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PwC Middle East EDGE (Deals Graduate - Transaction Services)

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 22, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Feb 22, 2024
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Hi there,  I had one candidate who applied for the exact same division within ME, and the cases he received were all from within PE, M&A, and transactions area.  I wouldn't take it as a given, though. Please reach o ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Anonymous asked on Nov 20, 2023
Anonymous asked on Nov 20, 2023
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PwC Strategy& Deals Strategy Internship

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 31, 2023) is from:
Raj
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Raj
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gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2023
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Hi there! Congratulations on securing an interview for PwC's Strategy& Deals Strategy internship! While I don't have specific information about the cases for this particular practice, I can provide some general guid ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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PwC Deals Technical Interview

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Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 25, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 25, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It can be anything relating to deals! So, there could be cases around aquisitions, mergers, divestments, post-merger integrations, etc. Or there could be brainstorming questions (how would you do x). Finally, ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 08, 2023 on Oct 08, 2023
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Deal advisory mini cases - investor longlist

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Most recent answer on Sep 23, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 11, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 11, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Emma! This does sound like a job for a coach. By meeting with a coach for even an hour you're going to get a much better feel for all of these questions. In terms of mini cases, while I'd normally say “be ready for a ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 23, 2023 on Sep 23, 2023
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Deal advisory last minute preparation

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Most recent answer on Sep 14, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 12, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2023
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Hello, Two good suggestions (also made by others here) would be to work with a coach, and/or to ask to postpone the interview - given the timing of the invitation, it's totally reasonable at least to ask. Aside from tha ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 14, 2023 on Sep 14, 2023
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PwC Deals Graduate Program

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Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jul 06, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there!Congrats on getting this far!  Yes, there are a few things to keep in mind that are specific for final interviews: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 07, 2023 on Jul 07, 2023
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The PwC Edge Graduate Programme in the Middle East

Deals PwC PwC Interview
Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 03, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jul 03, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I have a candidate interviewing for the same role in Indonesia. Feel free to reach out and I could put you in touch to practice together.  Aside from this, I'd suggest you reach out to the recruiter to ask fo ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 03, 2023 on Jul 03, 2023
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Hi I've got a technical interview for a Financial Due Diligence SA role in PwC

Deals FDD PwC Interview
Most recent answer on Dec 13, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 11, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Nov 11, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, This is tough. In essence, you should really be prepared for anything. This includes fit/behavioral, casing, and testing of your expertise. Practing DD/PE cases / Demonstrating your experience You sh ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 13, 2022 on Dec 13, 2022
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Jana asked on Nov 14, 2022
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Hi everyone! Since the recruiting season is already in full swing, we are not waiting for Black Friday – The Prep Friday Sale Week starts today 💙💚  Here is everything you need to know about this special deal:  ◻ What?On the occasion of Prep Friday and the hiring season in consulting, you can save 25% on your Premium Membership this week.  With your Premium Membership, you can conduct an unlimited amount of mock case interview meetings, have full access to case interview resources, and access to the entire case library with more than 200 cases.  ◻ When?Until Sunday, November 20, 2022.  ◻ How?  ... (read entire question)
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on Nov 14, 2022 on Nov 14, 2022
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(PWC) Deals Strategy in Deals and Strategy&

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Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 30, 2022) is from:
Andi
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Andi
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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2022
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, Strategy& is PWC's strategy arm, and more prestigious consulting outlet. Means their projects are quite similar to the work MBB typically offers, while PWC is more operational / technical. Now that said, y ... (read entire answer)
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Question edited on Nov 21, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 21, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Nov 21, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
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on Nov 21, 2021 on Nov 21, 2021
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technical interview with PwC - Deals Line of Service for a senior manager position

Deals Middle East PwC Interview
Question edited on Dec 01, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2020) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey there, Would you mind sharing some more details please: Which office/location have you applied for? Which sub-practice within deals-restructuring, corp finance , M&A etc or is it generic? Is this your ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 01, 2020 on Dec 01, 2020
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I have to do a valuation of a company and prepare a slide deck. How can I learn to do this?

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Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2019
The best answer (on Oct 25, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Oct 25, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You can try Training The Street valuation courses. They also have a dedicated course on "valuation on paper" but only once you can do valuation in excel Best
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on Oct 25, 2019 on Oct 25, 2019
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What are typical working capital adjustments that are made for an M&A transaction?

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Most recent answer on Sep 25, 2019
Anonymous A asked on Sep 21, 2019
If Company A is acquiring Company B and they hire a company to do the due diligence, what are typical adjustments that would be made to working capital? thanks,.
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