MP Chitale & Co Audit Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Share experience
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Q3. Salary expectation
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Q4. Work location is fine to you?
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Q1. Best audit remarks discovered till date
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One of the best audit remarks discovered was related to identifying a significant financial discrepancy in the company's revenue recognition process.
• Identifying a significant financial discrepancy in revenue recognition process

• Highlighting potential risks in the company's financial reporting

• Providing recommendations for improving internal controls
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Q2. Why want to join in audit
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Q3. Types of audit done
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Types of audit include financial audit, operational audit, compliance audit, and forensic audit.
• Financial audit: examines financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations

• Operational audit: evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of operations within an organization

• Compliance audit: verifies adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies

• Forensic audit: investigates potential fra
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Q2. Excel expertise
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Q1. Introduce yourself
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Q1. How you got to know about us?
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Through a job search website
• Browsing job search websites

• Saw job posting on LinkedIn

• Referred by a friend who saw the job posting
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Q2. Tell something interesting about you
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I have traveled to over 20 countries and can speak 4 languages fluently.
• I love exploring new cultures and trying different cuisines

• I have lived in Europe, Asia, and North America

• I am fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin

• Traveling has broadened my perspective and enriched my life experiences
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Q3. Apart from self intro say something interesting about you?
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Q2. Why this role attracts you
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Q3. What are your hobbies
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Q4. What are your goals
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Q5. What is your educational background
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from XYZ University.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance

• Graduated from XYZ University

• Completed relevant coursework in auditing
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Q6. What was your previous role
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I was a Financial Analyst at a Fortune 500 company
• Prepared financial reports and analysis for management

• Assisted in budgeting and forecasting processes

• Conducted variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement
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Q1. What is Auditing
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Auditing is the process of examining and evaluating financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Auditing involves reviewing financial statements, transactions, and internal controls.

• Auditors assess the risk of material misstatement in financial reporting.

• They gather evidence to support their findings and issue an opinion on the financial statements.

• Auditing helps stakeholders make informed ...read more
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Q2. What is the formula of VLOOKUP
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VLOOKUP is a function in Excel used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value.
• VLOOKUP stands for 'Vertical Lookup'

• The formula syntax is =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

• Example: =VLOOKUP(A2, B2:D10, 3, FALSE) - this will search for the value in cell A2 in the range B2:D10 and return the value in the 3rd column

• The range_lookup parameter can be either TRUE (approxi
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Q3. Name the three accounting standards
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The three accounting standards are GAAP, IFRS, and GASB.
• GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) is used in the United States

• IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is used globally in many countries

• GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) is used for government entities
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Q4. What is inventory management
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Inventory management involves overseeing the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouses to retailers, ensuring optimal levels are maintained.
• Inventory management involves tracking and controlling the flow of goods from suppliers to warehouses to customers.

• It includes forecasting demand, setting reorder points, and managing stock levels to prevent stockouts or overstocking.

• Efficient inventory management can help red...read more
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Q5. What is store ledger
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Store ledger is a record of all transactions related to inventory in a store.
• Store ledger tracks the movement of goods in and out of the store.

• It helps in maintaining accurate inventory levels and preventing stockouts.

• The ledger includes details such as item description, quantity, date of transaction, and cost.

• Regularly updating the store ledger is essential for effective inventory management.

• Example: A store ledger ma...read more
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Test is on basic accounting concepts

Q1. We will have a second round with their senior employee, in this round they will check our knowledge and understanding of core accounting concepts
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Q1. This is one of my toughest interview round i had in my career, I felt very happy, the way they they did interview, in this round they will check your core accounting knowledge at expert level and few behav...read more
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