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This paper demonstrates the use of the basic accounting equation to provide the logic behind the steps commonly described in current accounting textbooks to reconcile net income to cash flow from operating activities. Such a framework provides students a better understanding of the indirect method of calculating cash flow from operating activities. A step-by-step analysis is provided to demonstrate how cash flow can be obtained using the basic accounting equation. The analysis provided in this paper also highlights the articulation of financial statements.