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Bloomberg Financial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 21 Jun 2024

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Planning?
  • Ans. 

    Planning is the process of setting goals, determining actions to achieve those goals, and allocating resources effectively.

    • Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals

    • Creating a detailed plan of action to achieve the goals

    • Allocating resources such as time, money, and manpower efficiently

    • Monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed

    • Examples: Financial planning for a company's b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What to build financial model?
  • Ans. 

    A financial model is built to forecast future financial performance of a company or project.

    • Identify the purpose of the financial model (e.g. budgeting, valuation, forecasting)

    • Gather historical financial data and relevant assumptions

    • Create income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement projections

    • Perform sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of different variables

    • Validate the model by comparing actual res

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is depreciation?
  • Ans. 

    Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

    • Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset over time.

    • It reflects the wear and tear, obsolescence, or decrease in value of an asset.

    • Common methods of calculating depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, and units of production.

    • Example: A company purchases a machine for $10,000 with a useful...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the concept of budgeting?
  • Ans. 

    Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to manage income and expenses over a specific period of time.

    • Budgeting involves setting financial goals and creating a detailed plan to achieve them.

    • It helps in tracking income, expenses, and savings to ensure financial stability.

    • Budgeting can be done on a personal level, for businesses, or for specific projects.

    • Examples of budgeting tools include spreadsheets, budgeting apps

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About financial statement
  • Q2. Accounting
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain budgeting
  • Ans. 

    Budgeting is the process of creating a plan to manage income and expenses over a specific period of time.

    • Involves estimating income and expenses

    • Setting financial goals

    • Monitoring actual performance against the budget

    • Adjusting the budget as needed

    • Common types include operating budgets, capital budgets, and cash budgets

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  • Q2. Explain forecasting
  • Ans. 

    Forecasting is the process of making predictions about future trends based on past and present data.

    • Forecasting involves analyzing historical data to identify patterns and trends

    • Different methods such as qualitative and quantitative analysis can be used for forecasting

    • Common techniques include time series analysis, regression analysis, and econometric modeling

    • Forecasting helps businesses make informed decisions and pla...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain revenue recognition
  • Ans. 

    Revenue recognition is the process of recording revenue in a company's financial statements when it is earned.

    • Revenue is recognized when it is realized or realizable and earned, regardless of when cash is received.

    • It is important to match revenues with expenses in the period they are incurred to accurately reflect the financial performance of a company.

    • Different industries may have specific guidelines for revenue recog...

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  • Q4. Rent accured ledger entry
  • Q5. Why is asset recognised or depreciated in balance sheet
  • Ans. 

    Assets are recognized in the balance sheet to reflect the company's resources and their value, while depreciation is recorded to allocate the cost of assets over their useful life.

    • Assets are recognized in the balance sheet to show the company's resources and their value.

    • Depreciation is recorded to allocate the cost of assets over their useful life.

    • Recognizing assets and depreciating them helps in accurately reflecting ...

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Account payable?
  • Q2. Difference between Profit & Revenue
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Accounting mcq online
  • Q2. Excel solving online
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dso calculation
  • Q2. Current experience

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Financial Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 20 Nov 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 7 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

Concentrate on the questions and answer accordingly. I am sure it can be cracked within the time limit

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was an operational round completely based on experience and a situation that you have experience and how you have tackeled it and was there any other way it can be tackled.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was also an operational round and the questions were around the improvement idea's, lean ideas and implementation of those ideas in the process that I am working.
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was also an operational round where the questions were acound issues and problems in the transition process. How the improvement ideas have helped in increasing productivity, reducing manual efforts and...
Round 6 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was also an operational round in which the questions were basically around how to improve quality of work and implement ideas for a target driven process.
Round 7 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was also an operational round but the questions were more around ensuring quality of work, ensuring one time resolutions and what are the different ways to achieve these with the experience you carry,...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The answers should have data points.
Ex- When you have started what was the number and post adding your ideas and experiences how the number has changed and as a process owner how you were able to track the change.
Like you can say when I started the profit was 10% but it grow upto 15%, you should have a valid example and you ahould be able to justify your answer with the data points in your current job.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent analytical skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and have completed internships at top financial firms.

    • I am proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis.

    • I have a history of identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving financial performance.

    • I am a quick learner and have a strong ...

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  • Q2. How to handle financial issue
  • Ans. 

    Handling financial issues involves analyzing the problem, creating a plan, and implementing solutions.

    • Analyze the financial issue to understand the root cause

    • Create a detailed plan to address the issue, including budget adjustments or cost-cutting measures

    • Implement the plan effectively, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed

    • Seek advice from financial experts or consultants if necessary

    • Communicate with sta...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep going the world is waiting for your entry
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past experience
  • Q2. Technical knowledge
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

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