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Updated 22 Oct 2024

PwC Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Qhy you want to be in this company?
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about urself?
  • Q2. Then she explained about the role. It was only 10mins..

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare ur resume well.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work with BakerTilly?
  • Ans. 

    I want to work with BakerTilly because of their reputation for providing top-notch data analysis services and their commitment to professional development.

    • BakerTilly has a strong reputation in the industry for providing high-quality data analysis services.

    • I am impressed by BakerTilly's commitment to professional development and continuous learning opportunities for employees.

    • I believe that working at BakerTilly will pr...

  • Answered by AI

I was interviewed in Mar 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Various types of valuations
  • Ans. 

    Valuations can be of various types depending on the purpose and method used.

    • Asset-based valuation

    • Market-based valuation

    • Income-based valuation

    • Liquidation valuation

    • Replacement cost valuation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Equity vs enterprise value
  • Ans. 

    Equity represents ownership in a company, while enterprise value represents the total value of a company.

    • Equity is the residual interest in the assets of a company after liabilities are paid off

    • Enterprise value is the sum of equity, debt, minority interest, and preferred stock minus cash and cash equivalents

    • Equity is used to calculate metrics such as return on equity and price-to-book ratio

    • Enterprise value is used to c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Comparable company analysis vs comparable transaction analysis
  • Ans. 

    Comparable company analysis compares multiples of similar public companies while comparable transaction analysis compares multiples of similar M&A deals.

    • Comparable company analysis is based on multiples of similar public companies

    • Comparable transaction analysis is based on multiples of similar M&A deals

    • Comparable company analysis is more commonly used

    • Comparable transaction analysis is more accurate but harder to find d...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study the basics and have good knowledge about valuation and it will be fine for you
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About your previous work
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will you handle situations
  • Q2. Risk of material misstatement procedure
  • Ans. 

    Risk of material misstatement procedure is a process to identify and assess the risk of errors or fraud in financial statements.

    • The procedure involves understanding the entity and its environment, including internal controls.

    • It also includes assessing the risks of material misstatement due to fraud or error.

    • The auditor then designs and performs audit procedures to address the identified risks.

    • Examples of procedures inc...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and trust yourself. Introduce uourself properly and dont lie about anything
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Can artifical intelligence replace humans

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume based interview
  • Q2. What is your job role
  • Q3. Hobbies and deep discussion about it

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - make your resume solid and you are good to go
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain p2p process
  • Ans. 

    P2P process stands for procure-to-pay process, which involves the steps from requisition to payment for goods or services.

    • Requisition: Requesting the purchase of goods or services

    • Purchase Order: Formal document outlining the details of the purchase

    • Receipt of Goods/Services: Confirming delivery and quality

    • Invoice Processing: Verifying the invoice against the purchase order and receipt

    • Payment: Issuing payment to the vend

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sap related questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ind AS, Taxation and Audit SA?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. P2P process and risk at each step.
  • Ans. 

    P2P process involves requisition, approval, purchase order, goods receipt, invoice receipt, and payment.

    • Requisition: Request for goods or services

    • Approval: Authorization of the requisition by appropriate personnel

    • Purchase Order: Formal document to the supplier specifying the details of the purchase

    • Goods Receipt: Verification of goods received matching the purchase order

    • Invoice Receipt: Receipt of invoice from the suppl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Major observations or risk identified in your internal audit experience.
  • Ans. 

    Key risks identified in internal audit experience

    • Lack of segregation of duties leading to potential fraud

    • Inadequate controls over financial reporting

    • Insufficient IT security measures

    • Non-compliance with regulations and policies

    • Weaknesses in inventory management

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to identified ghost employees?
  • Ans. 

    Ghost employees can be identified by cross-referencing payroll records with HR records and conducting regular audits.

    • Cross-reference payroll records with HR records to identify discrepancies

    • Conduct regular audits of employee information and payroll to detect any anomalies

    • Implement strong internal controls and segregation of duties to prevent ghost employees

    • Use biometric verification or time-tracking systems to ensure e...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What procedure can you perform from PO dump?
  • Ans. 

    You can perform procedures such as creating purchase orders, updating purchase orders, cancelling purchase orders, etc. from a PO dump.

    • Creating new purchase orders based on the information in the dump

    • Updating existing purchase orders with new information

    • Cancelling purchase orders that are no longer needed

    • Reviewing and analyzing purchase order data for insights

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some personal questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Goodluck
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe each step of P2P Process with risk at each step.
  • Ans. 

    P2P Process involves requisition, approval, purchase order, goods receipt, invoice verification, and payment.

    • Requisition: Risk of incorrect or unauthorized requests leading to unnecessary purchases.

    • Approval: Risk of delays or errors in approval process causing delays in procurement.

    • Purchase Order: Risk of incorrect details or unauthorized purchases being made.

    • Goods Receipt: Risk of receiving damaged or incorrect goods,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is ghost employee and how can we identify ghost employee?
  • Ans. 

    A ghost employee is a fictitious employee created by someone to embezzle funds from a company.

    • Ghost employees may have fake identities and bank accounts.

    • They may receive paychecks without actually working for the company.

    • To identify ghost employees, cross-check employee records with HR and payroll data.

    • Look for discrepancies in employee attendance, performance, and salary payments.

    • Conduct regular audits and reviews of

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What checks can you perform from PO dump?
  • Ans. 

    Perform various checks on purchase order data dump

    • Verify accuracy of vendor information

    • Check for duplicate PO numbers

    • Ensure correct pricing and quantities

    • Validate delivery dates

    • Confirm approval signatures

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you ok with travelling and late sitting?
  • Q2. We need you to join from next Monday.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mazars is not that good to work in GRC department and i do not like politics of this company because it is very toxic.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Explain the process carried on during any of your assignments. Technical questions about the subject. Team management

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very well prepared about the technical aspects of your profile. Do ask questions in the end about your profile/domain/role.

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