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Accenture General Accountant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Nov 2023

Accenture General Accountant Interview Experiences

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Questions in aptitude were about English, Equantions and quantitive.

Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Reconciliation? Example with example
  • Ans. 

    Reconciliation is the process of comparing two sets of records to ensure they are in agreement.

    • Reconciliation involves verifying and adjusting financial records to match bank statements or other sources.

    • It helps identify discrepancies or errors in the records.

    • Examples include reconciling bank statements with cash account records or matching invoices with payments received.

    • Reconciliation is crucial for accurate financia

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you know about accounts payable?
  • Ans. 

    Accounts payable is the amount a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods or services purchased on credit.

    • Accounts payable is a liability on the balance sheet

    • It represents the amount a company owes for goods or services received but not yet paid for

    • Accounts payable is typically recorded when an invoice is received from a supplier

    • It is an important part of working capital management for businesses

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. About yourself and your experience
  • Q4. Golden rules of accounts, journal entry of sales and purchase
  • Q5. What is accural? Explain with example
  • Ans. 

    Accrual refers to the recognition of revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

    • Accrual accounting matches revenues with expenses in the same accounting period, even if cash has not been exchanged.

    • Example: A company provides services to a client in December but does not receive payment until January. The revenue is recognized in December when the service is provided, not in Janua...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What do you know about Accenture?
  • Q7. Case study: If you purchased goods on credit. What will be the period to pay that amount?
  • Ans. 

    The period to pay for goods purchased on credit depends on the terms agreed upon with the supplier.

    • The payment period for goods purchased on credit is typically outlined in the credit terms agreed upon with the supplier.

    • Common payment periods for goods purchased on credit include 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days.

    • Late payments may incur penalties or interest charges, so it is important to adhere to the agreed-upon payment t

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Accenture General Accountant interview:
  • Journal entries
  • General Ledger Accounting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and prepare the basics of accounts

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I was interviewed before Dec 2019.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How many types of accounting entries?
  • Ans. 

    There are two types of accounting entries: Debit and Credit.

    • Debit entries increase assets and expenses, decrease liabilities and equity.

    • Credit entries increase liabilities and equity, decrease assets and expenses.

    • Every transaction has at least one debit and one credit entry.

    • Double-entry accounting system is based on these two types of entries.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We have 3 types of accounting entries
1. Transaction entries.
2. Adjustment entries
3. Close entries.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Accountant 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Accountant tally ERP 9
  • Q2. TDS income tax return and GST
  • Q3. Book keeping journal entry
  • Q4. Accountant tally and TDS return
  • Q5. Accountant tally ERP9 and GST

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Accountant
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce your self and experience
  • Q2. Motivation for applying job
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Introduce your Self 2. Golden Rules of Accounts (3 Golden Rules)
  • Ans. 

    I am a Senior Accountant with expertise in financial reporting and analysis.

    • The three golden rules of accounts are: a) Debit the receiver, credit the giver b) Debit what comes in, credit what goes out c) Debit all expenses and losses, credit all incomes and gains

    • These rules are the foundation of double-entry bookkeeping and ensure accuracy in financial transactions.

    • For example, if a company purchases inventory on credi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Introduce yourself 2. Tell me about the process of your previous organization? 3. Do you have any Excel knowledge?
  • Ans. 

    I am a Senior Accountant with experience in managing financial processes and proficient in Excel.

    • Managed financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

    • Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency

    • Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting

    • Developed and implemented internal controls to mitig

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction yourself
  • Q2. My name is srinivasa,iam from bagepalli I have completed my graduation in govt first grade college in Chikkaballapur , and i have also done for 2nd pu in swamy vivekanand pu college bagepalli, currently st...
  • Q3. Tell me about your family
  • Q4. My father name is eshwarappa, he is a agriculture former, and my monther name is savithramma, she is a home maker,and i have a brother he is studying SSLC, and i have a small family.
  • Q5. Tell me about your college days
  • Q6. My college days are unforgettable happy days in my life,when I was going to a college at the time I don't know any one, ofter few months I know frds and lectures and i was a regular student.frds are fun wi...

Interview Preparation Tips

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  • College days
  • My self
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This is Srinivasa
Iam interested in this job
Kindly request
Accept my request

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. My name is Ayushi Dubey. Although I am from UP but now I am in Kolhapur. I have done b com from Veer Bahadur Jaunpur and I love listening to dance song
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. How did you come here from UP
  • Ans. To whom I am married oh people live here so we had to come
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. How much do you want salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tata Group Senior Accountant interview:
  • Current Job
  • Accounting
  • Business Development
  • Back Office
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I want to be self defense and I promise to do good to the company.

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Interest and attitude test aim at measuring an individus emotional, intellectually behaviour tendencies and interest

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

A group discussion is a discussion between a group of individuals and based on subject

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will ask the question based on your CV and also field u have choosen
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The one on one interview means the interview and interviewer will be present

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Market yourself
Apply even if you are not fully qualified
Know yourself and what you want
Pump yourself up and stay positive
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep searching
Be positive
Believe in yourself

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me your self
  • Q2. My name m.Divya I am from chittoor I completed my primary education in chittoor and I completed my MBA graduation in JNTU University with 85%&My hobbies are listening music & cooking. Strength:- creating a...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Research the company and your interviews.
Study the job description required skills.
Practice your answers to common interview questions

Accenture Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Accenture General Accountant interview?
Accenture interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Accenture interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Accenture General Accountant 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 Accenture. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Accenture expect are General Accounting, Operations, Journal entries, Forecasting and Balance Sheet.
What are the top questions asked in Accenture General Accountant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Accenture General Accountant interview -

  1. Case study: If you purchased goods on credit. What will be the period to pay th...read more
  2. What is Reconciliation? Example with exam...read more
  3. What do you know about accounts payab...read more

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