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No, land is not depreciated as it is considered to have an indefinite useful life.
Land is not subject to depreciation because it is considered to have an indefinite useful life.
Depreciation is only applicable to assets that have a limited useful life, such as buildings or machinery.
The cost of land is typically not allocated over time like other assets, but rather recorded at its original cost on the balance sheet...
Entry for bad debts is made to reflect the amount of accounts receivable that are unlikely to be collected.
Bad debts are recorded as an expense on the income statement.
The entry typically involves debiting the bad debt expense account and crediting the accounts receivable account.
It is important to regularly review and adjust the bad debt allowance to reflect the most accurate estimate of uncollectible accounts.
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Auditing is the process of examining and verifying financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
Auditing involves reviewing financial statements, records, and transactions.
The goal of auditing is to provide assurance that financial information is accurate and reliable.
Auditors may also identify areas for improvement in financial reporting and internal controls.
Examples of audits in...
Materiality and PM refer to the concept of significance in auditing, with materiality being the threshold for financial information to be considered important and PM being the performance materiality set below materiality.
Materiality is the threshold at which financial information becomes significant enough to influence the decisions of users of the financial statements.
Performance materiality (PM) is set below ma...
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The golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.
The golden rules include: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.
These rules help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified in the accounting system.
For example, when a company rece...
Audit risks include inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk.
Inherent risk: risk of material misstatement without considering internal controls
Control risk: risk that internal controls will not prevent or detect material misstatements
Detection risk: risk that audit procedures will not detect material misstatements
Examples: Inherent risk - complexity of transactions, Control risk - ineffective segregation of...
I appeared for an interview in Nov 2024.
It was good and easy also
The golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.
The golden rules include: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.
These rules help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified in the accounting system.
For example, when a company receives ...
Audit risks include inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk.
Inherent risk: risk of material misstatement without considering internal controls
Control risk: risk that internal controls will not prevent or detect material misstatements
Detection risk: risk that audit procedures will not detect material misstatements
Examples: Inherent risk - complexity of transactions, Control risk - ineffective segregation of duti...
Materiality and PM refer to the concept of significance in auditing, with materiality being the threshold for financial information to be considered important and PM being the performance materiality set below materiality.
Materiality is the threshold at which financial information becomes significant enough to influence the decisions of users of the financial statements.
Performance materiality (PM) is set below materia...
I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.
I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.
In 5 years, I see myself as a senior audit associate leading a team and taking on more complex projects.
Continuing to develop my skills and knowledge in auditing
Taking on more responsibilities and leadership roles within the team
Working towards obtaining relevant certifications such as CPA or CIA
Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Contributing to the growth and success of the audit department
I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.
The aptitude test was conducted in 3 parts. Last level was email writing
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
It had 3 sections maths and reasoning, English and accounts
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.
Brush up the basics of quants, Verbal and Finance and Accounting
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.
Aptitude test was from AMCAT and questions were basically asked from logical ability email writing financial and accounting and English comprehensive
I would prioritize tasks, communicate with both managers, and seek a collaborative solution to manage expectations effectively.
Assess the urgency and importance of each task to determine priorities.
Communicate with both managers to clarify expectations and deadlines.
Propose a timeline that accommodates both tasks, if possible.
If necessary, seek assistance or delegate tasks to ensure timely completion.
Example: If one ma...
The duration of KPMG India Audit Associate interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.
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