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Net realisable value

o The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
o Net realisable value refers to the net amount that an entity expects to realise from the sale of inventory in the ordinary course of business. Fair value reflects the amount for which the same inventory could be exchanged between knowledgeable and willing buyers and sellers in the marketplace. The former is an entity-specific value; the latter is not. Net realisable value for inventories may not equal fair value less costs to sell.

Non-current asset

o An asset that does not meet the definition of a current asset.

Notes

o Notes contain information in addition to that presented in the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement. Notes provide narrative descriptions or disaggregations of items disclosed in those statements and information about items that do not qualify for recognition in those statements.

Net assets

o the total of the fixed and current assets less the current liabilities of the business.

Net worth

o the “equity” of a business representing the total ordinary share capital made up of paid-up ordinary share capital and reserves owned by the ordinary shareholders.

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