Macquarie Group Executive Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. What is the difference between impairment and depreciation?
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Impairment is a sudden and significant decrease in the value of an asset, while depreciation is the gradual decrease in value over time.
• Impairment is usually a one-time event that occurs when the value of an asset drops below its carrying amount.

• Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of an asset over its useful life, reflecting the wear and tear on the asset.

• Impairment is recognized when the asset's recoverable amo...read more
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Q2. What is the five. Steps model of revenue
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The five steps model of revenue is a framework used to analyze and improve revenue generation strategies.
• Identify target market and customer segments

• Develop products or services that meet the needs of the target market

• Create effective marketing and sales strategies

• Implement pricing strategies to maximize revenue

• Monitor and analyze revenue performance to make adjustments as needed
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Q3. What is fair value measurement
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Fair value measurement is the process of determining the value of an asset or liability based on market conditions.
• Fair value measurement involves using market-based inputs to determine the value of an asset or liability.

• It is often used in financial reporting to provide more accurate and relevant information to stakeholders.

• Examples of fair value measurements include determining the value of a company's investments or...read more
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Q4. What would be the accounting for leases in the books of lessor and lessee?
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Accounting for leases involves recording lease payments and assets on the books of lessor and lessee.
• Lessor records lease payments as rental income and depreciates the leased asset over its useful life.

• Lessee records lease payments as lease liability and right-of-use asset on the balance sheet.

• For finance leases, lessee recognizes interest expense and amortization of the right-of-use asset.

• For operating leases, lessee ...read more
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Q5. What is financial instrument accounting
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Financial instrument accounting involves the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of various financial instruments in an entity's financial statements.
• Financial instruments include cash, stocks, bonds, derivatives, and loans.

• Accounting for financial instruments requires understanding their classification, valuation, and presentation in financial statements.

• Different accounting standards such as IFRS and GAAP provid...read more
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Logical reasoning verbal

Q1. C# basic and some advanced questions on delegates and events and patterns
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Q2. SQL questions and project related details
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Psychometric test and it is really tough . Prepare before u try . For some questions it has 30 seconda time limit and have to answer in that time period .
Totally exhausting - seems like bank P.O exam

Q1. Managerial round. Technical questions on SQL and APIs and scenario based questions.
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Q2. Prepare on dense_rank/row_number type questions in SQL and also Authorization and sanitization of payload for securing api and how you handle prod issues
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Q1. Sydney Client round - show them what have you done and how you are going to fit into their expectations.
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Q2. And the famous questions - where you see urself in 5 years ... Well someday I will answer the exact answer - I don't know .
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Q1. Telelphonic round and just formal discussion as why you need this much .
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Assignment given for aptitude test

Live coding round was done where questions on Python and SQL were asked

Q1. Technical Interview on ML questions Random Forest algorithm Tuning Process
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Q1. How soon can you join Salary expectations.
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Psychometric Test which was quite moderately difficult but required attention to details

Q1. IFRS 9 concept and accounting
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Q2. IFRS 15 concept and accounting
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