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Forward Contract

A forward contract is a financial agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date. It is commonly used to hedge against price or currency fluctuations. In accounting, forward contracts require careful valuation and disclosure due to their impact on financial risk and reporting.

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