Vale S.A. | CIK:0000917851 | 3

  • Filed: 4/13/2018
  • Entity registrant name: Vale S.A. (CIK: 0000917851)
  • Generator: Merrill
  • SEC filing page: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/917851/000104746918002777/0001047469-18-002777-index.htm
  • XBRL Instance: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/917851/000104746918002777/vale-20171231.xml
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForTradeAndOtherReceivablesExplanatory

     

    Accounts receivable are financial instruments classified in the category loan and receivables and are the total amount due from sale of products and services rendered by the Company. Accounts receivable are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost, less provision for impairment of accounts receivable, when applicable.