How to prepare for a written case & numerical test at Deloitte Value Creation Services

Question

Anyone have experience case interviewing with Deloitte Value Creation Services?

Understand that the setup of this round will be as follows:

1. Numerical Test (30 min)

2. P&L analysis and case presentation (1 Hour)

Please reach out if you are preparing for something similar, can recommended resources to practice the above (Written cases, three statement model analysis & Numerical test prep), or have experience case interviewing for this service line at Deloitte.

Answer 1

Hey there,

Numerical test

For the numerical test, look for resources similar to the GMAT quant reasoning section, or Bain SOVA.

Written case

For the written case practice I'd recommend you to look at regular case interview samples (there is a ton here on PL) and then work through them on your own. Look at the prompt and core question you are trying to solve, then look at the data provided and work on your recommendation.

Follow these rules:

#1 Already have a plan when you go in for the written case

Since time is usually limited, you should have a plan on how long you want to spend on each task of the assignment beforehand. For practice, use 20 minutes for the analysis and 5 minutes for the recommendation communication. For the real case adapt accordingly based on the time budget provided.

#2 Focus – quickly separate crucial information from the noise

Written cases usually present you with an information overload that you need to sort out

#3 Graphs and charts – interpret and distill key insights from graphs and charts

Written cases bombard you with charts, graphs, tables, and other visual depictions of data that you should use to test your hypotheses. Learn how to quickly read and interpret them

#4 Math – quickly draft equations and conduct pen-and-paper math

Get into the habit of quickly setting up and simplifying calculations

#5 Storyline – draft a compelling storyline and tell it with visually appealing outputs

Create a top-down storyline of your recommendations. State your primary recommendation, then use supporting arguments to strengthen your position

#6 Presentation and defense – communicate and defend your recommendation top-down

If you have to present your findings at the end of the case, follow the top-down approach of your slide deck. Be confident and engaging when going through your recommendation and supporting arguments.

All the best!

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 2

Hey!

I would recommend for Deloitte to

- Numerical Test: Practice numerical reasoning tests, like those on SHL or GMAT-style questions, as they’re similar to what Deloitte uses. Focus on interpreting data quickly and accurately.

- P&L Analysis and Case Presentation: Familiarize yourself with Profit & Loss statements and three-statement financial models. Practice reading and analyzing financial statements, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), and drawing insights that could drive value creation. Resources like CFI (Corporate Finance Institute) or Wall Street Prep can be useful for brushing up on these skills.

- Written Cases: Just check PrepLounge for this. Try structuring your answers clearly, and focus on concise, actionable insights.

Good luck with the prep!
Alessa