Accenture Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

-Basic Accounting questions like simple journals , Accounting principles and concepts.
-Basic Excel tasks like questions (commonly used simple formulas ,chart preparation, pivot tables
etc,)
-Email writing.
-Simple Aptitude and Logical Reasoning questions.
Prepare well and try to attend maximum questions with better accuracy. Overall aptitude test is simple.

Q1. Tell me About Yourself
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I am a detail-oriented professional with experience in R2R processes and a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Experienced in reconciling accounts and preparing financial statements

• Proficient in using accounting software such as SAP and Oracle

• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

• Bachelor's degree in Accounti
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Q2. What is an Accrual Concept
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Accrual concept refers to recognizing revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.
• Accrual concept is a fundamental accounting principle that states that revenues and expenses should be recognized when they are incurred, not when cash is exchanged.

• This concept helps in providing a more accurate representation of a company's financial position and performance.

• For example, if a compa...read more
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Q3. Difference between Deferral and Accrual accounting
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Deferral accounting recognizes revenue or expenses when they are earned or incurred, while accrual accounting recognizes revenue or expenses when they are realized or incurred.
• Deferral accounting involves postponing the recognition of revenue or expenses until a later period.

• Accrual accounting involves recognizing revenue or expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

• Deferral accounting is co...read more
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Q4. Journal entries for Accrual and Deferral transactions
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Accrual and deferral transactions involve recording revenues or expenses before or after they are actually earned or incurred.
• Accrual transactions involve recording revenues or expenses before they are actually earned or incurred

• Deferral transactions involve recording revenues or expenses after they are actually earned or incurred

• Examples of accrual transactions include recognizing revenue for services provided but not...read more
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Q5. What is a Bank Reconciliation and how to process it
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Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing a company's records with those of the bank to ensure they match.
• Gather bank statements and company records

• Compare deposits, withdrawals, and fees on both sets of records

• Identify and resolve any discrepancies

• Adjust the company's records to match the bank's records

• Prepare a bank reconciliation statement to document the process

• Example: If the company recorded a deposit of $5...read more
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Q6. Difference between Depreciation and Amortization
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Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over their useful life, while amortization is the allocation of the cost of intangible assets over their useful life.
• Depreciation applies to tangible assets like buildings, machinery, and vehicles, while amortization applies to intangible assets like patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

• Depreciation is usually calculated using methods like straight-line, doub...read more
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Q7. Difference between Provisions and Contingent
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Provisions are liabilities that are certain to occur, while contingencies are potential liabilities that may or may not occur.
• Provisions are recognized when the amount is known with reasonable certainty, while contingencies are disclosed in the financial statements as a footnote.

• Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, while contingencies are disclosed if the outcome...read more
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Q8. Bad debts journal entries
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Q9. Other normal questions based on Resume like internships and educational qualifications and about year gap ; And also availability to WFO and to work in any shifts.
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Q1. Can you provide a self-introduction?
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I am a detail-oriented Sourcing Analyst with a strong background in procurement and vendor management.
• Over 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation

• Proficient in analyzing market trends and supplier performance

• Skilled in cost reduction strategies and supplier relationship management
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Q2. Could you provide details about your work experience?
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I have 5 years of experience as a Sourcing Analyst in the retail industry.
• Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts

• Analyzed market trends and pricing to make strategic sourcing decisions

• Implemented cost-saving initiatives resulting in a 10% reduction in procurement costs

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain efficiency
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Q3. What is the P2P (Procure to Pay) cycle?
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The P2P cycle refers to the process of procuring goods or services, receiving them, and paying for them.
• The cycle starts with identifying the need for a product or service and creating a purchase requisition.

• Next, the purchase requisition is approved and converted into a purchase order.

• The supplier delivers the goods or services, which are then received and inspected by the buyer.

• Once the goods/services are accepted, a...read more
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Q1. Can you provide a self-introduction?
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I am a detail-oriented Sourcing Analyst with a strong background in procurement and supplier management.
• Experienced in analyzing supplier performance and negotiating contracts

• Skilled in identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving supply chain efficiency

• Proficient in using sourcing tools and software such as SAP Ariba

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers
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Q1. Salary expectation
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Q1. Circular wait Ans A circular chain with two or more processes, each one waiting for a resource held by the next process within the chain
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Q2. Hold and wait Ans A process must be holding at least one resource while waiting to acquire additional resources held by other process holding them
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Q1. The phrase 'lavish with his hospitality' in the third sentence of the first paragraph means Ans Extravagance in entertaining guest
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Q2. What is an Accenture coding Test Ans The Accenture coding Test but not like the one in the first stage,its much lengthier and more comprehensive.
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Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Expected CTC
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Q3. Why you left your previous company (Negative answers should be avoided)
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Q1. Questions based on the concepts of payroll
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Q2. Expected CTC
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Q3. Discussion regards to Shift timings, Cab facility, Annual leaves, Variable bonus, Relocate bonus.
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Q1. Regards to Payroll questions on what I did on daily basis.
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Q1. Asked question regarding basics of accounting and finance.
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Q2. What is debit note and credit note.
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Debit note is a document issued by a buyer to a seller to request a credit for overpayment or return of goods. Credit note is a document issued by a seller to a buyer to reduce the amount owed due to overpayment or return of goods.
• Debit note is issued by the buyer to request a credit from the seller.

• Credit note is issued by the seller to reduce the amount owed by the buyer.

• Debit note is used when there is an overpaymen...read more
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Q3. What is the matching principles
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Matching principle is an accounting concept that requires expenses to be matched with revenues in the period they are incurred.
• Expenses should be recorded in the same period as the revenues they helped generate.

• It ensures accurate financial reporting by showing the true cost of generating revenue.

• Example: If a company sells products in January, the cost of goods sold for those products should also be recorded in Januar...read more
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Q4. What do you understand by sublegder
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A subledger is a detailed record of transactions that feed into the general ledger.
• Subledgers provide more detailed information on specific accounts or categories.

• They help in tracking individual transactions before they are summarized in the general ledger.

• Examples include accounts receivable subledger, accounts payable subledger, and inventory subledger.
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Q5. What is the bank reconciliation statement
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Bank reconciliation statement is a document that compares the bank's records with the company's records of its bank account.
• It is used to ensure the accuracy of the company's financial records.

• It lists out any discrepancies between the two sets of records, such as outstanding checks or deposits in transit.

• The goal is to reconcile the balance per the company's records with the balance per the bank's records.

• It helps in ...read more
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Q1. What is a polymorphism?
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Polymorphism is the ability of a single function or method to operate on different data types.
• Allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

• Can be achieved through method overloading or method overriding.

• Example: Animal class with methods eat() and sleep(), and subclasses like Dog and Cat that override these methods.
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Q2. Can you explain difference between == and euqals()?
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The == operator checks for equality of values, while the equals() method checks for equality of objects.
• The == operator compares the values of two objects, while the equals() method compares the objects themselves.

• The == operator is used for primitive data types, while the equals() method is used for objects.

• Example: int a = 5; int b = 5; a == b will return true, but a.equals(b) will not work as int is a primitive data
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Q3. What is dependency inversion?
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Dependency inversion is a design principle where high-level modules should not depend on low-level modules, but both should depend on abstractions.
• High-level modules should not depend on low-level modules, both should depend on abstractions

• Abstractions should not depend on details, details should depend on abstractions

• Inversion of control containers like Spring Framework in Java implement dependency inversion
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Q4. Can you explain ACID?
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ACID is a set of properties that guarantee database transactions are processed reliably.
• ACID stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability

• Atomicity ensures that all operations in a transaction are completed successfully or none at all

• Consistency ensures that the database remains in a valid state before and after the transaction

• Isolation ensures that multiple transactions can occur concurrently without affect...read more
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Q5. Please tell me about isolation levels
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Isolation levels in databases determine how transactions interact with each other.
• Isolation levels define the degree to which one transaction must be isolated from the effects of other transactions.

• Common isolation levels include READ UNCOMMITTED, READ COMMITTED, REPEATABLE READ, and SERIALIZABLE.

• Higher isolation levels provide more data consistency but may impact performance.

• For example, in READ COMMITTED isolation le...read more
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Q1. How many years of experience you have in CRM and how did you reach this stage on dynamics CRM?
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Q2. What other CRMs are you aware about.
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Some other CRMs include Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, and Zoho CRM.
• Salesforce is a popular CRM used by many companies for sales and marketing purposes.

• Microsoft Dynamics is known for its integration with other Microsoft products and its customization options.

• Zoho CRM is a cloud-based CRM solution that offers a wide range of features for managing customer relationships.
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Q3. Are you comfortable with Marketing CRM capabilities? Have you built any give examples.
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Yes, I am comfortable with Marketing CRM capabilities and have experience in building and utilizing them.
• I have experience in implementing and customizing Marketing CRM systems to meet business needs.

• I have utilized Marketing CRM capabilities to track customer interactions, manage campaigns, and analyze data for insights.

• I have integrated Marketing CRM with other systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• O...read more
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Q4. Difference between Plugin and Workflow
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Plugins are custom code that can be added to extend functionality, while workflows are automated processes that can be triggered by events.
• Plugins are custom code that can be added to extend the functionality of a system.

• Workflows are automated processes that can be triggered by events in a system.

• Plugins can be used to add new features or customize existing ones.

• Workflows can automate repetitive tasks and streamline p...read more
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Q5. Difference between Canvas App and Model Driven Apps? Have you integrated any with CRM using customisation
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Canvas Apps are highly customizable and visually rich, while Model Driven Apps are more structured and data-driven. Both can be integrated with CRM using customizations.
• Canvas Apps allow for more flexibility in design and layout, with drag-and-drop functionality for components.

• Model Driven Apps are more focused on data and business processes, with a predefined data model and UI components.

• Both types of apps can be cust...read more
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Q6. What microsoft certifications you hold? How many are pending renewals
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I hold Microsoft certifications in Azure and SQL Server. No pending renewals.
• Certifications in Azure and SQL Server

• No pending renewals
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Q7. How does Power BI help in visualisation? Give me difference between basic and advance dashboards
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Power BI helps in visualizing data through interactive and customizable dashboards.
• Power BI allows users to create visually appealing charts, graphs, and maps to represent data in a meaningful way.

• Basic dashboards in Power BI typically include simple visuals like bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts to display key metrics.

• Advanced dashboards in Power BI involve more complex visuals like heat maps, scatter plots, and...read more
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Q8. What are the steps additionally a pro power BI does? More about transformation
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Q9. How many connectors have you worked with in power Apps
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I have worked with over 20 connectors in Power Apps, including SharePoint, Outlook, and SQL Server.
• Worked with over 20 connectors in Power Apps

• Familiar with connectors such as SharePoint, Outlook, and SQL Server
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Q10. How good is your C# and .Net? And SQL knowledge.
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I have extensive experience with C#, .Net, and SQL.
• Over 5 years of hands-on experience with C# and .Net development

• Proficient in writing complex SQL queries and stored procedures

• Experience in optimizing database performance and data modeling

• Familiar with Entity Framework and LINQ for data access

• Developed multiple web applications using ASP.NET MVC framework
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Q11. Explain me any previous CRM project that you built end to end.
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Implemented a CRM project for a retail company to streamline customer interactions and improve sales.
• Analyzed business requirements and designed the CRM system architecture

• Customized CRM software to fit the specific needs of the retail company

• Integrated CRM with existing systems for seamless data flow

• Trained end users on how to effectively use the CRM system

• Implemented data analytics tools to track customer interaction
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Q12. Have you explored any AI features integrating with CRM? What's your thoughts on Copilot capabilities
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Yes, I have explored AI features integrating with CRM and I believe Copilot capabilities can greatly enhance productivity and efficiency.
• I have experience implementing AI chatbots for customer service in CRM systems

• AI features can automate repetitive tasks, improve data accuracy, and provide personalized customer interactions

• Copilot capabilities can assist users in making data-driven decisions and predicting customer b...read more
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Q13. What does Marketing CRM include and explain a marketing Campaign scenario.
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Marketing CRM includes customer data management, campaign tracking, lead generation, and customer engagement.
• Customer data management involves storing and organizing customer information such as contact details, purchase history, and preferences.

• Campaign tracking allows marketers to monitor the performance of their marketing campaigns, including metrics like open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.

• Lead generat...read more
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Q14. Difference between workflows and Power automate
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Workflows are a series of tasks that are automated to achieve a specific goal, while Power Automate is a tool that allows users to create automated workflows.
• Workflows are a sequence of tasks that are executed in a specific order to achieve a desired outcome

• Power Automate is a platform that enables users to automate workflows across various applications and services

• Workflows can be manual or automated, while Power Auto...read more
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Q15. In C# can you write code to a plugin quickly? What are classess in C#
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Yes, in C# you can quickly write code to a plugin using classes.
• Yes, in C# you can quickly write code to a plugin by creating a class that implements a specific interface or inherits from a base class.

• Classes in C# are blueprints for creating objects. They can contain fields, properties, methods, events, and more.

• For example, you can create a plugin interface and then create a class that implements that interface to wr
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Q16. Why do you want to join Accenture and how the organisation will benifit from it
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