I got invited to the Assessment Day for the TS department at PWC, can anyone here provide me with some insight as to the questions that they have asked during their interviews. I have been reviewing the WSO Technical Guide, but I just wanted to see if others on this board have been through the process already and can help me make sure that I am completely prepared for whatever they might throw my way.
thanks!
I just finished their Superday – are you valuations or AFR?
From my experience interviewing with the Big 4, basically everything has been about fit. Seems like an absolutely retarded way to recruit but they must figure if you go to one of their target schools and have a decent GPA that you are capable of the job at hand.
Have your story down and fascinate them with tales of leadership and teamwork.
I interviewed with PwC TAS in the fall of 2007 in NYC. I interviewed with four people... (1) Partner in the Capital Markets group - we had a great conversation...can't remember any questions, but we just had a good chat. Even though I didn't accept, we are still connected and I e-mail him every now and then.
(2) Sr. Manager - this girl was so unenthusiastic and she didn't really want to be there, kinda sucked interviewing with her. She asked fit questions, stupid stuff (3) Associate - this guy sat back in his chair and asked me really basic stuff...what is a WACC, what is a DCF? All definitional...didn't ask an in-depth question really on valuation...wish they did though (4) Sr. Associate
Summary: Not nearly as technical as banking interviews got, but this was only my experience. Only the Partner was cool, the rest were kinda strange. Glad I didn't take the position because (1)their valuation team is weak in the marketplace, though they do value big deals every now and then and (2) would've had to do a rotation through the crappy jobs like lease consulting and accounting consulting, stuff thats not at all interesting to me.
Just curious guys.. I applied to an audit position and had a first round interview and got invited to the superday. Someone from pwc reached out and asked if I want to interview with the Financial Instrument and Credit Group (structured finance).
Is this group more finance based? It sounds more interesting, but was wondering if it was close to what you guys would do at TS? Sorry for hijacking the thread. and thanks!
I'd take anything finance-related over audit any day...
I'm interviewing in valuation. Thanks for the feedback. The superday is today.
Good luck...valuation is what I'm doing with another Big 4 firm...trying to break into banking soon but getting some skills that will be transferable - good luck...post how it goes if you can...thanks
PWC seems to have a great valuation dept. Especially since it has additional work available to them from both the audit/tax departments. Most of their work consists of goodwill impairments, fm valuations, and supporting their other departments.
The superday consisted of six interviews. One of which was extremely technical the others were mainly behavioral and fit.
I really hope I get the offer especially since it would be a great place to intern and build my core valuation abilities.
All in all it was a great time, but as always with any Superday a few beers were in order afterward to wash away any overthinking of how I answered the questions.
I did their SuperDay last year and as robface said-it was really laid back and much more about fit then any technicals. Big 4 focuses a lot on technicals in preliminary selections then about fit and personality at superday. With all that said, try to stay away from audit and Good luck!
Hope that interview went well! Apparently the TS group is one of the best in PwC and in the Big4 as well.
PwC's valuation practice is still pretty new to the marketplace, and started a few years ago. As such, it is growing and not yet fully matured. When I interviewed, they had a rotational program set up for 2 years between 4 groups in TS.
With SOX, 3 of the 4 Big 4 firms sold off their consulting and other practices. PwC sold their practice to Standard and Poors. This group later became part of Duff & Phelps, a much larger player in the valuation marketplace than what is the current PwC group.
You'll get good experience at PwC, but just thought it would be helpful for some people who are considering that.
Have an interviewing coming up with PwC TS, does anyone have any more specific examples of technical questions they asked?
This is the first round and for an internship.
Thanks
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