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Updated 5 Mar 2025

Top PwC Associate Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Create a table with specified columns Alter the table and add new columns Create another table with help of existing tables Write a query which uses group by clause Write ...read more
  • Q2. 1. How are the fixed income products valued in accordance with the Prudential norms on valuation Master Circular RBI? ( My Job profile was related to Fixed Income and Mon ...read more
  • Q3. Write code to check if two strings are anagram or not.
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PwC Associate Interview Experiences

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Apr 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Aptitude Test 

MCQ question on java, apti, and sql

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic java question and sql question

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Oct 2022

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is materiality,audit risk,assertions.
  • Ans. 

    Materiality, audit risk, and assertions are important concepts in auditing.

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

    • Audit risk is the risk that the auditor may issue an incorrect opinion on the financial statements.

    • Assertions are the representations made by management in the financial statements.

    • There are five types of assertions: existence, completeness, accuracy, va...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. IND AS115,116,Income tax Standard

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Associate interview:
  • Auditing
  • Financial Reporting
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 May 2023

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question relating to audit risk, sampling,types of sampling
  • Q2. Tell me about PWC AC KOLKATA

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Sep 2022

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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Overfitting vs underfitting reasons
  • Ans. 

    Overfitting occurs when a model is too complex and fits the training data too closely, while underfitting occurs when a model is too simple and cannot capture the underlying patterns in the data.

    • Overfitting happens when the model is too complex and captures noise in the training data

    • Underfitting happens when the model is too simple and cannot capture the underlying patterns in the data

    • Overfitting can be addressed by re...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Pricing case for Airline
  • Ans. 

    Propose a pricing strategy for an airline.

    • Analyze the market demand and competition

    • Consider the cost structure and break-even point

    • Offer different fare classes and ancillary services

    • Implement dynamic pricing based on demand and seasonality

    • Use loyalty programs and partnerships to retain customers

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interest areas to work
  • Ans. 

    My interest areas include data analysis, project management, and customer service.

    • Data analysis: proficient in Excel and SQL, experience with data visualization tools like Tableau

    • Project management: certified in PMP, experience leading cross-functional teams

    • Customer service: experience in retail and hospitality industries, strong communication skills

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basic Data science concepts and resume

Skills evaluated in this interview

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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 and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 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.
View all tips
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:
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.
View all tips
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, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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 3 Aug 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a 1 hr aptitude test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe the OSI model
  • Ans. 

    The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a telecommunication or computing system into seven layers.

    • The OSI model stands for Open Systems Interconnection model.

    • It divides network communication into seven layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

    • Each layer has specific functions and interacts with adjacent layers to facilitate communication.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different flavors of Linux OS
  • Ans. 

    Linux OS comes in various flavors tailored for different purposes and user preferences.

    • Ubuntu - popular for beginners and general use

    • CentOS - known for stability and use in servers

    • Debian - focuses on free software and stability

    • Fedora - cutting-edge features and frequent updates

    • Arch Linux - minimalist and customizable

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jan 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about the auditing, some it questions
  • Q2. Tell me why pwc you want to work with pwc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer in a confident way even if u don't know the answer,

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:
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.
View all tips
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 20 Oct 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More about IFCFR
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work Experience brief

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Associate interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for PwC Associate interview?
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, Consulting, Networking and Advisory.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Associate interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Associate interview -

  1. 1. How are the fixed income products valued in accordance with the Prudential n...read more
  2. What are the Fundamental Accounting Assumptio...read more
  3. Do you know about stlc explain something about st...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 Associate Interview Process

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5 Interview rounds

  • Resume Shortlist Round
  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • HR Round
  • Personal Interview1 Round
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