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I appeared for an interview in Nov 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Oops concept, collections, spring annotations, SQL queries

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1st round was written test- 1 java coding question and 1 SQL query
2nd round was technical interview and 3rd round was managerial round
Interview experience
4
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Q2. Why do you want to join EY

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read about it general controls testingand app controls testing

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Details about Top 2-3 bullets on my CV

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared about what is on your cv and some random instant questions on how to handle a situation with a client or new project.

I appeared for an interview before Oct 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Asked questions related to my projects.
  • Q2. Situational questions with no exact answers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and do not keep shut

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me a tough time you faced in your job and how did you overcome it?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and speak with clarity

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Just go thoroughly through JD and your resume
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More on behavioral aspect. Be positive
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generic discussion and salary negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident. Eye to eye contact and pleasant smile on face will help you wherever you go

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Guestimate - number of anu malik music CDs sold in 1995
  • Ans. 

    Approximately 1 million Anu Malik music CDs were sold in 1995.

    • Anu Malik was a popular music composer in the 90s

    • CDs were the primary mode of music distribution in 1995

    • Assuming Anu Malik's popularity, 1 million CDs sold seems reasonable

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  • Q2. Case - increase Starbucks sales in India
  • Ans. 

    Increase Starbucks sales in India case

    • Conduct market research to understand local preferences and culture

    • Develop a menu that caters to Indian tastes, such as adding more tea-based drinks

    • Partner with local businesses and influencers to increase brand awareness

    • Offer promotions and discounts to attract new customers

    • Expand store locations to reach more customers in different regions

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay calm, it's more of a discussion

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. There will be 4 rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First round will be points from JD point
Second round will be manager round.It may be JD topic or it may take other topic. Third round will be Partners round. It will be just see u are capable or not .Forth round will HR discussion.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself?
  • Q2. Why you want to join us?
  • Q3. Articleship Experience
  • Ans. 

    Articleship experience is essential for gaining practical knowledge and skills in the field of consulting.

    • Articleship provides hands-on experience in real-world scenarios.

    • It helps in understanding the practical application of theoretical knowledge.

    • Working under experienced professionals enhances skills and knowledge.

    • Articleship is a crucial step towards becoming a successful consultant.

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  • Q4. Recently adapted Ind As's
  • Ans. 

    Ind AS's are Indian Accounting Standards converged with IFRS.

    • Ind AS's are applicable to certain classes of companies in India.

    • They aim to bring transparency and comparability in financial reporting.

    • Ind AS's have been adapted from IFRS with certain modifications.

    • They cover various aspects of accounting such as revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, etc.

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  • Q5. FAR check if each one FA is located severly (proced"s involved)
  • Ans. 

    To check if each FA is located severely, follow the FAR procedures.

    • Refer to FAR Part 45 for definitions and identification of FAs

    • Check the records of each FA to determine its location

    • Ensure that the location of each FA is compliant with applicable regulations

    • If any FA is found to be located severely, take appropriate corrective action

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Online aptitude test with English grammar and math skills

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q3. What have you studied so far

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be positive and you will crack the interview

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