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Written Representations About Accounting Estimates

Written representations defined Written representations represent a written statement that is served by an entity’s management to its auditors with...

Indicators of Possible Management Bias

Concept of management bias Management bias is typically defined as a lack of neutrality by an entity’s management as to...

Accounting Estimates That Involve Relatively Low Estimation Uncertainty

Concept of estimation uncertainty In the context of accounting estimates, estimation uncertainty refers to the susceptibility of the estimate and...

Routine Transaction

In accounting, it is a transaction (see: transaction classes) reflecting recurring financial activities recorded in the books of account of...

Linker

A bond that is adjusted with inflation. A linker is designed as a hedging tool for holders (investors) against inflation....

ILB

It stands for inflation-linked bond; a bond that is adjusted with inflation. An ILB is designed as a hedging tool for...

FX Settlement-Related Risks

The risks that are associated with the settlement of foreign exchange (FX) transactions. The inability to settle or timely settle...

Management Bias

A lack of neutrality by an entity’s management as to the process and outcomes of the preparation and fair presentation...

Fed Discount Rate

The rate of interest (discount rate) that the Federal Reserve (the central bank of United States of America) charges banks...

DW

It stands for discount window; a lending facility that a central bank or similar entity provides to help banks and...