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Schattenbuchführung

An accounting method under IFRS 17 that allows changes in insurance contract liabilities, recognized in equity, to be reflected in related assets, such as policyholder participation features.

Quick answer: An accounting method under IFRS 17 that allows changes in insurance contract liabilities, recognized in equity, to be reflected in related assets, such as policyholder participation features.

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Quick answer

An accounting method under IFRS 17 that allows changes in insurance contract liabilities, recognized in equity, to be reflected in related assets, such as policyholder participation features.

Why it matters

Schattenbuchführung matters because it supports clear communication in Insurance contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Schattenbuchführung?

In this glossary, Schattenbuchführung refers to: An accounting method under IFRS 17 that allows changes in insurance contract liabilities, recognized in equity, to be reflected in related assets, such as policyholder participation features.

How is Schattenbuchführung used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Die Schattenbuchführung stellt sicher, dass sich Veränderungen der Policenverbindlichkeiten in der Bewertung der zugehörigen Vermögenswerte für partizipierende Verträge widerspiegeln."

Why does Schattenbuchführung matter in finance?

Schattenbuchführung matters because it supports clear communication in Insurance contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses Schattenbuchführung?

Schattenbuchführung is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does Schattenbuchführung belong to?

In this glossary, Schattenbuchführung is grouped under Insurance. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

An accounting method under IFRS 17 that allows changes in insurance contract liabilities, recognized in equity, to be reflected in related assets, such as policyholder participation features.

Operational example

Shadow accounting ensures that the impact of changes in policyholder liabilities is mirrored in the measurement of related assets for participating contracts.

Localized term

Schattenbuchführung

Localized example

Die Schattenbuchführung stellt sicher, dass sich Veränderungen der Policenverbindlichkeiten in der Bewertung der zugehörigen Vermögenswerte für partizipierende Verträge widerspiegeln.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Insurance

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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