IFRS 9- How to use Hedge Accounting in Corporates

IFRS 9 – a conversation killer if ever there was one. But while the international financial accounting standard has gone through a long period of stop, start, review and consultation, it is finally time to take a closer look at its impact.

The IFRS 9 standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 and the new hedge accounting requirements are more principles based, less complex and provide better links to your company’s risk management activities than IAS 39.

Refer to my article in the Treasurer: IFRS 9

Dee Singh Kothari is a senior partner in Kothari Partners

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