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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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 4 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

The test is breakdown into 3 parts i,e Accounting, M S Excel, Logical Reasoning.
I would suggest to have some additional knowledge on accounting not just the basic knowledge would be helpful so always have something extra knowledge on each category mentioned above.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question would be anything which is related to the job role or individual's educational background.
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Well once you clear the above two rounds, this round is all about your salary discussion, perks and benefits.
  • Q2. Joining and Documentaion process

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Deloitte Tax Consultant interview:
  • Accounting
  • M S Excel
  • Communication Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First and foremost advice is to be calm, confident and positive. By these 3 qualities the opposite person would get a positive vibe around you or even if its virtual. Dont be messed up with your preparations, always be prepared well in hand as the last minute preparation would really mess up your whole mood and vibe. Have some basic knowledge on economical and social factors. Honesty is the most important thing don't lie about anything in a thinking to impress the recruiter as it may completely go opposite.
All the best wishes from me I know you'll can achieve it ! ;)
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Ms excel formula, basis accounts

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prepayments and accrued expenses, balance sheet items
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Advance level excel, basic Accounts and Reasoning

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Advanced level & Basic Accounting Questions
  • Ans. Basic Fundamental of Accounts Rules and Regulations,
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Question from your Resume
  • Q2. About Company and what you know about the work and Presentation of Personality &confidence.
Round 5 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All About the your pervious Work and from your Resume.
  • Q2. About your Previous work and roles and responsibilities of previous work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always keep your self in well dressed and groomed be with self -confidence and don’t go with silly questions and acts.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Excel based test was organized

Round 3 - Case Study 

Case study was presented for interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep yourself updated with market. You will read about the company before interview

Deloitte interview questions for designations

 Tax Consultant II

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 Tax Consultant 1

 (6)

 Tax Analyst

 (4)

 Tax Assistant

 (3)

 Tax Associate

 (2)

 Tax Senior

 (1)

 Indirect Tax Executive

 (4)

 Senior Tax Analyst

 (2)

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

There was versant test for speaking and listening, followed by excel test where they test your basic skills on excel and layout there was a test to check your basic understanding of accounts.

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly experienced tax consultant with a strong background in tax planning and compliance.

    • I have over 10 years of experience in providing tax consulting services to clients from various industries.

    • I am well-versed in tax laws and regulations, and stay updated with the latest changes in tax codes.

    • I have a proven track record of helping clients minimize their tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with all lega...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join deloitte
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Deloitte because of its reputation, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work with a diverse range of clients.

    • Deloitte is known for its excellent reputation in the industry, and I want to be a part of a company that is highly regarded.

    • I believe that Deloitte offers great opportunities for professional growth and development, with its extensive training programs and exposure to a wide range of indu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Few journal entries and accounting concepts
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is ledger and few more accounting concepts
  • Q2. About Indian taxation system

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be yourself and make sure you are able to back up what's written in your CV

Get interview-ready with Top Deloitte Interview Questions

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced tax consultant with a strong background in accounting and tax law.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA certification

    • I have worked for 5+ years in tax consulting firms, helping clients with tax planning and compliance

    • I am knowledgeable about tax laws and regulations, staying up-to-date with changes in the tax code

    • I have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Deloitte is your choice?
  • Ans. 

    Deloitte is my choice because of its reputation for excellence, diverse client base, and opportunities for professional growth.

    • Deloitte is a globally recognized firm known for its high standards of service and expertise

    • The firm works with a wide range of clients across various industries, providing exposure to different tax scenarios

    • Deloitte offers extensive training and development programs to help employees advance i

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - give your best

I applied via LinkedIn

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was a basic aptitude test, testing one’s qualitative and quantitative reasoning

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

It was about a simple topic and didn’t involve much of complications. One has to be patient and also quick in group discussion.

Round 4 - Interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. Why did you choose accounting?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be yourself and do not be nervous. Prepare well about the basics of your profession. And be fluent in English before starting to speak.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Versant 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic test to check English
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Accounts, excel, reasoning

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Accounts, tax and excel related questions
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical and situations based questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
  • Ans. 

    I am a tax consultant with expertise in tax planning and compliance.

    • I have a strong background in tax laws and regulations.

    • I have experience in preparing and filing tax returns for individuals and businesses.

    • I am skilled in conducting tax research and providing advice on tax strategies.

    • I have worked with clients from various industries, ensuring compliance with tax laws while maximizing tax savings.

    • I am detail-oriented...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. AND FAMILY BACKGROUND WITH 1-2 ACCOUNTING QUESTION

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - PREPARE ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION AND DONT PANIC AND ALWAYS ANSWER IN FLUENT MAANER

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

MCQs related to Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasonings, English Communicative , followed by Accounting concepts and excel

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Q2. Why do you think we should hire you
  • Q3. How good are you at handling pressure
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your hobbies
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How would you deal if you are given two works with same deadline? Would you silently accept it or speak about it or complaint
  • Ans. 

    I would speak about it and try to negotiate a new deadline or prioritize the tasks.

    • Communicate with the person who assigned the tasks and explain the situation

    • Provide a realistic timeline for completing both tasks

    • Prioritize the tasks based on their importance and urgency

    • Consider delegating some of the work to others if possible

    • Be proactive in finding a solution that works for everyone

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Deloitte Tax Consultant interview:
  • Advanced Excel
  • Basic Accounting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself, be confident. Speak what you really believe in...don't try to hide your personality just to please them. And yes, communication is the key, no matter what you say, be confident!!

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

based on 55 interviews

5 Interview rounds

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