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I appeared for an interview before Oct 2021.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Accounting and Auditing Standards, Audit procedures and Audit assertions. Materiality, Contigent Liability, Provisions, Defer Tax ,Audit Opinions, Vouching and Verification of Cash ,Bank ,TP ,TR ,E...
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why choosing this Firm or Company, Introduce Yourself and English Fluency they will consider.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and Dress professionally. First Impression is the best Impression. Proper Formal Attire with Fluency in english will get a chance more than others, Also Preparation of CV is very Important in the Corporate Culture ,They will shortlist according to the Good CV.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 22 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Any significant observations in areas you audited?
  • Ans. 

    During my audits, I observed significant improvements in inventory management processes, cost control measures, and internal controls.

    • Implemented new inventory tracking system resulting in 20% reduction in stock discrepancies

    • Identified cost-saving opportunities through renegotiation of supplier contracts

    • Strengthened internal controls by implementing segregation of duties policies

    • Noticed improved compliance with regulat...

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  • Q2. Why do you want to join audit?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join audit to enhance my analytical skills, contribute to financial integrity, and support organizational growth.

    • I am passionate about ensuring financial accuracy and transparency, which is crucial for building trust with stakeholders.

    • Audit provides a unique opportunity to analyze complex financial data, allowing me to apply my problem-solving skills effectively.

    • I admire how auditors play a vital role in iden...

  • Answered by AI

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Case Study 

Based on tire retailer looking to increase profitability

Audit Senior Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2023, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is materiality, why is materiality important in an audit?
  • Ans. 

    Materiality refers to the significance of financial information in influencing decisions during an audit.

    • Materiality helps auditors determine the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures.

    • For example, a $1,000 error in a $1 million financial statement may be immaterial, while the same error in a $10,000 statement is material.

    • It ensures that financial statements are free from misstatements that could influence user...

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  • Q2. Explain a challenging situation that you had to deal with.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No work life balance and the company only wants over performers to stay. Insane work hours due to bad planning by the firm. Their lapses lead to suffering by the staff. The experience that one gains is also not very great in terms of market demand.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My suggestions in case of any interview of CA fresher is that you should know about everything mentioned in your resume. If you have written - I have done various stock audits. You should know what you did...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Big 4 Accounting Firms Statutory Auditor interview:
  • Ind AS 109, 16, 115, 116, 2, 1.
  • Standards on auditing
  • Basic audit
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give as many interviews you can, dont just sit and wait for companies to come to you. Keep on asking for references and keep applying. Dont target specific profile unless you have a very good expertise and experience in the same. If you took number of attempts or have a very less exposure during articleship dont just feel bad, just prepare the topics and sit for the interview. Nothing matters after you become CA.

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Jul 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

Nice test. Only for smart people, show good IQ or will fail badly, 40 words up

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and composed and go with confidence
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I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Concept based

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Concept and skill based
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Discussion a topic

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Transfer pricing and related topics
Round 5 - final round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal details and job responsibility

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check overall personality of cadidate
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Executive Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 22 Mar 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions on Ind As, SA, CARO and articleship experience
Round 2 - Final Round 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question on projects done from CV
  • Q2. More on extra curricular activities from CV

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Remain calm and go through basic of Accounting and Finance

Executive Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Nov 2021

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical Questions on Auditing and Ind As .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through Basics of SA in auditing and IND AS and go through your CV properly.

Executive Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Nov 2021

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on Auditing and IND AS

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise basic concepts and remain calm.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Jun 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Be specific about what was included in Resume
  • Q2. Prepare for what you wrote in resume
  • Q3. Have excellent communication skills

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Preparation and presentation is important

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How many rounds are there in Big 4 Accounting Firms interview?
Big 4 Accounting Firms interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Big 4 Accounting Firms interview process are Technical, Case Study and HR.
How to prepare for Big 4 Accounting Firms 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 Big 4 Accounting Firms. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Big 4 Accounting Firms expect are Ca, Indirect Taxation, Taxation, VAT and Acquisition.
What are the top questions asked in Big 4 Accounting Firms interview?

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  1. What is materiality, why is materiality important in an aud...read more
  2. Any significant observations in areas you audit...read more
  3. Basic Accounting and Auditing Standards, Audit procedures and Audit assertions...read more

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Difficulty level

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Duration

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