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Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Link

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Problem

How is the cash flow statement connected to the balance sheet?

Asked in the Finance Interview stage. Explain the connection clearly and identify the balance sheet accounts affected by each section of the cash flow statement.

Task

  1. Explain how the beginning cash balance, net change in cash, and ending cash balance reconcile.
  2. Explain how operating, investing, and financing activities connect to balance sheet movements.
  3. State why non-cash items and working-capital changes require reconciliation adjustments.

Constraints

Answer under U.S. GAAP using the indirect method. No company-specific financial data is provided.