In general, the accounting for a hedging transaction gain
or loss depends on (1) the intended use ofthe derivative and
(2) the resulting designation (discussed more fully shortly).
Thus, in general, hedging transactions of a certain type can
only be accounted for using the accounting specified for that
type of hedge. As a result of FAS 138 (which amended FAS
133 in 2000), however, certain foreign exchange hedging
transactions may be classified as any ofthe first three ofthe
four types of hedges (presented shortly).