Argus Media Interview Questions and Answers

A bond is a debt security that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

• Bonds are issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.

• They are used to raise capital and finance projects.

• Different types of bonds include government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and convertible bonds.

• Government bonds are issued by national governments and are considered low-risk.

• Corporate bonds are issued by comp...read more

My specialisation subjects in BBA include marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations management.

• Marketing involves understanding consumer behavior and creating strategies to promote products or services.

• Finance focuses on managing funds, investments, and financial planning.

• Human resource management deals with recruiting, training, and managing employees.

• Operations management involves overseeing produ...read more

My favorite subject is history because I enjoy learning about past events and how they have shaped the world we live in today.

• I find studying different time periods and cultures fascinating

• I enjoy analyzing historical documents and artifacts

• I like understanding how historical events have influenced current societies and politics

Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working in night shifts.

• I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

• I am able to adjust my sleep schedule to accommodate night shifts.

• I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts.

• I am willing to work night shifts if required for the role.

My hobbies include hiking, painting, and playing the guitar.

• Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

• Painting: I find relaxation and creativity in expressing myself through art.

• Playing the guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my musical skills.

My parents work in education and my siblings work in finance and healthcare.

• Parents work in education

• Siblings work in finance and healthcare

I completed my articleship in a reputed CA firm where I gained exposure to various aspects of accounting and auditing.

• Worked on audit assignments for clients in different industries

• Prepared financial statements and tax returns

• Assisted in statutory audits and tax audits

• Learned about internal controls and risk management

• Attended client meetings and interacted with clients

• Developed skills in using accounting software and

Key controls in Procurement to payment process include segregation of duties, approval hierarchy, and invoice matching.

• Segregation of duties to prevent fraud and errors

• Approval hierarchy to ensure proper authorization

• Invoice matching to verify accuracy of invoices

• Vendor master data management to prevent duplicate or fraudulent vendors

• Purchase order management to ensure goods/services are received as ordered

• Contract man...read more

Observations during articleship

• Lack of proper guidance from seniors

• Long working hours and high workload

• Limited exposure to different areas of work

• Inadequate training on soft skills and communication

• Inconsistent quality of work assigned

• Opportunities to learn from mistakes and take ownership of work

• Importance of time management and prioritization

• Significance of building professional relationships

• Understanding the importa