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Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which (increases) decreases allowance for credit loss on accounts and notes receivable.

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Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts and notes receivable.

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Amount of increase in allowance for credit loss on accounts and notes receivable, from recovery.

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Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration from customer for product sold and service rendered in normal course of business.

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