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Finance Interview Questions

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Some of the most commonly asked interview questions for finance majors goes as:

  • What are assets and liabilities?
  • What are the responsibilities of  a finance executive?
  • Walk me through cash flow statement.
  • What are the components of balance sheet?
  • What are the advantages of double entry system?
  • What is a deferred tax asset and a deferred tax liability and why might one be created? 
  • How do you calculate WACC? 
  • What does negative working capital mean?
  • Explain financial modelling.
  • What do you mean by corporate finance?
  • What is cost accountancy?
  • What is goodwill?
  • How many financial statements are there?
(Part of Education Series: Interview Preparation)
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