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Ryan Tax Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 28 Nov 2020

Ryan Tax Specialist Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always ask feedback of interviewer about your performance. Seek insights and will help you develop for next time.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you choose. CohnReznick
  • Q2. Why the change in career?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Video interview - recorded answers to questions. Then two, personal 1-on-1 virtual interviews.
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
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is accumulated depreciation
  • Ans. 

    Accumulated depreciation is the total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was acquired.

    • Accumulated depreciation is a contra asset account, meaning it has a credit balance.

    • It represents the total depreciation expense recognized on an asset over its useful life.

    • Accumulated depreciation is used to reduce the carrying amount of an asset on the balance sheet.

    • For example, if a company ...

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  • Q2. What is contingent Asset and Contingent Liability
  • Ans. 

    Contingent assets and liabilities are potential assets and liabilities that may arise in the future based on certain events.

    • Contingent Asset: potential assets that may arise in the future if certain events occur, such as a pending lawsuit or a potential tax refund.

    • Contingent Liability: potential liabilities that may arise in the future if certain events occur, such as a pending lawsuit or a warranty claim.

    • Contingent as...

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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Journal entries
  • Q2. Accounting concepts and examples
  • Ans. 

    Accounting concepts are fundamental principles that guide the preparation and presentation of financial statements.

    • Accrual accounting vs. cash accounting

    • Matching principle

    • Conservatism principle

    • Revenue recognition principle

    • Historical cost principle

    • Materiality principle

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Passive foreign Investment company
  • Ans. 

    Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) is a foreign corporation where at least 75% of its gross income is passive or at least 50% of its assets produce passive income.

    • PFIC status can have significant tax implications for U.S. taxpayers.

    • Taxpayers must report PFIC investments on Form 8621.

    • PFIC rules are complex and may require specialized tax advice.

    • Examples of PFICs include certain foreign mutual funds and holding co

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  • Q2. What is Form 5471
  • Ans. 

    Form 5471 is a tax form used by certain U.S. persons who are shareholders in certain foreign corporations.

    • Required to be filed by U.S. persons who are officers, directors, or shareholders in certain foreign corporations

    • Provides information on the foreign corporation's financial activities and ownership structure

    • Helps the IRS prevent tax evasion through controlled foreign corporations

    • Different filing requirements based ...

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  • Q3. Questions on Form 1040
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on form 1040
  • Q2. Questions on what type of structure in tax would I select to work in BDO
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on form 1040 & everything was covered
  • Q2. Questions on Form 5471
  • Q3. Questions on form 962

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You have to be very thorough of every Tax Concept. We can't predict from which areas they will ask a question.
Partner round is very brutal for me.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic accounting
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.
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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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was easy.. basic accounting & logical reasoning questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why EY? Simple tax questions & internship questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident & prepare well. That's all you need. Because they are looking for efforts more than knowledge. Ofcourse technical knowledge is important too.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about my previous work experience and technical questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy questions
Tax concepts

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Qualifications Willing to relocate
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self

Ryan Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Ryan Tax Specialist 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 Ryan. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ryan expect are Reconciliation, Taxation, Excel, Accounting and MS Office.

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