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Updated 11 Dec 2024

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Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 May 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude related to quantitative & qualitative aspects

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting & tax related questions & questions related to my past internships & few generic HR related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work culture is no doubt great but what matters at the end of the day to survive in corporate world is your team, if your team & your manager is supportive then everything is sorted,but if opposite is the situation then the experience could be adverse.

Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Aug 2022

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 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test will be moderate level

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question will be basic accounting and general entries.depreciation.income tax
  • Q2. Tell me about your self What did you learn from your intership Why do you want to work in PWC. Situation base question . There will be technical question on accounting and income tax.

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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:
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 

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.

Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Feb 2024

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test for QA, LR, Accounts

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basis of depreciation
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of an asset over its useful life for tax and accounting purposes.

    • Depreciation is used to spread out the cost of an asset over its useful life

    • Different methods of depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, and units of production

    • Depreciation expense is recorded on the income statement and accumulated depreciation is shown on the balance sheet

    • Depreciation is a...

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  • Q2. FIFO/LIFO methods
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions, Personality Attributes

PwC interview questions for designations

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 (1)

 Tax Consultant

 (5)

 Tax Analyst

 (4)

 Tax Assistant

 (1)

 Tax Advisor

 (1)

 Tax Specialist

 (1)

 Tax Senior

 (1)

Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Apr 2022

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 

The aptitude test was easy to moderate and it contained questions on basic accounting, finance and business management. Overall it is fairly a simple exam if your basic concepts upto your graduation level is clear.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a mix of Technical as well as HR Round. The interview started with my introduction and further questions were based on my Resume. The other part of the round was technical where i was grilled abou...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be honest and be ready as the you will need to work for longer hours as a Tax Associate along with weekend work during the season which lasts at least 6 months depending on the client type you are working.

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Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Mar 2022

I applied via campus placement at Andhra University and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Good

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics bb

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Tax Associate interview:
  • Accounting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best bb v

Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Jun 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. I was already experience so just had one technical round
  • Q2. Core accounting and Australian tax knowledge

Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Dec 2020

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. I have been asked technical questions most.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There were four rounds to be cleared. First is Aptitude test which is of 50 marks. This test is to be held online. After clearing this test, a simple HR round was held in which the interviewer generally asks about things that is mentioned in the CV likewise about our education, our family members and about ourselves and lastly how much we are interested for making career in PwC and our experiences( work related) if it is.
Third and fourth round is majorly technical one in which we are asked about our knowledge of the concerned subject and in the fourth round they will give some hint if anyone is selected for the job.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Jain Institute of Management Studies (A Division of Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain educational Trust), Jaipur and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How is your work on the previous firm. How do you handle tough time.
  • Ans. 

    I handled my work at the previous firm with dedication and attention to detail. During tough times, I remain calm and focused.

    • I consistently met deadlines and produced accurate work at my previous firm.

    • I actively sought feedback from supervisors and colleagues to improve my performance.

    • During tough times, I prioritize tasks, break them down into manageable steps, and stay organized.

    • I maintain open communication with te...

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  • Q2. How do you manage work on tough time.
  • Ans. 

    I manage work on tough times by prioritizing tasks, seeking support from colleagues, and practicing self-care.

    • Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

    • Break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps

    • Seek support from colleagues or supervisors when needed

    • Practice self-care activities like exercise, meditation, or hobbies

    • Maintain a positive mindset and focus on problem-solving

    • Take breaks and manage time eff

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work on introduction, work on soft skills. Work on consulting skills.

Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ranjan Singh

posted on 10 Jun 2022

I was interviewed before Jun 2021.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test comprises 3 section. Quant, accounting & English. Overall level of all the three sections were very basic. In Quant basic questions came from arithmetic portion, accounting we had journal entries, golden rules, all the tax related question like income slabs, five sources of income etc, ,in English questions were from grammar, tenses etc.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. From Basics of accounting and taxation

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PwC Tax Associate interview:
  • Journal Entires
  • Golden rule
  • Five sources of income
  • CY income Slabs
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with basics of accounting and taxation what you have read in your graduation, Whole test will be very basic no need to worry about difficulty level at all.

PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC Tax Associate interview?
PwC interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PwC interview process are Aptitude Test, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for PwC Tax 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 Compliance, Cost, Leadership Development, Networking and Process Quality.
What are the top questions asked in PwC Tax Associate interview?

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

  1. What is the accounting procedure for Bad de...read more
  2. What are three golden rules of account...read more
  3. What is deferred reven...read more
How long is the PwC Tax Associate interview process?

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

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PwC Tax Associate Interview Process

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2 Interview rounds

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  • Technical Round
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