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Yes, it absolutely is!! It is one of the most liquid assets, so it's definitely a cash equivalent.

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On a company's balance sheet where is accounts receivable classified?

on a company's balence sheet account receivable is classified under assets. Accounts Receivable is a Current Asset and usually listed below Cash and Cash Equivalents.


Why are increase in accounts receivable a cash reduction on the flow statement?

Increase in accounts receivable causes the reduction in cash because if sales are made on cash then there is no increase in accounts receivable and company receives cash which causes the increase in cash while accounts receivable not.


Is accounts receivable the least liquid or inventory?

No, cash + cash equivalents is the most liquid account. Liquidity is how quickly an asset can be converted to cash.


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What is Net operating working capital?

It is similar but without any interest bearing current liabilities so.. NOWC = (Cash and equivalents + accounts receivable + inventory) - (accounts payable + accruals)


What is the double entry for sale?

Cash/Bank/Accounts Receivable [Debit] Sales[Credit]


Does decreasing accounts receivable increase cash flow?

Decrease in accounts receivable increases cash flow as company receives cash from customers to whom goods sold on credit.


What is the journal entry for collected on account 1200?

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Are accounts receivable assets or liabilities?

Asset. It is cash that you are owed. Accounts receivable is considered a short term asset.


What is journal entry for cash receivable from debtors?

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Does an increase in accounts receivable create a cash outflow?

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