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NSM General NISM
Medium

According to current accounting regulations, which of the following is a correct statement regarding the treatment of derivatives?

Practice question from NISM Series IV - Mock Test 2 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Recognized on the balance sheet

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Recognized at zero value

  3. C

    Off-balance sheet until settlement

  4. D

    Recorded at book value

Why this is the answer

All derivatives are recognized at fair value on the balance sheet.

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