Full disclosure: Derivatives and hedging

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Our Full disclosure podcast series brings you back to the basics on all things related to financial statement presentation and disclosure, from the top of the financial statements through the footnotes. 

This week we focus on presentation and disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedge accounting. Bret Dooley and Steve Halterman are in the guest seats to share helpful insights and key reminders.

Topics include:

• 4:14 - Balance sheet and income statement. Bret and Steve begin with an overview of how to present derivative instruments, whether in accounting hedges or or economic hedges. 
• 12:52 - Disclosure requirements. There’s a long list of required disclosures for companies with derivatives. Bret and Steve help break down the objectives of the disclosures and discuss the key disclosures for fair value and cash flow hedges. 
• 20:10 - Other key reminders. Bret highlights key reminders for interim reporting and reference rate reform, and Steve shares some expedients for private companies. 
• 27:00 - Closing. Bret and Steve provide some final reminders and advice for companies with derivatives.

Want to learn more? Read our Derivatives and hedging guide for guidance on accounting questions and our Financial statement presentation guide for help with presentation and disclosure requirements. 

Bret Dooley is a Partner in PwC’s National Office with over 25 years of experience specializing in the financial services, banking and capital markets industries. He focuses on emerging financial reporting issues relating to financial instruments, developing interpretive guidance, and assisting clients in resolving complex accounting matters.

Steve Halterman is a Director in PwC’s National Office with over 25 years of experience in auditing and accounting, with a focus on derivatives and hedging for the last 20 years. He assists clients with accounting issues for financial instruments, derivatives, hedging, and the statement of cash flows and contributes to PwC guidance and publications. 

Heather Horn is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office and leader of the thought leadership group, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

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