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Updated 21 Jul 2024

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Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Knowledge of Forms
  • Q2. Federal and state taxes

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Passive foreign Investment company
  • Ans. 

    Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) is a foreign corporation where at least 75% of its gross income is passive or at least 50% of its assets produce passive income.

    • PFIC status can have significant tax implications for U.S. taxpayers.

    • Taxpayers must report PFIC investments on Form 8621.

    • PFIC rules are complex and may require specialized tax advice.

    • Examples of PFICs include certain foreign mutual funds and holding co

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  • Q2. What is Form 5471
  • Ans. 

    Form 5471 is a tax form used by certain U.S. persons who are shareholders in certain foreign corporations.

    • Required to be filed by U.S. persons who are officers, directors, or shareholders in certain foreign corporations

    • Provides information on the foreign corporation's financial activities and ownership structure

    • Helps the IRS prevent tax evasion through controlled foreign corporations

    • Different filing requirements based ...

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  • Q3. Questions on Form 1040
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on form 1040
  • Q2. Questions on what type of structure in tax would I select to work in BDO
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on form 1040 & everything was covered
  • Q2. Questions on Form 5471
  • Q3. Questions on form 962

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You have to be very thorough of every Tax Concept. We can't predict from which areas they will ask a question.
Partner round is very brutal for me.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Slept introduction
  • Q2. What is direct tax
  • Ans. 

    Direct tax is a tax imposed directly on individuals or organizations by the government.

    • Direct tax is paid directly by the taxpayer to the government.

    • It is based on the income or profits of the taxpayer.

    • Examples include income tax, corporate tax, and property tax.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

US Tax Related Question

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Accounting definitions
  • Q2. Principles of Accounting & Some journal entries
  • Ans. 

    Understanding principles of accounting and journal entries is essential for a Tax Associate role.

    • Principles of accounting include matching principle, revenue recognition principle, and cost principle

    • Journal entries are used to record financial transactions in the accounting system

    • Examples of journal entries include recording revenue, expenses, and asset purchases

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  • Q3. Self introducing
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. Self introduction

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you choose. CohnReznick
  • Q2. Why the change in career?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Video interview - recorded answers to questions. Then two, personal 1-on-1 virtual interviews.

Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

Ryan user image Kamuni Sai kumar

posted on 29 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of accounting and finance

Round 3 - Telephonic Call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction and basics of accounting and regarding resume.
  • Q2. What motivates you? How do rate yourself in excel? How do you want to contribute to the company? Why tax? Why finance? Why Ryan?
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated by the opportunity to learn and grow, excel in using Excel, and contribute to the company's success.

    • I am motivated by the opportunity to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

    • I have a strong proficiency in using Excel and can efficiently handle complex spreadsheets.

    • I am dedicated to contributing to the company's success by utilizing my skills and knowledge in tax and finance.

    • I am passionate a...

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Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This is the first in person interview round where they ll ask each and everything about the resume . And they ll also ask technical questions related to finance domain as well as taxation. Communication an...
Round 5 - Operational round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round ll be held by the manager or operational director of the company related to the different processes your applying for. This round is will go on for 30-40 mins and little bit tough though.commu...
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This is the final round of interview where the HR recruiter ll ask situational based question and tricky questions as well. And moreover every round is elimination round , people who are looking to begin t...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communication skills matter a lot, and brush up with the accounting,taxation and technical skills which ll help to crack a job
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was quite easy. You've to have good grip in basic Accounting & Costing concepts. Also there was some reasoning & basic English comprehension test as well.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. They will try to know if your foundation in all the commerce subjects are good or not. May be they can ask few questions regarding MS Excel.
  • Q2. Why do you want to join US Taxation?
  • Q3. What is Vlookup & Hlookup.
  • Ans. 

    Vlookup & Hlookup are Excel functions used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value.

    • Vlookup searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value in the same row from a specified column.

    • Hlookup searches for a value in the first row of a table and returns a value in the same column from a specified row.

    • Both functions are commonly used in Excel for data analysis and manipulation...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain Accounting Principals
  • Ans. 

    Accounting principles are the fundamental guidelines and rules that govern the field of accounting.

    • Accounting principles provide a framework for recording, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions.

    • They ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in financial statements.

    • Examples of accounting principles include the matching principle, revenue recognition principle, and the cost principle.

    • These principles help ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need basic accounting knowledge and depreciation types
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Prepare well for aptitude for assesment

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Communication skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - communication and basic knowledge on tax

Moss Adams Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Moss Adams Tax Associate interview?
Moss Adams interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Moss Adams interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Moss Adams Tax Associate interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Moss Adams. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Moss Adams expect are Taxation, Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills.
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