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Difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee.

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The amount of assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Amount of equity, excluding noncontrolling interest, attributable to the equity method investment of the entity.

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The amount of liabilities and equity reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Amount of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests of an equity method investment of the entity.

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Impairment losses measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the business or real estate partnerships exceeds the fair value of the business or partnership.

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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.

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