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. This Roadmap is intended to help entities navigate the applicable accounting and financial reporting guidance and arrive at supportable accounting conclusions. It includes several short videos that highlight certain aspects of derivative accounting.

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