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CPA Guide: Understanding Derivatives and Hedge Accounting

Master the essentials of derivatives and hedge accounting, including risk management, fair value, cash flow hedges, and effective hedge accounting steps for accurate reporting.

Created byKelen Camehl
BeginnerUpdated Jul 27, 2024

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleIdentify derivatives' strategic role in financial risk management.
  • check_circleRecognize differences between hedge accounting and traditional methods.
  • check_circleDistinguish fair value, cash flow, and net investment hedges in practice.
  • check_circleDetermine key steps in hedge accounting: designation, documentation, and effectiveness testing.
  • check_circleDifferentiate between how fair value, cash flow, and net investment hedges mitigate financial risks.

About This Course

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 covers hedge accounting, including designation, documentation, and effectiveness testing.

Course Content

3 activities • 2 videos • duration: 2h 25m

  • videocamUnderstanding Derivatives: Concepts and Applications
    Duration 72:02
  • quizReview Questions

Your Instructor

Kelen Camehl

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Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored nearly 160 courses (380+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.   His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.   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 a Principal in Accounting Policy with HP in Doha, Qatar, and previously served in positions in Houston, Dallas, and Budapest, Hungary.   Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

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We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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