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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss), Debt

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Gain (Loss) On Redemption Of Debt Instrument

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- References

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The amount of debt that an Entity assumes in acquiring a business or in consideration for an asset received in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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The cash inflow received for assuming the primary co-obligor liability for a specific debt instrument during the reporting period.

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The net cash inflow or cash outflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets).

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The amount of outstanding funds that the entity is obligated to repay.

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The cash inflow from current borrowings obtained. [Refer: Current borrowings]

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The cash outflow for repayments of current borrowings. [Refer: Current borrowings]

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