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Cash Flow Hedge: Fuel/Commodity

Recording the change in fair value of a fuel price hedge contract (Derivative).

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Derivative AssetAsset (+)2,000.00-
Cash Flow Hedge Reserve (OCI)Equity (+)-2,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Large logistics companies 'lock in' fuel prices. If the market price rises, the contract becomes more valuable. The gain is stored in 'Other Comprehensive Income' (OCI) until the fuel is actually bought.

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