Ganesh & Co Senior Tax Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

I had applied for the Canada Tax Consultant Role and the first round was the Versant and Aptitude test. First, HR called me for a basic discussion and informed me about the test rounds. The Versant round tested my English speaking, listening, and reading skills. After the Versant round, I took the aptitude test which had three sections - Logical reasoning, Accounting (including journal entries and B.Com related questions), and Excel-related questions.

Q1. Tell me about yourself, and your family
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I am a tax consultant with a passion for helping clients navigate complex tax laws. My family is supportive and close-knit.
• I have been working as a tax consultant for the past 5 years

• I specialize in corporate tax planning and compliance

• My family consists of my parents, my spouse, and two children

• We enjoy spending quality time together on weekends
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Q2. Asked about my job roles in my previous company
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Q3. How did you cope with the previous tax season, and how many hours did you work last tax season?
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I coped with the previous tax season by managing my time effectively and working long hours when necessary.
• I prioritized tasks and created a schedule to ensure all deadlines were met

• I communicated effectively with clients to gather necessary information in a timely manner

• I worked an average of 60 hours per week during the tax season

• I made sure to take breaks and practice self-care to avoid burnout
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Q4. Why are you leaving your current company
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Seeking new opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Looking for new challenges and opportunities to expand my skills

• Interested in exploring different areas of tax consulting

• Seeking a company with better career advancement opportunities
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Q1. Tell me about yourself and your family and also about your friends.
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I am a tax consultant with a loving family and a close-knit group of friends.
• I am a tax consultant by profession

• I have a supportive and loving family

• I have a close group of friends who I enjoy spending time with
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Q2. Have you done any extracurricular activities during your college
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Yes, I was actively involved in the finance club and volunteered for tax preparation workshops.
• Participated in finance club activities

• Volunteered for tax preparation workshops

• Organized fundraising events for charity

• Attended seminars on tax laws and regulations
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Q3. What is your Hobby?
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My hobby is photography. I love capturing moments and exploring different perspectives through my camera lens.
• I enjoy experimenting with different lighting techniques

• I like to explore new locations and find unique angles for my shots

• I often participate in photography contests and exhibitions
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Q1. Describe a time when you disagree with you supervisor
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I disagreed with my supervisor on a project deadline
• My supervisor wanted to set a deadline that I felt was unrealistic

• I respectfully expressed my concerns and provided evidence to support my viewpoint

• We ultimately compromised on a more reasonable deadline that took into account both of our perspectives
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Q2. Go beyond your responsibilities
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Q1. Personal and background information. About past experience.
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Q2. One and one round.
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Questions on Math, logical reasoning, grammar.

Q1. What does tax means ?
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Tax is a mandatory financial charge imposed by the government on individuals or businesses to fund public expenditures.
• Tax is used by the government to generate revenue for public services such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc.

• There are different types of taxes such as income tax, sales tax, property tax, and corporate tax.

• Tax rates can vary based on income levels, types of goods or services, and location.

• ...read more
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Q2. What is your knowledge about this role ?
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Q1. Say About yourself ?
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Q2. Your Strength and weakness
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It was moderately tough, one can pass with good knowledge

It was a case study based, testing your grasping skills.

Q1. All questions related to consulting and how you would perform in situations.
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Q2. Knowledge on excel and SQL and PowerPoint
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It was quite detailed one with many questions lined up

Q1. About my thoughts regarding working with d company
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Q2. What all I expected from this company
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Q1. Resume based Question
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Q2. Technical questions on foreign tax credit under DTAA
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