Morningstar Senior Data Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

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Q1. Question mainly based on 3 financial statements
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Q2. Link between 3 financial statements
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The link between the 3 financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) is that they are interconnected and provide a comprehensive view of a company's financial performance.
• Income Statement shows the company's revenues and expenses over a period of time, which affects the company's net income.

• Balance Sheet shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time, which...read more
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Q3. What is Interest coverage ratio
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Interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to pay interest on its debt with its earnings.
• Interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing a company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) by its interest expenses.

• A higher interest coverage ratio indicates that a company is more capable of meeting its interest obligations.

• A lower interest coverage ratio may signal financial distress and an increased risk ...read more
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Q4. What is GAAP & Non-GAAP EPS
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GAAP EPS is based on generally accepted accounting principles, while Non-GAAP EPS excludes certain expenses or income that are not considered part of normal operations.
• GAAP EPS follows accounting standards set by regulatory bodies like SEC

• Non-GAAP EPS excludes items like one-time expenses or gains to provide a clearer picture of ongoing business performance

• Investors often consider both GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS when evalua
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Q5. What is amortisation
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Amortisation is the process of spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.
• Amortisation is similar to depreciation, but it is used for intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

• It helps in matching the expense of the intangible asset with the revenue it generates over time.

• The amortisation expense is recorded on the income statement and reduces the value of the intangible asse...read more
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Q1. Cashflow, p&l, balancesheet questions, operating lease, financial lease, SLM & WDV type of depreciation
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Q1. Related to financial statements
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Q1. Describe abt urself
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I am a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst with a strong background in statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Over 5 years of experience in analyzing complex data sets to drive business decisions

• Proficient in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau

• Strong communication skills to effectively present findings to stakeholders

• Experience in developing predictive models and forecas...read more
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Q2. What made you change ur current role
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Q1. Salary negotiation
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