Corporates

Financial instruments accounting & internal controls

Whenever updated hedging strategies & policies are put in place, it is key that these are translated correctly into the accounting schedules & operational procedures to avoid P&L volatility and operational inefficiencies.

 

At O2 Finance we have an extended audit background specifically on financial instruments. We assist our clients translating operational hedging strategies into accounting procedures & financial statements. Key considerations are to ensure compliance with IFRS 9, Local or US GAAP accounting standards, while tailoring implementation to the needs of the organization as there is no 1-size-fits-it-all hedging solution amongst companies.

 

With the roll-out of IFRS 9, we assist our clients from the impact assessment workshops up to the writing of accounting schedules, hedge effectiveness tests & documentation. During these projects, we also work with you to identify any potential opportunities that new accounting standards might bring rather than only transforming the current hedging practices.

 

When working with high value hedging transactions, it is key for top management to be assured that these are well executed through clearly defined procedures and related internal controls. It is key to assess the organizational constraints & the available treasury tools in order to define & implement effective value added internal controls.