A retail firm receives large prepaid customer deposits before goods are delivered. How should these Prepayments affect operating cash flows?

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They reduce operating cash outflow because associated expenses are still unrecognised

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They increase operating cash inflow because cash is received before satisfying obligations

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They increase investing cash inflow because deposits relate to product inventories

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They reduce financing cash inflow because the balance offsets contributed equity

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