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Accounting policies, RTR Profile discussion

Q1. What is Amortization?
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Amortization is the process of spreading out the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.
• Amortization is commonly used in accounting to allocate the cost of intangible assets such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks over their useful life.

• It is similar to depreciation, which is used for tangible assets like buildings and equipment.

• The amortization expense is recorded on the income statement and reduces the ...read more
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Q2. What is the Journal Entries for Depreciation and Disposal of FA?
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Journal entries for depreciation and disposal of fixed assets involve recording depreciation expense and gain/loss on disposal.
• Depreciation expense is debited to Depreciation Expense account and credited to Accumulated Depreciation account.

• When a fixed asset is disposed of, the book value of the asset is removed from the books by debiting Accumulated Depreciation and crediting the Fixed Asset account.

• Any gain or loss o...read more
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Q3. What do you mean by reclass entries BS?
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Reclass entries BS refer to reclassification entries in the balance sheet.
• Reclass entries BS involve moving amounts from one account to another within the balance sheet.

• These entries are made to correct errors, adjust classifications, or reflect changes in accounting standards.

• For example, moving an amount from a long-term asset account to a current asset account.

• Reclass entries BS can impact financial statements and r...read more
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Q4. Golden Rules of Accounting
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Golden Rules of Accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.
• There are three Golden Rules of Accounting: Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.

• These rules help maintain the balance in accounting entries and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

• For example, when a company receives...read more
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Q5. What is the Journal entry for Sales Return?
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The journal entry for Sales Return involves debiting Sales Returns and crediting Accounts Receivable or Cash.
• Debit the Sales Returns account to reduce sales revenue

• Credit Accounts Receivable if the customer is returning the goods on credit

• Credit Cash if the customer is returning the goods for a refund

• Example: Debit Sales Returns $500, Credit Accounts Receivable $500
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Q1. Are you aware about YouGov?
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Q2. Why you Gov? Why do you want to switch? What are your salary expectations ? Will you be able to solve a case study given by us?
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Q1. This one was a one on one with the team leader question related to market research were asked, basics of questionnaire designing, data analysis etc
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Q1. This round was with the head of department basic questions like why yougov? why the switch? Where do you see yourself in the next 4 years?
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Q1. Profile in details, Company profile, Job description.
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Q1. R2R related questions, Reconciliations, BS Recon, Schedule preparation.
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Q1. Balance Sheet Schedule in details, R2R process, Profile details
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