Crowe Horwath Audit Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Internal Audit, Case scenario, Problem solving, Risk Identification, SOP, Controls

Q1. Tell me something about yourself, brief family background,
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I come from a close-knit family with a diverse background.
• I have two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister.

• My parents are both professionals, my father is a doctor and my mother is a lawyer.

• We have a strong bond and often spend quality time together, such as going on family vacations or celebrating special occasions.

• Growing up, my family instilled in me the values of hard work, integrity, and compassion.

• My fa...read more
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Q2. Latest Joining date and Why this organization?
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My latest joining date is 1st July 2022. I chose this organization because of its strong reputation, growth opportunities, and alignment with my career goals.
• Latest joining date: 1st July 2022

• Chose this organization due to its strong reputation

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Alignment with my career goals
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Q1. They ask questions on basic accounting, prepaid & provision entries.
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Q3. Tell me aboutyourself
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Q1. Describe any process of your choice that is in any company required to be audited and how it is to be audited?
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Q1. What is AR and the Journal entries related to it
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AR stands for Accounts Receivable. Journal entries related to it are transactions that record the amount owed to a company by its customers.
• AR is a type of asset account that represents money owed to a company by its customers

• Journal entries related to AR include recording sales on credit, receiving payments from customers, and writing off bad debts

• Example: Recording a sale on credit would involve debiting AR and credi...read more
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Q2. Company ABC Ltd was provided services worth 1,00,000 and 10% TDS deducted, what should be the Journal entry
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Journal entry for services worth 1,00,000 with 10% TDS deducted
• Debit the TDS account with 10,000

• Credit the vendor account with 90,000

• Credit the TDS payable account with 10,000
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Q3. If it becomes Insolvent what should be the entry.
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If a company becomes insolvent, the entry should be recorded as a loss in the financial statements.
• Insolvency occurs when a company is unable to pay its debts and liabilities.

• The entry to record insolvency typically involves recognizing a loss on the balance sheet.

• The specific accounts affected will depend on the nature of the insolvency and the company's accounting policies.

• For example, if a company becomes insolvent ...read more
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Q4. In case the Bad debt is recovered what should be the entry
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If bad debt is recovered, the entry should be a reversal of the original bad debt write-off entry.
• Create a journal entry to reverse the original bad debt write-off entry

• Debit the bad debt recovery account for the amount recovered

• Credit the accounts receivable account for the same amount

• If any interest or fees were charged on the bad debt, those should be credited to the income account

• If the bad debt was previously writ...read more
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Q1. What is assertion
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Assertion is a claim or statement made by management regarding the financial statements.
• Assertions are made by management to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.

• There are different types of assertions such as existence, completeness, valuation, rights and obligations, etc.

• For example, the assertion of existence would state that all reported assets and liabilities actually exist.

• Auditors test th...read more
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Q2. What is materiality
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Materiality is the concept of determining the significance or importance of an item or event in relation to financial statements.
• Materiality helps auditors decide what information to focus on during an audit

• It is based on the size, nature, and circumstances of an item or event

• Materiality is subjective and can vary depending on the context

• For example, a small error in a company's financial statements may not be consider...read more
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Q3. Different types of audit opinion
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Different types of audit opinions include unqualified, qualified, adverse, and disclaimer.
• Unqualified opinion: clean opinion, no material misstatements found

• Qualified opinion: some limitations or scope restrictions, but overall financial statements are fairly presented

• Adverse opinion: significant material misstatements found, financial statements are not fairly presented

• Disclaimer opinion: auditor unable to form an opi...read more
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Q2. How to handle complex accounting
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Best practices for handling complex accounting situations involve thorough research, clear communication, and attention to detail.
• Thoroughly research accounting standards and regulations related to the situation

• Communicate with relevant stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure understanding

• Document all steps taken and decisions made to maintain a clear audit trail

• Seek guidance from experts or consultants...read more
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Q3. Team work and management
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