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NSM General NISM
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As per accounting standards for derivatives in India, which is TRUE?

Practice question from NISM Series IV - Mock Test 3 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Value of derivative in balance sheet is “book value”

  2. B

    Value of derivative in balance sheet is “zero value”

  3. Fair value will be taken to Profit/Loss Account except for hedging transactions

    Correct answer

  4. D

    All derivative transactions must be brought into balance sheet except those settled after balance sheet date

Why this is the answer

Fair value changes are reflected in the P&L account, unless the transaction qualifies for hedge accounting treatment.

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