Derivatives accounting in practice

How long does the training course last?

8,00 hours(s)

In which language(s) is the training course taught?

When will the next session take place?

Who is organising this training course?

Fondation créée en 2015 par la Chambre de Commerce et l’Association des Banques et Banquiers Luxembourg (ABBL), la House of Training est un organisme agréé de formation professionnelle continue qui s'engage à contribuer activement à la compétitivité et à l'attractivité du Luxembourg en développant les compétences de ceux qui font vivre son économie.

What are the aims or the skills being targeted?

By the end of this training:

You will have a solid understanding of how the main derivative instruments work (interest rate swaps, interest rate and currency swaps, Forward Rate Agreements and Future Rate Agreements, interest rate futures, currency futures, interest rate options, currency options, options on futures, caps, floors, and collars).
You will be familiar with their key characteristics and possible uses.
You will be able to account for events related to these instruments throughout their life cycle.
You will have an overview of upcoming accounting changes under the new IFRS standard concerning these instruments.

What does the training course cover?

INTRODUCTION

Overview and approach to derivative financial instruments
Hedging & trading

ACCOUNTING

Interest rate swaps (IRS) & currency swaps (CCS)
Forward Rate Agreement (FRA )
Interest rate & currency futures
Interest rate & currency options
Other derivative instruments

What other information is useful to know?

This course provides a practical overview of accounting for financial derivatives such as swaps, options, futures, and more. It covers key principles, life cycle accounting, and upcoming IFRS changes to help participants apply accurate and compliant practices.