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Ernst & Young Senior Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Jun 2025

54 Interview questions

A Senior Consultant was asked 1w ago
Q. What are the three domains of IT General Controls (ITGC)?
Ans. 

IT General Controls (ITGC) ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data in IT systems.

  • Access Controls: Manage who can access systems and data. Example: Role-based access control (RBAC).

  • Change Management: Ensure that changes to systems are made in a controlled manner. Example: Documenting and approving changes.

  • Data Backup and Recovery: Protect data from loss and ensure it can be restored. Example...

A Senior Consultant was asked 1w ago
Q. What are the key risks and controls relevant to experienced processes and industries?
Ans. 

Key risks and controls in experienced processes include operational, compliance, and financial risks, with tailored controls for each industry.

  • Operational risks: Inefficiencies in processes can lead to delays; implementing process automation can mitigate this risk.

  • Compliance risks: Industries like finance face strict regulations; regular audits and compliance training are essential controls.

  • Financial risks: Market...

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A Senior Consultant was asked 3w ago
Q. Given two sorted arrays nums1 and nums2 of size m and n respectively, return the median of the two sorted arrays.
Ans. 

Find the median of two sorted arrays efficiently using binary search.

  • Combine both arrays and sort them, then find the median. Example: [1, 3] and [2] -> [1, 2, 3] -> median is 2.

  • Use binary search to partition the arrays. This reduces time complexity to O(log(min(n, m))).

  • Handle edge cases where arrays are of different lengths or empty.

  • If total length is odd, median is the middle element; if even, it's the ave...

A Senior Consultant was asked 3mo ago
Q. What challenges did you face?
Ans. 

I faced challenges in project management, stakeholder communication, and adapting to changing client needs.

  • Managing tight deadlines: For instance, I had to deliver a comprehensive report within a week due to an unexpected client request.

  • Navigating conflicting stakeholder interests: In one project, I facilitated discussions between departments to align their goals.

  • Adapting to changing client needs: A client shifted...

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A Senior Consultant was asked 5mo ago
Q. Given a sorted array nums, remove the duplicates in-place such that each element appears only once and returns the new length. Do not allocate extra space for another array; you must do this by modifying th...
Ans. 

Remove duplicates from an array of strings

  • Iterate through the array and store each element in a Set to remove duplicates

  • Convert the Set back to an array to get the final result

A Senior Consultant was asked 6mo ago
Q. What is the singleton pattern?
Ans. 

The singleton pattern restricts a class to a single instance and provides a global point of access to it.

  • Ensures only one instance of a class exists throughout the application.

  • Provides a global access point to that instance.

  • Commonly used in logging, configuration settings, and thread pools.

  • Example in Java: Using a private constructor and a static method to get the instance.

  • Example in Python: Using a class variable...

A Senior Consultant was asked 6mo ago
Q. What are the differences between the 'ref' and 'out' keywords?
Ans. 

Ref and out are keywords in C# used for passing parameters by reference or for output parameters in methods.

  • ref allows a method to modify the value of a parameter passed to it.

  • Example: void UpdateValue(ref int number) { number = 10; }

  • out is similar to ref but requires the method to assign a value before returning.

  • Example: void GetValues(out int number) { number = 5; }

  • Both keywords enable methods to return multiple...

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A Senior Consultant was asked 6mo ago
Q. What is acceptance criteria?
Ans. 

Acceptance criteria are conditions that a product must satisfy to be accepted by a user, customer, or stakeholder.

  • Acceptance criteria are typically defined during the planning phase of a project.

  • They are used to determine whether a product or feature is complete and functioning as expected.

  • Acceptance criteria are often written in a specific format, such as 'Given X, when Y, then Z.'

  • They help ensure that the produc...

A Senior Consultant was asked 6mo ago
Q. How would you create a new market in Vietnam for LC/BG?
Ans. 

To create a new market in Vietnam for LC/BG, we can start by conducting market research, building relationships with local businesses and government agencies, and offering tailored financial solutions.

  • Conduct market research to understand the needs and preferences of Vietnamese businesses

  • Build relationships with local banks, businesses, and government agencies to establish credibility and trust

  • Offer tailored finan...

A Senior Consultant was asked
Q. How would you design an ADF pipeline for loading multiple files?
Ans. 

Designing an ADF pipeline to efficiently load multiple files into a data store.

  • Use Azure Data Factory (ADF) to create a pipeline for file ingestion.

  • Utilize the Copy Data activity to load files from various sources like Blob Storage.

  • Implement a ForEach activity to iterate over multiple files in a directory.

  • Use parameters to dynamically handle file names and paths.

  • Consider using Data Flows for transformation during ...

Ernst & Young Senior Consultant Interview Experiences

121 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain projects worked on and benefits
  • Q2. What is agile , SDLC, user stories
  • Ans. 

    Agile is a project management methodology focused on iterative development, SDLC is the software development life cycle, and user stories are short descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the end user.

    • Agile is a project management approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback.

    • SDLC is the process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying software applications.

    • User stories ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will to create a new market in vietnam for LC/BG
  • Ans. 

    To create a new market in Vietnam for LC/BG, we can start by conducting market research, building relationships with local businesses and government agencies, and offering tailored financial solutions.

    • Conduct market research to understand the needs and preferences of Vietnamese businesses

    • Build relationships with local banks, businesses, and government agencies to establish credibility and trust

    • Offer tailored financial ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is acceptance criteria
  • Ans. 

    Acceptance criteria are conditions that a product must satisfy to be accepted by a user, customer, or stakeholder.

    • Acceptance criteria are typically defined during the planning phase of a project.

    • They are used to determine whether a product or feature is complete and functioning as expected.

    • Acceptance criteria are often written in a specific format, such as 'Given X, when Y, then Z.'

    • They help ensure that the product mee...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. DAX Question related to Filter and Time Intelligence function
  • Q2. Power BI Service features such as Gateways, RLS, Schedule Refresh
  • Q3. Introduction and Current Role Project
  • Q4. Power BI desktop features such as Tooltip, Drill Through filter, Bookmarks etc
Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Incremental Refresh
  • Q2. DAX questions related to Filter, Relationship, Table Manipulation, and Time Intelligence functions
  • Q3. Power BI Services features
  • Ans. 

    Power BI Services features include data visualization, interactive reports, dashboards, and data connectivity.

    • Data visualization tools like charts, graphs, and maps

    • Interactive reports for exploring data and gaining insights

    • Dashboards for monitoring key metrics and KPIs

    • Data connectivity to various sources like Excel, SQL databases, and cloud services

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. SQL Interview Questions
  • Q5. Introduction and Current Role Project
Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Data Modeling Questions
  • Q2. Data Warehousing Concepts such as SCD, Dimension and Fact Tables
  • Q3. Scenario Question related to BI tool such as Why you would consider this tool and How is it different from other BI Tools
  • Q4. Why are you leaving your last Organisation
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a different environment.

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Looking for new challenges

    • Seeking a change in work environment

    • Opportunity to learn and grow in a different setting

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Current role in the Project and ofcourse Introduction was in the first.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For SQL Learning - Ankit Bansal YouTube channel.

For Power BI - You can pick for DAX - Learnwidgiggs, and for Others - Amit Chandak, Analytics With Nag playlist are enough to crack the interviews.

Also, you can refer Reza Rad Book, Power Query Book(Ken Puls), Phillip Seamark and Marco Russo DAX book for deep understanding. (these 4 books are enough to crack any interviews)

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sorting the array
  • Q2. Remove duplicates
  • Ans. 

    Remove duplicates from an array of strings

    • Iterate through the array and store each element in a Set to remove duplicates

    • Convert the Set back to an array to get the final result

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal previous project related questions. Not so hard

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Here the interview process is too easy to crack.. don't need much skill to crack ey interview.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about ur self
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced Senior Consultant with a strong background in project management and client relations.

    • Over 10 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Expertise in project management and client relations

    • Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget

    • Strong communication and leadership skills

    • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why to left last company
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Looking for a more challenging role

    • Seeking new learning opportunities

    • Company restructuring or downsizing

    • Relocation to a different city

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Plz stay way from this company , if luv ur career
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Next.js, 20 mins, platfomr, topics et duration

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Soyez préparé
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions asked on Accounts payable , accounts receivable,banking , custom developments
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions asked on client interaction, functional knowledge on all the submodules in FI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions asked about my professional journey
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Can you describe your past experiences, including how you faced challenges and the solutions you implemented?
  • Ans. 

    I navigated complex projects, overcoming obstacles through strategic planning and collaboration with stakeholders.

    • Led a project to streamline operations, reducing processing time by 30% through process mapping and automation.

    • Faced a budget cut challenge; implemented cost-saving measures that maintained project quality while reducing expenses by 15%.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve a major client issu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Few Technical Questions on Auditing, Audit Approaches etc.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ask Question based on Azure
  • Q2. ADF questions- design pipeline for loading multiple files
  • Ans. 

    Designing an ADF pipeline to efficiently load multiple files into a data store.

    • Use Azure Data Factory (ADF) to create a pipeline for file ingestion.

    • Utilize the Copy Data activity to load files from various sources like Blob Storage.

    • Implement a ForEach activity to iterate over multiple files in a directory.

    • Use parameters to dynamically handle file names and paths.

    • Consider using Data Flows for transformation during the l...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Query Optimization Technique
  • Ans. 

    Query optimization techniques are used to improve the performance of database queries.

    • Use indexes to speed up query execution

    • Avoid using SELECT * and only select the necessary columns

    • Optimize joins by using appropriate join types like INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, etc.

    • Use WHERE clause to filter data before processing

    • Consider denormalizing data for frequently accessed columns

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Partition Table
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic of BA. Process of BA
  • Q2. Basic of product owner
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic of product owner

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Guy's don't even think of joining this company. They play with candidate. The intervier was very mannerless. And he itself doesn't have any knowledge on domain. These guys will take interview for timepass. The intervier was not even allowing to speak and he itself was confused what to ask.

Ernst & Young Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ernst & Young Senior Consultant interview?
Ernst & Young interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ernst & Young interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Ernst & Young Senior 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 Ernst & Young. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ernst & Young expect are Quality Assurance, Agile Coaching, Taxation, International Taxation and Client Servicing.
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How long is the Ernst & Young Senior Consultant interview process?

The duration of Ernst & Young Senior Consultant interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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