By the end of this webinar the attendee should:
Understand the difference between presentation and functional currency;
Understand when and how foreign transactions should be translated;
Understand the requirements for hedge accounting;
Understand when and how hedge transactions should be translated; and
Be able to confidently account for transactions involving forex.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
Functional currency vs presentation currency.
How do I translate transactions?
Translation requirements for monetary and non-monetary items.
Understanding hedge accounting and accounting for hedges.
Writing the journals for forex and hedge transactions.
IFRS for SMEs Section 12 – Other Financial Instrument Issues and IFRS for SMEs Section 22 – Liabilities and Equity