Our Full disclosure podcast series brings you back to the basics on all things related to financial statement presentation and disclosure, from the top of the financial statements through the footnotes. 

This week we focus on the fair value disclosure requirements. Chip Currie from our National Office is back in the guest seat to discuss key reminders with our host, Heather Horn. 

Topics include:

• 1:10 - The Basics. Chip and Heather begin by discussing some of the “core” fair value disclosure requirements and how the requirements evolved into their current state.
• 9:32 - Leveling. Chip explains the objectives of fair value leveling classifications, how they’re determined by their inputs, and their presentation in the footnotes. 
• 23:58 - Additional requirements. Chip dives into additional required disclosures for public business entities and companies electing the fair value option. 
• 32:12 - Wrap up. Heather tries to stump Chip with two challenging questions, and Chip provides pointers on where to find additional resources as companies hone their fair value disclosures.

Want to learn more? Read our Financial statement presentation and Fair value measurements guides. And listen to our podcast, Full disclosure: Investments—debt and equity securities.

Chip Currie is a Partner in PwC’s National Office with over 25 years of experience assisting companies in resolving complex business and accounting issues. He concentrates on the accounting for financial instruments under both current and emerging standards and works with many of the firm's largest financial services clients and a number of non-financial service clients on treasury-related matters.

Heather Horn is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

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