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Derivatives that are designated as hedged items are subject to measurements under the hedge accounting requirements IFRS 9/IAS 39. Topic 815 states that all derivatives must be recorded at fair value as an asset or liability. The ability to apply hedge accounting is optional. If a derivative qualifies as a hedge, the gains or losses from the derivative will match or offset the gains or losses from the value of the underlying transaction. To qualify for hedge accounting, Topic 815 provides rules and procedures for hedge effectiveness testing.
DEFINITION of 'Derivative'. A derivative is a security with a price that is dependent upon or derived from one or more underlying assets. The derivative itself is a contract between two or more parties based upon the asset or assets.ts value is determined by fluctuations in the underlying asset. The most common underlying assets include stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates and market indexes. Derivatives either be traded over-the-counter (OTC) or on an exchange.