Applied to Senior Accountant role at a small company. Had a video interview with the CFO who ended by saying they’d send me a “case study” and I’d get 24 hours to complete it. Anyone have to do one of these before? Is there anything I can do to prep? Thanks

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If I had to do a case study for a senior accountant role interview, I would run...

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I trust you based on your title lol

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It is likely a complex accounting issue. Make sure you site authoritative guidance, and are very specific in your proposed answer (initial and ongoing JEs).

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I completed it today (didn’t take the full 24). It was a unique accounting issue, but the deliverable wasn’t a memo. I had to create an analysis/report for investors and a consolidated balance sheet. Honestly I think I screwed it up and don’t expect to move forward on the role.

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Good luck!

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Thank u bless 🙏

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I am in the same boat! I applied for a internal audit role and I have a case study. I appreciate any advice!

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Yeah my guess is it’s high level stuff with both qualitative and quantitative analysis

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