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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016 <strong>AND</strong> 2015<br />

NOTE 8: CASH <strong>AND</strong> CASH EQUIVALENTS<br />

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority<br />

(in millions) 2016 2015<br />

Cash $ 33 $ 28<br />

Short-term investments 11 11<br />

$ 44 $ 39<br />

NOTE 9: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE <strong>AND</strong> ACCRUED REVENUE<br />

(in millions) 2016 2015<br />

Accounts receivable $ 390 $ 411<br />

Accrued revenue 128 89<br />

Restricted cash 62 31<br />

Other 89 96<br />

$ 669 $ 627<br />

Accrued revenue represents revenue for electricity delivered and not yet billed.<br />

NOTE 10: INVENTORIES<br />

(in millions) 2016 2015<br />

Materials and supplies $ 119 $ 110<br />

Natural gas trading inventories 36 12<br />

$ 155 $ 122<br />

There were no materials and supplies inventory impairments during the years ended March 31, 2016 and<br />

2015. Natural gas inventory held in storage is measured at fair value less costs to sell and therefore, not<br />

subject to impairment testing.<br />

Inventories recognized as an expense during the year amounted to $30 million (2015 - $69 million).

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