Accounting estimates

Accounting estimates

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IAS8: para 32 to 40
Due to the inherent uncertainties in the business environment, many items in financial statements are estimated and based on the latest available, reliable information. Examples of items that are estimated include:

  • bad debts;
  • inventory obsolescence provisions;
  • warranty obligations;
  • fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities;
  • useful lives of property, plant and equipment.

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