For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Category

question 28

Essay

For each of the following, identify in Column 1 the category to which the account belongs, in Column 2 the normal balance for the account, in Column 3 the financial statement that the account in which the account balance is reported, and in Column 4 the account's nature (temporary/permanent).
- $\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Column 1 } & \text { Column 2 } & \text { Column 3 } & \text { Column } 4 \\\hline \text { Interest expense } & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Forward Contract

A bespoke arrangement between two parties for acquiring or disposing of an asset at a designated price on an upcoming date.

Hedge

An investment made to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset.

Speculative Forward Contract

A financial derivative used to speculate on the future price of an asset, involving an agreement to buy or sell the asset at a future date for a price determined today.

Fair Value Hedge

A risk management technique that uses financial instruments to mitigate the risk associated with changes in the fair value of an asset or liability.