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KPMG India Staff Accountant 1 Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 6 Jul 2024

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented and dedicated accounting professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for numbers.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from XYZ University

    • I have 2 years of experience working as an accounting intern at ABC Company

    • I am proficient in using accounting software such as QuickBooks and Excel

    • I have strong analytical skills and attention to detail

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Would you like to take up tax roles if audit is not available
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to taking up tax roles if audit opportunities are not available.

    • I have a strong foundation in accounting principles and tax regulations

    • I am willing to learn and adapt to new roles and responsibilities

    • Taking up tax roles can provide me with valuable experience and broaden my skill set

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Provisions of Tax
  • Ans. 

    Provisions of Tax refer to estimated amounts set aside to cover potential future tax liabilities.

    • Provisions of Tax are made based on current tax laws and regulations.

    • They are recorded as liabilities on the balance sheet until the actual tax liability is determined.

    • Examples include provisions for income tax, sales tax, and property tax.

    • Provisions of Tax help companies avoid unexpected tax bills and ensure compliance wit

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Any case law related to direct tax laws

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for KPMG India Staff Accountant 1 interview:
  • Tax laws
  • GST Laws
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 

General knowledge
GST
TAX
Audit

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the different types of opnion?
  • Ans. 

    Different types of opinions in accounting

    • Unqualified opinion - financial statements are fairly presented

    • Qualified opinion - financial statements are fairly presented except for a specific issue

    • Adverse opinion - financial statements are not fairly presented

    • Disclaimer of opinion - auditor is unable to express an opinion due to lack of information or other limitations

    • Opinion on internal controls - auditor's assessment of ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the CARO requirements?
  • Ans. 

    CARO requirements refer to the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, which outlines the audit requirements for companies in India.

    • CARO requirements were introduced in 2015 and have been updated periodically since then.

    • The requirements cover areas such as financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations.

    • Auditors must provide a report on whether the company has complied with the CARO requir...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is easy no need to worry, just be confident in HR round.

Staff Accountant 1 Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in KPMG India
Q1. Would you like to take up tax roles if audit is not available
asked in KPMG India
Q2. what are the different types of opnion?
asked in KPMG India
Q3. what are the CARO requirements?
asked in KPMG India
Q4. Provisions of Tax

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Christ University, Bangalore and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Journal entry for prepaid expenses
  • Ans. 

    Journal entry for prepaid expenses involves debiting Prepaid Expense account and crediting Cash or Bank account.

    • Debit Prepaid Expense account to record the expense paid in advance

    • Credit Cash or Bank account to show the decrease in cash due to prepayment

    • Prepaid expenses are considered assets until they are used up or expire

    • Example: Journal entry for prepaid rent - Debit Prepaid Rent, Credit Cash/Bank

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is bank reconciliation
  • Ans. 

    Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing a company's records with those of its bank to ensure they match.

    • Bank reconciliation involves comparing the company's records of its financial transactions with the bank's records.

    • It helps identify any discrepancies such as missing transactions, errors, or fraudulent activity.

    • The process involves adjusting the company's records to match the bank's records by reconciling an...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the technical questions in an interview
  • Ans. Technical questions are questions that are designed to assess your specific knowledge and skills related to technical aspects of a job
  • Answered by Raj Tufail
  • Q2. These can include questions about programming languages, software tools,
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented accountant with 5 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from XYZ University.

    • I am proficient in using accounting software such as QuickBooks and SAP.

    • I have experience preparing monthly financial statements and analyzing variances.

    • I am skilled in budgeting and forecasting.

    • I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is currently CTC
  • Ans. 

    Current CTC refers to the total salary package of an employee including all benefits and allowances.

    • CTC includes salary, bonuses, benefits, and allowances

    • It does not include deductions like taxes or insurance premiums

    • Example: An employee's CTC is $60,000 per year

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 3 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. INCOME TAX , GST
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. TDS, STATUTORY AUDIT
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain in detail about accounts
  • Ans. 

    Accounts refer to the financial records of an organization that track its transactions and financial position.

    • Accounts are used to record financial transactions such as sales, purchases, and expenses.

    • They help in tracking the financial position of an organization by maintaining records of assets, liabilities, and equity.

    • Accounts are classified into different categories such as revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain about gst and it's pro's and cons
  • Ans. 

    GST is a value-added tax levied on goods and services in India.

    • Pro's: Simplifies tax structure, reduces tax evasion, promotes ease of doing business

    • Cons: Initial implementation challenges, increased compliance burden for small businesses

    • Example: GST replaced multiple indirect taxes like VAT, service tax, excise duty, etc.

    • Example: GST has different tax rates for different goods and services, ranging from 0% to 28%

    • Exampl...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Nspira Management Services Accountant interview:
  • Final Accounts
  • Accounts Reconciliation
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't fear of interviews and be confident with answers while answering. Just explain about what you are aware of. Prepare well

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Not yet discussed still one round

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for McKinsey & Company Financial Accountant interview:
  • Financial Accounting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I just attended interview through my resume

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Bank Reconciliations, Journal entries etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - ..

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Assignment 

GST
TYPE OF GST RETURN
RECONCIALATION

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Some important Question that ask anyone who?
1 golden rule of accounting
2 What i balance sheet and why it is prepared
3 what is account payable and account receivable
4 what is invoice
5

KPMG India Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in KPMG India Staff Accountant 1 interview?
KPMG India interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the KPMG India interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in KPMG India Staff Accountant 1 interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the KPMG India Staff Accountant 1 interview -

  1. Would you like to take up tax roles if audit is not availa...read more
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