InSync Analytics Financial Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Financial ratios test and MCQ test related to finance numericals

Q1. What is balance sheet, p&l and cash flow statement?
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Balance sheet shows a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. P&L shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a period. Cash flow statement shows how cash flows in and out of a company.
• Balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time.

• P&L (Profit and Loss) statement shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific p...read more
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Q2. What is the negative item in the balance sheet?
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The negative item in the balance sheet is liabilities.
• Liabilities represent the company's debts or obligations that must be paid off in the future.

• Examples of liabilities include loans, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.

• Having high levels of liabilities relative to assets can indicate financial risk.
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Q2. Give Income statement format.
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Income statement format includes revenue, expenses, and net income.
• Start with revenue at the top

• List all expenses below revenue

• Calculate net income by subtracting total expenses from revenue

• Include headings for each section such as 'Revenue', 'Expenses', and 'Net Income'

• Format should be: Revenue - Expenses = Net Income
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Q1. What is Vlookup?and if it's giving error then which symbol we use to remove the error?
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Vlookup is a function in Excel used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.
• Vlookup stands for 'Vertical Lookup'.

• It is commonly used in Excel to search for a value in the leftmost column of a table and return a value in the same row from a specified column.

• If Vlookup is giving an error, the symbol '#' is used to remove the error.

• For example, if the formula '=VLOOKUP(A2, B2:...read more
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Q1. How is financial model build
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Financial models are built by gathering historical financial data, making assumptions about future performance, and using various forecasting techniques.
• Gather historical financial data from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements

• Make assumptions about future performance based on industry trends, company strategy, and economic conditions

• Use forecasting techniques such as discounted cash flow analysi...read more
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Q2. What is wacc and explain
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WACC stands for Weighted Average Cost of Capital, a calculation used to determine a company's cost of capital.
• WACC takes into account the cost of debt and equity in a company's capital structure

• It is calculated by multiplying the cost of each capital component by its proportional weight and summing the results

• WACC is used as a discount rate in valuation models such as discounted cash flow analysis

• A company's WACC is us...read more
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Q1. What is financial modelling
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Financial modelling is the process of creating a mathematical representation of a company's financial situation.
• It involves forecasting financial performance based on historical data and assumptions.

• Financial models are used for budgeting, valuation, and decision-making.

• Common types of financial models include discounted cash flow (DCF), merger and acquisition (M&A), and sensitivity analysis models.
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Q2. What is depreciation
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Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.
• Depreciation is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset over time

• It reflects the wear and tear, obsolescence, or decrease in value of the asset

• Common methods of calculating depreciation include straight-line, double declining balance, and units of production

• Example: A company buys a machine for $10,000 with a useful life o...read more
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Q3. What is Appreciation?
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Appreciation refers to the increase in value of an asset over time.
• Appreciation can be seen in various assets such as real estate, stocks, and collectibles.

• It is the opposite of depreciation, which is a decrease in value.

• Factors such as market demand, economic conditions, and scarcity can contribute to appreciation.

• Appreciation can be realized through selling the asset at a higher price than its original purchase price
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