What changes in the balance sheet accounts would constitute sources of funds? What changes would be considered uses of funds?

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Increases in liabilities and equity would be considered sources of funds. For example, increases in debt, A/P, N/P, R/E or equity. Uses of funds are increases in assets, such as increases in A/R, inventory, land, buildings, and equipment. At the same time, a reduction in assets could also be considered a sources of funds while a decrease in liabilities and equity would be uses of funds.

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