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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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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 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 31 Jul 2024

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

I was interviewed before Jul 2023.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for learning and growth.

    • I have a strong background in [specific field or industry]

    • I have experience in [specific skill or task]

    • I am motivated by [specific goal or value]

    • I am currently working on [specific project or initiative]

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Job specification questions
  • Q3. Scenerio based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself
Be honest

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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.

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 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?

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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 ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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

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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:
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 

(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 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

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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:
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 - 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:
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 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

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?

Some of the top questions asked at the 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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PwC Associate Interview Process

based on 181 interviews

5 Interview rounds

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