Is the business providing cash flow from operations? Year Ended December 31 (Dollars in millions) 2023 2022 2021 Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations: Net earnings $ 3,315 $ 3,390 $ 3,257 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 608 586 568 Amortization of intangible and finance lease right-of-use assets 255 298 322 Equity-based compensation expense 181 165 126 Deferred income tax benefit (177) (178) (66) (Increase) decrease in assets, net of effects of business acquisitions: Accounts receivable 38 46 138 Unbilled receivables 913 (256) (410) Inventories (2,219) (980) 405 Increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions: Accounts payable (303) 224 194 Customer advances and deposits 2,415 2,082 354 Income taxes payable (209) (436) (45) Other, net (107) (362) (572) Net cash provided by operating activities 4,710 4,579 4,271