Many Firms Use Derivative Instruments to Hedge Exposure to Changes

question 58

Essay

Many firms use derivative instruments to hedge exposure to changes in the fair value 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 be asked when thinking about derivatives and accounting quality?

Calculate earnings per share for a company.

Determine the company's dividend payout ratio.

Analyze the company's price-earnings ratio.

Calculate and interpret the company's book value per share.

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Definitions:

Protective Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by making the imported goods more expensive.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries.

Excise Tax

An indirect tax charged on the sale of a particular good or service, typically specific items such as alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline.

Revenue Tariff

A type of tariff that is primarily levied by a government with the objective of generating income rather than protecting domestic industries.