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KPMG India Tax Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 14 Oct 2024

KPMG India Tax Consultant Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Withholding tax?
  • Ans. 

    Withholding tax is a tax deducted at source by the payer of income, typically on interest, dividends, or wages.

    • Withholding tax is deducted by the payer of income before it is paid to the recipient.

    • It is commonly applied to interest, dividends, royalties, and wages.

    • The withheld tax is then paid directly to the government on behalf of the recipient.

    • The recipient may still need to report the income and withholding tax on ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you do income allocation in 704c method?
  • Ans. 

    Income allocation in 704c method involves assigning income or deductions to partners based on their share of partnership profits.

    • Income allocation in 704c method is used to allocate income or deductions to partners in a partnership based on their share of partnership profits.

    • This method is typically used when there is a substantial disparity between the book value and tax basis of partnership assets.

    • The allocation is m...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via campus placement at Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

It was basic aptitude test with communication section, which includes reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions on finance and tax were asked
  • Q2. Do you know anything about Indian Tax?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Indian Tax system is complex and diverse with various taxes like income tax, GST, customs duty, etc.

    • Indian tax system is governed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)

    • Income tax is levied on the income earned by individuals and businesses

    • Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax levied on the supply of goods and services

    • Customs duty is levied...

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Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a normal HR round. All the basic HR questions were asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be fluent and confident in what you speak.
Be thorough on all your basic concepts.

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Tax Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 6 Sep 2022

I applied via campus placement at NMAM Institute of Technology, Mangalore and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Aptitude Test 

Average questions study all basic accounting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - its easy to crack if you prepare well all the best
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Account questions and logical reasoning

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do u choose kpmg

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Online asesment that measures the numerically and logical abilities

Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study about tax that focus ok implementing the vat in GCC countries

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduc yourself
  • Q2. What do you know about the Egyptian tax system
  • Ans. 

    The Egyptian tax system consists of various taxes including income tax, value-added tax, and corporate tax.

    • Egypt has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 0% to 22.5%

    • Value-added tax (VAT) is levied at a standard rate of 14%

    • Corporate tax rate is 22.5% for most companies

    • There are also other taxes such as property tax, stamp duty, and customs duties

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Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Questions releated to reasoning

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Cash vs UPI time:-15 min members:-10,

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is financial statement
  • Ans. 

    A financial statement is a document that provides an overview of a company's financial performance and position.

    • Financial statements include the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

    • They are prepared by companies to communicate their financial information to stakeholders.

    • Financial statements help in assessing the profitability, liquidity, and solvency of a company.

    • They are used by investors, credito...

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  • Q3. What is GAAP? and how its help us as a tax consultant
  • Ans. 

    GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. It is a set of standard accounting rules and guidelines.

    • GAAP provides a framework for preparing financial statements and ensures consistency and comparability in financial reporting.

    • As a tax consultant, understanding GAAP helps in accurately interpreting financial statements and identifying taxable income.

    • GAAP also helps in determining the appropriate tax treatm...

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy just basic of accounts they ask.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. In the HR round- as usual self introduction and the language fluency were mainly focused.In technical round--I was mainly asked the basic to little advanced topics in Direct taxation subject

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and be honest when you dont know answer to any of the questions asked by your recruiter...its totally fine if you are unable to answer few questions.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Section 35DA deduction
  • Q2. Section 80JJAA deduction
  • Ans. 

    Section 80JJAA deduction allows deduction for new employment generation in specified industries.

    • Section 80JJAA of the Income Tax Act allows a deduction to employers for new employment generation in specified industries.

    • The deduction is available for 30% of additional employee cost for 3 consecutive assessment years.

    • The deduction is available to Indian companies engaged in manufacture or production of goods in specified...

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  • Q3. Section80Cdediction
  • Q4. Riound tripping ofshares
  • Q5. Go goa gone less

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare as per book
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basis accounting and basics of US tax
  • Q2. Basics of US tax

KPMG India Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in KPMG India Tax Consultant 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 Technical.
What are the top questions asked in KPMG India Tax Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the KPMG India Tax Consultant interview -

  1. Do you know anything about Indian T...read more
  2. How do you do income allocation in 704c meth...read more
  3. What is Withholding t...read more

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