Barclays Investment Bank Spring Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Golden rule of accounting
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The golden rule of accounting states that debit what comes in and credit what goes out.
• Debit what comes in and credit what goes out

• Helps maintain the balance in accounting records

• Used to ensure accuracy in financial transactions
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Q2. Explain requirements of LFAR
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LFAR stands for Long Form Audit Report, which is a detailed report prepared by auditors to provide a comprehensive analysis of a company's financial statements and internal controls.
• LFAR is a regulatory requirement for banks and financial institutions in India, mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

• It includes detailed information on the financial position of the company, compliance with regulatory requirements, ...read more
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Q1. What is the major risk associated with the banks.
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The major risk associated with banks is credit risk.
• Credit risk is the risk of borrowers defaulting on their loans or not making payments on time.

• Banks face credit risk when lending money to individuals, businesses, or other financial institutions.

• Credit risk can lead to financial losses for banks if borrowers fail to repay their loans.

• Banks use credit analysis and risk management techniques to assess and mitigate cred...read more
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Q2. Process of Audit
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The process of audit involves planning, executing, and reporting on the examination and evaluation of an organization's financial or operational processes.
• Planning phase involves understanding the organization's objectives, risks, and controls.

• Execution phase includes gathering evidence, testing controls, and identifying any issues or discrepancies.

• Reporting phase involves communicating findings, recommendations, and c
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Q1. What have you done in your articleship and it’s related exposure in brief.
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Q2. Behavioural questions
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25 questions little bit tricky

Q1. What is friendly class
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A friendly class is a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable and supported.
• Encourages positive interactions between students and teachers

• Promotes collaboration and teamwork

• Respects diversity and individual differences

• Provides a safe space for students to express themselves

• Fosters a sense of belonging and community
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Q2. What is inheritance
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Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class can inherit attributes and methods from another class.
• Allows for code reusability and promotes the concept of 'is-a' relationship

• Derived class inherits properties and behaviors of the base class

• Can have multiple levels of inheritance (multi-level inheritance)

• Example: Class 'Animal' can be a base class with attributes like 'name' and methods like 'eat...read more
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Q1. Why do you want to join?
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Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Your university experience (leadership, extracurricular activities)
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I was actively involved in student government, led a club, and volunteered at local organizations.
• Served as president of the student government, organizing events and representing student body

• Led a club focused on community service, coordinating volunteer opportunities and fundraisers

• Volunteered at local organizations such as food banks and shelters, gaining hands-on experience in helping others
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Q3. What is your talent/hobby
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Q4. Why did you choose this department for your intern
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Q1. Tell me about your experience
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Q2. How you do business audit
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I conduct business audits by thoroughly examining financial records, internal controls, and compliance with regulations.
• Reviewing financial statements and transactions for accuracy

• Assessing internal controls to ensure they are effective and efficient

• Evaluating compliance with laws and regulations

• Identifying areas of improvement and making recommendations

• Communicating findings to management and stakeholders
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Q1. Tell me about yourself
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I am a motivated and hardworking student with a passion for learning and gaining practical experience in the field of [specific field].
• Currently pursuing a degree in [specific field]

• Completed relevant coursework in [specific area]

• Previous internship experience at [company] where I gained skills in [relevant skills]
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Q2. Cv related projects
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Q1. Question about the oops and other related
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Q2. Oops concepts in details
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Oops concepts refer to Object-Oriented Programming principles like Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, and Abstraction.
• Inheritance: Allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

• Polymorphism: Ability of objects to take on multiple forms.

• Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

• Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and showing only
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