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- 2024 Issued Standard – IFRS 12
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Summary
IFRS 12 applies to any entity which has an interest in a subsidiary, joint arrangement, associate or unconsolidated structured entity.
Its objective is to require the disclosure of information which enables users of financial statements to evaluate:
- the nature of, and risks associates with, its interests in other entities, and
- the effects of those interests on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows.
In order to meet this objective, entities are required to make the following disclosures:
- Significant judgements and assumptions made in determining control, joint control or significant influence and type of joint arrangement.
- Information on interests in subsidiaries such that the composition of the group and non-controlling interest is understood and restrictions, risks and changes in ownership can be evaluated.
- Information on interests in associates and joint arrangements such that the nature and extent of the interests, financial effects and associated risks can be evaluated.
- Information on interests in unconsolidated structured entities such that the nature and extent of the interests and associated risks can be evaluated.
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