The FASB Requires Entities That Hold or Issue Derivative Instruments

question 13

True/False

The FASB requires entities that hold or issue derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments to disclose information that allows users to understand in the case of both fair value and cash flow hedges, how the derivative instruments and the related hedged items are accounted for.

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