Receivable Forward Contract In Harris
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Record a forward contract on the contract date on the balance sheet from the seller's perspective. On the liability side of the equation, you would credit the Asset Obligation for the spot rate. Then, on the asset side of the equation, you would debit the Asset Receivable for the forward rate.
Today, forward contracts can be for any commodity, in any amount, and delivered at any time. Due to the customization of these products they are traded over-the-counter (OTC) or off-exchange. These types of contracts are not centrally cleared and therefore have a higher rate of default risk.
An example of a forward contract would be a trader who enters into a contract to buy 10 million U.S. dollars in exchange for euros, at a rate of 1.2030, with settlement to occur in three months.
A Forward FX contract is considered a financial derivative. Under IFRS 9, a derivative must be initially measured at fair value and subsequent value changes are recognized. Unless you are applying hedge accounting then movements must be posted to the profit or loss account.
Record a forward contract on the contract date on the balance sheet from the seller's perspective. On the liability side of the equation, you would credit the Asset Obligation for the spot rate. Then, on the asset side of the equation, you would debit the Asset Receivable for the forward rate.
In recording a forward exchange contract intended for trading or speculation purposes, the premium or discount on the contract is ignored and at each balance sheet date, the value of the contract is marked to its current market value and the gain or loss on the contract is recognised.
The accounting treatment of option contracts depends on the nature of the contract and its purpose. For example, if an option contract is used for hedging, it can be treated as a derivative and accounted for under the relevant accounting standards such as FASB ASC 815.
The counterparty risk on a forward currency contract is the risk that the counterparty fails to meet their obligations. The counterparty on a forward currency contract is generally a large bank with international operations.
Per IAS 37, onerous contracts should be classified as “provisions.” So, if you've identified a specific contract as onerous, you're required to recognize the current obligation as a liability and list it on your company's balance sheet. This action should be taken at the first indication that a loss may be anticipated.