Many Firms Use Derivative Instruments to Hedge Exposure to Changes

question 38

Essay

Many firms use derivative instruments to hedge exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or liability,or to hedge exposure to variability in expected future cash flows.As an analyst examining the financial reports of a company that uses derivative instruments to hedge,what questions should you ask when thinking about derivatives and accounting quality?

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