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Deloitte Tax Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 17 Dec 2024

Top Deloitte Tax Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is the difference between accounting and audit
  • Q2. What are 5 heads of income? What is depreciation and types? What is accrued interest?
  • Q3. What do you know about tax? Cost accounting vs managerial accounting?
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Deloitte Tax Consultant Interview Experiences

68 interviews found

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a cocube test where it contains some logical reasoning and accounting based questions and excel related questions.

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In Hr Interview..they asked to brief the resume in which they have asked some questions and they build the questions based on our self intro.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In technical interview always they build the question on how we describe ourselves in a self intro..They asked me about the experience of internship and they cross questioned in my project topic.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In this round they tested the communication and our attitude. They have also asked some technical questions related to tax.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communication is the key.
Best self intro will automatically attract them.So be confident and amswerthe questions on a soft manner.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Communication Round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Part A: Reading (8), Part B: Repeat (16), Part C: Simple Questions (24), Part D: Sentence Build (10), Part E: Story Retelling (3), Part F: Open Questions (2)
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Business Proficiency Test - 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Modules - Financial Accounting (30 Questions)
Logical Reasoning (30 Questions)
Excel (15)

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something About Yourself Your previous Work Experience Golden Rules of Accounting What is Marginal Cost ? Financial Ratios Situational Questions
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is Accrual Accounting?
  • Ans. 

    Accrual accounting is a method of accounting where revenues and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

    • Revenue is recognized when it is earned, not necessarily when cash is received.

    • Expenses are recorded when they are incurred, not necessarily when they are paid.

    • Accrual accounting provides a more accurate picture of a company's financial position.

    • It follows the matc...

  • Answered by AI
Round 6 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain Deferred Tax Liability
  • Ans. 

    Deferred Tax Liability is a balance sheet item that represents taxes that will be payable in the future due to temporary differences between accounting and tax rules.

    • Deferred Tax Liability arises when a company's taxable income is greater than its accounting income, leading to taxes being deferred to a future period.

    • It represents the amount of income tax payable in the future based on temporary differences between the ...

  • Answered by AI

Tax Consultant Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q1. What is the difference between accounting and audit
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Q2. What are 5 heads of income? What is depreciation and types? What ... read more
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Q3. What do you know about tax? Cost accounting vs managerial account ... read more
Q4. How tax is calculated and details of gross distribution and cost ... read more
Q5. What are 1099 forms and types and how much work I have done on th ... read more
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was logical and reasoning

Round 2 - Technical 

(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, age, and obsolescence of the asset.

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

    • Example: A company buys a delivery truck for $50,000 with a useful life of 5...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 1040 return is in detail
  • Ans. 

    Form 1040 is the standard tax form used by individuals to file their annual income tax return with the IRS.

    • Form 1040 is used by individuals to report their income, deductions, and credits for the year.

    • It is the most common tax form used by taxpayers in the United States.

    • Taxpayers may need to attach additional schedules or forms depending on their specific tax situation.

    • The form must be filed by the tax deadline, usuall...

  • Answered by AI

Tax Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Ayushi Mehra

posted on 30 Apr 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

70% English language,rest Accounts, Excel and Aptitude

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Friendly HrR. Basic questions regarding oneself and their future goals.
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions on accounting and Finance.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay confident and prepare well for tech round.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell something about yourself not mentioned in your resume
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Accounting and excel related questions

Get interview-ready with Top Deloitte Interview Questions

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

I was interviewed in Jul 2023.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There were 4 sections. 1st-: Versant Test, 2nd-: Basic accounting questions, 3rd-: Logical reasoning, 4th-: Excel questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic tax related questions and situational type questions were asked
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions were asked from the resume, asked about my hobbies, difficult situation faced and how I overcame that situation.
  • Q2. One situational question asked to me was - "Suppose you are part of a team and there are, say, 3 members in that team. There is a task assigned to us which is to be completed on the same day. So 1 of the t...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure to answer all the questions confidently. You don't have to panic at all, the interviewers are really friendly. Do not lie or fake it at any point of time. Most of the questions asked were situational questions to assess if we are capable of handling different situations, and how good of a team player you are. So make sure to answer what you feel is right.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is capital expenditure?
  • Ans. 

    Capital expenditure refers to funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, or equipment.

    • Capital expenditure is a long-term investment in the business.

    • It is not deducted as an expense in the year it is incurred, but is instead depreciated over time.

    • Examples include purchasing new machinery, buying a company vehicle, or renovating office space.

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Tax Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image jyothika komaravelli

posted on 16 May 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions about your studies and your past experience.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was a mix of versant and cocubes. First will be versant after clearing that, the screen will be redirected to cocbues.

Versant consists of 6 rounds such as
warm-up round,
1) repeating the sentences of voice-over [ around 16 ],
2) keeping phrases or sentences in order after the voice-over finishes,
3) repeating the short stories [ 2 ],
4) answering questions ( a one-word or a simple answer is mentioned in the question itself)
5) creating and narrating a story/opinion based on a given question ( yes/no and why is it yes/no, opinion-based short story, it should be around 40 seconds for that explanation ) [ 2 ]

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Started with self-introduction, work experience, reason for leaving the previous one, and what are the long-term goals. Then started the technical side questions such as asking about 12-15 questions on jou...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Deloitte Tax Consultant interview:
  • General Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Mba Finance
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare on
1) self-introduction [ interviewer shared their self-introduction first and then asked me to introduce myself, so be prepared to listen to the story of the other side also ] ( can/may share hobbies also )
2) basic concepts of accounting and taxation which would have been covered in the PG ( and UG if applicable)
3) Good explanation of your work experience about what you have done and what you have learned from the role
4) Reason for the job change or leaving that role ( about the problem and how you handled it in your tenure over there )
5) questions to ask the interviewer
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction Direct and indirect tax
  • Q2. -------efreerq ccccccccc
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Deloitte Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Deloitte Tax Consultant interview?
Deloitte interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Deloitte interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for Deloitte Tax Consultant 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 Deloitte. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Deloitte expect are Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management and Financial Advisory.
What are the top questions asked in Deloitte Tax Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Deloitte Tax Consultant interview -

  1. What is the difference between accounting and au...read more
  2. What are 5 heads of income? What is depreciation and types? What is accrued int...read more
  3. What do you know about tax? Cost accounting vs managerial accounti...read more
How long is the Deloitte Tax Consultant interview process?

The duration of Deloitte Tax Consultant interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Deloitte Tax Consultant Interview Process

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5 Interview rounds

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  • HR Round
  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • Personal Interview1 Round
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