Master 30 Accounting interview questions covering reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit scenarios.
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Bobbi Witt is an HR Manager and Senior Level Finance and Accounting Consultant. Her experience includes 9 years at a Fortune 500 company where she held a wide range of financial and management accountabilities.
"I wouldn't say I dislike any portion, but in school I did struggle with the simulation for month end close. It's something I know I could do well if I get training and have someone to answer my questions, but I didn't have a long session with it so I'm uncomfortable to say the least."

Bobbi Witt is an HR Manager and Senior Level Finance and Accounting Consultant. Her experience includes 9 years at a Fortune 500 company where she held a wide range of financial and management accountabilities.
"I really don't like the stock market. I wouldn't be a financial adviser for all the money in the world. I wouldn't want to be responsible for people losing their life savings because I picked the wrong stock or bond. It's too much pressure and like gambling, which just isn't worth it for me."

Bobbi Witt is an HR Manager and Senior Level Finance and Accounting Consultant. Her experience includes 9 years at a Fortune 500 company where she held a wide range of financial and management accountabilities.
This is a variation of the old 'what are your weaknesses' question. The problem is that it asks for an example, so turning this into a positive 'I'm too detail-oriented' type of thing won't work. You have to be honest. You can't say that your ethics get in the way without them asking what would challenge them. Being honest with your interviewer is the best policy. I'd advise not saying that your least favorite task is what you're applying for. Saying you hate Auditing but you're applying for an auditing role would be a mistake.
Try to pick something that has nothing to do with what you're applying for.

Bobbi Witt is an HR Manager and Senior Level Finance and Accounting Consultant. Her experience includes 9 years at a Fortune 500 company where she held a wide range of financial and management accountabilities.
"I really dislike taxes, which is why I'm applying for an auditing role. I'd never want to miss something due to my dislike of a task. With the various aspects of Accounting, it should be easy enough for me to avoid something I dislike."

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I think it will have to be stock-taking, particularly where there is a huge warehouse with hundreds of lines of items. I can do the paperwork after all the numbers are in, but I find the counting process tedious and cumbersome.

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Great! Your answer is relatable, as there is a likelihood that anyone who has had to take stock in a huge warehouse would agree with you that it is tedious and cumbersome.
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