Articleship Interview Preparation & Questions

Cracking an Articleship interview is not about memorising answers—it's about mindset and clarity. Principals want to see honesty, willingness to learn, and basic understanding of the profession. Overconfidence without substance is visible. So is fake humility. Be yourself. Be prepared.

General & Background Questions

  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Why do you want to do Articleship?
  • Why should we select you?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Why did you choose CA as a career?
  • What subjects did you score well/poorly in?
  • How do you handle stress?
  • Have you done any internships before?
  • Are you comfortable with outstation work?

Technical Knowledge Questions

  • What is the difference between audit and assurance?
  • What is GST? Explain input tax credit.
  • What is depreciation? Methods?
  • What is the difference between capital and revenue expenditure?
  • What is a balance sheet?
  • What is the audit report format?
  • What is TDS? When is it deducted?
  • What is ITR? Different forms?
  • What are AS, Ind AS, IFRS?
  • What is materiality in auditing?

Behavioral & Situational Questions

  • What will you do if you make a mistake in audit working?
  • How do you prioritize multiple tasks?
  • What if seniors give harsh feedback?
  • How will you manage exams and office work?
  • What if you are asked to do something you do not understand?
  • What if your principal expects long working hours?
  • How do you handle deadlines?
  • Have you ever disagreed with a senior? How did you handle it?

Questions About the Firm

  • Why do you want to join this firm?
  • What do you know about our firm?
  • What kind of exposure are you looking for?
  • Are you okay with audit travel?
  • What are your salary expectations?

Questions to Ask the Principal

  • What kind of exposure will I get here?
  • Will I get to work on audits, tax, or compliance?
  • How many Articles are currently working here?
  • What is the leave policy?
  • Is study leave provided before exams?

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