FX Forward Contract — Fair Value at Month-End
Marking to market an outstanding FX forward contract at the period-end.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FX Forward Asset / Liability (Fair Value) | Asset (+) | 15,000.00 | - |
| Unrealized Gain on FX Forwards (P&L) | Revenue (+) | - | 15,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
FX forward contracts are derivatives measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) under IFRS 9 unless designated as a hedging instrument. The fair value is the present value of the difference between the contract rate and the current market forward rate.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In SAP TRM, FX forwards are managed as derivative financial instruments with daily mark-to-market (MTM) valuation. In Oracle FLEXCUBE DV (Derivatives) module, fair value revaluation runs in the EOD batch. Bloomberg or Reuters feeds provide the market forward rates for MTM calculation.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify the fair value model used for forwards — typically a DCF on the net settlement amount discounted using the risk-free rate. For hedging relationships (if hedge accounting is applied), auditors test hedge effectiveness documentation and whether criteria under IFRS 9.6.4 are met.
📄 Required Documentation
FX forward deal confirmation (MT300), market forward rate source (Bloomberg/Reuters), MTM calculation workbook, hedge designation documentation (if applicable), and P&L impact approval by treasury controller.
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