
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (LL) W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260679694
Author: SPICELAND
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter A, Problem 1BYP
Real World Case A–1
Derivative losses; recognition in earnings
The following is an excerpt from a disclosure note of Johnson & Johnson:
6. Fair Value Measurements (in part)
As of January 3, 2016, the balance of deferred net losses on derivatives included in accumulated other comprehensive income was $36 million after-tax. The Company expects that substantially all of the amounts related to forward foreign exchange contracts will be reclassified into earnings over the next 12 months as a result of transactions that are expected to occur over that period.
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- 1. Johnson & Johnson indicates that it expects that substantially all of the balance of deferred net losses on derivatives will be reclassified into earnings over the next 12 months as a result of transactions that are expected to occur over that period. What is meant by “reclassified into earnings”?
- 2. What type(s) of hedging transaction might be accounted for in this way?
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Chapter A Solutions
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (LL) W/CONNECT
Ch. A - Prob. A.1QCh. A - Prob. 2QCh. A - Prob. A.2QCh. A - Prob. 3QCh. A - Prob. A.3QCh. A - Prob. 4QCh. A - Prob. A.4QCh. A - What is the effect on interest of an interest rate...Ch. A - Prob. A.5QCh. A - How are derivatives reported on the balance sheet?...
Ch. A - Prob. A.6QCh. A - When is a gain or a loss from a cash flow hedge...Ch. A - Prob. A.7QCh. A - Prob. 1ECh. A - Prob. A.1ECh. A - Derivatives; interest rate swap; fixed rate debt...Ch. A - Derivatives; interest rate swap; fixed rate...Ch. A - Derivatives; interest rate swap; fixed rate debt;...Ch. A - Prob. 5ECh. A - Derivatives; interest rate swap; fixed-rate debt;...Ch. A - Derivatives; interest rate swap On January 1,...Ch. A - Derivatives; interest rate swap; comprehensive...Ch. A - Derivatives; interest rate swap; fixed rate debt;...Ch. A - Real World Case A1 Derivative losses; recognition...Ch. A - Research Case A4 Issue related to the derivatives...Ch. A - Prob. A.4BYP
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