Have you ever kept the remainder of an expense that was allotted to you?

"This would be completely unethical. I keep an accurate count of my expenses, records/receipts, and payments. If there is an overpayment, I will credit the expense report, and include the backup, on the next expense request."

"No, I have asked openly to use any remaining expense allocations for supplies that were not previously budgeted. But, I asked first, and the money was kept in my department, not my pocket."

"Certainly not! I am cautious with my employer's money and have always been a person with a solid moral code."

"I have never been in a position where I had an expense account, but even so, I would never steal from my employer. That is out of the question."

"What is an expense account? Kidding, of course! We bill our clients on milestones and do not have any expense allotments, due to the nature of our work. Rest assured, I would never be dishonest in the workplace. I am a firm believer in karma!"

The interviewer would like to know if you have ever falsified an expense report or kept funds not meant for you. Assure the interviewer that you can be honest with your expense reports. Discuss your previous expenses and how you keep track of them.

"I always keep very close track of my expenses, and I keep an exact spreadsheet which I update weekly, supported by receipts. I have never falsified an expense report."