "Shortcut for Interest Rate Swaps
  • Disclosures
  • Selected Interpretations

Course Details:
Price:  $64.00
Field of Study:  Accounting
Prerequisites:  None
Level:  Overview
Advanced Preparation:  None
Course was last updated on:  08/05/09
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Library:
Accounting and Audit

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Credit Available For: Units
CPE 4.0 CPE
QAS 4.0 CPE

Note: Recommended CPE credit is based on a 50-minute hour. Participants earning credits for states that require self-study to be based on a 100-minute hour will receive half the recommended CPE credits for successful completion of this course.

Since Continuing Professional Education requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change without notice, please contact your state board of accountancy for information on your CPE requirements and the applicability of this course to meet those specifications.

User Reviews
Reviewer: Bronte J. submitted on 01/18/2010
Outline of key points, diagrams and examples.
Reviewer: Katherine M. submitted on 01/09/2010
The organization of information
Reviewer: Lee W. submitted on 01/01/2009
Upon completion of exam/ study questions, the correct responses were provided. Many times you submit an exam, it tells you the score and the class is over. I really appreciated seeing which questions I answered incorrectly. Even though I scored a 90%, I still want to know what I got wrong and what the correct answer is.
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