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Some weaknesses that you might select from for your response:

• Self-critical

• Insecure

• Disorganized

• Prone to procrastination

• Uncomfortable with public speaking

• Uncomfortable with delegating tasks

• Risk-averse

• Competitive

• Sensitive/emotional

• Extreme introversion or extroversion

• Limited experience in a particular skill or software


Final interview preparation:

Before interview During interview After interview


1. Research the Firm: 1. Dress Appropriately: 1. Follow Up:
- Understand the firm’s history, - Wear professional business - Send a thank-you email to
culture, values, and recent news. attire. each interviewer, expressing
- Know the firm’s major clients your appreciation for the
and services. opportunity and reiterating your
- Familiarize yourself with their interest in the role.
methodology and tools.
2. Know the Role: 2. Be Punctual:
- Review the job description and - Arrive early to show that you are
understand the key responsibilities. reliable and respectful of their time.
- Be ready to discuss why you are
interested in auditing and this
specific role.
3. Review Your Resume: 3. Show Enthusiasm:
- Be prepared to discuss anything - Display a genuine interest in the
on your resume, including your role and the firm.
education, work experience, and - Demonstrate your passion for
any relevant projects or internships. audit and how you can contribute
to their team.
4. Prepare for Common Questions: 4. Communication Skills:
- Technical Questions - Be clear and concise in your
- Behavioral Questions answers.
- Industry Knowledge and Fit - Listen carefully to the questions
- Situational Questions and answer them directly.
- Maintain good eye contact and
positive body language.
5. Technical Knowledge: 5. Behavioral Questions:
- Brush up on basic accounting - Use the STAR (Situation, Task,
and auditing principles. Action, Result) method to structure
- Understand common financial your answers.
statements and key audit - Highlight your problem-solving
procedures. skills, teamwork, and attention to
(IAS, VAS, ISA, ACCA F1, F2, F3, F6, detail.
F7 and F8)
6. Prepare Questions: 6. Ask Questions:
- Have thoughtful questions ready - Engage with the interviewers by
for the interviewers about the role, asking insightful questions.
team, firm culture, and career - Show that you’ve done your
development opportunities. homework and are thinking
critically about your potential role.
Common questions:

Behavioral Questions:

1. Can you describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline?

2. Tell me about a time you worked in a team and faced a challenge. How did you handle it?

3. How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines?

4. Describe a situation where you identified an error in your work or someone else’s work. What did
you do?

5. Have you ever faced an ethical dilemma? How did you resolve it?

Industry Knowledge and Fit:

1. Why do you want to work in audit, and why at our firm specifically?

2. What do you know about our firm’s audit approach and methodologies?

3. How do you think technology is changing the audit profession?

4. What are the biggest challenges facing the audit industry today?

5. Where do you see yourself in five years, and how does this role fit into your career goals?

Situational Questions:

1. If you find discrepancies in a client’s financial statements, how would you handle it?

2. How would you handle a difficult client who is not cooperative during the audit process?

3. Describe a time when you had to explain a complex accounting concept to someone without an
accounting background.

4. What would you do if you were asked to perform a task that you are unfamiliar with?

Questions for the Interviewer:

1. Can you describe the typical career path for an audit intern at your firm?

2. What kind of training and development opportunities does your firm offer?

3. Can you tell me more about the team I would be working with?

4. What are the most important qualities you look for in a successful audit intern?

5. What are the biggest challenges an audit intern might face at your firm?

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