BDO RISE Private Limited Senior Tax Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is Passive foreign Investment company
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Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) is a foreign corporation where at least 75% of its gross income is passive or at least 50% of its assets produce passive income.
• PFIC status can have significant tax implications for U.S. taxpayers.

• Taxpayers must report PFIC investments on Form 8621.

• PFIC rules are complex and may require specialized tax advice.

• Examples of PFICs include certain foreign mutual funds and holding co
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Q2. What is Form 5471
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Form 5471 is a tax form used by certain U.S. persons who are shareholders in certain foreign corporations.
• Required to be filed by U.S. persons who are officers, directors, or shareholders in certain foreign corporations

• Provides information on the foreign corporation's financial activities and ownership structure

• Helps the IRS prevent tax evasion through controlled foreign corporations

• Different filing requirements based ...read more
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Q3. Questions on Form 1040
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Q1. Questions on form 1040
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Q2. Questions on what type of structure in tax would I select to work in BDO
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Q1. Questions on form 1040 & everything was covered
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Q2. Questions on Form 5471
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Q3. Questions on form 962
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Q1. Case study on Ind as 115. Timing of recognition as revenue of Amount provided for training employees for a specific assignment
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Under Ind AS 115, revenue for training employees for a specific assignment should be recognized when the training services are provided.
• Revenue should be recognized over time as the training services are provided.

• The amount provided for training employees should be allocated to each period based on the progress of the training.

• The timing of revenue recognition should align with the timing of when the training services ...read more
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Q2. Ind as 116 case study
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Q3. Ind as 2 calculation of inventory cost as per fifo
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Ind AS 2 requires inventory cost to be calculated using the FIFO method.
• Under FIFO method, the oldest costs are assigned to inventory first.

• Cost of goods sold is calculated using the oldest costs first.

• Ending inventory is valued at the most recent costs.

• Example: If a company purchases inventory at $10, $12, and $15, under FIFO method, the inventory sold will be valued at $10 first.

• Example: If the company sells 100 unit...read more
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Q4. Ind as 102 journal entries
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Ind AS 102 journal entries are used to record share-based payments in financial statements.
• Ind AS 102 requires companies to recognize share-based payments as an expense in their financial statements.

• Journal entries for share-based payments typically involve debiting an expense account and crediting either equity or liability accounts.

• For example, if a company grants stock options to employees, the journal entry would i...read more
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Q1. Golden rules of accounting
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Golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.
• The three golden rules of accounting are: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.

• These rules help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified in the accounting system.

• For example, when a compa...read more
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Q2. Journal entry in basic
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A journal entry is a record of a financial transaction in a company's accounting system.
• Journal entries consist of a debit and credit entry to different accounts

• Debits are recorded on the left side and credits on the right side

• The total debits must equal the total credits in a journal entry
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Q1. Difference in Forensic audit and Other audits?
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Forensic audit focuses on investigating fraud and misconduct, while other audits focus on financial statements and compliance.
• Forensic audit involves investigating fraud, embezzlement, and misconduct within an organization.

• Other audits, such as financial statement audits and compliance audits, focus on verifying the accuracy of financial records and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

• Forensic auditors often ...read more
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Q1. What are recent financial scandals cases and how would you have investigated them
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Recent financial scandals include Wirecard, Luckin Coffee, and Toshiba. Investigation would involve reviewing financial statements, conducting interviews, and analyzing internal controls.
• Reviewing financial statements for inconsistencies and irregularities

• Conducting interviews with key personnel and stakeholders

• Analyzing internal controls and governance structures

• Examining audit trails and transaction records

• Utilizing ...read more
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US Tax Related Question

Q1. Accounting definitions
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Q2. Principles of Accounting & Some journal entries
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Understanding principles of accounting and journal entries is essential for a Tax Associate role.
• Principles of accounting include matching principle, revenue recognition principle, and cost principle

• Journal entries are used to record financial transactions in the accounting system

• Examples of journal entries include recording revenue, expenses, and asset purchases
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English Listening & Speaking Test, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Accounting

Q1. 1. Introduce Yourself 2. Tell me about your Internships 3. 3 Golden Rules of Accounting 4. What is BRS 5. Future Goals 6. How will you react if your manager didn't liked your work ? 7. How do you prioritiz...read more
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Q1. 1. Tell me about Yourself 2. How soon can you join us ? 3. Which location are you comfortable with ?
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I am a detail-oriented and dedicated professional with a strong background in auditing. I have excellent analytical skills and a keen eye for identifying discrepancies.
• I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have completed internships at two reputable auditing firms.

• During my internships, I gained experience in conducting financial audits, analyzing financial statements, and identifying areas of risk.

• I am proficie...read more
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Q1. Why you want to join rsm
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Q2. What is suspense account
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A suspense account is a temporary account used to record transactions for which there is uncertainty about the appropriate account to use.
• Used when there is uncertainty about the correct account to use

• Temporary holding place for transactions

• Helps prevent errors in financial statements

• Commonly used in accounting to temporarily hold transactions until they can be properly classified
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