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BCG Financial Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Jul 2025

BCG Financial Associate Interview Experiences

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I appeared for an interview before Jul 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Deferred Revenue and expense
  • Q2. Diff between prepaid and advance paid
  • Ans. 

    Prepaid refers to expenses paid in advance for future benefits, while advance paid is a payment made before receiving goods or services.

    • Prepaid expenses are recorded as assets until they are used, e.g., prepaid insurance.

    • Advance payments are often made for services or goods not yet received, e.g., a deposit for a rental.

    • Prepaid expenses are amortized over time, while advance payments may be settled upon receipt of good...

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All the questions related to my previous process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was very good experience

Financial Associate Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q1. Journal entry for cash sales?
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Q2. What is the journal entry for the provision of bad debts?
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Q3. What is the journal entry for bad debts?
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Q4. What is the prudence concept?
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Q5. What are the golden rules of Accounting?

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Aug 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 

Technical round asking position related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We aware of Interviewer only ask for your family questions only and 1-2 questions regarding your Position then never join that organization.

Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 29 Aug 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Materiality in Audit. Ind As 105, Impairment, Investment Fair value,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good and i was selected based upon my Answers.

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posted on 8 Jun 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Sql based
  • Q2. Try interview questions for pwc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to basic

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Depreciation formula
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation formula calculates the decrease in value of an asset over time.

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

    • The formula for straight-line depreciation is (cost of asset - salvage value) / useful life of asset.

    • Other methods of depreciation include double-declining balance, sum-of-the-years' digits, and units-of-pro...

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  • Q2. Will you be doing MBA later

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be confident don't pretend to be double minded

BCG HR Interview Questions

69 questions and answers

Q. How would you rate your work ethic?
Q. How many projects have you worked on?
Q. Are you comfortable managing a smaller team?

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions related to tax reforms, CARES act, Form 4562, 4797, consolidation criteria

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be confident and crack the interview.
Are these interview questions helpful?

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mainly related to previous complex situations
  • Q2. Behaviour towards critical problem thinking
  • Ans. 

    I approach critical problems with a calm and analytical mindset, breaking down the issue into smaller parts to find a solution.

    • I take time to fully understand the problem before jumping to conclusions

    • I break down the problem into smaller parts to identify the root cause

    • I consider multiple solutions and weigh the pros and cons before making a decision

    • I remain calm and focused under pressure to find a solution

    • Example: In...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation and role requirements

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your resume well and be confident while answering.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Understand the core values of PwC and its relationship with current and future expectations
  • Ans. 

    PwC's core values include teamwork, excellence, and leadership. They strive to meet current and future expectations through innovation and collaboration.

    • PwC values teamwork, excellence, and leadership

    • They prioritize innovation and collaboration to meet current and future expectations

    • PwC aims to provide quality service to clients and contribute to society

    • They prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workforce

    • PwC enco...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it simple and effective.
Provide reasoning for your answer and relate it PwC’s core values

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 24 Jul 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Walkthrough a process and identity the risk and control at each step in the process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear of what you know, and if you don't know anything politely say you don't know the answer

BCG Interview FAQs

How to prepare for BCG Financial 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 BCG. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at BCG expect are Auditing, ERP, Analytical, Analytics and Balance Sheet.
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