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Updated 6 Jun 2023

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1 interview found

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 3 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you leave your previous job?
  • Ans. I was working in a different industry -banking, hence wanted to be in finance sector.
  • Answered by somya dubey
  • Q2. I didn't wanted to continue banking any more.
Round 3 - Assignment 

Excel with problem statement like pivot, etc.

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to post Deferred revenue entry
  • Ans. 

    Deferred revenue entry is posted by debiting the deferred revenue account and crediting the revenue account.

    • Identify the amount of revenue that has been deferred

    • Debit the deferred revenue account for the identified amount

    • Credit the revenue account for the same amount

    • Ensure that the deferred revenue account balance is reduced as revenue is recognized

    • Update the financial statements accordingly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. No clarity on the questions their asking, vague questions mostly
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. No clarity on questions they were asking, vague questions
  • Q2. Experience on past role and experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Most terrible interviewers, no respect towards the interviewee. Panel starts drilling the candidates and asking about expected CTC in all the rounds and saying that it is not their worth.
Least bothered to ask whether the candidate has any questions.

One of the most unwelcoming company that no candidate prefers to join.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you ready to relocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.

    • I am willing to relocate for the right job opportunity that aligns with my career goals.

    • I have experience moving for previous job positions and am comfortable with the process.

    • I am excited about the possibility of exploring a new city and culture through relocation.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Your expectations
  • Ans. 

    I expect challenging work, opportunities for growth, supportive team, and fair compensation.

    • Challenging work that allows me to utilize my skills and knowledge

    • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company

    • A supportive team environment where collaboration and communication are valued

    • Fair compensation and benefits for the work I am doing

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at D. G Vaishnav College School of Management, Chennai and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was an online aptitude test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Golden rules of accounting
  • Ans. 

    Golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.

    • There are three golden rules of accounting: Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.

    • These rules help ensure that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) remains balanced.

    • For example, when a company receives ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between capital and revenue expenditure
  • Ans. 

    Capital expenditure is for long-term assets, while revenue expenditure is for day-to-day expenses.

    • Capital expenditure is for acquiring or improving long-term assets, such as buildings or equipment.

    • Revenue expenditure is for day-to-day expenses like salaries, rent, and utilities.

    • Capital expenditure is usually non-recurring and adds value to the business over time.

    • Revenue expenditure is recurring and is necessary to keep...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about Atos
  • Ans. 

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation, providing IT services and consulting.

    • Atos is a multinational IT services corporation based in France

    • It offers services in areas such as cybersecurity, big data, and cloud computing

    • Atos has a strong presence in various industries including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude questions were being asked.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is revenue expenditure
  • Ans. 

    Revenue expenditure refers to the costs incurred by a business to maintain its operations and generate revenue in the short term.

    • Includes expenses for raw materials, utilities, salaries, rent, and repairs

    • These costs are deducted from revenue in the same accounting period

    • Helps in generating immediate benefits for the business

    • Contrast with capital expenditure which involves long-term investments

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is capital expenditure
  • Ans. 

    Capital expenditure refers to funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, or equipment.

    • Capital expenditure is a long-term investment in the company's infrastructure or assets.

    • It is not considered a regular operating expense, but rather an investment in the company's future growth.

    • Examples include purchasing new equipment, building a new facility, or upgrading te...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about Atos
  • Ans. 

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation, providing IT services and consulting.

    • Atos is a multinational IT services corporation based in France

    • They specialize in digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud services, and high-performance computing

    • Atos has a strong presence in various industries including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Salary was being discussed

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

4 sections mainly focus on time management, all are very easy

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Capital market IPO Derivatives

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Atos Financial Associate interview:
  • Finance
  • Email writing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for email writing and knowledge of finance .
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 

100 Marks Finance Related Questions.

Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Process related in case your experience professional, for freshers accounting realated questions.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No aptitude for experience professional.

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Accounting questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good place to work,But if u r done with professional courses then u will be on onrole and for contract it's not a secure place.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of accounting
Basic accounting sums

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Golden rules of accounting Email draft
  • Ans. 

    Golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.

    • The three golden rules of accounting are: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out, and Debit the receiver, Credit the giver.

    • These rules help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and balanced.

    • For example, when a company receives cash from a customer, it would debit the cash account (what com...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions are asked based on general accounting concepts and resume.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Finance and accounting knowledge screened
  • Q2. Basic concepts about accounts payable, collection, cash application, general ledger, billing and project accounting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just brushup accounting skills, and talk to the point that you know currently

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Publicis Sapient interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Publicis Sapient interview process are Resume Shortlist, One-on-one Round and Assignment.

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