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EBP2315. Basics of Derivatives

This session will describe common derivative investments held by employee benefits plans (including forwards, futures, options and swaps) including how they are valued and on what exchanges they trade, if applicable. Reporting and disclosure requirements for derivative investments held by a benefit plan will be discussed. We will also cover the common additional information requests needed from the custodian or investment manager.


Learning Objectives:

  • Identify derivatives that might be held as investments with employee benefit plans
  • Determine the basis of derivatives
  • Analyze the disclosure and accounting requirements (specific to employee benefit plans)
Date/Time
CPE Credits
1.0
NASBA Field of Study
Auditing
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
3-4 years in the profession
Advanced Preparation
None
Session Tags
Audit
Plan Sponsor