PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP, Chartered Accountants Interview Questions and Answers

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Q1. All about previous companies achievements
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Q2. Behavioural discussion
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Q1. Tell about yourself
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I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for learning and growth.
• Completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• Currently pursuing CPA certification

• Previous internship experience at a Big 4 accounting firm

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Q2. Accounting standards
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Q1. What is FAR Analysis
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FAR Analysis is a financial accounting and reporting analysis used to evaluate the financial health of a company.
• FAR Analysis involves analyzing a company's financial statements to assess its financial performance and position

• It helps in identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies in financial data

• FAR Analysis is used by investors, creditors, and other stakeholders to make informed decisions about a company

• It includes ...read more
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Q2. What is Secondary Adjustment
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Secondary Adjustment is a transfer pricing mechanism to adjust the price of goods or services between related parties.
• It is used to ensure that the profits of related parties are not understated or overstated due to transfer pricing.

• It involves making an adjustment to the price of goods or services to reflect the arm's length price that would have been charged between unrelated parties.

• The adjustment can be made either...read more
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Q3. Types of Transfer Pricing Methods
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Transfer pricing methods are used to determine the price of goods and services transferred between related entities.
• There are several transfer pricing methods, including the comparable uncontrolled price method, the resale price method, and the cost plus method.

• The comparable uncontrolled price method compares the price of a controlled transaction to the price of an uncontrolled transaction.

• The resale price method dete...read more
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Q4. What is APA and its types
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APA stands for Advance Pricing Agreement. It is an agreement between a taxpayer and tax authority regarding transfer pricing.
• APA is a mechanism to avoid transfer pricing disputes between taxpayers and tax authorities.

• It provides certainty to taxpayers regarding their transfer pricing arrangements.

• There are three types of APA: Unilateral, Bilateral, and Multilateral.

• Unilateral APA is an agreement between taxpayer and ta...read more
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Q1. When to use which method with example
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Different methods are used for different tax calculations. Examples include FIFO, LIFO, and specific identification.
• FIFO (First In, First Out) is used when the oldest inventory is sold first.

• LIFO (Last In, First Out) is used when the newest inventory is sold first.

• Specific identification is used when each item in inventory is individually identified and tracked.

• Depreciation methods include straight-line, double-declini...read more
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Q2. Articleship experience
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Articleship experience is essential for a Taxation Associate role.
• Articleship provides practical exposure to tax laws and regulations.

• It helps in developing skills like tax planning, compliance, and research.

• Articleship experience demonstrates the candidate's ability to work in a professional environment.

• It showcases the candidate's understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

• Examples: Assisting in ...read more
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Q3. Why Transfer Pricing as a career
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Transfer pricing offers a dynamic and challenging career path with opportunities for growth and specialization.
• Transfer pricing allows for exposure to a wide range of industries and multinational companies.

• It involves working on complex international tax issues and regulations.

• Transfer pricing professionals play a crucial role in helping companies optimize their global tax strategies.

• The field offers continuous learnin...read more
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Q4. What is Transfer Pricing and its types
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Transfer pricing is the practice of setting prices for goods and services sold between related entities within a company.
• It involves determining the value of goods and services transferred between different divisions or subsidiaries of a company

• Types of transfer pricing include cost-based, market-based, and profit-based methods

• Cost-based methods involve determining the cost of producing a good or service and adding a m...read more
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Q5. Why TP was introduced in india
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TP was introduced in India to prevent tax evasion by multinational companies.
• TP stands for Transfer Pricing, which refers to the pricing of goods and services transferred between related parties, such as subsidiaries of a multinational company.

• Multinational companies were using transfer pricing to shift profits to low-tax countries and avoid paying taxes in India.

• To prevent this, India introduced TP regulations in 2001...read more
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Q6. Threshold limits for applicability of master filing
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Master filing threshold limits depend on the type of tax and entity
• Master filing is applicable for entities with multiple branches or locations

• For GST, the threshold limit is Rs. 5 crores turnover in the previous financial year

• For income tax, the threshold limit is Rs. 50 crores turnover in the previous financial year

• For TDS, the threshold limit is Rs. 50 lakhs in the previous financial year

• Master filing helps in strea...read more
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Q7. Regular Assessment vs TP Assessment
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Regular assessment is for regular taxpayers while TP assessment is for transfer pricing related transactions.
• Regular assessment is done for taxpayers who have regular income and transactions.

• TP assessment is done for transactions related to transfer pricing between related parties.

• Regular assessment is done annually while TP assessment can be done anytime during the year.

• Examples of regular assessment include income ta...read more
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Q1. Basic details about TP
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Q1. Basic details about yourself, family background, will you be here for long
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