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S K Patodia & Associates CA Articleship Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 13 May 2017

S K Patodia & Associates CA Articleship Interview Experiences

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I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why do you want to join SKP?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join SKP because of their reputation for providing excellent training and exposure in the field of accounting and finance.

    • SKP has a strong reputation in the industry for providing quality training to CA students.

    • I believe that joining SKP will provide me with valuable exposure to various aspects of accounting and finance.

    • I am impressed by the professional growth opportunities offered by SKP, such as working o...

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3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Taxability of Short Term Capital Gains of Equity Shares.
  • Ans. 

    Short term capital gains on equity shares are taxable.

    • Short term capital gains on equity shares are taxed at a rate of 15%.

    • Short term capital gains are gains made on the sale of equity shares held for less than 1 year.

    • The gains are added to the individual's total income and taxed accordingly.

    • However, if the individual has incurred short term capital losses, they can be set off against the gains.

    • If the losses exceed the...

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  • Q2. 2. New Tax regime under Budget.
  • Ans. 

    The new tax regime under Budget is an optional tax system with lower tax rates but without exemptions and deductions.

    • The new tax regime was introduced in the Budget 2020.

    • It offers lower tax rates but without exemptions and deductions.

    • Taxpayers can choose between the old and new tax regimes every year.

    • The new tax regime is beneficial for taxpayers who do not claim many deductions and exemptions.

    • The old tax regime is ben...

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  • Q3. How is DDT rate arrived at ?
  • Ans. 

    DDT rate is arrived at by applying a flat rate of 15% on the dividend declared by the company.

    • DDT stands for Dividend Distribution Tax

    • It is a tax levied on the dividend paid by a company to its shareholders

    • The rate of DDT is fixed at 15% by the government

    • The DDT is deducted by the company before distributing the dividend to its shareholders

    • The DDT is paid by the company and not by the shareholders

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why you chose PWC over other big 4?
  • Q2. To be honest, I just wanted to join a big 4 for articleship. But while doing a detailed research and reading experiences of people, I found a unique experience by one article of PWC. During articleship per...

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In such questions, you don't need to be oversmart because in terms of environment and work techniques all big 4 are virtually same. So you have to bring some honest emotional connect. And don't lie. They know it by your face.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a strong passion for finance and accounting.

    • I have completed my Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a specialization in Accounting.

    • I have also completed various courses in finance and taxation.

    • I have practical experience in handling financial statements and conducting audits.

    • I am proficient in using accounting software such as QuickBooks and Excel.

    • I have excellent analyti...

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  • Q2. Some AS ques

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - East ques just be confident

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Be prepared with Current budget

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with current budget and affairs.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was based on our aptitude

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

It was with 7 people

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear on your accounting standards and auditing standards
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for accounting and finance.

    • Graduate in Accounting from XYZ University

    • Completed internship at ABC Accounting Firm

    • Proficient in MS Excel and Tally software

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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  • Q2. Rate your excel skill
  • Ans. 

    I rate my Excel skills as advanced.

    • Proficient in creating complex formulas and functions

    • Skilled in data analysis and visualization using pivot tables and charts

    • Experienced in VBA programming for automation tasks

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Assignment 

Two online tests - one related to math skills the other physiological

Round 2 - CV, Cover Letter 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self?
  • Q2. How did you cope in a stressful situation

I was interviewed in Mar 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Various types of valuations
  • Ans. 

    Valuations can be of various types depending on the purpose and method used.

    • Asset-based valuation

    • Market-based valuation

    • Income-based valuation

    • Liquidation valuation

    • Replacement cost valuation

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  • Q2. Equity vs enterprise value
  • Ans. 

    Equity represents ownership in a company, while enterprise value represents the total value of a company.

    • Equity is the residual interest in the assets of a company after liabilities are paid off

    • Enterprise value is the sum of equity, debt, minority interest, and preferred stock minus cash and cash equivalents

    • Equity is used to calculate metrics such as return on equity and price-to-book ratio

    • Enterprise value is used to c...

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  • Q3. Comparable company analysis vs comparable transaction analysis
  • Ans. 

    Comparable company analysis compares multiples of similar public companies while comparable transaction analysis compares multiples of similar M&A deals.

    • Comparable company analysis is based on multiples of similar public companies

    • Comparable transaction analysis is based on multiples of similar M&A deals

    • Comparable company analysis is more commonly used

    • Comparable transaction analysis is more accurate but harder to find d...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study the basics and have good knowledge about valuation and it will be fine for you
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About your previous work
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will you handle situations
  • Q2. Risk of material misstatement procedure
  • Ans. 

    Risk of material misstatement procedure is a process to identify and assess the risk of errors or fraud in financial statements.

    • The procedure involves understanding the entity and its environment, including internal controls.

    • It also includes assessing the risks of material misstatement due to fraud or error.

    • The auditor then designs and performs audit procedures to address the identified risks.

    • Examples of procedures inc...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and trust yourself. Introduce uourself properly and dont lie about anything

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