Roadmap
Derivatives
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This Roadmap provides a comprehensive discussion of
the guidance in ASC 815 on the identification, classification, measurement, and
presentation and disclosure of derivative instruments, including embedded
derivatives. Accounting for derivatives in accordance with ASC 815 is one of the
most complex areas of U.S. GAAP, primarily because of the nuances involved in
evaluating whether an instrument meets the definition of a derivative and whether a
scope exception is available. The identification of possible embedded derivatives in
a host contract also requires careful evaluation. This Roadmap is intended to help
entities navigate the applicable accounting and financial reporting guidance and
arrive at supportable accounting conclusions.
Also available is the latest edition of On the Radar, a
high-level summary of emerging issues and trends related to
the accounting and financial reporting topics addressed in
the Roadmap.
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