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Fair value

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Fair value
In the context of futures, the equilibrium price for futures contracts. Also called the theoretical futures price, which equals the spot price continuously compounded at the cost of carry rate for some time interval. More generally, fair value for any asset simply refers to the perception that it is neither underpriced (too cheap) nor overpriced (too expensive).


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During calendar year 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued three Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS 155, 156 and 157) and one Proposed Statement (The Fair Value Option) that relate to fair value.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has issued a staff Q&A about auditing the fair value of share options granted to employees.
org) has issued a standard that provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities.
 
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