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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Policies) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS |
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements | Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements — In December 2011 and January 2013, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended the guidance in ASC Topic 210, Balance Sheet. This amendment requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information about financial instruments that are eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and/or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Bunge’s derivative assets and liabilities are presented on a gross basis in its condensed consolidated balance sheets. The adoption of this amendment on January 1, 2013 did not have a significant impact on Bunge’s condensed consolidated financial statements. In February 2013, FASB amended the guidance in ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. This amendment requires an entity to disclose on a prospective basis the impact on income statement line items for significant items reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income during the period. The adoption of this amendment expanded Bunge’s disclosures in its condensed consolidated financial statements. New Accounting Pronouncements — In March 2013, FASB amended existing guidance of ASC Topic 830, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830). This amended guidance is related to the transfer of currency translation adjustments from other comprehensive income into net income in certain circumstances. The amended guidance aims to resolve diversity in practice as to whether ASC Topic 810, Consolidation or Topic 830 applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity, or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business. Bunge will be required to apply the amended guidance prospectively. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on Bunge’s consolidated financial statements. In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance in ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (Topic 740). Topic 740 provided guidance regarding the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exist at the reporting date. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on Bunge’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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