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Updated 20 Feb 2025

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 7 Jan 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This took place too. Asked about personality and projects. Overall was nice experience. The interviewer was polite too.
  • Q2. He asked me and tried to check the personality and behaviour too.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work hard and keep up the good spirit. It is a big company and has many job roles.

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Internal audit questions p2p r2r

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be calm and have good communication skills

Internal Auditor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is Purchase to pay process? (all the step you did in your P2P audit process)
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you perform IT audit
  • Ans. 

    I perform IT audits by conducting risk assessments, evaluating controls, testing compliance, and providing recommendations for improvement.

    • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities

    • Evaluate existing controls to determine effectiveness

    • Test compliance with policies, regulations, and industry standards

    • Provide recommendations for improvement based on findings

    • Document audit findings and communicate resul

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  • Q2. Explain IT SoX 404 control
  • Ans. 

    IT SoX 404 control is a set of regulations and guidelines designed to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting in IT systems.

    • IT SoX 404 control refers to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act section 404, which requires companies to establish internal controls over financial reporting.

    • It involves documenting and testing controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information generated by IT systems.

    • ...

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  • Q3. What are the key elements of audit report
  • Ans. 

    Key elements of an audit report include executive summary, scope, findings, recommendations, and conclusion.

    • Executive summary provides a brief overview of the audit process and key findings.

    • Scope outlines the objectives, criteria, and limitations of the audit.

    • Findings detail the specific issues identified during the audit.

    • Recommendations suggest actions to address the findings and improve processes.

    • Conclusion summarize...

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Senior Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. What you understand the requirement of shuttering material at project site?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Difference between IND AS 115 and the earlier AS
  • Ans. 

    IND AS 115 is a new accounting standard that replaces the earlier AS in India.

    • IND AS 115 is based on the principles of IFRS 15, which is a global standard for revenue recognition.

    • The earlier AS (Accounting Standard) in India was based on the principles of the old IAS 18 and IAS 11.

    • IND AS 115 provides a more comprehensive framework for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers.

    • It introduces a five-step model for...

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Round 2 - Case Study 

RELATED TO INTERNAL AUDIT

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Protiviti Junior Consultant interview:
  • Risk Assessment
  • Internal Audit
  • Internal Control
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - BE CONFIDENT

Junior Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 24 Nov 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are rates of GST?
  • Ans. 

    GST rates vary depending on the type of goods or services being sold.

    • GST rates range from 0% to 28%

    • Some goods and services are exempt from GST

    • Different rates apply to different categories of goods and services

    • For example, essential items like food and healthcare have lower GST rates than luxury items like cars and jewelry

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  • Q2. What are the sections of TDS and their rates.
  • Ans. 

    TDS has different sections with varying rates based on the type of payment and recipient.

    • Section 192 - TDS on salary income

    • Section 194A - TDS on interest income

    • Section 194C - TDS on contractor and sub-contractor payments

    • Section 194H - TDS on commission payments

    • Section 194J - TDS on professional and technical service payments

    • Section 195 - TDS on non-resident payments

    • Rates range from 1% to 30% depending on the section an

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Journal entries of Purchase and Sales

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident and prepare the data about the job profile thoroughly.

Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What journal is made when purchase requisition is created
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DPT.Manager Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 Aug 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 3 rounds of interview happened 1st is Basic and advance from SQL and ETL , 2nd is Manager round and final is HR round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Fully focused on Resume Topics Best of luck.

DPT.Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Which SS material you have used in piping construction
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Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Nov 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are GST rates
  • Ans. 

    GST rates are the tax rates levied on goods and services under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in India.

    • GST rates are divided into four categories: 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.

    • Some goods and services are exempted from GST, such as healthcare and education.

    • GST rates are determined by the GST Council, which meets periodically to review and revise the rates.

    • The GST rates for different goods and services can be found on ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the sections of TDS and their rates
  • Ans. 

    TDS has different sections with varying rates depending on the nature of payment.

    • Section 192 - TDS on salary income

    • Section 194A - TDS on interest other than interest on securities

    • Section 194C - TDS on payment to contractors and sub-contractors

    • Section 194H - TDS on commission or brokerage

    • Section 194I - TDS on rent

    • Section 194J - TDS on fees for professional or technical services

    • Section 195 - TDS on payment to non-residen...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Accounting entries

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in talking to the interviewer and prepare regarding the field enough

Accountant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What journal is made when purchase requisition is created
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Normal questions that are asked for Dynamics 365

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I was told complete Work from home. Therefore I agreed to interview. But later in HR round they said you have to travel 5 times in Delhi office in a year after pandemic. And they wont pay expenses for it. I dont think thats a big deal but it must be informed before hand. Its waste of time if you dont want to accept this term and condition of travelling.

Technical Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. The hydraulic steering device of a dish antenna for satellite tracking works by adjusting the elevation using a hydraulic ram. Oil can be pumped into the ram to raise the elevation. The hydraulic seals leak pressure very slowly such that ad... read more
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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions on telecom , flows , explain a particular nodes working and flows, about telecom products etc

Senior Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. What's the use of update sets and how do you move update set from one instance to another? Once you imported the update set, what will you do? To check the customisations, You need to do open the update set and do something. What is that... read more
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Say something about your previous company
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Q3. What are tasks you handled
Round 3 - Face to face 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What's your biggest achievement in work life
  • Q2. What is your strength and weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident..if you don't know answer just say straight forward or if need time to think say it

Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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Protiviti Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Protiviti interview?
Protiviti interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Protiviti interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Protiviti 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 Protiviti. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Protiviti expect are Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk Advisory, Process Audit and SOX.
What are the top questions asked in Protiviti interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Protiviti interview -

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How long is the Protiviti interview process?

The duration of Protiviti interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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