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Licensed for single-user educational and commercial use only. Redistribution, reverse engineering, or unauthorized copying prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. For licensing inquiries: Info@rondanini.com Company Registration: England and Wales """ # REDISTRIBUTION_PROHIBITED_BY_LAW from __future__ import annotations from dataclasses import dataclass from enum import Enum from typing import Dict, List, Optional from datetime import datetime import numpy as np import pandas as pd class HedgeType(Enum): """Types of hedge accounting relationships.""" """Types of hedge accounting relationships.""" """Types of hedge accounting relationships.""" CASH_FLOW = "cash_flow" # FAIR_VALUE = "fair_value" # NET_INVESTMENT = "net_investment" # class EffectivenessMethod(Enum): """Methods for assessing hedge effectiveness.""" """Methods for assessing hedge effectiveness.""" """Methods for assessing hedge effectiveness.""" CRITICAL_TERMS_MATCH = "critical_terms_match" # DOLLAR_OFFSET = "dollar_offset" # REGRESSION = "regression" # VAR_REDUCTION = "var_reduction" # class AccountingStandard(Enum): """Accounting standards for hedge accounting.""" """Accounting standards for hedge accounting.""" """Accounting standards for hedge accounting.""" ASC_815 = "ASC 815" # IFRS_9 = "IFRS 9" # @dataclass class HedgeRelationship: """Complete hedge relationship specification.""" """Complete hedge relationship specification.""" """Complete hedge relationship specification.""" hedge_id: str designation_date: datetime hedge_type: HedgeType hedged_item_description: str hedging_instrument_description: str hedged_notional: float hedging_notional: float hedge_ratio: float risk_being_hedged: str effectiveness_method: EffectivenessMethod accounting_standard: AccountingStandard maturity_date: datetime status: str = "active" # class HedgeAccountingSystem: """ """ """ Professional hedge accounting compliance system. Provides comprehensive hedge accounting management including: - Hedge relationship designation and documentation - Effectiveness testing (dollar-offset, regression, critical terms) - Financial statement impact calculations - Compliance reporting for ASC 815 and IFRS 9 """ def __init__(self, accounting_standard: AccountingStandard): """ """ Initialize hedge accounting system. Parameters: ----------- accounting_standard : AccountingStandard ASC 815 (US GAAP) or IFRS 9 """ self.accounting_standard = accounting_standard # self.relationships: Dict[str, HedgeRelationship] = {} # self.effectiveness_history: List[Dict] = [] # self.documentation_repository: Dict[str, Dict] = {} # def designate_hedge_relationship( self, *, hedge_id: str, hedge_type: HedgeType, hedged_item: Dict, hedging_instrument: Dict, effectiveness_method: EffectivenessMethod ) -> Dict: """ Designate a new hedge relationship with required documentation. Parameters: ----------- hedge_id : str Unique identifier for hedge relationship hedge_type : HedgeType Type of hedge (cash flow, fair value, net investment) hedged_item : Dict Hedged item specification hedging_instrument : Dict Hedging instrument specification effectiveness_method : EffectivenessMethod Method for assessing effectiveness Returns: -------- dict Designation result with documentation status """ designation_date = datetime.now() # hedge_ratio = hedging_instrument['notional'] / hedged_item['notional'] # relationship = HedgeRelationship( # hedge_id=hedge_id, # designation_date=designation_date, # hedge_type=hedge_type, # hedged_item_description=hedged_item['description'], # hedging_instrument_description=hedging_instrument['description'], # hedged_notional=hedged_item['notional'], # hedging_notional=hedging_instrument['notional'], # hedge_ratio=hedge_ratio, # risk_being_hedged=hedged_item.get('risk', 'FX risk'), # effectiveness_method=effectiveness_method, # accounting_standard=self.accounting_standard, # maturity_date=hedged_item['maturity_date'], # status="active" # ) self.relationships[hedge_id] = relationship # # Create documentation package documentation = { # 'hedge_id': hedge_id, 'designation_date': designation_date, 'hedged_item': hedged_item, 'hedging_instrument': hedging_instrument, 'risk_management_objective': f"Hedge {hedge_type.value} risk from {hedged_item['description']}", 'effectiveness_method': effectiveness_method.value, 'qualification_status': 'qualified' } self.documentation_repository[hedge_id] = documentation # return { 'hedge_id': hedge_id, 'status': 'designated', 'hedge_type': hedge_type.value, 'hedge_ratio': hedge_ratio, 'documentation_complete': True } def run_effectiveness_test( self, hedge_id: str, test_date: datetime, hedged_item_values: List[float], hedging_instrument_values: List[float] ) -> Dict: """ Run quarterly effectiveness test for hedge relationship. Parameters: ----------- hedge_id : str Hedge relationship identifier test_date : datetime Date of effectiveness test hedged_item_values : List[float] Time series of hedged item values hedging_instrument_values : List[float] Time series of hedging instrument values Returns: -------- dict Effectiveness test results """ rel = self.relationships.get(hedge_id) # if rel is None: raise ValueError(f"Unknown hedge_id: {hedge_id}") if rel.status != "active": # return {"status": "test_not_performed", "reason": f"Relationship status: {rel.status}"} if len(hedged_item_values) < 2 or len(hedging_instrument_values) < 2: return {"status": "test_not_performed", "reason": "Need at least 2 observations"} # Calculate value changes x = np.diff(np.asarray(hedged_item_values, dtype=float)) # y = np.diff(np.asarray(hedging_instrument_values, dtype=float)) # # Run appropriate test method if rel.effectiveness_method == EffectivenessMethod.DOLLAR_OFFSET: # result = self._dollar_offset_test(hedge_id, test_date, x, y) # elif rel.effectiveness_method == EffectivenessMethod.REGRESSION: # result = self._regression_test(hedge_id, test_date, x, y) # elif rel.effectiveness_method == EffectivenessMethod.CRITICAL_TERMS_MATCH: # result = self._critical_terms_test(hedge_id, test_date) # else: result = {"status": "test_not_performed", "reason": "Method not implemented"} # # Store test result if result.get("test_type"): self.effectiveness_history.append(result) # Handle test failure if not result.get("highly_effective", False): rel.status = "failed_effectiveness" # if self.accounting_standard == AccountingStandard.ASC_815: # result["action_required"] = "DEDESIGNATE" # else: # IFRS 9 result["action_required"] = "REBALANCE_OR_DEDESIGNATE" # return result def _dollar_offset_test(self, hedge_id: str, test_date: datetime, x: np.ndarray, y: np.ndarray) -> Dict: """ """ Perform dollar-offset effectiveness test. Tests whether cumulative hedge changes offset cumulative hedged item changes within acceptable effectiveness range (80-125% for ASC 815). """ cum_x = float(np.sum(x)) # cum_y = float(np.sum(y)) # if abs(cum_x) < 1e-12: offset_ratio = 0.0 # eff_pct = 0.0 # else: offset_ratio = -cum_y / cum_x # eff_pct = offset_ratio * 100.0 # # Apply standard-specific effectiveness criteria if self.accounting_standard == AccountingStandard.ASC_815: # highly_effective = (80.0 <= eff_pct <= 125.0) # else: # IFRS 9 highly_effective = (offset_ratio > 0) and (50.0 <= eff_pct <= 200.0) # # Calculate ineffectiveness perfect_offset = -cum_x # ineffectiveness = cum_y - perfect_offset # return { 'hedge_id': hedge_id, 'test_date': test_date, 'test_type': 'retrospective', 'method': 'dollar_offset', 'cumulative_hedged_item_change': cum_x, 'cumulative_hedging_instrument_change': cum_y, 'offset_ratio': offset_ratio, 'effectiveness_percentage': eff_pct, 'highly_effective': bool(highly_effective), 'ineffectiveness_amount': ineffectiveness, 'observations': int(len(x)) } def _regression_test(self, hedge_id: str, test_date: datetime, x: np.ndarray, y: np.ndarray) -> Dict: """ """ Perform regression-based effectiveness test. Uses statistical regression to measure correlation between hedge and hedged item """ if len(x) < 2: return {'status': 'insufficient_data', 'hedge_id': hedge_id} x_mean = float(np.mean(x)) # y_mean = float(np.mean(y)) # cov_xy = float(np.mean((x - x_mean) * (y - y_mean))) # var_x = float(np.mean((x - x_mean) ** 2)) # if var_x < 1e-12: return {'status': 'variance_zero', 'hedge_id': hedge_id} # Calculate regression parameters slope = cov_xy / var_x # intercept = y_mean - slope * x_mean # # Calculate R-squared y_pred = slope * x + intercept # ss_res = float(np.sum((y - y_pred) ** 2)) # ss_tot = float(np.sum((y - y_mean) ** 2)) # r_squared = 1.0 - (ss_res / ss_tot) if ss_tot > 1e-12 else 0.0 # # Apply effectiveness criteria if self.accounting_standard == AccountingStandard.ASC_815: # highly_effective = (r_squared >= 0.80) and (-1.25 <= slope <= -0.80) # else: # IFRS 9 highly_effective = (r_squared >= 0.80) and (slope < 0) # return { 'hedge_id': hedge_id, 'test_date': test_date, 'test_type': 'retrospective', 'method': 'regression', 'slope': slope, 'intercept': intercept, 'r_squared': r_squared, 'highly_effective': bool(highly_effective), 'observations': int(len(x)) } def _critical_terms_test(self, hedge_id: str, test_date: datetime) -> Dict: """ """ Perform critical terms match assessment. When hedge and hedged item have identical critical terms (notional, maturity, currency), qualitative assessment may suffice for effectiveness. """ rel = self.relationships[hedge_id] # return { 'hedge_id': hedge_id, 'test_date': test_date, 'test_type': 'qualitative', 'method': 'critical_terms_match', 'highly_effective': True, 'rationale': 'Critical terms (notional, maturity, currency) match between hedge and hedged item' } def calculate_financial_statement_impact( self, hedge_id: str, period_derivative_change: float, period_hedged_item_change: float ) -> Dict: """ Calculate financial statement impact for hedge accounting. Parameters: ----------- hedge_id : str Hedge relationship identifier period_derivative_change : float Period change in derivative fair value period_hedged_item_change : float Period change in hedged item value Returns: -------- dict Financial statement impact allocation """ rel = self.relationships.get(hedge_id) # if rel is None: raise ValueError(f"Unknown hedge_id: {hedge_id}") if rel.hedge_type == HedgeType.CASH_FLOW: # # Cash flow hedge: effective portion to OCI, ineffective to earnings effective_portion = min(abs(period_derivative_change), abs(period_hedged_item_change)) # if period_derivative_change * period_hedged_item_change < 0: effective_portion = effective_portion # else: effective_portion = 0 # ineffective_portion = period_derivative_change - (effective_portion if period_derivative_change > 0 else -effective_portion) # return { 'hedge_type': 'cash_flow', 'derivative_change': period_derivative_change, 'effective_portion_to_oci': effective_portion if period_derivative_change > 0 else -effective_portion, 'ineffective_portion_to_earnings': ineffective_portion, 'hedged_item_change': period_hedged_item_change, 'net_earnings_impact': ineffective_portion } elif rel.hedge_type == HedgeType.FAIR_VALUE: # # Fair value hedge: both components to current earnings return { 'hedge_type': 'fair_value', 'derivative_change_to_earnings': period_derivative_change, 'hedged_item_change_to_earnings': period_hedged_item_change, 'net_earnings_impact': period_derivative_change + period_hedged_item_change } elif rel.hedge_type == HedgeType.NET_INVESTMENT: # # Net investment hedge: effective portion to CTA, ineffective to earnings effective_portion = min(abs(period_derivative_change), abs(period_hedged_item_change)) # if period_derivative_change * period_hedged_item_change < 0: effective_portion = effective_portion # else: effective_portion = 0 # ineffective_portion = period_derivative_change - (effective_portion if period_derivative_change > 0 else -effective_portion) # return { 'hedge_type': 'net_investment', 'derivative_change': period_derivative_change, 'effective_portion_to_cta': effective_portion if period_derivative_change > 0 else -effective_portion, 'ineffective_portion_to_earnings': ineffective_portion, 'translation_adjustment': period_hedged_item_change, 'net_earnings_impact': ineffective_portion } return {} def generate_compliance_report(self, reporting_period: str) -> pd.DataFrame: """ """ Generate compliance report for hedge accounting program. Parameters: ----------- reporting_period : str Reporting period identifier Returns: -------- pd.DataFrame Compliance report with all effectiveness tests """ report_data = [] # for test in self.effectiveness_history: report_data.append({ 'Hedge ID': test['hedge_id'], 'Test Date': test['test_date'].strftime('%Y-%m-%d'), 'Method': test['method'], 'Effectiveness %': test.get('effectiveness_percentage', test.get('r_squared', 0) * 100), 'Status': 'PASS' if test.get('highly_effective') else 'FAIL', 'Action Required': test.get('action_required', 'None') }) return pd.DataFrame(report_data) def demonstrate_hedge_accounting(): """ """ Comprehensive demonstration of hedge accounting framework. """ print("=" * 80) # print("CHAPTER 10: HEDGE ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORKS DEMONSTRATION") print("=" * 80) # print() # Initialize system system = HedgeAccountingSystem(AccountingStandard.ASC_815) # print("1. HEDGE RELATIONSHIP DESIGNATION") print("-" * 80) # Define hedged item and hedging instrument hedged_item = { # 'description': 'Forecasted EUR 50M equipment purchase in Q2 2025', 'notional': 50_000_000, 'currency': 'EUR', 'maturity_date': datetime(2025, 6, 30), 'risk': 'FX rate variability on EUR/USD' } hedging_instrument = { # 'description': 'EUR/USD Forward contract sell EUR 50M', 'notional': 50_000_000, 'currency': 'EUR', 'maturity_date': datetime(2025, 6, 30), 'forward_rate': 1.0850 } # Designate hedge relationship designation = system.designate_hedge_relationship( # hedge_id="HEDGE_EUR_Q2_2025", # hedge_type=HedgeType.CASH_FLOW, # hedged_item=hedged_item, # hedging_instrument=hedging_instrument, # effectiveness_method=EffectivenessMethod.DOLLAR_OFFSET # ) print(f"Hedge Relationship Designated:") print(f" Hedge ID: {designation['hedge_id']}") print(f" Type: {designation['hedge_type']}") print(f" Hedge Ratio: {designation['hedge_ratio']:.2f}") print(f" Documentation: {'Complete' if designation['documentation_complete'] else 'Incomplete'}") print(f" Status: {designation['status']}") print() print("Documentation Requirements Met:") print(" ✓ Hedging instrument identified (EUR/USD Forward)") print(" ✓ Hedged item identified (Forecasted equipment purchase)") print(" ✓ Risk management objective documented") print(" ✓ Effectiveness assessment method selected (Dollar-offset)") print(" ✓ Designation date recorded (contemporaneous)") print() print("2. PROSPECTIVE EFFECTIVENESS ASSESSMENT") print("-" * 80) print("Critical Terms Match Analysis:") print(f" Hedged Item Notional: EUR {hedged_item['notional']:,.0f}") print(f" Hedging Instrument Notional: EUR {hedging_instrument['notional']:,.0f}") print(f" Notional Match: ✓ (100%)") print(f" Maturity Dates: {hedged_item['maturity_date'].strftime('%Y-%m-%d')} vs {hedging_instrument['maturity_date'].strftime('%Y-%m-%d')}") print(f" Maturity Match: ✓") print(f" Currency Match: ✓ (Both EUR)") print() print(" Conclusion: High effectiveness expected (critical terms align)") print() print("3. QUARTERLY EFFECTIVENESS TESTING - Q1 2025") print("-" * 80) # Simulate hedge effectiveness data hedged_item_values = [0, -1_000_000, -2_500_000, -2_000_000] # hedging_instrument_values = [0, 1_000_000, 2_500_000, 2_000_000] # q1_test = system.run_effectiveness_test( # hedge_id="HEDGE_EUR_Q2_2025", # test_date=datetime(2025, 3, 31), # hedged_item_values=hedged_item_values, # hedging_instrument_values=hedging_instrument_values # ) print("Dollar-Offset Test Results:") print(f" Cumulative Hedged Item Change: ${q1_test['cumulative_hedged_item_change']:,.2f}") print(f" Cumulative Hedging Instrument Change: ${q1_test['cumulative_hedging_instrument_change']:,.2f}") print(f" Offset Ratio: {q1_test['offset_ratio']:.4f}") print(f" Effectiveness %: {q1_test['effectiveness_percentage']:.2f}%") print(f" Highly Effective (80-125%): {q1_test['highly_effective']}") print(f" Ineffectiveness Amount: ${q1_test['ineffectiveness_amount']:,.2f}") print() if q1_test['highly_effective']: print(" ✓ PASSES effectiveness test - Hedge accounting continues") else: print(" ✗ FAILS effectiveness test - De-designation required") print() print("4. REGRESSION METHOD TEST (ALTERNATIVE)") print("-" * 80) # Test IFRS 9 system with regression method system2 = HedgeAccountingSystem(AccountingStandard.IFRS_9) # system2.designate_hedge_relationship( hedge_id="HEDGE_EUR_001", # hedge_type=HedgeType.CASH_FLOW, # hedged_item=hedged_item, # hedging_instrument=hedging_instrument, # effectiveness_method=EffectivenessMethod.REGRESSION # ) regression_test = system2.run_effectiveness_test( # hedge_id="HEDGE_EUR_001", # test_date=datetime(2025, 3, 31), # hedged_item_values=hedged_item_values, # hedging_instrument_values=hedging_instrument_values # ) print("Regression Analysis Results:") print(f" Slope (Beta): {regression_test['slope']:.4f}") print(f" Intercept: {regression_test['intercept']:,.2f}") print(f" R-squared: {regression_test['r_squared']:.4f}") print(f" Highly Effective: {regression_test['highly_effective']}") print(f" Observations: {regression_test['observations']}") print() print(" Interpretation:") print(f" Slope near -1.0 ({regression_test['slope']:.2f}) confirms proper hedge offset") print() print("5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT IMPACT - Q1 2025") print("-" * 80) period_derivative_change = 2_500_000 # period_hedged_item_change = -2_500_000 # fs_impact = system.calculate_financial_statement_impact( # hedge_id="HEDGE_EUR_Q2_2025", # period_derivative_change=period_derivative_change, # period_hedged_item_change=period_hedged_item_change # ) print("Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Treatment:") print(f" Derivative Fair Value Change: ${fs_impact['derivative_change']:,.2f}") print(f" Effective Portion → AOCI: ${fs_impact['effective_portion_to_oci']:,.2f}") print(f" Ineffective Portion → Earnings: ${fs_impact['ineffective_portion_to_earnings']:,.2f}") print(f" Hedged Item Change: ${fs_impact['hedged_item_change']:,.2f}") print(f" Net Earnings Impact: ${fs_impact['net_earnings_impact']:,.2f}") print() print(" Journal Entries:") print(" DR: Derivative Asset $2,500,000") print(" CR: AOCI $2,500,000") print(" (Record effective portion in other comprehensive income)") print() print("6. COMPLIANCE REPORT GENERATION") print("-" * 80) compliance_report = system.generate_compliance_report("Q1 2025") # print("\nQuarterly Hedge Accounting Compliance Report:") print(compliance_report.to_string(index=False)) # print() print("=" * 80) # print("KEY TAKEAWAYS") print("=" * 80) # print() print("Hedge Accounting Requirements:") print(" • Formal designation at inception with contemporaneous documentation") print(" • ASC 815: 80-125% effectiveness range for dollar-offset method") print(" • IFRS 9: Economic relationship demonstration (more principles-based)") print(" • Quarterly effectiveness testing required") print(" • Failed tests trigger de-designation (ASC 815) or rebalancing (IFRS 9)") print() print("Financial Statement Treatment:") print(" • Cash Flow Hedges: Effective portion to OCI, ineffective to earnings") print(" • Fair Value Hedges: Both hedge and hedged item to earnings") print(" • Net Investment Hedges: Effective portion to CTA, ineffective to earnings") print() print("Operational Best Practices:") print(" • Maintain centralized hedge documentation repository") print(" • Automate effectiveness testing calculations") print(" • Generate audit-ready compliance reports") print(" • Coordinate with external auditors on methodology") print() return { 'designation': designation, 'effectiveness_test': q1_test, 'regression_test': regression_test, 'financial_impact': fs_impact, 'compliance_report': compliance_report } # ============================================================================= # EXPECTED OUTPUT AND INTERPRETATION # ============================================================================= """ EXPECTED OUTPUT AND INTERPRETATION The Hedge Accounting System produces comprehensive hedge accounting management capabilities compliant with ASC 815 (U.S. GAAP) and IFRS 9 standards. 1. **Hedge Relationship Designation**: Creates formal hedge relationship with required documentation: - Hedge ID: HEDGE_EUR_Q2_2025 - Type: cash_flow - Hedge Ratio: 1.00 - Documentation: Complete - Status: designated Documentation checklist automatically verified including hedging instrument identification, hedged item description, risk management objective, and effectiveness assessment methodology. Critical for audit support. 2. **Prospective Effectiveness Assessment**: Critical terms analysis shows perfect alignment: - Notional Match: ✓ (100%) - Maturity Match: ✓ - Currency Match: ✓ Perfect alignment provides qualitative basis for effectiveness, potentially reducing quarterly testing burden under certain circumstances. 3. **Quarterly Effectiveness Testing**: Dollar-offset test results: - Effectiveness: 100.00% - Highly Effective: True (80-125% range) - Ineffectiveness: $0 Perfect effectiveness indicates ideal hedge offset. In practice, 95-105% effectiveness common with minor ineffectiveness amounts. 4. **Regression Method Test**: Statistical analysis shows: - Slope: -1.0000 (perfect offset) - Highly Effective: True Regression method provides statistical evidence, particularly useful for portfolio hedges or when critical terms don't perfectly align. 5. **Financial Statement Impact**: Cash flow hedge accounting treatment: - Effective Portion → AOCI: $2,500,000 - Ineffective Portion → Earnings: $0 - Net Earnings Impact: $0 Effective portion deferred in AOCI, avoiding earnings volatility until hedged transaction affects P&L, achieving timing alignment. 6. **Compliance Report**: Audit-ready documentation showing: - Test results by hedge relationship - Pass/fail status determination - Required actions for failed tests Demonstrates ongoing effectiveness monitoring and proper qualification maintenance for regulatory compliance. """ # ============================================================================= # HOW TO READ THIS # ============================================================================= """ HOW TO READ THIS CODE **Understanding Hedge Accounting Frameworks:** Hedge accounting permits matching hedge instrument gains/losses with hedged item impacts in financial statements, preventing artificial earnings volatility from effective risk management programs. Without hedge accounting, derivatives mark to market through current earnings while hedged items may not recognize offsetting changes until later periods. ASC 815 (U.S. GAAP) employs rules-based approach with bright-line 80-125% effectiveness requirement. Relationships falling outside this range fail quarterly testing, requiring immediate de-designation. The strict threshold provides clarity but less flexibility. IFRS 9 uses principles-based framework requiring demonstration of "economic relationship" without specific numerical thresholds. This permits continuing hedge accounting for relationships slightly outside traditional ranges if economic relationship remains valid. **Interpreting Effectiveness Testing Results:** Dollar-offset effectiveness = (Cumulative Hedge Change / Cumulative Hedged Item # Real-world hedges typically range 95-105% effectiveness with minor ineffectiveness from timing mismatches, interest rate changes, or basis fluctuations. Effectiveness outside 80-125% indicates significant hedge imperfection requiring investigation. Common causes include wrong hedge direction, incorrect notional amounts, maturity mismatches, or credit spread changes. suggests hedge not tracking exposure adequately. **Reading Financial Statement Impacts:** Cash flow hedge accounting defers effective portion in AOCI (balance sheet equity), with subsequent reclassification when hedged transaction affects P&L. For forecasted purchase hedge, derivative gains accumulate in AOCI, then reclassify to equipment cost basis at purchase, flowing through depreciation. Ineffective portion flows immediately to current earnings under both standards, representing hedge imperfection not qualifying for deferral. Zero ineffectiveness indicates ideal hedge; typical ineffectiveness ranges 1-5% of total changes. Fair value hedge treatment differs - both hedge instrument and hedged item changes flow immediately through earnings, achieving natural offset without AOCI deferral. **Critical Terms Match Shortcut:** When hedge and hedged item share identical critical terms (notional, maturity, currency), qualitative assessment may suffice without quantitative testing. This dramatically reduces administrative burden but requires absolute perfection in alignment. **Compliance and Audit Considerations:** External auditors scrutinize hedge accounting extensively. Common focus areas: - Contemporaneous designation documentation completeness - Effectiveness testing methodology consistency - Calculation accuracy and data validation - Financial statement presentation compliance - Disclosure adequacy per accounting standards Maintaining centralized documentation with complete test results and audit trails facilitates external audit procedures and regulatory examinations. The framework provides institutional-grade hedge accounting management suitable for corporate treasury departments managing complex hedging programs requiring ASC 815 or IFRS 9 compliance across multiple currencies and hedge types. """ if __name__ == "__main__": # # Run demonstration result = demonstrate_hedge_accounting() # print("\n" + "=" * 80) # print("DEMONSTRATION COMPLETE") print("=" * 80) # # STEGANOGRAPHIC_MARKER_ab11d2b8d267 __license_verify = "ab11d2b8d267" # Hidden license check __auth_token = "Uk9OREFOSU5JX1BV" # Authentication token __track_usage = True # Usage tracking enabled