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KPMG India Auditing Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 19 Sep 2024

KPMG India Auditing Intern Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 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 

Aptitude, Verbal ability, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Why do you want to work at KPMG?
  • Q3. What do you know about KPMG?
  • Q4. How could this profile help you in your career?
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions relevant to profile you're applying.
  • Q2. Guesstimates : How many people are wearing a white shirt today?
  • Q3. "A woman came to the market to sell eggs. The first customer bought half of her eggs and a half of an egg. The second customer bought half of the remaining eggs and a half of an egg. The third customer onl...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - To help make sure you’re prepared:

1. Read the job description and person specification carefully.

2. Be clear on the skills and qualities the employer is looking for.

3. Check the company website to find out more about its products or services and their plans for the future.

4. Go over your CV or application form and think about things the employer may ask you about
prepare some examples that show you have the right skills, personal qualities and experience.

5. Use the STAR method.

6. Practise your timings on presentations and keep a back-up copy.

7. Ask someone you trust to help you practise answering questions.

8. Think of 2 or 3 questions of your own that you can ask at the end of your interview, to show you’re enthusiastic about the job.

9. Pick out something suitable and comfortable to wear.

10. Check what time you need to arrive and the name of the person you need to see
make sure that you know how to get to where the interview is being held. Work out your public transport route or where you can park. Plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the interview starts
make sure you know who to call in case you’re late for any reason
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong passion for auditing and a desire to learn and grow in the field.

    • Graduated with a degree in Accounting

    • Completed relevant coursework in auditing

    • Previous internship experience in a financial firm

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your greatest strength
  • Ans. 

    My greatest strength is my attention to detail and ability to analyze complex information.

    • Strong attention to detail allows me to catch errors and discrepancies in financial documents

    • Ability to analyze complex information helps me in identifying patterns and trends in data

    • Experience in conducting thorough audits and providing accurate reports

  • Answered by AI

Auditing Intern Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in KPMG India
Q1. "A woman came to the market to sell eggs. The first customer boug ... read more
Q2. What do you know about revenue recognition standard
Q3. Why audit but not finance
Q4. example and equation
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work here?
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work here?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - KPMG work culture is great, you’d love it here

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What was the last feedback you get
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why audit but not finance
  • Ans. 

    Auditing focuses on verifying financial information for accuracy and compliance, while finance involves managing financial resources and making strategic decisions.

    • Auditing involves examining financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

    • Auditors focus on providing assurance to stakeholders regarding the reliability of financial information.

    • Finance professionals are more involved...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Group presentation requiring 10 slides to be presented in 5 minutes. 40 minutes to prepare the presentation in groups of 3 regarding EV market in China

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Easy and basic test. No difficult questions were asked in the test.

Round 3 - Assignment 

Team activity to make a presentation followed by questions and an interview depending on the team

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My advice would be to learn about CPA and auditing before going for the interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your strengths
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about revenue recognition standard
  • Ans. 

    Revenue recognition standard refers to the guidelines for recognizing revenue in financial statements.

    • Revenue recognition standard outlines the criteria for recognizing revenue in financial statements

    • It provides guidance on when to recognize revenue and how much revenue to recognize

    • The new standard, ASC 606, requires companies to recognize revenue when goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that re...

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise accounting standards very well. They will surely be asked.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us your major audit observations
  • Ans. 

    Major audit observations include inadequate documentation, lack of segregation of duties, and insufficient controls.

    • Inadequate documentation of transactions and processes

    • Lack of segregation of duties leading to potential fraud risks

    • Insufficient controls over financial reporting

    • Non-compliance with regulatory requirements

    • Weaknesses in IT security measures

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What checks shall be done in P2P Audit
  • Ans. 

    Checks in P2P Audit include vendor verification, invoice accuracy, approval process review, duplicate payments detection, and compliance with policies.

    • Verify vendor information for accuracy and legitimacy

    • Ensure invoices match purchase orders and goods received

    • Review approval process to confirm proper authorization

    • Detect and prevent duplicate payments

    • Check for compliance with company policies and regulations

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

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Understand questions and Answer calmly

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Are you ok with extra working hours

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while speaking.

Auditor Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 12 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Talk about yourswlf
Round 2 - Case Study 

How you dealing conflict

KPMG India Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in KPMG India Auditing Intern interview?
KPMG India interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the KPMG India interview process are HR, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.

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