PwC Tax Associate 2 Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

I had applied for the Canada Tax Consultant Role and the first round was the Versant and Aptitude test. First, HR called me for a basic discussion and informed me about the test rounds. The Versant round tested my English speaking, listening, and reading skills. After the Versant round, I took the aptitude test which had three sections - Logical reasoning, Accounting (including journal entries and B.Com related questions), and Excel-related questions.

Q1. Tell me about yourself, and your family
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I am a tax consultant with a passion for helping clients navigate complex tax laws. My family is supportive and close-knit.
• I have been working as a tax consultant for the past 5 years

• I specialize in corporate tax planning and compliance

• My family consists of my parents, my spouse, and two children

• We enjoy spending quality time together on weekends
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Q2. Asked about my job roles in my previous company
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Q3. How did you cope with the previous tax season, and how many hours did you work last tax season?
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I coped with the previous tax season by managing my time effectively and working long hours when necessary.
• I prioritized tasks and created a schedule to ensure all deadlines were met

• I communicated effectively with clients to gather necessary information in a timely manner

• I worked an average of 60 hours per week during the tax season

• I made sure to take breaks and practice self-care to avoid burnout
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Q4. Why are you leaving your current company
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Seeking new opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Looking for new challenges and opportunities to expand my skills

• Interested in exploring different areas of tax consulting

• Seeking a company with better career advancement opportunities
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Q1. Tell me about yourself and your family and also about your friends.
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I am a tax consultant with a loving family and a close-knit group of friends.
• I am a tax consultant by profession

• I have a supportive and loving family

• I have a close group of friends who I enjoy spending time with
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Q2. Have you done any extracurricular activities during your college
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Yes, I was actively involved in the finance club and volunteered for tax preparation workshops.
• Participated in finance club activities

• Volunteered for tax preparation workshops

• Organized fundraising events for charity

• Attended seminars on tax laws and regulations
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Q3. What is your Hobby?
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My hobby is photography. I love capturing moments and exploring different perspectives through my camera lens.
• I enjoy experimenting with different lighting techniques

• I like to explore new locations and find unique angles for my shots

• I often participate in photography contests and exhibitions
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Q1. Resume related questions
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Q2. Which level transaction monitoring was performed
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Level 1 transaction monitoring was performed.
• Monitoring of basic transactions for compliance and fraud detection

• Identifying and investigating suspicious activities

• Escalating flagged transactions for further review

• Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements

• Examples: monitoring credit card transactions for unusual spending patterns, detecting potential money laundering activities
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Q1. Questions related to aml, 3 stages of money laundering
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Q2. Source of wealth source of fund, when rfi has to be done, whistle blower
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Q1. Screening round
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Q1. Technical auditing question
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Q1. Technical Audit questions
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Q1. Everything in resume will be asked and technical questions too
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Q1. Technical questions related to the role applied.
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Q1. Behavioral questions
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