Sample Interview Questions for Accounting

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Students are encouraged to book an advising appointment for a mock interview to prepare for interviews, but you can also use these questions for self-study. You can book your advising appointment on campusBRIDGE.

You can also partner with a friend and they can ask you a sample question while you answer to practice interviewing.

  1. Please describe your past work experience for me. I am particularly interested in learning about the experience that may be relevant to this position
  2. What are the three most important skills you feel are necessary for this position?
  3. What skills does it take to be successful in accounting? Highlight those skills from your experience.
  4. What is the difference between auditing and accounting?
  5. Tell me about a time you solved a problem by using generative AI, like ChatGPT. (Follow up): Provide one example of when it is appropriate to use similar automation in accounting and one example of when is it not appropriate.
  6. Tell me about a situation in which you had to adjust quickly to changes in organizational or departmental priorities. What was the impact of the changes instituted on you?
  7. Describe a project where you created a financial model or forecast. What approach did you use and what was the result?
  8. Can you share an example of when you analyzed a company’s financial statements? What did you learn and how did it inform your next steps?
  9. Tell me about a time you used Excel or Google Sheets to analyze a complex data set. What was the situation and what did you do with the findings?
  10. What accounting software do you have experience with? How would you rate your experience with each platform and why?
  11. Tell us about the methods you use to reduce human error.
  12. Have you implemented an accounting process that saved a client or your organization money? What did you learn from this implementation?
  13. Tell us about your experience with cultivating professional relationships and finding new clients.
  14. Give an example of a time when you had to complete a project independently. How did you manage your time and ensure accuracy?
  15. Share an experience where you worked as part of a team on a data-heavy project. How did you contribute?
  16. How do you perform under pressure? What kind of environment do you work best?
  17. What would you do if a task that was assigned to you was outside of your job description?
  18. Have you ever discovered an error in the work of a supervisor or a peer that would have required a significant amount of time and labour to correct? Could you explain the circumstances and what you did in this situation?
  19. What is your biggest accomplishment?
  20. Are there any points supporting your application you wish to bring to our attention at this time?
Updated April 2025 with the assistance of ChatGPT