InterviewSolution
This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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What factors do you need to consider before taking out a loan? |
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Answer» Taking a loan becomes a very challenging process if the IMPORTANT aspects are not covered properly. The main factors which I BELIEVE should be CONSIDERED before taking a loan are
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What is the difference between a journal and a ledger? |
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What are working capital and types of working capital? |
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Answer» It is the capital that is required by the company to FINANCE its current assets. Working capital REPRESENTS the FUNDS to finance regular OPERATIONS that include day-to-day businesses. Working capital makes it EASY to gauge the company’s operating liquidity. Types of working capital are:
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What is the best metric to use to analyze a company's stock? |
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Answer» I think out of many METRICS, the best ONE can be Price-To-EARNINGS Ration (P/E) Ratio. It shows the relation of the stock price of the company to its earnings. It is considered best to evaluate the financial service FIRMS. |
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Do you follow the stock market? Which stocks in particular? |
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Answer» Yes, I do FOLLOW the STOCK MARKET every day. I am very INTERESTED in banking sector stocks. ALSO, I have invested a part of my savings in the stock market. |
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What process do you use to create accurate sales reports? |
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Why do you want to be a financial analyst? |
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Answer» I have always loved PLAYING with numbers and doing calculations. My interest in managing finances has motivated me to take the subject as a major in my graduation. I WANT to follow this career path for the long term. MOREOVER, I believe companies are very concerned about the financial analysis thing. I want to be a part of the process of how companies make themselves highly profitable. I always used to read about business leaders and biographies of entrepreneurs. |
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What components would you use to convince an investor about your company's financial health? |
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Answer» 1. Liquidity: the amount of cash as WELL as the cash that is easily convertible to cash assets owned by a company. Liquidity is first considered for the short-term and then for the long-term. 2. Solvency: The company can meet its obligations continuously. 3. Operating Efficiency: It is the best SOURCE of its financial success and operating margin is used to indicate the efficiency. 4. Profitability: In evaluating a company, liquidity, operating efficiency, and basic solvency can perform BETTER. Net margin is a good METRIC for the evaluation of profitability. Related Article: Investment Banking Interview QUESTIONS |
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What is net present value and how is it used in financial decisions? |
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Answer» NET present value is the idea of HELPING companies to engage in transactions or invest in projects having positive Net Present Value. It helps managers and investors to not invest in projects with a NEGATIVE Net Present Value. This rule is seen in accounts for Time Value of Money, capital budgeting projects. If the NPV of the PROJECT is positive then the company should move FORWARD with the idea of investing in that project. |
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How do you prepare a cash flow statement? |
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Answer» The steps to prepare a cash flow statement are:
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