The dollar offset method is one of the accounting procedures recognised by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to test the effectiveness of a hedging relationship. At each reporting period, the fair value of the forecast transaction (hedged item) and the fair value of the hedging instrument are measured. The resulting differences are recognised in profit or loss (for the ineffective part of the hedge) or in other comprehensive income as a cash flow hedge reserve (for the effective part of the hedge).