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Advisor Client Solutions Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Apr 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

English, Reasoning and basic accounting/finance questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of Finance world like about financial market, risk, beta, stock market related basic questions
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Here they want to know more about your personality as a whole. Technical questions can be expected as well easy to moderate level

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for FactSet Advisor Client Solutions interview:
  • Financial Markets
  • Mba Finance
  • Financial instruments
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up on baic finance questions. Be confident and smart you got this.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic quant and reasoning and accounting knowledge

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Financial statements, Types of assets , mutual funds

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Research Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Akshay Chouhan

posted on 18 Jun 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Finance , Quant, English,

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about factset Tell me about your self What is EPS Golden Rule of Accounts Types of account Capital Expenditure How to calculate Gross Profit Stock Split Working capital Provision & Reserve
  • Ans. 

    FactSet is a financial data and software company providing analytics, research, and data solutions to investment professionals.

    • FactSet offers a wide range of financial data and software solutions to investment professionals

    • It provides analytics, research, and data solutions to help clients make informed investment decisions

    • FactSet's products include financial data feeds, portfolio analytics, and research management too...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare Finance and Account question

Top FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Finance questions and aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Golden rules, amortisation, goodwill,depreciation,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should have confidence what we are telling

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. I am fresher I don't have eany work experience if give an opportunity I will poor my self my strength are fixble,quick learner,I am good communication skills.as I have all such qualites in me you may hire ...
  • Q2. Quick learner-i am quick learner,I will learn everything in very less time. I am good at my research and analyziation skills
  • Q3.  Flexible-i am very flexible person,so I can adjust to any working conditions easily like whether to work in a night shifts and other locations.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have much rounded in this factset company .

Top FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is income statement how do u calculate net profit? What is stock split and merger and takeover and depreciation and amortization and net worth and retaining earnings,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Accounting standards, Dual concept, Accrual basis, Bad debts
  • Q2. Difference between provision and reserves
  • Ans. 

    Provision is a charge against profits, while reserves are profits set aside for future use.

    • Provision is an estimated expense, while reserves are a part of profits.

    • Provision is a charge against profits, while reserves are a part of equity.

    • Provision is a liability, while reserves are an asset.

    • Examples of provisions include bad debts, warranties, and taxes, while examples of reserves include general reserves, contingency

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3.  Types of accounts, Golden rules of accounts
  • Ans. 

    Types of accounts and golden rules of accounts

    • Types of accounts include assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses

    • Golden rules of accounts are based on the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity

    • The golden rules are: Debit what comes in and credit what goes out, Debit the receiver and credit the giver, Debit all expenses and losses and credit all incomes and gains

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Finance related questions
  • Q5. Finace vs accounting, fundamental vs technical, merger, accquisition, amalgamation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are attending for research analyst, firstly be prepared with your resume of strengths & weakness. And be thorough with Finance related questions.

Top FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is amortization
  • Ans. 

    Amortization is the process of spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

    • Amortization is commonly used in accounting to allocate the cost of intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks over their useful life.

    • It is similar to depreciation, which is used for tangible assets like buildings and equipment.

    • Amortization expenses are recorded on the income statement and reduce the val...

  • Answered by AI

Top FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

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Research Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Suresh Yarramsetti

posted on 17 Jun 2022

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 
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cash flow statement, Golden rules of accounting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You have to know accounting and investment banking

Top FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is income statement how do u calculate net profit? What is stock split and merger and takeover and depreciation and amortization and net worth and retaining earnings,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About ms excel and ms office suit
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, don't be nervous.
Wear formals, try to avoid dark colours.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Golden Rules of Accounting
  • Ans. 

    Golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the recording of financial transactions.

    • The first golden rule is the principle of debit and credit.

    • The second golden rule is the principle of consistency.

    • The third golden rule is the principle of conservatism.

    • The fourth golden rule is the principle of materiality.

    • The fifth golden rule is the principle of relevance.

    • The sixth golden rule is the principle of objec

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Ratios and Capital market

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for FactSet Research Analyst interview:
  • Accounting and Finance market
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic and Depth Questions prepare well for Interview +12 questions are asked in Starting later they will go by your way of answering

Top FactSet Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is income statement how do u calculate net profit? What is stock split and merger and takeover and depreciation and amortization and net worth and retaining earnings,book value per share? Types of equity shares etc...
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FactSet Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in FactSet interview?
FactSet interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the FactSet interview process are Aptitude Test, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for FactSet 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 FactSet. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at FactSet expect are Analytics, Python, Analytical, SQL and Computer science.
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The duration of FactSet interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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