Case study growth PE - "high level" cash flow statement

I'm helping a friend as he is preparing for his case study. He is asked to create a "high level" cash flow statement, he only has P&L and beginning cash. Nothing else. What is the best way to create this high level cash flow in your opinion?

I thought perhaps just to make an assumption on change in WC and capex... or is there any other way to go about it in terms of what they could be looking for that is "easier" with less pure assumptions? thanks 

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If known, I would try to find WC and capex for the industry to help ballpark.

Does he have the P&L and BB cash for multiple years?

Is there any other info you can provide? The business model itself, customer base, product/service, size, etc. is going to dictate your assumptions but it's tough to give more guidance without any of that.

Maximum effort.
 

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