--- title: How to Discontinue an FX Contract description: A quick guide on how to discontinue a contract in part or in full in CNS --- [Skip to content](https://kb.cnstreasury.com/cns-treasury-knowledge-base/how-to-discontinue-an-fx-contract#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Primary Logo png-Dec-18-2023-02-56-38-8732-AM.png\]](https://kb.cnstreasury.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Primary%20Logo%20png-Dec-18-2023-02-56-38-8732-AM.png?height=50&name=Primary%20Logo%20png-Dec-18-2023-02-56-38-8732-AM.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to cnstreasury.com Go to cnstreasury.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [CNS Treasury Knowledge Base](https://kb.cnstreasury.com/cns-treasury-knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [User Guides](https://kb.cnstreasury.com/cns-treasury-knowledge-base/user-guides?hsLang=en) 3. [Navigating our FX Hedge Accounting](https://kb.cnstreasury.com/cns-treasury-knowledge-base/user-guides?hsLang=en#navigating-our-fx-hedge-accounting) # How to Discontinue an FX Contract ## A quick guide on how to discontinue a contract in part or in full in CNS **Why discontinue FX contracts?** A company may choose to discontinue an FX contract for hedge accounting purposes if the underlying exposure has changed or no longer exists, requiring a partial or full discontinuation to maintain accurate financial reporting. This can occur if forecasted transactions are delayed, cancelled, or settled at a different amount than originally hedged, ensuring the hedge remains aligned with actual business risks.   #### **Automated Discontinuation** - FX contracts **automatically discontinue** once they have matured, requiring no manual action. ### **Manual Discontinuation** 1. **Navigate to Hedge Accounting Data** - Go to **Hedge Accounting** → **HA View Data** → **View FX**. - Locate the FX contract in the grid. - Click the **vertical ellipses (⋮)** under the **Action** column and select **Discontinue**. ![](https://kb.cnstreasury.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-18-2025-01-25-44-5726-AM.png?width=1546&height=596&name=image-png-Mar-18-2025-01-25-44-5726-AM.png) 2. **Enter Discontinuation Details -** use horizontal scroll within grid to see all fields below - Select your **Discontinue Date** - Enter the **Discontinue Amount** - Select if it is a **Basis Adjustement** or not - Enter in **Amortisation Days** - Enter in **Days Lag** - 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