Help with 3-Statement Model Test

A friend sent me an old modelling test he had to complete for a BB a few years ago so that I could practice but I am having trouble with it (Balance Sheet wont Balance, not sure if margin assumptions are right). Would anyone be willing to take a look and see where I am messing up or what I should change? It's not super robust, very simple for someone who knows what they are doing I am sure. I don't know how to attach files here so I can send it or someone can tell me the best method. Would really appreciate any help.

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In your cash flow statement you should reflect the change in working capital items, not the actual values, like "Adjustment for AR" should be (Prior Year AR-Current Year AR) and "Adjustment for AP" should be (Current Year AP-Prior Year AP)-for assets do Prior-Current and for liabilities do Current-Prior. Then link depreciation on the bs to the cash flow statememt and link net PPE to CAPEX. Also, add net income to prior year's shareholder equity. It should balance then, I made a version that balances if you need.

 

Hey, I am working on a model for US Foods and can't seem to get it to balance. I have a few ideas and I'm sure it's very simple, but I still can't figure it out. Anyone mind taking a look as well?

Sorry for hijacking.

 

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