I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at EY (Irvine, CA) in Oct 2021
Interview
It was an awful experience for me. I got received an interview back to back interview with two senior managers. One of them was so disrespectful and he never gave me a chance to explain myself. He always tried to pissed me off and try to find irony in my answers. He asked me how could you negotiate with a client an audit fee??? He asked unrelated questions and wanted me feel I am not good fit for the position. His explanation about the EY culture is awful. He was talking how people be a CPA in a minute at EY, including himself. He told me he got his CPA in a month after he got hired at EY, but Board of Accountancy says he got his CPA in 2 YEARS, what a lie and what a liar. How EY allows this kind of people in their interview process. So unprofessional and so sad.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How could you negotiate an audit fee with a client when you are a senior manager at EY??????
I was shortlisted after completing the assessment test and was then invited for an interview with the partner. The partner was kind, friendly, and approachable, which made the interview feel comfortable. The interview was relatively short and focused mainly on getting to know my background, experiences, and interest in the role.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at EY
Interview
face to face with audit manager and senior associate. behavioural questions were asked along with questions on education. It was a really short interview and got the call a short while after that the job was mine
I had a positive interview experience with EY. The process was well-structured and professional. The interviewers were courteous and created a comfortable environment to discuss my background, technical skills, and problem-solving approach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Can you explain the purpose of IFRS and describe the key differences between IFRS and local GAAP standards?"