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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Any significant observations in areas you audited?
  • Ans. 

    During my audits, I observed significant improvements in inventory management processes, cost control measures, and internal controls.

    • Implemented new inventory tracking system resulting in 20% reduction in stock discrepancies

    • Identified cost-saving opportunities through renegotiation of supplier contracts

    • Strengthened internal controls by implementing segregation of duties policies

    • Noticed improved compliance with regulat

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join audit?

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Jun 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Be specific about what was included in Resume
  • Q2. Prepare for what you wrote in resume
  • Q3. Have excellent communication skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Preparation and presentation is important

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I was interviewed in Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions about audit and law were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The candidate's hold over the english language was tested by asking him to write about his ambition over the course and some technical topic
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 2

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The confidence of answering and the courage of admitting that i dont know the answer was tested

College Name: BMCC

I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Communication, Technical Skills, Personality, Personnel Management, Conversation Skills, Connect With The Interviewer
College Name: Keshav Mahavidyalaya

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 13 May 2018

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Normally they asked from CMA Syllabus

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Syllabus for written test is CMA Syllabus, general knowledge in Computer.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 10 May 2018

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2017. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Solve few SQL joins.
  • Q2. .Net developer profile and the technologies I can get, everything was eye wash post joining

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Manager + Lead round (not sure what kind of round is this)
Experience: details about the work profile, most of which never happened post joining.

General Tips: If you come from technical background, please do not join PwC SDC and jeopardize our career. There is no technical setup, neither any infrastructure, technical work wont just happen except for few bits n pieces UI work here n there. This is not a company for technical people.
Skills: Communication
Duration: 1-4 weeks

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Why PWC?
  • Ans. 

    PWC is a leading global professional services firm with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.

    • PWC has a diverse range of clients across various industries

    • PWC offers a wide range of services including audit, tax, and consulting

    • PWC has a strong focus on innovation and technology

    • PWC provides excellent opportunities for career growth and development

    • PWC has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sus

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  • Q2. What do you know about PWC?
  • Ans. 

    PWC is a multinational professional services network.

    • Provides audit, tax, and consulting services to various industries

    • Has a presence in over 157 countries

    • Ranked as the world's second-largest professional services network

    • Clients include major corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations

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  • Q3. Strengths and weaknesses
  • Q4. Location preference
  • Q5. Random questions:-How do earthquakes occur? What is metamorphosis?
  • Ans. 

    Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates. Metamorphosis is the process of transformation in living organisms.

    • Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates move against each other, causing a release of energy in the form of seismic waves.

    • Metamorphosis is a process of transformation in living organisms, where an organism undergoes a physical change in form and structure.

    • Examples of metamorphosis include the ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: CAT type questions were asked.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As it was open for all departments, questions of a general kind about project and internship were asked. Favourite area and basic questions on it.

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Looking for people with good communication skills.

General Tips: If performance is good, chance to move to the consulting arm from the accounting arm, which handles financial advisory, etc.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: General ability test. People studying for CAT can easily clear it.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Asked some HR stuff such as why I want to join PWC, what according to me is a leader etc. In technical, they asked me from DSP which was my field of specialization so I did well in that. So overall it was a cool interview.

College Name: IIT KANPUR

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Nishita Karad

posted on 21 Nov 2015

I applied via Company Website

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Describe a time where you showed leadership skills
  • Q2. Describe a time where you handled a difficult situation
  • Ans. 

    Handled a difficult situation by calming down an angry customer

    • Listened to the customer's complaint patiently

    • Empathized with the customer and apologized for the inconvenience caused

    • Offered a solution to the problem and explained the steps to be taken

    • Followed up with the customer to ensure their satisfaction

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  • Q3. Describe a scenario where you demonstrated your ability to communicate effectively

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: The behavioral interview for PwC UK is usually conducted by telephone and then the final interview which includes a behavioral component happens in the last stage. The interview was a great experience and I enjoyed speaking to the interviews on both occasions. I spent sometime getting familiar with PwC's core competencies and prepared examples from my life that reflected these competencies. It was also useful to practice these questions in front of the mirror as it helped me to restructure my answers well. All in all, it was a friendly experience and the interviewers are looking to know you better. Just be confident, smile and be yourself. A "rattofied-textbook" answer will surely get you rejected, instead speak what you really believe in and let it be authentic!
Tips: Use the STAR technique to answer behavioral interview questions :-
S (Situation) - What was the situation? Give the context in approx 1-2 lines for the interviewer to understand the situation.
T (Task) - What was the task that you were required to do? Eg. Group project, team task etc.
A (Action) - What did YOU do? Focus on your actions NOT that of the team. Eg. I managed my time by prioritizing my responsibilities. Or, I spoke to my team leader about the problem. Or, I researched the current market trends in XYZ.
R (Result) - What was the end result? Eg: I completed the task in time. Or, The group increased the productivity by x%.




Round: Assessment day
Experience: After being successful in the telephone interview I was invited to attend an Assessment Day at the PwC office in London. We had a series of tasks throughout the day which included a case study, group task and client interview. It is quite rigorous and the day was quite exhausting.
Tips: Complete all the tasks in the given time. You will be marked down if you fail to finish.
Try to be inclusive in the group discussions. Use names of participants while talking to them.

General Tips: The recruitment process is designed if you are a right fit in the company, It's equally important for you to judge if the company is the right fit for you. Talk to people in the company, explore company resources, search news articles about the company, and most important - follow your instinct!
Skills:
College Name: London School of Economics

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I first created a master resume and got it reviewed by others.
Tips: Spend enough time in preparing your master resume. Have a resume ready for all the sectors you are targeting. Start as early as possible and get your one page resume ready well in time before the deadline.

Round: Test
Tips: Practice a lot. Prefer practicing in a group and attempt timed tests. Also try out puzzles.

Round: Interview
Experience: There were two rounds, each with a single member panel.
They asked a few HR questions initially followed by a case study. The HR questions were diverse, like how would you handle different scenarios in work and about books I read. I was grilled with these questions.
The case was easy but I presented it in an unstructured manner, but I was able to give a decent solution in the end.

Round: Interview
Experience: The second round started off with a case in which I performed relatively better. The interviewer then asked me if I had any questions for him, and that's when I started talking about the analytics industry. This went on for 15 minutes, and I think this sealed the deal for me.

General Tips: Identify the companies you want to target. Be pragmatic in your choice and prepare accordingly. n
Prepare in a group.
Remember that Resume is one important aspect.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Big 4 Accounting Firms Interview FAQs

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