Accounts Receivable (Trade Credit)
Amount customers owe for goods/services already delivered.
Real World
When Next plc sells clothing on 30-day credit terms to small boutiques, those unpaid invoices sit as accounts receivable on Next's balance sheet until payment arrives, tying up millions in working capital.
Exam Focus
State the impact on both cash flow AND working capital — answers covering only one aspect rarely achieve full marks.
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