Assurance Associate applicants have rated the interview process at RSM with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 89% positive. To compare, the company-average is 78.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Assurance Associate roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 43 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at RSM overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at RSM as a Assurance Associate according to 43 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 43%
Background check: 16%
Phone interview: 12%
Drug test: 9%
Presentation: 7%
Group panel interview: 6%
Personality test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 1%
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I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at RSM (Los Angeles, CA) in Mar 2015
Interview
I submitted my resume through my school website. I received an email about a month later asking to come to interview. I met with three professionals. Each professional take about 30-40 minutes. They didn't ask any difficult questions. Prepare to ask plenty of questions. They briefly describe what I will be doing for this position. They replied me after two weeks of interview date.
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Question 1
General Interview Questions:
-Tell me about yourself (Not on resume)
- Why do you choose accounting?
- Why do you choose audit over tax?
One huge interview block that had 3 30 minute interviews back to back, I didn’t get screened by a recruiter though! Varied on difficulty for questions, my second interviewer asked a lot of technical stuff that through me off guard though.
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Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to communicate to people on technical teams that had a different background than you
It had a group discussion round followed by a general technical test and then the interview. All rounds were easy. The interview had technical questions and questions relating to background,
Structured Interview:
The interview will include a mix of behavioral and technical questions. Expect to discuss your experience with audit procedures, risk assessment, and client interactions.
Sample questions might include:
“Can you describe a time when you identified a significant issue during an audit?”
“How do you ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations?”
Technical Assessment:
You may be asked to solve a case study or complete a practical task related to an assurance scenario. This could involve analyzing financial statements, identifying errors or discrepancies, and suggesting corrective actions.
Cultural Fit and Soft Skills:
We’ll also evaluate your communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Be prepared to discuss how you handle tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work with clients or colleagues.
Q&A Session:
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions about the role, team dynamics, company culture, and career progression.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Why did you decide to interview with RSM
Name a time you had to resolve a conflict between peers