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Updated 18 Jan 2025

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  • 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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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

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  • Q4. Asked for O2C cycle

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your background?
  • Q2. Why do you want to join this team?
  • Q3. Technical questions about encryption, network stack, and relevant technologies.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm, walk interviewer through your thought process, even if you don't fully know the answer.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Sep 2022

I applied via Company Website 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Types of Internal control
  • Ans. 

    Internal controls are procedures and policies put in place to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy of financial records, and promote operational efficiency.

    • Preventive controls

    • Detective controls

    • Corrective controls

    • Directive controls

    • IT controls

    • Physical controls

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the management assertions
  • Ans. 

    Management assertions are the claims made by management regarding the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.

    • Management assertions are used to ensure the reliability of financial statements.

    • There are six management assertions: existence, completeness, accuracy, valuation and allocation, rights and obligations, and presentation and disclosure.

    • Existence assertion ensures that the assets and liabilities in the ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read thoroughly internal controls and assertion based casestudies

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 ...

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

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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:
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. 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.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 May 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Ranchi and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

45 MCQ for 45 mins ...basic questions aptitude, output and basic computer skills

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on resume
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Again based on resume and project
Round 4 - Group Discussion 

A common topic for everyone...we have to say something about the same

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user image Anonymous

posted on 9 May 2024

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about your past experience
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Q2. How soon you can join

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always prepare yourself about the tools and applications

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Sep 2022

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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Caro 2020 schedule 3 ind as 12 15 19 gstr9 9c amendments mat gst amendments
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Director round -resume related questions, Caro 2020

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I think They decide after the first technical round whether to select or not.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Oct 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 4 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. Questions related to MVC
  • Q2. Basic coding questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related questions
  • Q2. Certification related questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to your basics. Be little adaptive. All the best

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image PrepInsta

posted on 17 Dec 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

(1 Question)

It was conducted on Glider
There were 5 sections in total.
Quants-there were 15 questions
Verbal=5 questions
Conceptual CS-20
Programming skills -1
Generic-5

  • Q1. Write code to check if two strings are anagram or not.
  • Ans. 

    Code to check if two strings are anagram or not.

    • Convert both strings to lowercase to avoid case sensitivity

    • Sort both strings and compare them

    • Use a hash table to count the frequency of each character in both strings and compare the hash tables

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(10 Questions)

It was conducted on Google Meet.
The interview started with an introduction. Then he asked me to share my screen, and gave me some dbms and coding questions.

  • Q1. What is normalization?
  • Ans. 

    Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization involves breaking down a database into smaller, more manageable tables.

    • Each table should have a primary key and only contain data that is related to that key.

    • Normalization helps to prevent data inconsistencies and anomalies.

    • There are different levels of normalization, with each level building on t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 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 a query which uses having clau...
  • Ans. 

    Answering SQL related questions on table creation, alteration, and querying with group by and having clauses.

    • To create a table with specified columns, use the CREATE TABLE statement with column names and data types.

    • To alter a table and add new columns, use the ALTER TABLE statement with ADD COLUMN keyword.

    • To create another table with help of existing tables, use the CREATE TABLE statement with SELECT statement.

    • To write...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between where and having clause Types of joins, explain with examples Combine two tables and write the output
  • Ans. 

    Explaining the difference between WHERE and HAVING clause and types of joins with examples.

    • WHERE clause is used to filter rows based on a condition while HAVING clause is used to filter groups based on a condition

    • INNER JOIN returns only the matching rows from both tables while LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and matching rows from the right table

    • Combining two tables can be done using JOIN clause with a c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is your preferred programming language?
  • Ans. 

    My preferred programming language is Python.

    • Python is easy to learn and has a simple syntax.

    • It has a vast library of modules and frameworks for various purposes.

    • Python is widely used in data science and machine learning.

    • It is also great for web development and automation tasks.

    • Examples: Flask, Django, NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Write a code to print the second largest element in array.
  • Ans. 

    Code to print the second largest element in array

    • Sort the array in descending order and return the second element

    • Iterate through the array and keep track of the largest and second largest elements

    • Use a priority queue to find the second largest element

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me about the collections in java. 4Write the code which uses collection ( to print the elements in reverse order
  • Ans. 

    Java collections are a group of classes and interfaces used to store and manipulate groups of objects.

    • To print elements in reverse order, use the Collections.reverse() method.

    • This method takes a List as an argument and reverses the order of its elements.

    • Example: List names = new ArrayList<>(); Collections.reverse(names);

    • Other commonly used collections in Java include Set, Map, Queue, and Stack.

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  • Q7. Difference between error and exception.
  • Ans. 

    Error is a mistake in code syntax or logic, while exception is an unexpected event during program execution.

    • Errors are caused by mistakes in code, such as syntax errors or logical errors.

    • Exceptions are unexpected events that occur during program execution, such as a division by zero or a file not found error.

    • Errors can be caught and fixed during development, while exceptions are handled during runtime.

    • Errors can cause ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is singleton class? How do we achieve that!?
  • Ans. 

    A singleton class is a class that can only have one instance at a time.

    • To achieve a singleton class, we need to make the constructor private so that it cannot be instantiated from outside the class.

    • We then create a static method that returns the instance of the class, and if the instance does not exist, it creates one.

    • Singleton classes are often used for managing resources that should only have one instance, such as da

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What are design patterns in java?
  • Ans. 

    Design patterns are reusable solutions to common software problems in Java.

    • Design patterns provide a standard way to solve common problems in software development.

    • They help in making code more maintainable, flexible and reusable.

    • Examples of design patterns include Singleton, Factory, Observer, and Decorator.

    • Design patterns can be categorized into three types: creational, structural, and behavioral.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is the use of catch block?
  • Ans. 

    Catch block is used to handle exceptions that occur during program execution.

    • Catch block is used in conjunction with try block.

    • It catches and handles exceptions that occur in the try block.

    • Multiple catch blocks can be used to handle different types of exceptions.

    • Finally block can be used to execute code regardless of whether an exception was thrown or not.

    • Example: try { //code that may throw exception } catch (Exceptio...

  • Answered by AI
    Round 3 - HR 

    (6 Questions)

    • Q1. Introduce yourself
    • Ans. 

      I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and achieving my goals.

      • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software developer for 3 years.

      • I am proficient in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and C++.

      • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to solve complex problems.

      • In my free time, I enjoy hiking and playing guitar.

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. Briefly explain about your projects?
    • Q3. Are you willing to relocate?
    • Ans. 

      Yes, I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

      • I am open to exploring new locations and cultures.

      • I am willing to consider relocation packages and assistance.

      • I am excited about the prospect of new challenges and experiences.

      • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments.

    • Answered by AI
    • Q4. What do you know about PWC?
    • Ans. 

      PWC is a multinational professional services network.

      • PWC stands for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

      • It provides services in audit, tax, and advisory.

      • It operates in over 150 countries.

      • Some of its clients include Coca-Cola, Google, and Microsoft.

      • It is one of the Big Four accounting firms.

    • Answered by AI
    • Q5. On which technology would you like to work on?
    • Ans. 

      I would like to work on Artificial Intelligence.

      • Developing machine learning algorithms for predictive analysis

      • Creating chatbots for customer service

      • Implementing computer vision for object recognition

      • Exploring natural language processing for sentiment analysis

    • Answered by AI
    • Q6. Are you interested in doing an internship with us?
    • Ans. 

      Yes, I am very interested in doing an internship with your company.

      • I am eager to gain hands-on experience in the industry

      • I am excited to learn from experienced professionals

      • I am willing to work hard and contribute to the team

      • I am open to feedback and eager to improve my skills

      • I am interested in exploring different areas of the company

      • For example, I would love to work in marketing or product development

    • Answered by AI

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Professional and academic backgroundAt the time of the interview, I had 0 Years (fresher) of experience. My academic qualification is B.Tech from B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology.PWC interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Coding questions, DBMS questionsResources to prepare for this interview - I had referred to PrepInsta for the quants and logical questions. I also went through their interview courses to get a general idea of what to expect in an interview.Tips for other job seekers - Do not panic in the exam or interview. Prepare your content well and always work on the basics firstFinal outcome of the interviewSelected

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    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, Networking, Consulting and Advisory.
    What are the top questions asked in PwC Associate interview?

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    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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    4 Interview rounds

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