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Ernst & Young Article Assistant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 22 Jul 2024

Ernst & Young Article Assistant Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Family background

Interview Preparation Tips

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Article Assistant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 1 Feb 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It covers basic questions around finance, auditing and taxation

Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. This is regarding who you are and whether you fit for the role
  • Q2. Why EY? Also, general questions regarding your background.
  • Q3. Why Audit/ Taxation? (Depends upon the stream you have chosen)
  • Ans. 

    I chose Audit/Taxation because it aligns with my interest in financial analysis and compliance.

    • I have a strong interest in financial analysis and compliance.

    • I enjoy working with numbers and analyzing financial data.

    • Audit/Taxation offers a diverse range of clients and industries to work with.

    • I believe it provides a solid foundation for a career in finance or accounting.

    • Examples: I have always been fascinated by the intr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q5. How would you rate yourself on team building and working on strict deadlines?
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. For Audit stream - Expect questions majorly around Financial Statements, Accouting Standards and Standards on Auditing
  • Q2. Be specific to what is being asked

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

The GD was based on AI related topic

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What's your name
  • Q2. What's your game
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why this particular Service Line.
  • Q2. Tell what you know the best.

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Ernst & Young interview questions for designations

 Article Trainee

 (2)

 CA Article

 (1)

 Audit Assistant

 (2)

 Assistant Auditor

 (1)

 Tax Assistant

 (1)

 Account Assistant

 (1)

 Senior Audit Assistant

 (2)

 Assistant Manager Finance

 (1)

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Why Ernst and young?
  • Q3. Why statutory audit.
  • Ans. 

    Statutory audit is mandatory by law to ensure financial statements are accurate and reliable.

    • Statutory audit is required by law for companies to ensure compliance with regulations.

    • It provides assurance to stakeholders that financial statements are accurate and reliable.

    • It helps identify any financial irregularities or fraud within the company.

    • It helps improve the overall financial management of the company.

    • Examples of ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do research about the organisation where you are applying for the job. Go through your CV properly.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is tds ? How is it different from tcs
  • Ans. 

    TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source, while TCS stands for Tax Collected at Source. Both are types of taxes collected by the government.

    • TDS is deducted by the payer at the time of making payment to the payee, while TCS is collected by the seller from the buyer at the time of sale of goods.

    • TDS is applicable on various types of income like salary, interest, commission, etc., while TCS is applicable on the sale of certai...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was good and relevant

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to intern with KPMG
  • Q2. How will you perform under pressure
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2022. 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 tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

An average test is held and its not that tough to crack

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself
  • Q2. Why you want to join us

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and well prepared. You should be clear in what you speak
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. TDS rates of various services
  • Ans. 

    TDS rates vary for different services as per Income Tax Act.

    • TDS rate for professional fees is 10%

    • TDS rate for rent is 10% if the annual rent exceeds Rs. 1,80,000

    • TDS rate for commission or brokerage is 5%

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Case study on PGBP etc
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would you audit Trade receivables
  • Ans. 

    Trade receivables are audited by verifying the existence, valuation, and rights of the receivables.

    • Verify the existence of trade receivables by confirming with customers through direct communication or third-party confirmations.

    • Assess the valuation of trade receivables by reviewing the aging schedule and assessing the likelihood of collection.

    • Examine the rights associated with trade receivables by reviewing contracts, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Simple external confirmations would work along with management authorisation letter to ask the information from the clients and also vouching the sales and terms pf payment agreement specific to the credit...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just go through audit book including some SA like 550, 700 etc you are good to go

Ernst & Young Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ernst & Young Article Assistant interview?
Ernst & Young interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ernst & Young interview process are HR, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
What are the top questions asked in Ernst & Young Article Assistant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Ernst & Young Article Assistant interview -

  1. Why Audit/ Taxation? (Depends upon the stream you have chos...read more
  2. Why statutory aud...read more
  3. For Audit stream - Expect questions majorly around Financial Statements, Accout...read more

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