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ACCOUNTING FIRM Senior Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 5 Aug 2024

ACCOUNTING FIRM Senior Accountant Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Accounts payable with all types of invoicing

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your work
  • Ans. 

    I am responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and analyzing financial data.

    • Preparing financial statements

    • Analyzing financial data

    • Managing financial records

    • Ensuring compliance with accounting regulations

    • Collaborating with other departments to provide financial insights

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How you manage your work
  • Ans. 

    I manage my work by prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, delegating when necessary, and regularly reviewing progress.

    • Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance

    • Set deadlines for each task to stay on track

    • Delegate tasks to team members when overwhelmed

    • Regularly review progress to ensure goals are being met

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Audit what is? in us
  • Ans. 

    Audit is a systematic examination of financial records, transactions, and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    • Audit is a process of reviewing and verifying financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

    • It involves examining financial statements, transactions, and internal controls.

    • Audits can be conducted by internal or external auditors.

    • The goal of an audit is to provide assurance to ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Risk in audit explain
  • Ans. 

    Risk in audit refers to the possibility of errors or fraud going undetected, leading to inaccurate financial statements.

    • Risk in audit can arise from errors in financial reporting, misstatements in financial statements, or fraudulent activities.

    • Auditors must assess and address risks by conducting thorough risk assessments, implementing internal controls, and performing detailed audit procedures.

    • Examples of risks in audi...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - none
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's online test will get link in email.we need to complete it with specific time

Round 2 - Assignment 

Online assessment.need to complete it in 12 mins

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and brush balance sheet
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction yourself to check ur communication
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting concepts
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asking about accounting concepts basic level and check ur communication also
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Finally interview with MD ,asking about introduction and technical questions like accounting entry and taxation and what are responsibility of previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always strong of accounting concepts,taxation and little bit proper communication
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Round 1 was a technical assignment which includes aptitude test, accounting test and excel test

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic details like tell me about yourself
  • Q2. About your family and future goals.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About financial statements
  • Q2. Financial ratios
  • Q3. Mutual fund vs hedge fund
  • Ans. 

    Mutual funds are managed by professionals who invest pooled funds in a diversified portfolio of securities, while hedge funds are more actively managed and use a variety of strategies to achieve high returns.

    • Mutual funds are regulated by the SEC and have restrictions on trading practices, while hedge funds have more flexibility and are only available to accredited investors.

    • Mutual funds are typically more suitable for ...

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  • Q4. Type of bonds and shares. And corporate actions.
  • Ans. 

    Bonds and shares are types of securities issued by companies to raise capital. Corporate actions refer to events that impact shareholders.

    • Types of bonds include government bonds, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds.

    • Types of shares include common shares and preferred shares.

    • Corporate actions include dividends, stock splits, mergers, acquisitions, and rights issues.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for NAV Backoffice Executive Accountant interview:
  • Capital Market
  • Fund Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Well prepared with accounts and financial knowledge. Be confident with your answers, panel was good & helpful so don't bluff and be honest.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Topic Discussion on Artificial intelligence

Round 2 - Assignment 

Preparation of ledger to balance sheet

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Journal entries
  • Q2. Accounting Basics
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About company, previous Experience
  • Q2. Journal entries
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal introduction
  • Q2. Salary Discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Accounting book maintain at gujarat minarat development corporation limited, (goverment company) Internal audit, statutory audit, tax audit,

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Coating related discussion and cost cutting witch area are highly coasting so i reducing the cost this side and proper prepare presentation to my bos

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My experience 15 years so my seek are not explain
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self

Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

BDO India LLP user image Pooja Nandkishor Chavan

posted on 8 May 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked me GST,TDS related questions.
  • Q2. Related MIS questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This company told me i was selected before 2nd round audio video interview call urgent basis received my all documents & after final round completed they were never give any response.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous job experience

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ACCOUNTING FIRM interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the ACCOUNTING FIRM interview process are Case Study and HR.

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