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Updated 11 Jul 2024

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Accountant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Nov 2020

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Nov 2019.

3 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

  • Q1. Questions related to accounts as well as so important topics like rules of accounting View Answers (8)
  • Q2. Questions regarding the company like its working and CEO Add Answer

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Accountant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Jul 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. How was the interview
  • Q2. What qualifications u need for accountants
2

Group Discussion Round

Discussion about accounts

Accountant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Oct 2023

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Easy
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2023.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Resume Shortlist Round

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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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2

Aptitude Test Round

A person determined the personal ability of skills in that fields.

3

Group Discussion Round

The recruiter given the topic to the group members and they tell the persons are difference about the topic.

4

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself?
  • Q2. What was the main process of HR in the company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Accountant interview:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
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Accountant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Apr 2023

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2023.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Resume Shortlist Round

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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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2

Technical Round (4 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you give a one chance to me ?
  • Q2. What is your weakness
  • Q3. What is your hobbies & strengths?
  • Q4. Why should we hire you ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Accountant interview:
  • Capital Market Operations
  • Money Market

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Financial Accountant

 (4)

 Junior Accountant

 (4)

 Executive Accountant

 (2)

 Management Accountant

 (1)

 Financial Analyst

 (5)

 CA fresher

 (3)

 Finance Executive

 (3)

 Accounts Process Executive

 (2)

Accountant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Apr 2023

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2023.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Resume Shortlist Round

Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Check communication skills
3

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discuss about company
  • Q2. Checking good communication
4

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Interest or not

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Accountant interview:
  • Family Law
  • Python
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Accountant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 31 May 2023

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Easy
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2023.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Resume Shortlist Round

Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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2

Aptitude Test Round

Check our appitude skills are good or bad

3

Group Discussion Round

Discuss about company how to growth our company

4

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - To improve your skills and knowledge

Accountant Interview Questions

user image Vijayalakshmi M Wadeyar

posted on 25 Nov 2022

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2022.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Resume Shortlist Round

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Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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2

HR Round (4 Questions)

  • Q1. Question about qualification
  • Q2. Introduction of candidates
  • Q3. Realted question about job post
  • Q4. Asking the Idea about the post

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Accountant interview:
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
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Accountant Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Mar 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2022.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Yes

2

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Tell me about your and account

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Accountant interview:
  • Financial Accounting
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Accountant Interview Questions

Wipro user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024.

7 Interview Rounds

1

Assignment Round

Employment business to the client confirming

2

Assignment Round

Assignment including ant programs

3

Assignment Round

Correspondence between the company

4

Assignment Round

Clarifies the details of an assignment

5

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Problem solving
  • Q2. Communication about the interview
6

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Type of the company
  • Q2. Process the data
7

Assignment Round

Communicate the association

Interview Preparation Tips

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Accountant Interview Questions

HCLTech user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

Assignment Round

Position or post calling for specified duties to which an employee is assigned for a definite or indefinite period of time but which has not been designated as a work classification.

2

One-on-one Round (5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is tha accounts?
  • Q2. What is tha payable and receivable
  • Q3. What is TDS ?
  • Q4. What is tally used for ?
  • Q5. What is tally skills?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Accounts

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Accountant interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are HR, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Cognizant Accountant interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance and Collections.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Accountant interview?

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