a.
Introduction: Fair value measurement is related to IFRS 13 which permits fair value measurement and the disclosure about the fair value measurement. IFRS 13 provides fair value related to exit price notion and uses a fair value hierarchy which gives market-based measurement.
The fair value inputs to the value of each account.
b.
Introduction: Fair value measurement is related to IFRS 13 which permits fair value measurement and the disclosure about the fair value measurement. IFRS 13 provides fair value related to exit price notion and uses a fair value hierarchy which gives market-based measurement.
The valuation levels for each of the identified inputs as well as the accounts as a whole.
c.
Introduction: Fair value measurement is related to IFRS 13 which permits fair value measurement and the disclosure about the fair value measurement. IFRS 13 provides fair value related to exit price notion and uses a fair value hierarchy which gives market-based measurement.
The audit plan, by account so that S can obtain assurance regarding the fair value of each input.
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