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Represent information about gross loan and receivables.

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Represent information about loans and receivables net.

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The amount of an allowance account used to record impairments to financial assets due to credit losses. [Refer: Financial assets]

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The gross amount of recognised financial assets that are subject either to offsetting or to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. [Refer: Financial assets]

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The amount that best represents the entity's maximum exposure to loss from its continuing involvement in derecognised financial assets.

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The net amount of financial assets that are subject either to offsetting or to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, presented in the statement of financial position. [Refer: Financial assets]

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