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Updated 11 Jan 2025

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I was interviewed in Aug 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

  • Q1. Ways To Make Coin Change

    You are given an infinite supply of coins of each of denominations D = {D0, D1, D2, D3, ...... Dn-1}. You need to figure out the total number of ways W, in which you can make a cha...

  • Ans. Recursion

     

    1. The idea is to use recursion.
    2. For a particular coin, we have two options either include it or exclude it.
    3. If we include that coin, then calculate the remaining number that we have to generate so recur for that remaining number.
    4. If we exclude that coin, then recur for the same amount that we have to make.
    5. Our final answer would be the total number of ways either by including or excluding.
    6. There will be two edg...
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Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. I applied for the job as Data Analytics in BangaloreEligibility criteriaNo criteriaPwC India interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - SQL, Statistics, Predictive Modelling Algorithms, Evaluation Metrics(classification & regression), Pandas, Python, OOP concept, Data visualization libraries, Deep LearningTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have relevant Projects (at least 2) and certifications aligned with the job profile.
Tip 2 : Know your Projects, internship work in detail, they 
will want to know a lot about it.
Tip 3 : Do know about the basic oop concepts.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Do provide web/github links for every certification/ project you have mentioned in your resume. 
Tip 2 : Dont mention a ton of things on the resume, they will ask about everything that's mentioned.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

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Data Analytics Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Ways To Make Coin ChangeYou are given an infinite supply of coins of each of denominations D = {D0, D1, D2, D3, ...... Dn-1}. You need to figure out the total number of ways W, in which you can make a change for value V using coins of denom... read more
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Jul 2023

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jul 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. Tell me about Business process
  • Ans. 

    Business process refers to a series of steps or activities that are undertaken to achieve a specific goal or outcome within an organization.

    • Business processes can involve multiple departments or functions working together towards a common objective.

    • They often include tasks such as planning, execution, monitoring, and optimization.

    • Examples of business processes include procurement, sales, customer service, and product d

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fly ash content in cement
  • Ans. 

    Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion and is often used as a supplementary cementitious material in concrete.

    • Fly ash is a fine powder that is produced when coal is burned in power plants.

    • It can be used as a partial replacement for Portland cement in concrete to improve workability, durability, and strength.

    • The amount of fly ash in cement is typically limited to around 15-35% by weight of the total cementitious mate...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 5 major gaps found during IA
  • Ans. 

    The 5 major gaps found during IA were lack of documentation, inadequate risk assessment, insufficient testing, ineffective communication, and inadequate follow-up.

    • Lack of documentation: Missing or incomplete records of audit findings and recommendations.

    • Inadequate risk assessment: Failure to properly identify and assess potential risks to the organization.

    • Insufficient testing: Limited scope or depth of testing procedur...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Associate interview:
  • SOX Compliance
  • Internal Audit

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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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 31 Aug 2022

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case study based question that what woukd you do if your hiring managers are raising escalations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They focus a lot on communication and confidence. Technical skills you can learn one day before the interview but communication and confidence takes times so start building that up

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

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before Dec 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 - Aptitude Test 

It was good experience.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to cloud
  • Q2. Related to project

Top PwC Associate Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. In a string reverse the small letters to capital and caps to small
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Q1. Count Ways To Reach The N-th StairsYou have been given a number of stairs. Initially, you are at the 0th stair, and you need to reach the Nth stair. Each time you can either climb one step or two steps. You are supposed to return the number... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Group presentation requiring 10 slides to be presented in 5 minutes. 40 minutes to prepare the presentation in groups of 3 regarding EV market in China

Auditing Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. "A woman came to the market to sell eggs. The first customer bought half of her eggs and a half of an egg. The second customer bought half of the remaining eggs and a half of an egg. The third customer only bought one egg. After that, the w... read more
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Sep 2022

I applied via campus placement at Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies (NMIMS) and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude as how an average aptitude is supposed to be

Round 2 - Coding Test 

General questions such as basic sql queries

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked me about Windows security and some sql queries.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Preferences and interests

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is easy to crack if you are going as an IT student to an accounting firm on a non accounting role.

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 & why required for powder coating process ?
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Sep 2023

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

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 4 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 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Apti questions, Output and Bug fixing mcqs, Coding questions to solve.
Round 3 - English Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In some questions you have speak the statements to speak out loud with proper tone. Solve the long paragraphs and basic synonyms and Antonyms will be there to solve.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic HR Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are fresher prepare well on OOPS concept and basic Sql queries. If you learn some basic cloud technologies then it will be an advantage for you.

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 & why required for powder coating process ?
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posted on 12 Mar 2022

Associate2 Interview Questions & Answers

user image MUNIRAJA P N

posted on 23 Dec 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Computer based test and English grammar test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Taxation related questions. 2. Deprecation. 3. Indian taxation related. 4. US taxation.
  • Q2. What is the meaning of taxation
  • Ans. 

    Taxation is the process of imposing a financial charge or other levy upon a taxpayer by a state or the functional equivalent of a state.

    • Taxation is the means by which governments finance their spending by imposing charges on citizens and corporate entities.

    • It involves the collection of taxes from individuals and businesses based on their income, profits, or property.

    • Taxation can take various forms such as income tax, s...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - PwC is great place to work.
Benifits will good and company culture is awesome.

Top PwC Associate2 Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 6.how you will perform test of control,Audit of trade receivables.
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Q1. Principal of HPLC and Uv
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2021. 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly on Power BI service, questions like how do we schedule refresh, what are tiles, how can we pin live visualization to dashboard, how to give access in workspace

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn basics of Power BI, not too much of DAX but a general idea of complete power bi desktop and service.

Top PwC Associate Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are the current Renewable Energy schemes that are now being imlemented in India ?
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Associate Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There are 2 cricket teams, A and B, with 11 players each. If every player of team A shakes hands with every player of team B(once), what will be the total number of handshakes?
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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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  3. Do you know about stlc explain something about st...read more
How long is the PwC interview process?

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

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