Controller Mock Interview
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Question 9 of 25
What skills or qualities do you believe a good accountant should possess?
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Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
It is always a good idea to review the job description thoroughly prior to your interview, and this question will definitely require that prior research. You want to touch on skills that they indicate and include any that you know to be pertinent, as well. Highlight that an accountant should have good technical skills, good character (pertaining to honesty, integrity, trustworthiness) and will be thorough when it comes to reviewing statements and catching errors.
Brian Schuchart is a CPA and Senior Finance Business Partner. His professional experience includes senior management roles with NBC Sports, Virtual Health, and the Children's Hospital of Philadephia.
"I believe a good accountant should first have the technical skills required to do the job. Secondly, I believe the person should be trustworthy and have integrity to speak out if they see something wrong. Finally, I believe that a good accountant should be able to limit errors and mistakes by being detail oriented and meticulous when it comes to reviewing work."
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