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The fair value of investments in associates if there are quoted market prices for the investment. [Refer: Associates [member]; Investments in associates]

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The amount of investments in associates in an entity's separate financial statements. [Refer: Associates [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in an associate attributable to the entity. [Refer: Associates [member]]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a joint venture attributable to the entity. [Refer: Joint ventures [member]]

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The entity's share of the profit (loss) from continuing operations of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. [Refer: Associates [member]; Continuing operations [member]; Investments accounted for using equity method; Joint ventures [member]; Profit (loss) from continuing operations]

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