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Accounting Assessment Test

The accounting assessment test uses scenario based questions to evaluate a candidate's understanding of core accounting principles, financial ratios, accounts receivable and payable, adjusting entries, balance sheet reconciliation and financial statement analysis. Accounting test can be used as a pre-employment test to assess on-the-job accounting skills of candidates before an interview.

Covered skills:

  • Basic accounting concepts (Income; Cashflow; Balance sheets)
  • Interpreting and creating financial statements
  • Managing account receivables and payables
  • Bookkeeping fundamentals
  • Problem-solving and general aptitude
  • Expertise with Excel
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About the Accounting Test


The Accounting Assessment Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

  • Ability to apply basic accounting concepts such as income, cashflow, and balance sheets
  • Ability to interpret and create financial statements
  • Ability to manage account receivables and payables
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping fundamentals
  • Problem-solving skills and general aptitude
  • Expertise with Excel and performing various calculations and data analysis

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🧐 Question

Medium

Comprehensive income
Income statement
Solve
ProCoder Inc. reported the following information on Dec 31st. If we ignore income tax, what should ProCoder report as comprehensive income as of Dec 31?
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Medium

Land Sale
Balance Sheet
Asset Classification
Acquisition Accounting
Solve
Here’s the balance sheet for SinkedIn Ltd as of December 31, 2022:
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SinkedIn Ltd acquires a smaller company for $100,000 cash. The acquisition adds $60,000 in goodwill and increases the long-term investments by $40,000. 

Here’s the new balance sheet created after these changes:
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Which of the following rows are erroneous rows in the balance sheet after the acquisition?

Medium

Sell off long-term investment
Balance Sheet
Dividend distributions
Equity transactions
Solve
Review the following balance Sheet for Company Sinclair as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands of dollars)
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Suppose that Company Sinclair has a tax rate of 30%. What will be the company's new equity balance if the company sells all its long-term investments at their book value, pays off all its short-term debt, and distributes the remaining cash as a dividend to shareholders?

Medium

MATCH INDEX LOOKUP
Solve
Some friends live in adjacent apartments in a building in Central Perk, New York. We want to write a function to search the apartment number by name. Which of the following functions should we use?
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Medium

Organization data
Data transformation
Duplicate Data Removal
Remove Duplicate Values
Solve
We have two Excel files with organization data. One file has Organization ID and Organization Name fields, whereas the second file has Organization ID, Organization Name and Country fields. We wrote a query to retrieve the data from both files. Here’s a sample of the data retrieved:
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We want to ensure Organization ID field is unique. Which of the following is the ideal solution that ensures Organization ID field is unique while retaining Country data?

A: Select the Organization ID and Country columns, and then click Keep Duplicates.
B: Select the Organization ID and Country columns, and then click Remove Duplicates.
C: Use Group BY function to group the rows by Organization ID. Specify output columns for Organization Name and Country using MAX operation.
D: Select Organization ID column and then click Remove Duplicates. Then specify output columns for Country using MAX operation.

Medium

Student scores
Data formatting
Data Transformation
Data Manipulation
Solve
Here’s a sample Excel data source:
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Here’s the expected data format: 
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Which of the following is the correct way to transform the data from the query editor to achieve the result?

A: Columns to Select: Student Only
B: Columns to Select: Student and Student ID
C: Columns to Select: Primary and Secondary
D: Command to Use: Pivot Column
E: Command to Use: Reverse Rows
F: Command to Use: Unpivot Columns

Medium

VLOOKUP blood donor
Lookup Functions
Data Manipulation
Solve
We are looking to find the contact number of the only blood donor with blood group O-. Which function should we use to look up the correct contact number? Here's the documentation for VLOOKUP: =VLOOKUP(lookup value, range containing the lookup value, the column number in the range containing the return value, Approximate match (TRUE) or Exact match (FALSE)).
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A: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 3, TRUE)
B: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 3, FALSE)
C: =VLOOKUP("O-", D1:D10, 4)
D: =VLOOKUP("O-", D1:D10, 3)
E: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 4, TRUE)
F: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 4, FALSE)
G: =VLOOKUP("Kane", A1:E10, 4)
🧐 Question🔧 Skill

Medium

Comprehensive income
Income statement

2 mins

Accounting
Solve

Medium

Land Sale
Balance Sheet
Asset Classification
Acquisition Accounting

3 mins

Accounting
Solve

Medium

Sell off long-term investment
Balance Sheet
Dividend distributions
Equity transactions

3 mins

Accounting
Solve

Medium

MATCH INDEX LOOKUP

2 mins

Excel
Solve

Medium

Organization data
Data transformation
Duplicate Data Removal
Remove Duplicate Values

3 mins

Excel
Solve

Medium

Student scores
Data formatting
Data Transformation
Data Manipulation

2 mins

Excel
Solve

Medium

VLOOKUP blood donor
Lookup Functions
Data Manipulation

2 mins

Excel
Solve
🧐 Question🔧 Skill💪 Difficulty⌛ Time
Comprehensive income
Income statement
Accounting
Medium2 mins
Solve
Land Sale
Balance Sheet
Asset Classification
Acquisition Accounting
Accounting
Medium3 mins
Solve
Sell off long-term investment
Balance Sheet
Dividend distributions
Equity transactions
Accounting
Medium3 mins
Solve
MATCH INDEX LOOKUP
Excel
Medium2 mins
Solve
Organization data
Data transformation
Duplicate Data Removal
Remove Duplicate Values
Excel
Medium3 mins
Solve
Student scores
Data formatting
Data Transformation
Data Manipulation
Excel
Medium2 mins
Solve
VLOOKUP blood donor
Lookup Functions
Data Manipulation
Excel
Medium2 mins
Solve
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Why you should use Pre-employment Accounting Assessment Test?

The Accounting Assessment Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

  • Applying basic accounting concepts like income, cash flow, and balance sheets
  • Interpreting and creating financial statements
  • Managing account receivables and payables
  • Demonstrating expert knowledge of bookkeeping fundamentals
  • Solving problems and showcasing general aptitude
  • Utilizing expertise with Excel for data analysis and manipulation
  • Analyzing and managing profitability
  • Performing cost accounting
  • Implementing internal controls for financial reporting
  • Conducting financial forecasting and budgeting

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Accounting Assessment Test?

Basic accounting concepts: Basic accounting concepts refer to the fundamental principles and guidelines that guide the recording, analysis, and interpretation of financial information. It is crucial to measure this skill in the test to ensure candidates have a solid foundation in accounting principles and can accurately and effectively perform accounting tasks.

Interpreting and creating financial statements: Interpreting and creating financial statements involves the ability to analyze and understand the information presented in financial documents, such as income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets. This skill is valuable because it demonstrates a candidate's ability to assess the financial health of an organization and make informed decisions based on the data provided.

Managing accounts receivables and payables: Managing accounts receivables and payables involves tracking and controlling the flow of money into and out of an organization. This skill is important to measure as it showcases a candidate's ability to maintain accurate records, handle customer payments and invoices, and effectively manage cash flow.

Bookkeeping fundamentals: Bookkeeping fundamentals encompass the essential principles and practices of recording financial transactions, organizing financial documents, and maintaining accurate records. Measuring this skill in the test helps assess a candidate's proficiency in bookkeeping tasks, such as journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, and reconciling accounts.

Problem-solving and general aptitude: Problem-solving and general aptitude are essential skills in accounting as they demonstrate a candidate's ability to analyze complex financial situations, identify issues, and propose effective solutions. This skill is valuable for ensuring candidates can handle challenges that may arise in day-to-day accounting tasks.

Expertise with Excel: Expertise with Excel refers to a candidate's proficiency in utilizing Excel for financial analysis, data management, and reporting. Measuring this skill in the test is important as Excel is a widely used tool in accounting that allows for efficient data manipulation, calculation, and presentation.

Full list of covered topics

The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Accounting Assessment Test to be based on.

Income statement
Statement of cash flows
Balance sheet
Financial statement analysis
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Bad debt
Inventory valuation
Depreciation and amortization
Trial balance
General ledger
Accrual accounting
Double-entry bookkeeping
Bank reconciliation
Chart of accounts
Debits and credits
Ledger accounts
Closing entries
Operating profit
Gross profit
Net profit
Return on investment
Earnings per share
Cash flow statement
Cash flow analysis
Working capital
Current ratio
Quick ratio
Days sales outstanding
Days payable outstanding
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
Financial ratios
Profit margin
Liquidity ratio
Accounts receivable turnover
Accounts payable turnover
Payroll processing
Invoice processing
General accounting principles
Expense tracking
Financial forecasting
Cost analysis
Data entry
Financial data analysis
VLOOKUP function
Pivot tables
Formatting cells
Creating charts
Sumif function
Filtering and sorting data
Conditional formatting
Data validation

What roles can I use the Accounting Assessment Test for?

  • Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Bookkeeper
  • Tax Consultant
  • Controller
  • Finance Manager
  • Budget Analyst
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Cost Accountant

How is the Accounting Assessment Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

  • Preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance
  • Assessing and mitigating financial risks
  • Auditing financial statements
  • Managing inventory and controlling costs
  • Overseeing payroll processes
  • Analyzing and interpreting variances
  • Conducting financial analysis and reporting
  • Optimizing cash management and cash flows
  • Designing and implementing accounting systems
  • Providing strategic financial planning and advice

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What is the Accounting Assessment Test?

The Accounting Assessment Test evaluates a candidate's skills in basic accounting concepts and foundational bookkeeping. Recruiters use it to ensure candidates have the relevant qualifications for roles requiring accounting knowledge.

Can I combine the accounting test with Excel questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test with both accounting and Excel skills. For more information, check out our Excel Test.

What skills are assessed for senior accounting roles in this test?

Senior roles are assessed on preparing tax returns, financial risk mitigation, auditing, managing inventory, overseeing payroll, analyzing variances, conducting financial analysis, optimizing cash flows, designing accounting systems, and providing strategic financial advice.

How to use the Accounting Assessment Test in my hiring process?
  • Use before or after resume screening.
  • Purchase the test.
  • Send it to candidates.
  • Receive results immediately to make informed decisions.
What are the main finance and accounting tests?
Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

  • Non-googleable questions
  • IP proctoring
  • Screen proctoring
  • Web proctoring
  • Webcam proctoring
  • Plagiarism detection
  • Secure browser
  • Copy paste protection

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

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Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

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