CKS Solutions Internal Auditor Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

General aptitude like psychometric tests

Q1. Introduce about yourself
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Q2. What made you to choose audit domain
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I chose the audit domain due to my strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Enjoy analyzing data and identifying patterns

• Have a keen eye for detail and accuracy

• Interested in ensuring compliance and improving processes

• Value the importance of risk management and internal controls
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Q1. What are the processes you had covered in your articleship?
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Q2. What are the key risk areas and give an explain ?
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Key risk areas for an internal auditor include fraud, compliance, operational, financial, and cybersecurity risks.
• Fraud risk: Misappropriation of assets, financial statement fraud, corruption.

• Compliance risk: Failure to comply with laws and regulations, industry standards.

• Operational risk: Inefficiencies, errors, lack of internal controls.

• Financial risk: Mismanagement of funds, inaccurate financial reporting.

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Q3. What are the assertions, explain it
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Assertions are the representations by management in financial statements regarding the accuracy and completeness of information.
• Assertions include existence, completeness, rights and obligations, valuation or allocation, and presentation and disclosure.

• Existence - assets and liabilities exist at a given date

• Completeness - all transactions and accounts that should be included are included

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Q1. Which clients you worked on, what was the findings on the assignment?
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Q2. What clients expect from consultancy firms in regards to internal audit prospective?
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Clients expect consultancy firms to provide expertise, objectivity, efficiency, and value in internal audit services.
• Expertise in industry best practices and regulations

• Objectivity in assessing risks and controls

• Efficiency in conducting audits and delivering timely reports

• Value in providing actionable recommendations for improvement

• Examples: detailed audit plans, thorough risk assessments, clear communication of findin
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Q3. What is test of effectiveness and design ?
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Test of effectiveness and design is a process used to evaluate the efficiency and adequacy of controls in place.
• Test of effectiveness assesses whether controls are operating as intended.

• Test of design evaluates the adequacy of controls to address risks.

• Examples include testing the effectiveness of access controls by attempting unauthorized access, and testing the design of segregation of duties controls by reviewing jo...read more
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Q4. What can affect TOD and TOE of controls?
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Various factors such as changes in regulations, technology, business processes, and personnel can affect the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Changes in regulations can impact the design and operating effectiveness of controls by requiring updates to comply with new laws or standards.

• Advancements in technology may render existing controls obsolete or ineffective, necessitating enhancements or replacements...read more
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Q1. Related to Audit and Banking
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Q1. What us your expected salary
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Q2. Target after 5 years
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To become a certified internal auditor and take on a leadership role within the organization.
• Obtain certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Develop strong leadership and communication skills

• Take on more challenging audit assignments

• Mentor junior auditors

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the internal audit function
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Q1. Tell me something about yourself
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Q2. About the family background
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Q1. Any two Risk in inventory
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Two risks in inventory are obsolescence and theft.
• Obsolescence risk: Inventory becoming outdated or obsolete due to changes in technology or consumer preferences.

• Theft risk: Inventory being stolen by employees, customers, or external parties.
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Q2. Flow of p2p and to construct rcm for any process
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P2P flow involves procurement and payment processes. RCM is a method to identify risks and controls in a process.
• Understand the procurement process from requisition to payment

• Identify key control points and risks in the process

• Map out the flow of P2P process and construct a risk control matrix (RCM)

• Ensure segregation of duties to prevent fraud

• Implement controls such as approval workflows and vendor verification
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