The amount of cash reported in a company's balance sheet includes the balance of accounts receivable if cash collection is highly likely in the near future.Accounts receivable is a separately reported asset from cash.

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Accounts receivable is reported as a separate asset because it represents money owed to the company by its customers, whereas cash and cash equivalents are assets that are readily available for use.

The Amount of Cash Reported in a Company's Balance Sheet