Webinar Training

We will break the interest rate swap components apart and analyze them separately under different scenarios and look at the following questions:  What is the worst case swap movement at a particular time?  Why did the swap lose value over the past quarter or past year?  Participants should be prepared to:

• Review the basic structure of a swap
• Break the change in swap value into components
• Analyze the swap movements under different scenarios

For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 408-350-8580.

This session explores the underlying concepts of currency risk and hedging of that risk. We will discuss the geography of economic and accounting risks in your financial statements, provide insight into examining your risk horizon, and explain when and how basic derivatives protect corporations from those exposures. This conversation will then expand to discuss when companies generally start into hedging, what key controls should be in place and why hedge results won’t be perfect.

ASC 815 provides specific guidance on defining the hedging relationship and considerations for determining probability. Under specific circumstances, such as if the hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring , the hedging entity is required to discontinue the Cash Flow hedging relationship prospectively.  We will review ASC guidance on probability for Cash Flow hedge designations and highlight key issues regarding the application of the 60 day (two-month) rule.

Participants will be prepared to:

• Review the accounting guidance on Cash Flow hedge probability and probability assessment
• Recognize situations when de-designations and cancellations are necessary to comply with accounting rules
• Understand accounting implications of de-designations and cancellations

This webinar is designed for those who are new to derivative accounting for foreign currency risk.  Participants will learn the four cornerstones of derivative accounting, the benefits of hedge accounting, special hedge accounting designations, and an overview of the requirements under current GAAP.

This webinar covers:

• A review of derivative instrument types and the basics around Cash Flow, Fair Value and Net Investment designations under ASC 815.
• The unique benefits of taking Cash Flow hedge accounting.
• An overview of the required documentation, effectiveness testing, and accounting under GAAP.

After the webinar, participants will gain a high-level understanding of the benefits and requirements of hedge accounting treatment under ASC 815: Derivatives and Hedging.  The course will prepare individuals for Hedge Trackers’ Introduction to Foreign Currency Hedge Accounting Workshop where we dive deeper into the aspects of ASC 815.

For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 408-350-8580.

Participants will learn the four cornerstones of derivative accounting, the specific accounting nuances common to commodity price risk, benefits of hedge accounting, and an overview of hedge accounting designation requirements under current GAAP.

This webinar covers:

• Review of the four cornerstone concepts in ASC 815 which lays the foundation for derivative accounting
• A review of common commodity specific nuances associated with commodity price risk including identifying virtual derivatives, normal purchase normal sale, and like items testing concepts
• An overview of the basics around Cash Flow and Fair Valued designations under ASC 815.
• An overview of the required documentation, effectiveness testing, and accounting under GAAP

After the webinar, participants will gain a high-level understanding of how to identify virtual derivatives within their organization.  The class will provide basic information around the types of special hedge accounting and designations available for commodity price risk and when to use which designation.  The course will prepare one for Hedge Trackers’ new Introduction to Commodities Accounting workshop where we dive deeper into the aspects of ASC 815.

For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 408-350-8580.

This webinar is designed for those who are new to interest rate derivative transactions and need to understand the essential elements of derivative valuation as required under GAAP.   The focus of the webinar will on valuation concepts.

This webinar covers:

• Structure and pricing of interest rate swaps and caps
• Data requirements for interest rate derivative valuations
• Forward LIBOR interest rates
• Hedging applications of interest rate swaps and caps
• Credit valuation adjustments (“CVA”)
• Recent developments in valuation techniques

This webinar will provide participants with a high level understanding of methodologies and models used for the valuation of common interest rate derivatives, and the drivers for changes in values of the instruments.  The webinar will complement Hedge Trackers’ other course offerings relating to hedge accounting for interest rate derivatives.

For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 408-350-8580.