Assessment Template For Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
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Popular Job Roles
AccountantAccounting OfficerAudit PartnerAuditorCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Cost AccountantFinancial AuditorGeneral AccountantInternal AuditorRevenue Tax Specialist

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Accounting software
Questions30
Time Limit15 min

Tasks

  • Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
  • Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
  • Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
  • Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
  • Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.

Technology Skills

Accounting software

Fund accounting software, Intuit QuickBooks, Sage 50 Accounting, Summit Software Summit Biofuels Accounting

Word processing software

Google Docs, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Word

Financial analysis software

Delphi Technology, Oracle E-Business Suite Financials, TopCAATs, Tropics workers' compensation software

Tax preparation software

ATX Total Tax Office, CCH ProSystem fx TAX, NewPortWave Year End Solutions, Thomson GoSystem Tax

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite ERP, Oracle Hyperion, Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Accounting software
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Economics and Accounting
Questions30
Time Limit20 min

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Knowledge

Economics and Accounting

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Accounting software
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
Economics and Accounting
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Interests
Conventional
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Achievement
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions30
Time Limit25 min

Abilities

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Mathematical Reasoning

The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Number Facility

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Interests

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Enterprising

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Investigative

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Analytical Thinking

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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