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Tax Consultants Accounts & Administration Officer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 22 Jan 2022

Tax Consultants Accounts & Administration Officer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About accounting and methods to be accounts
  • Q2. About basic principles and assumptions

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

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What type account
  • Ans. 

    The type of account refers to the classification of accounts based on their nature and purpose.

    • There are five main types of accounts: assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.

    • Assets are resources owned by the company, such as cash, inventory, and equipment.

    • Liabilities are obligations owed by the company, such as loans and accounts payable.

    • Equity represents the owner's stake in the business.

    • Revenue is the inco...

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  • Q2. What is bank reconciliation
  • Ans. 

    Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing and matching the balances in a company's accounting records with the balances on its bank statement.

    • Bank reconciliation helps ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately in the company's books.

    • It involves comparing the company's records of its bank account with the bank statement to identify any discrepancies.

    • Common reasons for discrepancies include outstanding c...

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  • Q3. Any five tangible Assets
  • Ans. 

    Tangible assets are physical assets that can be seen and touched.

    • Real estate

    • Machinery

    • Vehicles

    • Inventory

    • Furniture and fixtures

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  • Q4. What is current Assets
  • Ans. 

    Current assets are assets that are expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year.

    • Includes cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses

    • Listed on the balance sheet under assets

    • Helps determine a company's liquidity and ability to pay off short-term obligations

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  • Q5. Gold rule of Accounting
  • Ans. 

    The gold rule of accounting states that debits must equal credits in every financial transaction.

    • Debits must always equal credits in accounting entries

    • It is the foundation of double-entry accounting

    • Helps ensure accuracy and balance in financial records

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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

    Accruals are adjustments made to financial statements to ensure that revenues and expenses are recognized in the period they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

    • Accruals help in matching revenues and expenses to the period in which they are incurred, providing a more accurate representation of a company's financial position.

    • Examples of accruals include accrued salaries, accrued interest, and ac...

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  • Q2. Revenue expenditure and capital expenditure

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Christ University, Bangalore and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Journal entry for prepaid expenses
  • Ans. 

    Journal entry for prepaid expenses involves debiting Prepaid Expense account and crediting Cash or Bank account.

    • Debit Prepaid Expense account to record the expense paid in advance

    • Credit Cash or Bank account to show the decrease in cash due to prepayment

    • Prepaid expenses are considered assets until they are used up or expire

    • Example: Journal entry for prepaid rent - Debit Prepaid Rent, Credit Cash/Bank

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  • Q2. What is bank reconciliation
  • Ans. 

    Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing a company's records with those of its bank to ensure they match.

    • Bank reconciliation involves comparing the company's records of its financial transactions with the bank's records.

    • It helps identify any discrepancies such as missing transactions, errors, or fraudulent activity.

    • The process involves adjusting the company's records to match the bank's records by reconciling an...

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Accounts payable
  • Ans. 

    Accounts payable is the amount of money a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods or services purchased on credit.

    • Accounts payable represents a company's short-term debt obligations to its suppliers or vendors.

    • It is listed as a current liability on the company's balance sheet.

    • Accounts payable is typically settled within a short period, often within 30 to 60 days.

    • Examples of accounts payable include invoices ...

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  • Q2. What is PO and Non PO & what is 2 way and 3 way match
  • Ans. 

    PO stands for Purchase Order, Non PO refers to transactions without a Purchase Order. 2 way match involves matching the invoice with the PO, while 3 way match involves matching the invoice, PO, and receiving report.

    • PO (Purchase Order) is a document issued by a buyer to a seller, outlining the products or services to be purchased.

    • Non PO transactions are purchases made without a formal Purchase Order.

    • 2 way match is the p...

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is angular
  • Ans. 

    Angular is a popular front-end framework for building dynamic web applications.

    • Angular is developed and maintained by Google.

    • It uses TypeScript for building applications.

    • Angular provides features like data binding, dependency injection, and routing.

    • It follows the component-based architecture.

    • Angular has a large community and ecosystem of libraries and tools.

    • Examples of popular Angular applications include Gmail and Pay

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  • Q2. What is class and polymorphism
  • Ans. 

    Class is a blueprint for creating objects in object-oriented programming, while polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • Class is a template for creating objects with attributes and methods.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • Example: Animal is a superclass, Dog and Cat are subclasses. Both Dog and Cat c

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How was the interview
  • Q2. What qualifications u need for accountants
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Discussion about accounts

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Accounting questions for aptitude test

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is working capital
  • Ans. 

    Working capital is the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

    • Working capital is a measure of a company's operational efficiency and short-term financial health.

    • It shows how much liquid assets a company has available to meet its short-term obligations.

    • Formula: Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities

    • Examples of current assets: cash, accounts receivable, inventory

    • Examples of ...

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  • Q2. What is a accounting process
  • Ans. 

    Accounting process refers to the series of steps taken to record, analyze, and report financial transactions of a business.

    • The accounting process starts with identifying and recording financial transactions.

    • Transactions are then classified into different accounts based on their nature (e.g. assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses).

    • The recorded transactions are then summarized and analyzed to prepare financial st...

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  • Q3. All accounting questions
  • Q4. State the three main types of accounting
  • Ans. 

    The three main types of accounting are financial accounting, management accounting, and tax accounting.

    • Financial accounting focuses on recording and reporting financial transactions of a business.

    • Management accounting involves providing information to help with internal decision-making and planning.

    • Tax accounting deals with tax-related matters, such as preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with tax laws.

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  • Q5. Golden rules of accounting
  • Ans. 

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

    • The three golden rules of accounting are: 1. Debit the receiver, credit the giver 2. Debit what comes in, credit what goes out 3. Debit expenses and losses, credit income and gains

    • These rules help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified in the accounting system.

    • For example, when a...

  • Answered by AI

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. This question is usually the first question in an interview, and it is a way to break the ice. You should answer this question by giving a brief overview of your education, work experience, and skills. You...

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Assignment 

Campaign idea needed

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to join
  • Ans. 

    I want to join because I have a strong background in accounts management and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the company.

    • I have several years of experience in accounts management and have successfully handled large client portfolios.

    • I am highly skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, which are essential for the role of an Accounts Manager.

    • I am motivated b...

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  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Accounts Manager with a strong background in financial management and team leadership.

    • Over 10 years of experience in managing accounts and financial operations

    • Proven track record of successfully leading teams and achieving financial targets

    • Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

    • Proficient in using accounting software such as QuickBooks and Excel

    • Strong communication and interperso...

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