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Problem 1: The team feel that they are overworked. Scenario: There is a sudden increase in workload due to a new company wide project. The project will last around a year and the team are already at capacity. The project is urgent so can’t be delayed and business as usual must continue. You and the team are involved in the project. Morale is suffering due to their own workload and that you don’t have as much time to support them. What would you do?
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Financial Accountant

Interviewed at ARAG Group

3.6
Oct 8, 2019

Problem 1: The team feel that they are overworked. Scenario: There is a sudden increase in workload due to a new company wide project. The project will last around a year and the team are already at capacity. The project is urgent so can’t be delayed and business as usual must continue. You and the team are involved in the project. Morale is suffering due to their own workload and that you don’t have as much time to support them. What would you do?

Other than why you’re leaving your current job? What does Sempra do in Mexico? (Even though the position I applied for was in San Diego) but she asked and answered it to show how she had contributed to that project. She also asked what is GAAP ASC number for income tax? (We know no one has to memorize any ASCs)
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Financial Reporting Accountant

Interviewed at Sempra

4.3
May 4, 2023

Other than why you’re leaving your current job? What does Sempra do in Mexico? (Even though the position I applied for was in San Diego) but she asked and answered it to show how she had contributed to that project. She also asked what is GAAP ASC number for income tax? (We know no one has to memorize any ASCs)

1. Tell me about yourself? 2. How do you deal with pressure situations? 3. What was the most challenging aspect of your previous role? 4. How would you deal a particular situation? 5. What is prepaid expense and deferred revenue? 6. Explain what is Financial Asset? 7. How are bonds hedged? 8. What is a deferred tax and its accounting? 9. Rate your excel skills on a scale of 10?
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Financial Analyst/Controller

Interviewed at JPMorganChase

3.9
Jun 1, 2022

1. Tell me about yourself? 2. How do you deal with pressure situations? 3. What was the most challenging aspect of your previous role? 4. How would you deal a particular situation? 5. What is prepaid expense and deferred revenue? 6. Explain what is Financial Asset? 7. How are bonds hedged? 8. What is a deferred tax and its accounting? 9. Rate your excel skills on a scale of 10?

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