Acuity Knowledge Partners Associate Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. How will you measure credit worthiness of a company
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Credit worthiness of a company can be measured by analyzing financial statements, credit history, industry trends, and management quality.
• Review financial statements such as balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement to assess profitability, liquidity, and leverage.

• Check credit history including payment history, outstanding debts, and credit utilization ratio.

• Evaluate industry trends and economic conditio...read more
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Q2. How many profits are there in income statement
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There are two types of profits in an income statement: gross profit and net profit.
• Gross profit is the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold.

• Net profit is the remaining amount after deducting all expenses from the gross profit.

• Both profits are important indicators of a company's financial performance.
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Q3. Which profit will you take in to consideration for giving loan to a company
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The profit considered for giving a loan to a company includes net profit, operating profit, and EBITDA.
• Net profit: Indicates the overall profitability of the company after all expenses are deducted from revenue.

• Operating profit: Shows the profit from the core business operations before interest and taxes.

• EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization): Reflects the company's operating performan...read more
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Q4. What will be the effect in cost of goods sold if a company has bought raw materials in cheaper rate
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The cost of goods sold will decrease if a company buys raw materials at a cheaper rate.
• Lower cost of raw materials will lead to lower cost of goods sold

• Increased profit margin due to cost savings

• Competitive advantage in pricing products
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Q5. Colgate company has a 40% increase in their ssale, what can be the reason? ans --- due to merger with other company by which they get merged companies cutomers
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The 40% increase in sales for Colgate could be due to a merger with another company, resulting in access to new customers.
• Mergers can lead to an increase in market share and customer base.

• Access to new distribution channels and markets can boost sales.

• Synergies from combining resources and expertise can drive growth.

• Increased brand recognition and loyalty from customers of the merged company can contribute to higher sa
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Q1. What is EV, equity value ? formula
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Equity value (EV) is the market value of a company's equity, calculated by adding market capitalization, debt, minority interest, and preferred shares, and subtracting cash and cash equivalents.
• EV = Market Capitalization + Debt + Minority Interest + Preferred Shares - Cash & Cash Equivalents

• Market capitalization is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares.

• Debt includes all interest-bearing liabilities o...read more
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Q2. How are all financial statements connected ?
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Financial statements are connected through the flow of information and transactions between them.
• The income statement shows the company's revenues and expenses, which directly impact the net income reported on the statement of cash flows.

• The balance sheet reflects the company's financial position at a specific point in time, with assets equaling liabilities and equity, which is also reflected in the statement of cash f...read more
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