PwC Canada Accountant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PwC Canada.
PwC Canada
Staff Accountant
Staff Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
There were 2 interviews and 1 online test to gauge personality. The first interview was with a manager, and the second interview was with a partner. The partner interview was more like a casual chat.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your interest in joining this company?
PwC Canada
Trainee Accountant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The staff were friendly and the interview was nicely structured. Overall, a good interview process that I would recommend to anyone looking to get into industry. The interview was very well structured, though it could have been better if it was in person.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you worked collaboratively in a team?
PwC Canada
Accountant
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had a behavior and partner interview, both lasted about 30 minutes. It felt more like a conversation than a strict technical interview, and it was quite a valuable discussion. If you do some research on the firm beforehand, you should be able to answer the questions easily.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation involving teamwork from your past work experience?
PwC Canada Accountant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PwC Canada interview reports.
“Can you explain your interest in accounting and specifically in PwC?”
Read reports →“Can you describe a time you used technology to resolve an issue?”
Read reports →“What motivates your desire to transfer to our office?”
Read reports →“Describe an instance where you took the initiative to make an improvement.”
Read reports →“What is your strength and weakness?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time in a group project where people weren't getting along and deadlines were being missed. What did you do to get things back on track and achieve the desired outcome?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you resolved a conflict within a team setting?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in joining this company?”
Read report →“Share an experience that highlights your leadership capabilities.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 PwC Canada interview reports.