A foreign currency hedge is a financial strategy used to mitigate the risk of exchange rate fluctuations affecting the value of foreign currency transactions. It involves using financial instruments like forwards, options, or swaps. Foreign currency hedge accounting allows companies to align the accounting treatment of hedging instruments with the underlying exposure, ensuring more accurate financial reporting.
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