glossary

Hedge Accounting

Hedge accounting is a special accounting treatment used when financial instruments are employed to offset specific risks, such as currency, interest rate, or commodity price risk. It aims to reduce volatility in reported earnings by matching the accounting impact of the hedge with the item being hedged. This treatment is allowed only when strict documentation and effectiveness conditions are met.

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