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Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 Dec 2024

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

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is deferred revenue?
  • Ans. 

    Deferred revenue is income received by a company in advance of earning it, resulting in a liability on the balance sheet.

    • Deferred revenue represents a liability for the company until the goods or services are delivered to the customer.

    • It is common in subscription-based businesses where customers pay upfront for services that will be provided over time.

    • Once the revenue is earned, it is recognized on the income statement...

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  • Q2. Golden rules of accounting
  • Ans. 

    The golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.

    • The golden rule of accounting is that for every debit entry, there must be an equal credit entry.

    • There are three types of accounts: real, personal, and nominal. The golden rules differ for each type of account.

    • For real accounts, the golden rule is: Debit what comes in, credit what goes out.

    • For personal account...

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  • Q3. What is accrual concept
  • Ans. 

    Accrual concept is a principle of recognizing revenue and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

    • Revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, not when cash is received or paid.

    • This concept ensures that financial statements accurately reflect the financial position of a company.

    • For example, if a company provides services in December but doesn't receive payment until ...

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  • Q4. What is quick ratio
  • Ans. 

    The quick ratio is a financial metric used to measure a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.

    • Quick ratio is calculated by dividing quick assets (cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable) by current liabilities.

    • A quick ratio of 1 or higher indicates that a company has enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities.

    • A quick ratio below 1 may suggest that a comp...

  • Answered by AI

Top PwC Tax Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the accounting procedure for Bad debts
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Tax Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1- Difference between Traditional IRA VS Roth IRA 2- What is Sch H? 3- Suppose in sch C if the net loss is $10,000 which includes home office expenses of $5000 then how much home office expenses can be deducted? 4- Liability vs Provision? 5... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Nov 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can we overload main method?
  • Ans. 

    No, the main method in Java cannot be overloaded.

    • The main method in Java is the entry point of a program and must have a specific signature: public static void main(String[] args).

    • Attempting to overload the main method by changing the number or type of parameters will result in a compilation error.

    • Instead of overloading the main method, you can create additional methods in the same class to perform different tasks.

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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some questions on my current project and aws
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion....

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Q1. Difference between standard and custom objects? Difference between flow and process builder, and which is better in which way? What are triggers? Write a basic trigger to update contacts from account when certain changes are made. Security ... read more
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Himanshu

posted on 9 Dec 2024

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about Articleship Experience.
  • Q2. Recent M&A and how that transaction was structured.
  • Q3. Recent budget amendments

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

HR ROUND ^ PAST ACHIEVEMENT

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. RESUME ORIENTED QUESTIONS
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. CASE STUDY ON CREDIT CARD

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Q1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the level of Materiality ?
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Core Assurance Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is audit risk?
  • Ans. 

    Audit risk is the risk that the financial statements are materially misstated despite an audit being conducted.

    • Audit risk is the risk that the auditor expresses an inappropriate audit opinion when the financial statements are materially misstated.

    • It consists of inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk.

    • Inherent risk is the susceptibility of an assertion to a material misstatement, control risk is the risk that a ...

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  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in auditing and assurance services.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have completed internships at top accounting firms.

    • I am skilled in conducting financial statement audits and providing recommendations for improvement.

    • I have excellent communication and analytical skills, allowing me to effectively communicate findings to clients and

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  • Q3. Difficult moment during articleship while audit
  • Ans. 

    Facing a difficult moment during articleship while conducting an audit

    • Encountering discrepancies in financial records that were difficult to resolve

    • Dealing with uncooperative client personnel during audit procedures

    • Struggling to meet tight deadlines for completing audit work

    • Handling conflicts within the audit team regarding approach or findings

    • Learning to navigate complex audit software or tools

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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why PWC Mumbai? Where do you see yourself after 5 years
  • Ans. 

    PWC Mumbai offers a diverse client base and opportunities for growth. In 5 years, I see myself as a senior manager leading a team.

    • PWC Mumbai has a strong reputation in the industry with a diverse client base, providing exposure to various industries and challenges.

    • The firm offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development through training programs and mentorship.

    • I am attracted to the vibrant culture of...

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  • Q2. Why did you choose assurance and not taxation?
  • Ans. 

    I chose assurance over taxation because I enjoy working with clients to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

    • I have a strong attention to detail and enjoy analyzing financial statements.

    • Assurance allows me to work closely with clients to ensure their financial information is accurate and compliant with regulations.

    • I prefer the client-facing aspect of assurance work compared to the more technical and behind-the-scen...

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Round 3 - No third round 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. There was no third round
  • Q2. NO THIRD ROUND ONLY 2 ROUNDS

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident nothing else matter and good technical knowledge.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. PM approach for setting up project
  • Ans. 

    My approach involves defining project scope, creating a detailed plan, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and adapting as needed.

    • Define project scope and objectives clearly

    • Create a detailed project plan with timelines and milestones

    • Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and expertise

    • Monitor progress regularly and communicate with stakeholders

    • Adapt the plan as needed based on feedback and changes in requi

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  • Q2. How to deal with unstructed team
  • Ans. 

    To deal with an unstructured team, establish clear goals, provide guidance and support, encourage open communication, and adapt leadership style.

    • Establish clear goals and expectations to provide direction for the team.

    • Provide guidance and support to help team members navigate uncertainty.

    • Encourage open communication to foster collaboration and problem-solving.

    • Adapt leadership style to meet the needs of individual team ...

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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql question were asked.
  • Q2. Was asked to make pivot table

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Q1. What is success & what is failure to you? How do you handle failure? - not much interviewer asks such questions, but I believe these are very important questions, if you want to succeed.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Some OOPs questions
  • Q2. SQL Questions were asked basic sql
  • Q3. Project related questions
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic introduction
  • Q2. Some basic hr questions

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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Oct 2024

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

60 min , Logical , Analytical, Reasoning, Data Interpretation and English

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your Project
  • Q2. Internship experience
  • Ans. 

    I have completed two internships in marketing and finance, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

    • Completed internships in marketing and finance

    • Gained hands-on experience in both fields

    • Learned about market research and financial analysis

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  • Q3. Favourite subject of your domain
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Your strength and weakness

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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
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is tds ? How is it different from tcs
  • Ans. 

    TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source, while TCS stands for Tax Collected at Source. Both are types of taxes collected by the government.

    • TDS is deducted by the payer at the time of making payment to the payee, while TCS is collected by the seller from the buyer at the time of sale of goods.

    • TDS is applicable on various types of income like salary, interest, commission, etc., while TCS is applicable on the sale of certai...

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Q1. What is the difference between emphasis on matter paragraph and key audit matter.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief Explain about SCD Type II

Top PwC Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is data flow? Difference with ADF pipeline and data flow
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PwC Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PwC 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 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, Risk Management, Operations and Management.
What are the top questions asked in PwC interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PwC interview -

  1. What is Materiality, How to decide Materiality , who decide what will be the l...read more
  2. 3- If you have received 2 mails from PwC with same name how will you identify t...read more
  3. 1. How are the fixed income products valued in accordance with the Prudential n...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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