Asset Management & Hedge Funds

How to record fund CDS premium payments

Recording periodic premium payments for Credit Default Swaps (CDS) held in the fund portfolio.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Realized Loss on Swaps - PremiumsExpense12,000.00-
CashAsset-12,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Periodic premiums paid to the swap counterparty represent the cost of credit protection and are recorded as a realized expense.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Record premiums separately from mark-to-market valuations to facilitate P&L analysis.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Mismatches between swap agreement premium schedules and actual cash outflows.

📄 Required Documentation

CDS trade ticket and ISDA Master Agreement credit support annex.

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