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Updated 23 Mar 2023

Top Synergy Consulting Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What are the subjects that you have studied in trimester 1?
  • Q2. How would you calculate the relevant Beta for a listed company?
  • Q3. What will be the value of Beta for a niche firm with no comparable competitors?
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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Mar 2023

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - HR 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Could you tell us something about yourself?
  • Q2. What are the subjects that you have studied in trimester 1?
  • Ans. 

    I have studied subjects like Management Consulting, Business Strategy, and Data Analysis in trimester 1.

    • Management Consulting

    • Business Strategy

    • Data Analysis

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What was your most favorite and least favorite subject? Why do you feel so?
  • Q4. How has your experience been at IIM Lucknow? What do you feel about virtual setup?
  • Q5. What drives you as a professional?
  • Q6. Any questions for us?
  • Q7. Tell us more about the work that you did at KPMG.
  • Q8. Tell us about the most influential deal you worked upon there, what was your role and responsibility? What are your expectations from the internship and what do you know about Synergy?
Round 2 - Case Study 

Your client wants to perform a corporate restructuring and operates in the automotive sector, how do you go about it? Focus more on valuation aspects.

(was a long interview of around 55 mins)
[Please note that I stands for Interviewer and C stands for Candidate]

C: Clarified about what he exactly meant by corporate restructuring, what was the type of restructuring, what were the types of transactions involved, what part of the value chain was the client operating in, why did the client want to restructure (these were some of the preliminary questions asked one by one).

I: The client was operating in auto-component manufacturing, the deal involved two transactions related to a de-merger and a merger (also discussed the potential reasons which could be there behind a restructuring).

C: Structured my approach in three parts starting from the preliminary company & industry analysis and benchmarking to business valuations to swap valuation & implementing the deal (information about financial metrics, financial statements, valuation model to choose from, swap ratio target, etc. were provided).

(While solving the case, also had a discussion side by side on every technical aspect, was asked about the types of techniques to value a business, discussed in detail about DCF analysis, swap ratio valuation, etc. and general awareness about auto-component
sector.)

I: (after the case) what are the different types of charging depreciation?

C: told (was grilled on the units of production method in detail) (then there was another small case on financial linkages connecting all three financial statements in which some transactions were given, and I had to prepare the three statements intertemporally.)

I: What is bottom-up beta? How do we calculate bottom-up beta for a monopoly firm having no comparable?

C: Talked about the historical trend method, future projection method, and business fundamentals method.

I: What is NPV, IRR, XIRR, MIRR? Could you give me the excel syntax?

C: Provided a detailed explanation of each.

Round 3 - Other 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Since Synergy Consulting is a financial consulting and M&A advisory firm, I would suggest the candidates to prepare all the finance related concepts well along with consulting cases and guesstimates.

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Mar 2023

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - HR 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Why do you want to pursue consulting?
  • Q3. Why do you want to pursue finance?
  • Q4. Why do you want to join Synergy?
  • Q5. Did you speak to any of your seniors who interned with us last year?
  • Q6. What do you know about Synergy Consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Synergy Consulting is a management consulting firm.

    • Provides consulting services to various industries

    • Offers expertise in strategy, operations, and technology

    • Has a team of experienced consultants

    • Works with clients to improve their business performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why do you think you are a good fit for the role?
Round 2 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Depreciation?
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation is the decrease in value of an asset over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence or other factors.

    • Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset on the balance sheet.

    • It is calculated by dividing the cost of the asset by its useful life.

    • Examples of assets that can be depreciated include buildings, vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

    • Depreciation can be straight-line, accelerated, or b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you understand by Corporate Finance?
  • Ans. 

    Corporate finance refers to the financial activities related to running a corporation.

    • It involves managing financial resources to maximize shareholder value.

    • It includes financial planning, budgeting, investment decisions, and capital structure management.

    • Examples include mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and debt financing.

    • Corporate finance also deals with risk management and financial analysis.

    • It is ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. NPV vs IRR, which is better and why?
  • Ans. 

    Both NPV and IRR are important metrics for evaluating investments, but they serve different purposes.

    • NPV measures the present value of future cash flows, while IRR calculates the rate of return on an investment.

    • NPV is better for comparing investments with different cash flow patterns, while IRR is better for evaluating investments with similar cash flow patterns.

    • NPV assumes reinvestment at the cost of capital, while IR...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What will be the Discount Rate used?
  • Ans. 

    The discount rate used will depend on the risk associated with the project and the opportunity cost of capital.

    • Discount rate is the rate of return used to determine the present value of future cash flows.

    • It is based on the risk associated with the project and the opportunity cost of capital.

    • Higher risk projects will have a higher discount rate, while lower risk projects will have a lower discount rate.

    • Opportunity cost ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is Beta? What is Levered and Unlevered Beta?
  • Ans. 

    Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the market. Levered beta includes debt while unlevered beta does not.

    • Beta measures a stock's volatility in relation to the market

    • Levered beta includes the effect of debt on a company's risk

    • Unlevered beta is the beta of a company without considering its debt

    • Beta is used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate expected returns

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How would you calculate the relevant Beta for a listed company?
  • Ans. 

    To calculate relevant Beta for a listed company, use regression analysis to compare the company's stock returns to the market returns.

    • Gather historical data on the company's stock returns and the market returns

    • Use regression analysis to determine the slope of the line of best fit between the two sets of data

    • The slope of the line represents the Beta value for the company

    • Adjust the Beta value for any relevant factors suc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How would you do that for a Start-up?
  • Q8. What will be the value of Beta for a niche firm with no comparable competitors?
  • Ans. 

    Beta cannot be determined without comparable competitors.

    • Beta measures the volatility of a stock compared to the market.

    • Without comparable competitors, there is no benchmark to compare the firm's volatility.

    • Therefore, the value of Beta cannot be determined for a niche firm with no comparable competitors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. How would you value a company? What if the company does not pay out dividends?
  • Ans. 

    Valuing a company without dividends involves using other methods such as discounted cash flow, market multiples, and asset-based valuation.

    • Use discounted cash flow method to estimate the present value of future cash flows

    • Use market multiples such as price-to-earnings ratio or price-to-sales ratio to compare the company to similar companies in the market

    • Use asset-based valuation to estimate the value of the company's as...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Be thorough with Corporate Finance and Valuation concepts.

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Mar 2023

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Technical 

(10 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself.
  • Q2. Why didn't you pursue a career in Cricket?
  • Q3. You have interned in Treasury department. What is the difference between term loans and bonds?
  • Ans. 

    Term loans are bank loans with fixed repayment schedule while bonds are debt securities with variable interest rates.

    • Term loans are usually provided by banks while bonds are issued by corporations or governments.

    • Term loans have a fixed repayment schedule while bonds have a variable interest rate.

    • Term loans are usually secured by collateral while bonds may or may not be secured.

    • Term loans are usually shorter in duration...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the depreciation methods?
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation methods are used to allocate the cost of an asset over its useful life.

    • Straight-line method

    • Double-declining balance method

    • Units of production method

    • Sum-of-the-years-digits method

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How to value a company?
  • Ans. 

    Valuing a company involves analyzing its financial statements, market position, and future growth potential.

    • Determine the company's earnings and cash flow

    • Assess the company's assets and liabilities

    • Analyze the company's market position and competition

    • Evaluate the company's growth potential and future prospects

    • Consider external factors such as economic conditions and industry trends

    • Use valuation methods such as discounte...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Difference between FCFFE and DDM?
  • Ans. 

    FCFFE and DDM are two different methods used to value a company's stock.

    • FCFFE stands for Free Cash Flow to Equity and is based on the cash flow available to equity shareholders.

    • DDM stands for Dividend Discount Model and is based on the present value of future dividends.

    • FCFFE is more appropriate for companies that reinvest their earnings, while DDM is more appropriate for companies that pay dividends.

    • FCFFE takes into ac...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is R?
  • Ans. 

    R is a programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics.

    • R is widely used for data analysis and statistical modeling.

    • It has a large library of built-in functions and packages for various statistical techniques.

    • R can be used for data visualization and creating interactive graphics.

    • It is open-source and free to use.

    • R can be integrated with other programming languages like Python and SQL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Explain WACC.
  • Ans. 

    WACC stands for Weighted Average Cost of Capital and is the average cost of all the capital used by a company.

    • WACC is used to determine the minimum return a company must earn on its investments to satisfy its investors.

    • It takes into account the cost of debt and equity financing, as well as the proportion of each used by the company.

    • The formula for WACC is: (Cost of Equity x % Equity) + (Cost of Debt x % Debt) + (Cost o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What is ROE?
  • Ans. 

    ROE stands for Return on Equity, a financial ratio that measures the profitability of a company in relation to its shareholders' equity.

    • ROE is calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity.

    • It is a measure of how effectively a company is using its equity to generate profits.

    • A higher ROE indicates better profitability and efficiency.

    • ROE is often used by investors to evaluate the performance of a company.

    • For e...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Explain each factor in ROE. What is beta? What is the principle behind beta? What is levered beta and unlevered beta? How to convert levered into unlevered and why?
  • Ans. 

    ROE factors: beta, principle behind beta, levered and unlevered beta, and conversion process.

    • Beta measures the volatility of a stock compared to the market.

    • The principle behind beta is that it helps investors determine the risk associated with a particular stock.

    • Levered beta takes into account the company's debt, while unlevered beta does not.

    • To convert levered beta into unlevered beta, you need to remove the impact of...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - it is important to have a good understanding of the industry and the specific products that the bank offers. Research the bank's products, services, and target customers, and demonstrate your knowledge of the latest trends in the banking industry.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 13 May 2018

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Normally they asked from CMA Syllabus

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Syllabus for written test is CMA Syllabus, general knowledge in Computer.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 10 May 2018

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2017. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Solve few SQL joins.
  • Q2. .Net developer profile and the technologies I can get, everything was eye wash post joining

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Manager + Lead round (not sure what kind of round is this)
Experience: details about the work profile, most of which never happened post joining.

General Tips: If you come from technical background, please do not join PwC SDC and jeopardize our career. There is no technical setup, neither any infrastructure, technical work wont just happen except for few bits n pieces UI work here n there. This is not a company for technical people.
Skills: Communication
Duration: 1-4 weeks

I was interviewed in Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions about audit and law were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The candidate's hold over the english language was tested by asking him to write about his ambition over the course and some technical topic
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 2

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The confidence of answering and the courage of admitting that i dont know the answer was tested

College Name: BMCC

I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Communication, Technical Skills, Personality, Personnel Management, Conversation Skills, Connect With The Interviewer
College Name: Keshav Mahavidyalaya

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Nishita Karad

posted on 21 Nov 2015

I applied via Company Website

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Describe a time where you showed leadership skills
  • Q2. Describe a time where you handled a difficult situation
  • Ans. 

    Handled a difficult situation by calming down an angry customer

    • Listened to the customer's complaint patiently

    • Empathized with the customer and apologized for the inconvenience caused

    • Offered a solution to the problem and explained the steps to be taken

    • Followed up with the customer to ensure their satisfaction

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Describe a scenario where you demonstrated your ability to communicate effectively

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: The behavioral interview for PwC UK is usually conducted by telephone and then the final interview which includes a behavioral component happens in the last stage. The interview was a great experience and I enjoyed speaking to the interviews on both occasions. I spent sometime getting familiar with PwC's core competencies and prepared examples from my life that reflected these competencies. It was also useful to practice these questions in front of the mirror as it helped me to restructure my answers well. All in all, it was a friendly experience and the interviewers are looking to know you better. Just be confident, smile and be yourself. A "rattofied-textbook" answer will surely get you rejected, instead speak what you really believe in and let it be authentic!
Tips: Use the STAR technique to answer behavioral interview questions :-
S (Situation) - What was the situation? Give the context in approx 1-2 lines for the interviewer to understand the situation.
T (Task) - What was the task that you were required to do? Eg. Group project, team task etc.
A (Action) - What did YOU do? Focus on your actions NOT that of the team. Eg. I managed my time by prioritizing my responsibilities. Or, I spoke to my team leader about the problem. Or, I researched the current market trends in XYZ.
R (Result) - What was the end result? Eg: I completed the task in time. Or, The group increased the productivity by x%.




Round: Assessment day
Experience: After being successful in the telephone interview I was invited to attend an Assessment Day at the PwC office in London. We had a series of tasks throughout the day which included a case study, group task and client interview. It is quite rigorous and the day was quite exhausting.
Tips: Complete all the tasks in the given time. You will be marked down if you fail to finish.
Try to be inclusive in the group discussions. Use names of participants while talking to them.

General Tips: The recruitment process is designed if you are a right fit in the company, It's equally important for you to judge if the company is the right fit for you. Talk to people in the company, explore company resources, search news articles about the company, and most important - follow your instinct!
Skills:
College Name: London School of Economics

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I first created a master resume and got it reviewed by others.
Tips: Spend enough time in preparing your master resume. Have a resume ready for all the sectors you are targeting. Start as early as possible and get your one page resume ready well in time before the deadline.

Round: Test
Tips: Practice a lot. Prefer practicing in a group and attempt timed tests. Also try out puzzles.

Round: Interview
Experience: There were two rounds, each with a single member panel.
They asked a few HR questions initially followed by a case study. The HR questions were diverse, like how would you handle different scenarios in work and about books I read. I was grilled with these questions.
The case was easy but I presented it in an unstructured manner, but I was able to give a decent solution in the end.

Round: Interview
Experience: The second round started off with a case in which I performed relatively better. The interviewer then asked me if I had any questions for him, and that's when I started talking about the analytics industry. This went on for 15 minutes, and I think this sealed the deal for me.

General Tips: Identify the companies you want to target. Be pragmatic in your choice and prepare accordingly. n
Prepare in a group.
Remember that Resume is one important aspect.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Why PWC?
  • Ans. 

    PWC is a leading global professional services firm with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.

    • PWC has a diverse range of clients across various industries

    • PWC offers a wide range of services including audit, tax, and consulting

    • PWC has a strong focus on innovation and technology

    • PWC provides excellent opportunities for career growth and development

    • PWC has a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sus

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you know about PWC?
  • Ans. 

    PWC is a multinational professional services network.

    • Provides audit, tax, and consulting services to various industries

    • Has a presence in over 157 countries

    • Ranked as the world's second-largest professional services network

    • Clients include major corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Strengths and weaknesses
  • Q4. Location preference
  • Q5. Random questions:-How do earthquakes occur? What is metamorphosis?
  • Ans. 

    Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates. Metamorphosis is the process of transformation in living organisms.

    • Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates move against each other, causing a release of energy in the form of seismic waves.

    • Metamorphosis is a process of transformation in living organisms, where an organism undergoes a physical change in form and structure.

    • Examples of metamorphosis include the ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: CAT type questions were asked.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As it was open for all departments, questions of a general kind about project and internship were asked. Favourite area and basic questions on it.

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Looking for people with good communication skills.

General Tips: If performance is good, chance to move to the consulting arm from the accounting arm, which handles financial advisory, etc.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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Synergy Consulting Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Synergy Consulting Consultant interview?
Synergy Consulting interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Synergy Consulting interview process are Technical, HR and Case Study.
How to prepare for Synergy Consulting Consultant 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 Synergy Consulting. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Synergy Consulting expect are IDOC, SAP APO, SAP FICO, SAP PI and SAP PP.
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