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Chapter 3 — Recognition and Measurement of Freestanding Derivatives

3.1 Overview

3.1 Overview

The purpose of this chapter is to explain the accounting for freestanding derivative instruments. Warrants, swaps, and forward contracts are some common examples of contracts that could require accounting as freestanding derivatives.

Footnotes

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See also Deloitte’s Roadmap Hedge Accounting for authoritative and interpretive guidance on hedge accounting.