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Goldman Sachs Accountant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 3 May 2024

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Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 May 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Accounting Concepts & Basics of Accounting

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I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Past experience
  • Q2.  About past company

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What account rules
  • Ans. 

    Account rules refer to the guidelines and principles that govern the recording and reporting of financial transactions in an organization.

    • Account rules dictate how transactions are classified and recorded in financial statements

    • They ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting

    • Examples include the matching principle, revenue recognition principle, and historical cost principle

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

One topic choose and give speech

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

4 part in aptitude english, logical, insurance, accounting

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is accounting
  • Ans. 

    Accounting is the process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions of a business.

    • Involves recording financial transactions

    • Summarizing financial data in financial statements

    • Analyzing financial information to make business decisions

    • Reporting financial results to stakeholders

    • Examples: preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Confirmed work then would like it is part time jobs....
  • Q2. Why are you doing then like it?
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy accounting because it combines analytical skills with problem-solving, allowing me to contribute to financial success.

    • Passion for numbers: I have always enjoyed working with numbers and analyzing data.

    • Problem-solving: Accounting challenges me to find solutions to financial discrepancies.

    • Impact on business: I appreciate how accurate accounting can drive business decisions and growth.

    • Continuous learning: The fiel...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Light for information about your self control....
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Accounting Rules
  • Q2. Accounting Rules In Excel
  • Ans. 

    Understanding accounting rules in Excel is crucial for accurate financial reporting and analysis.

    • Use formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, and IF to automate calculations.

    • Implement data validation to ensure accurate data entry (e.g., restrict entries to certain ranges).

    • Utilize pivot tables for summarizing large datasets efficiently.

    • Apply conditional formatting to highlight key financial metrics (e.g., profit margins below a cert...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
  • Q1. Personal life question
  • Q2. Insurance reinsurance question
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Assignment 

What is Balance sheet

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

What is tha discussion problem and solution

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. Gst kitne type hoti hai
  • Q2. GST Return kya hai
  • Q3. GST ka full form
  • Ans. 

    GST stands for Goods and Services Tax, a comprehensive tax on the supply of goods and services in India.

    • GST was implemented in India on July 1, 2017.

    • It replaced multiple indirect taxes like VAT, service tax, and excise duty.

    • GST is categorized into three types: CGST (Central GST), SGST (State GST), and IGST (Integrated GST).

    • For example, if a product costs ₹100, and the GST rate is 18%, the total cost will be ₹118.

    • GST ai...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Income tax kya hai
  • Q5. Income tax q file karvaya Jat hai

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Accounts Payable ?
  • Ans. 

    Accounts Payable is the amount of money a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods or services purchased on credit.

    • Accounts Payable is a liability on the balance sheet

    • It represents the company's obligation to pay off short-term debts to creditors

    • It includes invoices from suppliers, utility bills, and other expenses

    • Accounts Payable is typically recorded when goods or services are received, not when they are pa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Procure to pay ?
  • Ans. 

    Procure to pay is the process of obtaining and paying for goods and services from suppliers.

    • Involves requesting goods/services, receiving them, approving invoices, and making payments

    • Includes steps like purchase requisition, purchase order, goods receipt, invoice verification, and payment processing

    • Helps streamline the purchasing process and ensure timely payments to suppliers

  • Answered by AI

Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Goldman Sachs Accountant interview?
Goldman Sachs interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Goldman Sachs interview process are One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Goldman Sachs Accountant 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 Goldman Sachs. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Goldman Sachs expect are Investment Banking, CCTV Monitoring, Identity Access Management, Medical Coding and Python.

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