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Explain me why are increases in accounts receivable a cash reduction on the cash flow statement?

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Net income has to be adjusted to reflect an increase in accounts receivable since the company never actually received the funds. As the cash flow statement begins with net income, it shows a cash reduction what accounts received increases.

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