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posted on 8 Dec 2015
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Discount rates in DCF model assuming CAPM model to be true
Use the CAPM formula to calculate the cost of equity
Add a risk premium to the risk-free rate
Discount rate = Cost of Equity
Example: Risk-free rate = 2%, Beta = 1.2, Market risk premium = 5%, Cost of Equity = 2% + 1.2(5%) = 8%
Use the same discount rate for all future cash flows
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posted on 30 Oct 2019
Numerical verbal abstracts and logical reasoning questions.
Experienced accountant with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial management. Goal-oriented and dedicated to continuous learning and growth.
Strengths include attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in financial software
In five years, I see myself as a senior accountant or financial manager, leading a team and contributing to the strategic growth of the organization
I am interested in ...
One of my weaknesses is that I can be overly critical of my own work.
I tend to be a perfectionist and can spend too much time on a task to ensure it is flawless
I sometimes struggle with delegating tasks to others because I want to make sure they are done correctly
I am working on improving my time management skills to prioritize tasks more effectively
Set up a CI/CD pipeline for automated software delivery
Choose a CI/CD tool like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
Create a repository for your code on a version control system like GitHub
Set up a build stage to compile the code and run tests
Add a deployment stage to deploy the code to a testing environment
Configure automated testing and quality checks in the pipeline
Integrate with tools like Docker for containerization an
End-to-end testing can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines by automating test scripts and running them after each code change.
Automate end-to-end test scripts using tools like Selenium or Cypress
Integrate the automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to run after each code change
Use tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI to trigger the end-to-end tests
Monitor test results and failures to ensure code quality and reliability
Standards for payment gateways ensure secure transactions and data protection.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is essential for all payment gateways.
Encryption protocols like SSL/TLS should be used to protect sensitive information.
Tokenization can help prevent fraud by replacing card details with a unique token.
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security for transactions.
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
Bad debt refers to money owed to a company that is unlikely to be paid by the debtor.
Bad debt is a financial loss for the company.
It is usually the result of customers who are unable or unwilling to pay their debts.
Companies often have to write off bad debts as uncollectible.
Bad debt can negatively impact a company's financial statements and cash flow.
Examples include unpaid invoices, defaulted loans, and overdue payme
Accounts refer to financial records that track the financial activities of a business or individual.
Accounts are used to record transactions such as income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
They help in analyzing the financial health of an entity and making informed decisions.
Examples of accounts include cash account, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and equity accounts.
A trigger is a special kind of stored procedure that automatically executes when an event occurs in the database management system.
Triggers can be used to enforce business rules, maintain referential integrity, or audit changes to data.
Examples of triggers include automatically updating a timestamp when a record is modified, preventing deletion of a record based on certain conditions, or sending an email notification w
DBMS stands for Database Management System. Normalization in Oracle is the process of organizing data in a database efficiently.
DBMS is a software that manages databases, allowing users to store, retrieve, and manipulate data.
Normalization in Oracle involves organizing data into tables and columns to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
There are different levels of normalization, such as First Normal Form (1NF...
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