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Ryan Tax Associate Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 29 Mar 2023

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Tax Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Kamuni Sai kumar

posted on 29 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 6 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of accounting and finance

Round 3 - Telephonic Call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction and basics of accounting and regarding resume.
  • Q2. What motivates you? How do rate yourself in excel? How do you want to contribute to the company? Why tax? Why finance? Why Ryan?
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated by the opportunity to learn and grow, excel in using Excel, and contribute to the company's success.

    • I am motivated by the opportunity to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

    • I have a strong proficiency in using Excel and can efficiently handle complex spreadsheets.

    • I am dedicated to contributing to the company's success by utilizing my skills and knowledge in tax and finance.

    • I am passionate a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This is the first in person interview round where they ll ask each and everything about the resume . And they ll also ask technical questions related to finance domain as well as taxation. Communication an...
Round 5 - Operational round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round ll be held by the manager or operational director of the company related to the different processes your applying for. This round is will go on for 30-40 mins and little bit tough though.commu...
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This is the final round of interview where the HR recruiter ll ask situational based question and tricky questions as well. And moreover every round is elimination round , people who are looking to begin t...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communication skills matter a lot, and brush up with the accounting,taxation and technical skills which ll help to crack a job
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of accounting excel English email writing logical questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situation base questions and resume questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions In online screen

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence is the key element
Communication is also important

Tax Associate Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies for Fresher

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Q1. Last date of filing ITR for individuals
Q2. Accrued items meanings of balance sheet
Q3. What is Vlookup & Hlookup.
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Q4. What is an ITR

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was quite easy. You've to have good grip in basic Accounting & Costing concepts. Also there was some reasoning & basic English comprehension test as well.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. They will try to know if your foundation in all the commerce subjects are good or not. May be they can ask few questions regarding MS Excel.
  • Q2. Why do you want to join US Taxation?
  • Q3. What is Vlookup & Hlookup.
  • Ans. 

    Vlookup & Hlookup are Excel functions used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value.

    • Vlookup searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value in the same row from a specified column.

    • Hlookup searches for a value in the first row of a table and returns a value in the same column from a specified row.

    • Both functions are commonly used in Excel for data analysis and manipulation...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Presidency College, Bangalore and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was easy basic account and reasoning questions

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Accounts questions and self introduction
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview with the senior manager, About 10 question from tax moderate level and 5 - 6 questions from Financial Account very basic. Few excel question and practical performance.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay calm they won't ask anything apart from your basics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (Evening), Delhi and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 

English Listening & Speaking Test, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Accounting

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Introduce Yourself 2. Tell me about your Internships 3. 3 Golden Rules of Accounting 4. What is BRS 5. Future Goals 6. How will you react if your manager didn't liked your work ? 7. How do you prioritiz...
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Tell me about Yourself 2. How soon can you join us ? 3. Which location are you comfortable with ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented and dedicated professional with a strong background in auditing. I have excellent analytical skills and a keen eye for identifying discrepancies.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have completed internships at two reputable auditing firms.

    • During my internships, I gained experience in conducting financial audits, analyzing financial statements, and identifying areas of risk.

    • I am proficie...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not a difficult interview for sure. They need good candidates and all the trainings will be done by them to make you skilled for the job.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Sep 2023. 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About taxation questions
  • Q2. 5 heads of income
  • Ans. 

    The 5 heads of income are salary, house property, business or profession, capital gains, and other sources.

    • Salary income includes income from employment, bonuses, commissions, etc.

    • House property income includes rental income from properties owned by the taxpayer.

    • Business or profession income includes income from running a business or providing professional services.

    • Capital gains income includes profits from the sale of...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Types of leases? Can a contract be verbal ? what are the five step approach of revenue recognition ?
  • Ans. 

    Types of leases include finance and operating leases. Verbal contracts are valid but harder to enforce. The five step approach of revenue recognition includes identification, separation, transaction price, allocation, and recognition.

    • Types of leases: finance lease (capital lease) and operating lease

    • Verbal contracts are valid but harder to enforce compared to written contracts

    • Five step approach of revenue recognition: i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why here in crowe , and not in any other big 4s?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was quite easy. You've to have good grip in basic Accounting & Costing concepts. Also there was some reasoning & basic English comprehension test as well.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. They will try to know if your foundation in all the commerce subjects are good or not. May be they can ask few questions regarding MS Excel.
  • Q2. Why do you want to join US Taxation?
  • Q3. What is Vlookup & Hlookup.
  • Ans. 

    Vlookup & Hlookup are Excel functions used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value.

    • Vlookup searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value in the same row from a specified column.

    • Hlookup searches for a value in the first row of a table and returns a value in the same column from a specified row.

    • Both functions are commonly used in Excel for data analysis and manipulation...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Completely about myself to analyse my personal skills, behavior, strength and weakness.
  • Ans. I answered my thought as fair.
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Waiting for the intervie
  • Q2. Waiting for the interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

There was an aptitude test for around 1 hour.

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Any past work experience, basic questions in auditing
  • Q2. HR will ask basic details regarding the job role.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. IFRS 15, IAS 12 Deferred Tax. Materiality, Audit process, Planning etc. Different IFRS and IAS Standards

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be specific don't bluff. Recall basic accounting concepts, standards, auditing details.

Ryan Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ryan Tax Associate interview for freshers?
Ryan interview process for freshers usually has 5-6 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ryan interview process for freshers are HR, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Ryan Tax Associate interview for freshers?
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 Ryan. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ryan expect are Accounting, Taxation, Excel, MS Office and Tax Returns.
What are the top questions asked in Ryan Tax Associate interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Ryan Tax Associate interview for freshers -

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  2. This round ll be held by the manager or operational director of the company rel...read more
  3. Questions on Accounting and taxation bas...read more
How long is the Ryan Tax Associate interview process?

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

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