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Updated 15 Sep 2021

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Period allocation (Numerical)
  • Q2. Prepaid and outstanding (Case Study)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basic Accounting terms ,Case study and practice simple numerical with oral calculations.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. What is your expected salary?
  • Q3. Would you be able to work on Saturday?
  • Q4. Do you know golden rules?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, golden rules are basic principles of accounting that guide the preparation of financial statements.

    • Golden rules are the fundamental principles of accounting that help in recording financial transactions accurately.

    • There are three golden rules: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.

    • For example, when cash is received, it is...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

20 marks will be for math questions.
20 marks will for grammar.
20 marks will be for logical questions.
20 marks will be for email writing.
20 marks will be for excel

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is double entry?
  • Ans. 

    Double entry is a fundamental accounting concept where every transaction has equal and opposite effects on at least two accounts.

    • Every transaction involves at least two accounts - one account is debited and the other is credited.

    • Debits must equal credits in every transaction to maintain the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity).

    • Double entry ensures accuracy and helps in detecting errors in financial recor...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are 3 golden rules?
  • Ans. 

    The 3 golden rules of accounting are principles that guide the preparation of financial statements.

    • 1. The revenue recognition principle - recognize revenue when it is earned, not when cash is received.

    • 2. The matching principle - expenses should be matched with revenues in the period they are incurred.

    • 3. The consistency principle - use the same accounting methods and procedures from period to period.

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  • Q4. What is account receivable?
  • Ans. 

    Accounts receivable is the money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services provided on credit.

    • Accounts receivable represents the amount of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services provided on credit.

    • It is considered an asset on the company's balance sheet.

    • Accounts receivable is typically collected within a certain period of time, often 30, 60, or 90 days.

    • Examples include invoices se...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is accounts payable?
  • Ans. 

    Accounts payable is the amount of money a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods or services purchased on credit.

    • Accounts payable represents a company's short-term debt obligations to its suppliers.

    • It is listed as a liability on the company's balance sheet.

    • Accounts payable is typically paid within a certain period, often 30, 60, or 90 days.

    • Examples of accounts payable include invoices from suppliers for inv...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. 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 reflects the decrease in value of an asset over time.

    • It is used to spread the cost of an asset over its useful life for accounting and tax purposes.

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

    • Examples of depreciable assets inc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is supplier?
  • Ans. 

    A supplier is a person or company that provides goods or services to another entity.

    • Suppliers play a crucial role in the supply chain of a business.

    • They can provide raw materials, components, or finished products.

    • Examples of suppliers include manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors.

    • Maintaining good relationships with suppliers is important for business success.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and be prepared with basic accounting questions from 11-12th standard.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Asking abput account related questions
  • Q2. Tell mr what is accounting, what is basic principles of accounting and what is balance sheet.
  • Ans. 

    Accounting is the process of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions to provide information that is useful in making business decisions.

    • Basic principles of accounting include the accounting equation, double-entry accounting, and the accrual basis of accounting.

    • The accounting equation states that assets must equal liabilities plus equity.

    • Double-entry accounting requires that every transaction have...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They manager giving interview but they didn't giving feedback. If you don't higher the candidate then please dont play that people emotions..

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. As per profile Accounts related or as per experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's nice company & interview process very smooth

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Process regards

Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test is a measure of your ability to learn or perform

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding test are assessments that are designed to evaluate a developers.

Round 3 - Case Study 

Case study tend to focuse and qualitative data using method such a interviews and analysis

Round 4 - Assignment 

Assignment is a task that someone in authority has asked you to do.

Round 5 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. One-on-one round are interviews that are in person and occur between one interviewer.
  • Q2. Your self Occupation Dreams Success sept
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Ans. I am seeing myself to grow professionally and academically in next 5 years.
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are 3 types of Accounts
  • Ans. 

    Types of accounts include assets, liabilities, and equity.

    • Assets: resources owned by the company, such as cash, inventory, and equipment

    • Liabilities: debts or obligations owed by the company, such as loans and accounts payable

    • Equity: the owner's stake in the company, calculated as assets minus liabilities

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  • Q2. Personal Account Nominal Account Real Account
Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Discuss affects of AI on future of Accounting procedures.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident.
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself, accounting knowledge and I was a fresher
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

60 minutes Section are Logical, English, visual

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical or manager round where accounting entry related questioned are asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview is easy to cracks not that difficult
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. There are three branches of accounting
  • Ans. 

    The three branches of accounting are financial accounting, management accounting, and cost accounting.

    • Financial accounting focuses on reporting financial information to external stakeholders.

    • Management accounting involves providing financial information to internal management for decision-making.

    • Cost accounting deals with analyzing and controlling costs within a company.

    • Each branch serves a different purpose and audien

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  • Q2. Types of accounting golden rules
  • Ans. 

    The accounting golden rules are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.

    • There are three types of accounting golden rules: Personal Account, Real Account, and Nominal Account.

    • Personal Account: Debit the receiver, credit the giver. Example: When cash is received from a customer, cash account is debited.

    • Real Account: Debit what comes in, credit what goes out. Example: Purchase of machin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the balance sheet
  • Ans. 

    The balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

    • It lists a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

    • Assets are what the company owns, such as cash, inventory, and property.

    • Liabilities are what the company owes, such as loans and accounts payable.

    • Shareholders' equity represents the company's net worth, calculated as assets m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Trail Balance Definition
  • Ans. 

    A trial balance is a list of all the general ledger accounts contained in the ledger of a business.

    • It is used to ensure that the total debits equal the total credits in the accounting records.

    • It is prepared at the end of an accounting period before the financial statements are prepared.

    • Errors in recording or posting transactions can be identified by preparing a trial balance.

    • Example: If the total debits and credits do ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the Working capital
  • Ans. 

    Working capital is the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

    • Working capital is a measure of a company's operational efficiency and short-term financial health.

    • It represents the amount of liquid assets available to a company to fund its day-to-day operations.

    • Formula: Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities

    • Positive working capital indicates that a company has enough assets ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Defin depreciation and it types
  • Ans. 

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

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

    • Types of depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, units of production, and sum-of-the-years-digits.

    • Straight-line depreciation evenly spreads the cost of an asset over its useful life.

    • Double declining balance front-loads depreciation expenses.

    • Uni...

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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal details about you
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asking about job profile
  • Q2. Portfolio questions about

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