Morgan Stanley Fund Accountant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

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Q1. What was the journal entry for prepaid rent which has paid at beginning of the month for the whole year and entry at the end of month ?? Which is entry affects the networth??
Ans. First entry being debit prepaid rent and credit to bank and second entry at the end of the month would be debit rent expense and credit to prepaid rent. Second entry would affect the networth
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Q2. Why RBI increase Repo rate to control inflation ?
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RBI increases Repo rate to control inflation by reducing money supply and increasing cost of borrowing.
• Repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks.

• When RBI increases Repo rate, it becomes expensive for banks to borrow money from RBI.

• Banks then increase their lending rates to customers, which reduces borrowing and spending.

• This reduces money supply in the economy, which helps in controlling inflat...read more
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Q3. What was difference between options and future?
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Options give the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price, while futures require the buyer or seller to fulfill the contract at a specific date and price.
• Options provide flexibility to the buyer as they can choose whether or not to exercise the option, while futures require the buyer or seller to fulfill the contract.

• Options have a premium that the buyer pays to the seller for the r...read more
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Q4. What impact do share price have on issue of dividend ? And what was the reason behind it?
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The share price has an impact on the issue of dividends as it affects the dividend yield and the amount of cash paid out to shareholders.
• Share price affects the dividend yield, which is calculated by dividing the annual dividend per share by the share price.

• A higher share price reduces the dividend yield, making the stock less attractive to income-seeking investors.

• Share price also affects the amount of cash paid out a...read more
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Q5. What is the entry for share purchased today which will be credited into demat on T+2?
Ans. On purchase of shares entry would be Debit investment account and credit the payable account and on T+2 date it would be Debit payable account and credit cash account
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Q6. What is the technical term we use for the bond interest
Ans. Yield
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Q1. What was the developments that you would like to make in yourself
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Q2. Describe yourself in three adjectives
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Q1. Why should we hire you?
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Q2. Why you chose Morgan Stanley?
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Q3. Why you were interested in this role?
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Q4. Why you chose this industry?
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Q5. If you were offered more pay would you go to the competitior?
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I value growth and opportunities over just pay; loyalty and career development matter more to me.
• Career growth is important: I seek roles that offer learning and advancement.

• Company culture matters: A supportive environment is crucial for my job satisfaction.

• Long-term relationships: I believe in building lasting connections with my employer.

• Compensation is important, but not the only factor: I consider benefits, work-l
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