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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...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - none

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. My interview question is related to accounting and family background

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Firstly, they'll ask about the brief introduction and then related to particular field questions in interview.
You have to keep calm and communicate them with confidence while answering question. Confidence is the key for cracking job interview with good package. Communicate proper to understand each question and then answer correctly.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Education

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Exm Test others Indruction vice note
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
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Revenue recognition principle
  • Ans. 

    The revenue recognition principle dictates when revenue should be recognized in financial statements.

    • Revenue should be recognized when it is earned, regardless of when cash is received.

    • Revenue is considered earned when goods or services are delivered or performed.

    • The amount of revenue recognized should be the fair value of the goods or services exchanged.

    • Revenue recognition can be complex, especially for long-term cont...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Assignment 

Based on basic essay scenario

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting journal entries
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
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous job experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 

Basic question on accounting and fundamental of accounting

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fundamental accounting question are asked at least be hiring mangaer
  • Q2. Nothing special is asked by team

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be ready and prepare for at least basic fundamental of accounts

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 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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.
View all tips
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.

ACCOUNTING FIRM Interview FAQs

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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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