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The amount by which credit derivatives or similar instruments related to loans or receivables mitigate maximum exposure to credit risk. [Refer: Loans and receivables; Credit risk [member]; Maximum exposure to credit risk; Derivatives [member]]

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The amount of interest recognised as a receivable.

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The amount of non-current trade receivables and non-current other receivables. [Refer: Non-current trade receivables; Other non-current receivables]

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The amount receivable by the entity that it does not separately disclose in the same statement or note.

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Receivables that represent amounts paid for goods and services before they have been delivered.

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The amount of current trade receivables and current other receivables. [Refer: Current trade receivables; Other current receivables]

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The amount due from customers for goods and services sold.