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Overcoming the Challenges of Hedge Effectiveness Testing: the Basics [by KPMG]

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Topics:: Accounting > Accounting Standards , Cash Flow; Banking & Capital Markets

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Abstract:: As the lead financial professional at your organization, you know that hedge accounting improves your risk management strategies & reduces your income statement volatility. However, how do you effectively run hedge effectiveness tests in-house in a simple, easy to use and cost-effective way?

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*What hedge effectiveness testing is all about.
*How to differentiate a highly effective hedge from an infective one.
*When to run hedge effectiveness tests.
*How to distinguish qualitative and quantitative hedge effectiveness testing methods (and which one to use).
*Which methodologies to apply when assessing a hedge's effectiveness (such as Regression Analysis and the Dollar Offset Method).
*How U.S. and International standards affect your hedge effectiveness tests.
*How credit risk impacts your hedge effectiveness tests.

Hedge effectiveness testing doesn't have to be a cumbersome, time-consuming process. Learn how

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Released: December 07, 2011

Length: 9 pages

Format: PDF (541 kb)

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