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The decrease in intangible assets and goodwill resulting from disposals. [Refer: Intangible assets and goodwill]

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The gains (losses) representing the difference resulting from the restatement of non-monetary assets, owners' equity and items in the statement of comprehensive income and the adjustment of index linked assets and liabilities in hyperinflationary reporting.

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The increase (decrease) in intangible assets and goodwill resulting from the net exchange differences arising when the financial statements are translated from the functional currency into a different presentation currency, including the translation of a foreign operation into the presentation currency of the reporting entity. [Refer: Intangible assets and goodwill]

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The increase (decrease) in intangible assets and goodwill resulting from transfers. [Refer: Intangible assets and goodwill]

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The amount of intangible assets and goodwill held by the entity. [Refer: Goodwill; Intangible assets other than goodwill]

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