While preparing group cash flow statements we need to adjust any change in working capital by below steps as per the notes :
Opening +Acquisition/disposal Expected = Closing = Movement between expected and closing (+/-)
However, I am referring Kaplan exam kit question number 8 (which relates to Weston). I can see they have used a different way of calculating working capital movement which gives us a complete different number to be included in cash flow from operating activities.
For working capital movement (Method used) : Closing – Opening + Acquisition