Using the indirect method to prepare the statement of cash flows,an increase in accounts receivable is subtracted from net income in calculating Net cash provided by operating activities.

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An increase in accounts receivable indicates that the company has earned revenue but has not yet received cash for it. Therefore, it is subtracted from net income in the operating activities section to adjust for the non-cash revenue.

Using the Indirect Method to Prepare the Statement of Cash