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H&R Block Tax Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 28 Jan 2025

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Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 28 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

US Tax Related Question

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Accounting definitions
  • Q2. Principles of Accounting & Some journal entries
  • Ans. 

    Understanding principles of accounting and journal entries is essential for a Tax Associate role.

    • Principles of accounting include matching principle, revenue recognition principle, and cost principle

    • Journal entries are used to record financial transactions in the accounting system

    • Examples of journal entries include recording revenue, expenses, and asset purchases

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Self introducing
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. Self introduction

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain Accounting Principals
  • Ans. 

    Accounting principles are the fundamental guidelines and rules that govern the field of accounting.

    • Accounting principles provide a framework for recording, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions.

    • They ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in financial statements.

    • Examples of accounting principles include the matching principle, revenue recognition principle, and the cost principle.

    • These principles help ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need basic accounting knowledge and depreciation types

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is bank reconciliation?
  • Ans. 

    Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing a company's bank statement with its own accounting records.

    • It helps to identify any discrepancies between the two records.

    • It ensures that all transactions are accurately recorded in the company's books.

    • It involves matching transactions on the bank statement with transactions in the company's accounting system.

    • Any differences are investigated and resolved.

    • Examples of items...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is cash flow statement?
  • Ans. 

    Cash flow statement is a financial statement that shows the inflow and outflow of cash in a business over a period of time.

    • It shows the sources of cash and how it is used.

    • It is divided into three sections: operating, investing, and financing activities.

    • It helps in analyzing the liquidity and solvency of a business.

    • Example: A company's cash flow statement shows that it has a positive cash flow from operating activities,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Journal entries
  • Q4. More questions on cash flow statement by asking and example

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics of accounts only for technical round
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your prior company experience
  • Ans. Since I had 5+ yrs of experience in audit, it was easy for me to take through the interviewer across.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Why do you want a job change
  • Ans. To get experience in different domain and BDO rise is once such new organisation to provide a good platform.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basically I have attained many interviews one key thing I observed from the companies is that how you can bring values to their teams, ability make solutions. More over I would recommend you to be confident across your interview irrespective they either select you or reject.

All the best.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 4 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basics Questions About Financial knowledge and reasoning.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me About Yourself. Previous Experiences.
  • Q2. Define Contingent Liability.
  • Ans. 

    Contingent Liability is a potential obligation that may arise from past events and whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events.

    • It is a liability that is not yet certain but may become certain in the future

    • It arises from past events

    • It depends on the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events

    • Examples include pending lawsuits, warran

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe about Yourself.
  • Q2. Why do you want to join BDO?
  • Q3. Why You? and describe previous Experiences
  • Q4. How do you Contribute to BDO?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for BDO RISE Private Limited Associate interview:
  • Basic Accounting
  • Resume
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident, take time to answer, and give answers calmly.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Assertions audit, ind as 115
  • Q2. Self description , previous org

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare audit and accounts. Better communication
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Qunatitave aaptitude test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tax fundamentals
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak confidently
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 5 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 

Basics of accounting excel English email writing logical questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situation base questions and resume questions
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions In online screen

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence is the key element
Communication is also important

H&R Block Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in H&R Block Tax Associate interview?
H&R Block interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the H&R Block interview process are One-on-one Round, Aptitude Test and Technical.
What are the top questions asked in H&R Block Tax Associate interview?

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