Derivatives Accounting and Risk Management - Key Concepts and the Impact of IAS 39

Released on: September 7, 2007, 11:31 pm

Press Release Author: Bharat Book Bureau

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Comprising views from the leading industry experts this new
volume contains current and highly topical assessments of the latest auditing and
accounting standards for the financial derivatives markets

Press Release Body: Bharat Book Bureau, a leading market information distributor has
tabled a report Derivatives Accounting and Risk Management:Key Concepts and the
Impact of IAS 39 http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=7216
Comprising views from the leading industry experts this new volume contains current
and highly topical assessments of the latest auditing and accounting standards for
the financial derivatives markets - presented through practically focused,
results-driven content guaranteed to aid you in everyday practice.
Summary
. Provides auditors and accountants with a current and comprehensive guide to
auditing standards for derivatives
. Covers definitions of derivatives, current problems in auditing them, current and
future audit plans, audit tests, as well as what constitutes a true and fair view of
a company\'s accounts
. Updates your auditing methods and skills to incorporate IAS 39, including an
assessment of its pros and cons, and additionally covers of the practical
implementation issues of SAS 92, FASB 133 and others
. Highlights the risks present in current derivatives auditing techniques and
illustrates how new accounting standards can help reduce them
. In-depth coverage of: derivative instruments, including their applications, key
risks and control; auditing employee compliance risks; key concepts for the internal
auditor when approaching credit risk; and derivatives disaster case studies
The advent of international accounting standards such as IAS 39 and the growing
importance and variety of derivatives used in risk management has focused debate on
the pros and cons of the current and proposed hedge accounting standards and new
audit tests. To give you a broad understanding of the field, this title combines the
unique knowledge of experts from both the private and public sectors, as well as the
latest insights from leading academics to answer such questions as:
. What constitutes a true and fair view of a company\'s accounts?
. How will the new standards affect the risk management practices of banks and
corporates?
. What are the consequences for overall market volatility?
. What tests can auditors apply in order for them to confidently sign off on a
company\'s accounts?
. What are the key risks associated with derivatives?



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