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Example 16.4 cont'd

Workings continued

Trade receivables
B/f 600

Consolidated on acquisition of 600 Disposal of sub 135
new sub
Decrease (β) 165

C/f 900

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1,200 1,200
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Alternative working (no T account)

$000
Opening receivables 600

Acquisition of sub 600

Disposal of sub (135)
Decrease in receivables (β) (165)
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Closing receivable 900
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A decrease in receivables will have a positive impact on cash during the period.
This is shown as a positive figure when calculating cash generated from
operations.

Workings continued overleaf

475