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Intern due diligence Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Hh and was interviewed in Sep 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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. How did u handle deadlines
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Due Diligence test. Basic accounting questions. Logical questions etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Intern due diligence interview:
  • Due Diligence
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared. Improve your hard skills. The hr interview went smooth and relaxed

Senior Associate - Assurance Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jun 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Audit assertion for BS, PL and Off balance sheet items
  • Q2. Basic understand of P&L and BS items

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview is straight forward, simple and basic questions are being asked. Just be confident

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Sep 2022

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 - 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.

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 a query which uses having clause
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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

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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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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 ...

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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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    Intern Interview Questions & Answers

    user image Anonymous

    posted on 21 Mar 2024

    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    More than 8 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - One-on-one 

    (4 Questions)

    • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
    • Q2. Walk me through your resume
    • Q3. How does your Masters experience be relevant for this role?
    • Q4. Case Study round

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, research the company and role well.
    Show example of previous experiences tangible and beneficial for the role applied

    Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

    Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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    Associate Interview Questions & Answers

    user image Amit Kumar Ram

    posted on 2 Feb 2022

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

    Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

    Aptitude was about moderate level there were some aptitude question some of were general reasoning ,english,IT fundamental question and there was one codin question as well which was of decent level i would say.

    Round 2 - Technical 

    (9 Questions)

    • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
    • Q2. Explain me your projects
    • Q3. How will you design you college website.
    • Q4. What are the key features you will put in your college website.
    • Q5. Do you know about stlc explain something about stlc.
    • Ans. 

      STLC stands for Software Testing Life Cycle. It is a process followed to ensure quality in software development.

      • STLC involves planning, designing, executing and reporting of tests.

      • It includes various stages like requirement analysis, test planning, test design, test execution, and test closure.

      • Each stage has its own set of deliverables and objectives.

      • STLC helps in identifying defects early in the development cycle, red...

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    • Q6. Explain the whole cycle of stlc.
    • Q7. What is normalization and explain all normal forms.
    • Ans. 

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

      • First Normal Form (1NF) - Eliminate duplicate columns from the same table.

      • Second Normal Form (2NF) - Create separate tables for sets of values that apply to multiple records.

      • Third Normal Form (3NF) - Eliminate fields that do not depend on the primary key.

      • Fourth Normal Form (4NF) - Eliminate multi-valued dependencies.

      • Fifth ...

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    • Q8. Write a query to fetch second highest salary in sql
    • Ans. 

      Query to fetch second highest salary in SQL

      • Use ORDER BY and LIMIT to select the second highest salary

      • Assuming the table name is 'employees' and salary column name is 'salary':

      • SELECT salary FROM employees ORDER BY salary DESC LIMIT 1,1

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    • Q9. Do you have any question for me .
    Round 3 - HR 

    (4 Questions)

    • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
    • Q3. Are you willing to do internship with us .
    • Q4. Do you have any questions for me .

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Topics to prepare for PwC Associate interview:
    • Stlc
    • OOPS
    • SQL
    • Web Development
    • Programming
    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Result was selected

    Just tell them what they want to hear dont confuse them with your answer and just be confident and you will rock the interview .

    Skills evaluated in this interview

    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 a query which uses having clause
    View answer (2)

    Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

    Q1. What is mean of TTR &amp; why required for powder coating process ?
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    Jobs at PwC

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    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I was interviewed before Nov 2023.

    Round 1 - Group Discussion 

    Secure SDLC, policy reviews

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    Q1. What is vulnerability management? How do Vulnerability scanners work? What is OWASP top 10? What is SQL injection? How to mitigate SQLi attacks? What is XSS? How to mitigate XSS attacks? What is MITRE framework? What is Cyber-kill chain? Wh... read more
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    user image Nimesh Patel

    posted on 5 Dec 2021

    Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

    user image Anonymous

    posted on 22 Feb 2023

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

    I applied via campus placement at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow and was interviewed before Feb 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 - Aptitude Test 

    Basic level aptitude test was given to us.

    Round 3 - One-on-one 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Questions based on internship, projects and it was basically all about my resume based questions and also lots of cross questions were done.
    • Q2. Basic questions related to income tax was asked.

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your resume well and basic questions about income tax.

    Top PwC Tax Associate Interview Questions and Answers

    Q1. What is the accounting procedure for Bad debts
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    Q1. 1- Difference between Traditional IRA VS Roth IRA 2- What is Sch H? 3- Suppose in sch C if the net loss is $10,000 which includes home office expenses of $5000 then how much home office expenses can be deducted? 4- Liability vs Provision? 5... read more
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    Round 1 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Technical interesting question will be asked.
    Round 2 - One-on-one 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Technical and director round will be done.
    Round 3 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Technical ans director round will be done
    Round 4 - One-on-one 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Hr discussion will happens in this one round

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well. All the best for all the rounds

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    PwC Interview FAQs

    How many rounds are there in PwC interview for freshers?
    PwC interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process for freshers are Technical, One-on-one Round and Aptitude Test.
    How to prepare for PwC interview for freshers?
    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 Leadership Development, Research Analysis, Management, Advisory and Consulting.
    What are the top questions asked in PwC interview for freshers?

    Some of the top questions asked at the PwC interview for freshers -

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

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