Contingent Forward Contract In Nassau
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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.
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.
A deal contingent forward is a specialised forward foreign exchange (FX) contract. The hedging customer is only obliged to fulfil the contract if a planned major transaction, such as an acquisition, occurs.
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.
Exporters/Importers booking a forward contract on basis of declaration : i) Turnover evidence either from audited Balance Sheet (provided it contains turnover data regarding exports/imports) or Chartered Accountant's Certificate. ii) Declaration confirming that the aggregate forward contracts booked is within limit.
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.
The key risks associated with forward contracts include: Counterparty Risk: Since forward contracts are privately negotiated, there is a risk that one party may default on its obligations. If this occurs, the non-defaulting party may encounter difficulties in enforcing the terms of the contract.
