Thursday, May 12, 2005

Should FAS 133 Be ''Marked to Market''?

The discussion of accounting issues surrounding the creditworthiness of issuers may open the biggest hole in FASB's standard on accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities

Just how all-knowing are the financial markets? Look for debate to center around this question if the Financial Accounting Standards Board reopens discussion this summer on whether derivatives should be marked to market.

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