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PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 4 Mar 2025

Top PwC Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the level of Materiality ?
  • Q2. What is the team strength for the teams you facilitated Scrum?
  • Q3. What do you know about different process like P2P, O2C as the profile was for internal audit
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PwC Senior Associate Interview Experiences

172 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past experience
  • Q2. Finance amalgamation with technology
  • Ans. 

    Finance amalgamation with technology involves leveraging technological advancements to enhance financial processes and decision-making.

    • Utilizing AI and machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics in financial forecasting

    • Implementing blockchain technology for secure and transparent transactions

    • Developing mobile banking apps for convenient and efficient customer service

    • Utilizing big data analytics to identify tr

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewer knows that you cannot know everything, what he/ she is looking at, at this position is your ability to learn and adapt.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About IFRS applicability provisions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don’t go with pwc even if they are offering more than expected. It has worst work culture and non supportive team leads. I would not suggest to join pwc.

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Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Payel Chowdhury

posted on 6 Nov 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
  • Q2. Hybrid mode of work
  • Ans. 

    Hybrid mode of work refers to a flexible work arrangement where employees have the option to work remotely and in the office.

    • Allows employees to work from home part of the time and in the office part of the time

    • Promotes work-life balance and flexibility

    • Requires effective communication and collaboration tools

    • Examples: Some companies have adopted a hybrid work model post-pandemic, allowing employees to choose their work ...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ec2 s3 lambda stepfunction
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ec2 s3 lambda stepfunction

PwC interview questions for designations

 Senior Process Associate

 (1)

 Associate/Senior Associate -(Technical)

 (3)

 Associate/Senior Associate -(Nontechnical)

 (1)

 Associate

 (219)

 Senior Associate 2

 (21)

 Senior Associate 1

 (12)

 Senior Associate Consultant

 (4)

 Senior Audit Associate

 (2)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. P2P cycle flow and accounting

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Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Aneel Jerry

posted on 18 May 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Good discussion on a topic. Civil

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Easy problem and interviewer was very thoughtful

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself

Senior Associate Jobs at PwC

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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. How do you test unrecorded liability
  • Ans. 

    Unrecorded liabilities can be tested through analytical procedures, inquiry, and review of contracts and agreements.

    • Analyze historical data and trends to identify any unusual fluctuations or inconsistencies that may indicate unrecorded liabilities.

    • Inquire with management about any potential liabilities that may not have been recorded in the financial statements.

    • Review contracts, agreements, and other relevant documenta...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. We test the same from the subsequent bank statements
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to value investment
  • Ans. 

    Investment can be valued using various methods such as discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.

    • Discounted cash flow (DCF) method calculates the present value of expected future cash flows.

    • Comparable company analysis compares the target company to similar publicly traded companies.

    • Precedent transactions method looks at the prices paid for similar companies in the past.

    • Other methods ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. We show them at cost and if listed then show the market value in notes
  • Ans. 

    The cost of assets is shown on the balance sheet, with market value disclosed in the notes if listed.

    • Cost of assets is typically shown on the balance sheet under the relevant category

    • If assets are listed on a stock exchange, their market value may be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements

    • Market value may fluctuate and is not always the same as cost

  • Answered by AI

Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Taher Varpar

posted on 16 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus more on technical round. Asking questions relating to practical aspects of audit.

Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image shivanshu sharma

posted on 14 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join?
  • Q2. Career Growth is the reason
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is youre past experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 10 years of experience in financial analysis, project management, and team leadership.

    • Managed a team of analysts to successfully implement cost-saving initiatives

    • Led cross-functional projects to streamline processes and improve efficiency

    • Performed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making

    • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute business plans

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectations are based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for Senior Associates in this industry.

    • Consider my years of experience in the field

    • Research the average salary range for Senior Associates in this industry

    • Factor in the cost of living in the location of the job

    • Open to negotiation based on benefits package offered

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General questions about past experience and some questions about concepts of frontend development (best practices, SOLID…)
  • Q2. Question about pop

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just go head and stay chill

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Senior Associate interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for PwC Senior 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 Leadership Development, Consulting, Management, Operations and Analytics.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Senior Associate interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC Senior Associate interview -

  1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the l...read more
  2. What is the team strength for the teams you facilitated Scr...read more
  3. What do you know about different process like P2P, O2C as the profile was for i...read more
How long is the PwC Senior Associate interview process?

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

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PwC Senior Associate Interview Process

based on 172 interviews

4 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • One-on-one Round
  • HR Round
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PwC Senior Associate Salary
based on 15.3k salaries
₹8 L/yr - ₹30.1 L/yr
91% more than the average Senior Associate Salary in India
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3.0

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3.4

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3.5

Job security

3.2

Company culture

3.0

Promotions

3.1

Work satisfaction

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