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Updated 22 Dec 2024

Top PwC Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. How to create rest API with service method and database queries.
  • Q2. End to end flow of how to work with spring framework.
  • Q3. What is adverse opinio and qualified opinion? How to check payables and receivables?
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Jan 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Q2. Could you please explain your current roles and responsibilities in your existing role
  • Q3. What is your motivation to apply for this job role
  • Q4. What level of knowledge do you have about renewables
  • Ans. 

    I have a good level of knowledge about renewables.

    • I have studied renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power.

    • I am aware of the benefits of using renewables, such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.

    • I have also kept up to date with the latest developments and innovations in the field.

    • For example, I know about the increasing use of energy storage systems to improve the ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Case Study 

Develop a financial model for EV charging station. Mention all the required assumptions that you consider.

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your expectation from this role
  • Q2. What skills do you think you bring to the table
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Kindly explain how your interests and experience align with the role available. Show a logical chain of thought. Study the job requirements thoroughly to understand how you can contribute best.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Kernel upgrade steps, os/db migration steps, performance tuning in sap, how to deal with production down issues
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the assignments performed in my last organization and how I have tackled everything there.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reason for job switching

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be specific and try to put hands on activities more in the resume.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Nov 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

All accounts and audit questions basis defination

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All the financial questions
  • Q2. Audit risk Audit materiality

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All finance related questions including audit and accounts

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Bhagyashree Goyal

posted on 14 Apr 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Materiality
  • Ans. 

    Materiality refers to the importance or relevance of information in relation to a decision or situation.

    • Materiality is a concept used in accounting and auditing to determine the significance of financial information.

    • It is based on the principle that only information that is material or relevant to a decision or situation should be disclosed.

    • Materiality is subjective and depends on the context of the decision or situati...

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  • Q2. Give a Brief of resume

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be confident, all questions not required correct answers. How you are responding is more important when you don't know the answers.

PwC interview questions for designations

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 Process Associate

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 Associate Analyst

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 (3)

 Junior Associate

 (2)

 Associate Lead

 (1)

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Feb 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Audit assertion related questions
  • Q2. Audit evidence related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just cool and remember basic things.
Just well with basic terminology.
Your article ship exposure
Resume

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Feb 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Q-1 What is materiality?
  • Ans. 

    Materiality refers to the significance or importance of information in relation to a decision or financial statement.

    • Materiality is a concept used in accounting and auditing.

    • It helps determine what information is important enough to be included in financial statements.

    • Materiality is subjective and depends on the context and audience.

    • For example, a $1,000 error in a company with millions in revenue may not be material, ...

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  • Q2. What is audit risk?
  • Ans. 

    Audit risk is the risk that an auditor may give an inappropriate opinion on financial statements.

    • It is the risk that the auditor may miss material misstatements in the financial statements.

    • It can be caused by errors or fraud in the financial statements.

    • The auditor must assess and manage audit risk to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatements.

    • Audit risk is a function...

  • Answered by AI

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jan 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cut off dates for cash receipts , materiality and assertions
  • Ans. 

    Cut off dates for cash receipts, materiality, and assertions are important for financial reporting.

    • Cut off date for cash receipts is the date until which cash receipts are recorded in the financial statements.

    • Materiality refers to the significance of an item or transaction in the financial statements.

    • Assertions are statements made by management regarding the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.

    • Cut off...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Cut off dates for disbursements, questions on charitable trusts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be patient and calm. Say no for the questions of which you don’t know the answers.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous experience of statutory audit and asked for one BS and P&L line item explanation
  • Q2. Basics of ITGC and difference between ITAC and ITGC
  • Q3. Applicability of ICFR for companies
  • Ans. 

    ICFR is applicable for all companies to ensure accurate financial reporting and prevent fraud.

    • ICFR stands for Internal Control over Financial Reporting

    • Required by Sarbanes-Oxley Act for publicly traded companies

    • Helps prevent financial misstatements and fraud

    • Involves processes, controls, and monitoring to ensure accuracy of financial statements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Asked for O2C cycle

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kolkatta and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain p-value to a layman in common terms
  • Ans. 

    P-value is a measure that helps determine the strength of evidence against a null hypothesis in statistical testing.

    • P-value is the probability of obtaining results as extreme as the observed results, assuming the null hypothesis is true.

    • A low p-value (typically less than 0.05) indicates strong evidence against the null hypothesis.

    • Conversely, a high p-value suggests that the observed results are likely to occur even if ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do SIR models differ from regular forecasting models and what advantages/disadvantages they provide?

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Oct 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions about project structure, Workflow in PS, settlement
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to join PwC?
  • Q2. Why you left your previous organisation?
  • Q3. What are your expectations at PwC?
  • Q4. What is your salary expectation?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest about what you are saying. Be prepared for counter questions.

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Associate interview for experienced candidates?
PwC interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for PwC Associate interview for experienced candidates?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at PwC. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PwC expect are Risk Management, Leadership Development, Networking, Consulting and Advisory.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Associate interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Associate interview for experienced candidates -

  1. How to create rest API with service method and database queri...read more
  2. End to end flow of how to work with spring framewo...read more
  3. What is adverse opinio and qualified opinion? How to check payables and receiva...read more
How long is the PwC Associate interview process?

The duration of PwC Associate interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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PwC Interview Process

based on 36 interviews

5 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • Personal Interview1 Round - 1
  • HR Round
  • Personal Interview1 Round - 2
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3.6

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2.9

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3.3

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