for my internship they basically asked me accounting principles, some general accounting entries. it was a one person interview and the interviewer was pretty straightforward.the questions were manageable and i asked follow up questions about what does day to day for an intern look like and whether i can assist in different projects
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What do you expect to learn from this internship and how would it help in your future career goal?
Through this internship at EY, I aim to gain hands-on experience with audit procedures, financial reporting standards, and internal controls, while learning how to apply theoretical accounting concepts in a real-world, client-facing environment. Working alongside seasoned professionals on live engagements will help me build critical thinking, attention to detail, and ethical judgment—all of which are foundational to a successful career in accounting and assurance. This experience will not only deepen my technical skills but also align me with EY’s culture of excellence and integrity, supporting my long-term goal of becoming a trusted advisor in the audit and advisory space
Comprehensive interview process that rewards quick thinking and creative ideas. You will meet with many different people at different levels who will ask everything from your academic course of study to case interview questions.
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Why do you want to work in public accounting and why EY specifically?
excellent and very engaging with the interviewer as I can understand a lot how the firm treats its employees and provides opportunities for intern to explore areas that are most interested for the individuals
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How many chairs are available in my univeristy building?
Not bad it was like 3 rounds and it wasn’t very technical there was one case interview and all the interview people were really nice and flexible it was a good interview