What you'll learn

Explain financial instruments and derivative applications.
Apply SFAS 133 to record and interpret hedge transactions.
Evaluate fair value, cash flow hedges, and reporting impacts.

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Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting Specialization

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There are 2 modules in this course

Learners will be able to explain financial instruments, analyze derivative applications, evaluate hedge accounting methods, and apply SFAS 133 standards in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, participants will confidently record derivative transactions, interpret fair value and cash flow hedges, and assess their impact on financial statements.

This course benefits learners by bridging the gap between theory and practice. It moves beyond basic concepts, offering step-by-step guidance on journal entries, case-based applications, and balance sheet adjustments. Through examples of interest rate swaps, revenue hedges, and embedded derivatives, participants gain practical skills to manage financial risk and ensure transparent reporting. What makes this course unique is its modular structure that combines regulatory standards with applied examples, ensuring learners not only understand accounting principles but also develop the ability to apply them in hedge fund contexts. With its blend of conceptual clarity, practical exercises, and compliance focus, the course is designed to prepare learners for advanced roles in financial accounting and risk management.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of financial instruments, with a strong focus on derivatives and hedge accounting. By exploring traditional versus derivative instruments, real-world applications of hedging, and the basics of fair value and cash flow hedge accounting, learners will gain a clear understanding of how derivatives are used in hedge funds to manage risk and optimize financial performance.

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10 videos4 assignments1 plugin

10 videosTotal 82 minutes

Introduction to Accounting Derivatives in Hedge Funds8 minutes
Financial Instrument6 minutes
Traditonal Financial Instrument10 minutes
Derivatives Financial Instrument10 minutes
Derivatives Financial Instrument Example9 minutes
Derivatives using Hedging10 minutes
Fair value Hedging5 minutes
Fair value Hedging Continues9 minutes
Cash Flow Hedge7 minutes
Cash Flow Hedge Example4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - Foundations of Derivatives in Hedge Funds30 minutes
Getting Started with Derivatives10 minutes
Exploring Derivatives10 minutes
Mastering Hedge Accounting Basics10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 30 minutes

Applying Derivatives and Hedge Accounting in Real-World Scenarios30 minutes

This module provides learners with in-depth knowledge of hedge accounting applications, financial reporting requirements, and practical case studies in derivatives. Through comprehensive examples, balance sheet adjustments, and revenue-related hedge scenarios, learners will develop the skills to accurately record, evaluate, and apply hedge accounting standards such as SFAS 133. By focusing on real-world reporting issues, disclosure provisions, and interest rate swap transactions, this module equips learners with the tools to manage financial risks and improve hedge fund reporting practices.