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Financial Analyst Test

The financial analyst test evaluates a candidate’s ability to understand financial statements, calculate and interpret financial indicator ratios and predict future results. This pre-employment test helps recruiters identify candidates with strong accounting and compliance backgrounds.

Covered skills:

  • Accounting Principles
  • Bookkeeping fundamentals
  • Expertise with Excel
  • Financial Statements
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Financial Ratios
  • Investment Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Cost of Capital
  • Capital Budgeting
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About the Financial Analyst Assessment Test


The Financial Analyst Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

  • Proficiency in accounting principles
  • Strong grasp of bookkeeping fundamentals
  • Expertise in using Excel for financial analysis
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
  • Experience in budgeting and forecasting
  • Knowledge of financial ratios and their significance
  • Understanding of investment analysis techniques
  • Familiarity with risk management strategies
  • Understanding of cost of capital calculations
  • Ability to perform capital budgeting evaluations

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🧐 Question

Medium

Comprehensive income
Income statement
Solve
ProCoder Inc. reported the following information on Dec 31st. If we ignore income tax, what should ProCoder report as comprehensive income as of Dec 31?
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Medium

Land Sale
Balance Sheet
Asset Classification
Acquisition Accounting
Solve
Here’s the balance sheet for SinkedIn Ltd as of December 31, 2022:
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SinkedIn Ltd acquires a smaller company for $100,000 cash. The acquisition adds $60,000 in goodwill and increases the long-term investments by $40,000. 

Here’s the new balance sheet created after these changes:
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Which of the following rows are erroneous rows in the balance sheet after the acquisition?

Medium

Sell off long-term investment
Balance Sheet
Dividend distributions
Equity transactions
Solve
Review the following balance Sheet for Company Sinclair as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands of dollars)
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Suppose that Company Sinclair has a tax rate of 30%. What will be the company's new equity balance if the company sells all its long-term investments at their book value, pays off all its short-term debt, and distributes the remaining cash as a dividend to shareholders?

Medium

Earnings Per Share
Financial Calculations
Eps Calculation
Solve
Consider the following financial data for 3 companies (in millions) for the year 2022:
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Which company has the highest Earnings Per Share (EPS) if each company has 50 million outstanding shares?

Medium

Net cash receipt on issued bonds
Bond Issuance Accounting
Debt Financing
Solve
Gajni Inc. issued 2000 $100 9% bonds on May 1 (year 1). These bonds are issued at 103 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated Jan 1 (year 1) and mature on Jan 1 (year 5). Interest needs to be paid twice a year (Jan 1 and July 1). The cost of issuing the bonds, $5000 was paid by Gajni Inc. to the investment bank. What would be the net cash receipt realized by Gajni Inc. from the issuance of these bonds?

Medium

Return on Capital Employed
Return On Equity/investment Analysis
Solve
Consider the following financial data for five companies for the year 2022:
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Which company has the highest Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)?

Easy

Hedge risk using derivates
Financial Reporting
Risk Assessment
Derivatives
Solve
Phenomenal Pte. Ltd., a Singapore based company secured a new client in Germany for their SaaS business, and is expecting to receive a payment of EUR 1.3 million after 6 weeks. They want to be certain of the amount they receive and plan on using the derivates market to hedge the risk. What action would you recommend?

Medium

MATCH INDEX LOOKUP
Solve
Some friends live in adjacent apartments in a building in Central Perk, New York. We want to write a function to search the apartment number by name. Which of the following functions should we use?
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Medium

Organization data
Data transformation
Duplicate Data Removal
Remove Duplicate Values
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We have two Excel files with organization data. One file has Organization ID and Organization Name fields, whereas the second file has Organization ID, Organization Name and Country fields. We wrote a query to retrieve the data from both files. Here’s a sample of the data retrieved:
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We want to ensure Organization ID field is unique. Which of the following is the ideal solution that ensures Organization ID field is unique while retaining Country data?

A: Select the Organization ID and Country columns, and then click Keep Duplicates.
B: Select the Organization ID and Country columns, and then click Remove Duplicates.
C: Use Group BY function to group the rows by Organization ID. Specify output columns for Organization Name and Country using MAX operation.
D: Select Organization ID column and then click Remove Duplicates. Then specify output columns for Country using MAX operation.

Medium

Student scores
Data formatting
Data Transformation
Data Manipulation
Solve
Here’s a sample Excel data source:
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Here’s the expected data format: 
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Which of the following is the correct way to transform the data from the query editor to achieve the result?

A: Columns to Select: Student Only
B: Columns to Select: Student and Student ID
C: Columns to Select: Primary and Secondary
D: Command to Use: Pivot Column
E: Command to Use: Reverse Rows
F: Command to Use: Unpivot Columns

Medium

VLOOKUP blood donor
Lookup Functions
Data Manipulation
Solve
We are looking to find the contact number of the only blood donor with blood group O-. Which function should we use to look up the correct contact number? Here's the documentation for VLOOKUP: =VLOOKUP(lookup value, range containing the lookup value, the column number in the range containing the return value, Approximate match (TRUE) or Exact match (FALSE)).
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A: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 3, TRUE)
B: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 3, FALSE)
C: =VLOOKUP("O-", D1:D10, 4)
D: =VLOOKUP("O-", D1:D10, 3)
E: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 4, TRUE)
F: =VLOOKUP("O-", A1:E10, 4, FALSE)
G: =VLOOKUP("Kane", A1:E10, 4)
🧐 Question🔧 Skill

Medium

Comprehensive income
Income statement

2 mins

Accounting
Solve

Medium

Land Sale
Balance Sheet
Asset Classification
Acquisition Accounting

3 mins

Accounting
Solve

Medium

Sell off long-term investment
Balance Sheet
Dividend distributions
Equity transactions

3 mins

Accounting
Solve

Medium

Earnings Per Share
Financial Calculations
Eps Calculation

3 mins

Finance
Solve

Medium

Net cash receipt on issued bonds
Bond Issuance Accounting
Debt Financing

3 mins

Finance
Solve

Medium

Return on Capital Employed
Return On Equity/investment Analysis

3 mins

Finance
Solve

Easy

Hedge risk using derivates
Financial Reporting
Risk Assessment
Derivatives

2 mins

Finance
Solve

Medium

MATCH INDEX LOOKUP

2 mins

Excel
Solve

Medium

Organization data
Data transformation
Duplicate Data Removal
Remove Duplicate Values

3 mins

Excel
Solve

Medium

Student scores
Data formatting
Data Transformation
Data Manipulation

2 mins

Excel
Solve

Medium

VLOOKUP blood donor
Lookup Functions
Data Manipulation

2 mins

Excel
Solve
🧐 Question🔧 Skill💪 Difficulty⌛ Time
Comprehensive income
Income statement
Accounting
Medium2 mins
Solve
Land Sale
Balance Sheet
Asset Classification
Acquisition Accounting
Accounting
Medium3 mins
Solve
Sell off long-term investment
Balance Sheet
Dividend distributions
Equity transactions
Accounting
Medium3 mins
Solve
Earnings Per Share
Financial Calculations
Eps Calculation
Finance
Medium3 mins
Solve
Net cash receipt on issued bonds
Bond Issuance Accounting
Debt Financing
Finance
Medium3 mins
Solve
Return on Capital Employed
Return On Equity/investment Analysis
Finance
Medium3 mins
Solve
Hedge risk using derivates
Financial Reporting
Risk Assessment
Derivatives
Finance
Easy2 mins
Solve
MATCH INDEX LOOKUP
Excel
Medium2 mins
Solve
Organization data
Data transformation
Duplicate Data Removal
Remove Duplicate Values
Excel
Medium3 mins
Solve
Student scores
Data formatting
Data Transformation
Data Manipulation
Excel
Medium2 mins
Solve
VLOOKUP blood donor
Lookup Functions
Data Manipulation
Excel
Medium2 mins
Solve
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Why you should use Pre-employment Financial Analyst Test?

The Financial Analyst Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

  • Applying accounting principles effectively
  • Executing bookkeeping fundamentals accurately
  • Utilizing expertise with Excel proficiently
  • Analyzing financial statements comprehensively
  • Creating budgets and forecasting effectively
  • Calculating financial ratios accurately
  • Conducting investment analysis proficiently
  • Implementing risk management strategies effectively
  • Analyzing cost of capital proficiently
  • Evaluating capital budgeting projects effectively

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Financial Analyst Test?

Accounting Principles: Accounting Principles refer to the fundamental concepts and guidelines that govern the practice of financial accounting. These principles provide standardization and consistency in recording, reporting, and analyzing financial data, ensuring accuracy and reliability in financial statements.

Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Bookkeeping Fundamentals encompass the basic principles and techniques used to record financial transactions accurately and systematically. It involves tasks such as maintaining ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements, providing a solid foundation for effective financial analysis and decision-making.

Expertise with Excel: Expertise with Excel includes proficiency in using spreadsheet software to analyze financial data and perform various calculations. It allows financial analysts to efficiently organize data, create models, generate charts and graphs, and apply advanced functions to facilitate data analysis and reporting.

Financial Statements: Financial Statements are formal reports that provide a summary of a company's financial transactions, performance, and position during a specific period. The analysis of financial statements allows financial analysts to assess a company's profitability, liquidity, and solvency, providing valuable insights for evaluating its financial health and making informed decisions.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Budgeting and Forecasting involve the process of planning and estimating future financial outcomes based on historical data, market trends, and strategic objectives. It enables financial analysts to develop budgets, set financial targets, and project potential financial scenarios, helping organizations allocate resources effectively and make informed business decisions.

Financial Ratios: Financial Ratios are mathematical indicators that measure and evaluate the relationships between different elements of a company's financial statements. They provide insights into a company's liquidity, profitability, efficiency, and solvency, allowing financial analysts to assess its financial performance, identify trends, and compare it to industry benchmarks.

Investment Analysis: Investment Analysis involves evaluating the financial viability and potential risks and rewards of investment opportunities. It enables financial analysts to assess the value of investments, estimate future returns, and evaluate the risk factors associated with different investment options, providing guidance for making investment decisions that align with organizational goals and risk appetite.

Risk Management: Risk Management refers to the identification, assessment, and mitigation of potential risks that may negatively impact a company's financial performance and objectives. Financial analysts use risk management techniques and tools to assess risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure the effective allocation of resources to minimize potential losses and safeguard the organization's financial stability.

Cost of Capital: Cost of Capital represents the required rate of return that a company must achieve on its investments to maintain the value of its capital. It includes the cost of debt and equity financing and serves as a benchmark for evaluating investment projects and determining the optimal capital structure. Financial analysts measure the cost of capital to assess the feasibility and profitability of investment opportunities.

Capital Budgeting: Capital Budgeting involves the process of evaluating and selecting long-term investment projects, such as purchasing new equipment or expanding operations. Financial analysts apply various techniques, such as net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR), to assess the profitability, cash flow implications, and potential risks associated with capital investment decisions.

Full list of covered topics

The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Financial Analyst Test to be based on.

Double-entry bookkeeping
Accrual accounting
Asset valuation
Depreciation methods
Financial statement analysis
Cash flow statement
Income statement
Balance sheet
Budget creation
Forecasting
Variance analysis
Financial ratios calculation
Liquidity ratios
Profitability ratios
Solvency ratios
Time value of money
Capital budgeting techniques
Payback period
Net present value
Internal rate of return
Risk assessment
Diversification strategies
Portfolio management
Cost of capital calculation
Weighted average cost of capital
Investment analysis
Capital asset pricing model
Market risk
Financial modeling
Financial statement fraud detection
Lease accounting
Foreign currency translation
Working capital management
Debt financing
Equity financing
Dividend policy
Options valuation
Derivatives
Business valuation
Financial planning
Cost accounting
Break-even analysis
Merger and acquisition analysis
Earnings per share
Cost of goods sold
Inventory management
Taxation principles
Forensic accounting
Audit procedures
Capital structure
Financial risk assessment
Cash management
Financial reporting standards

What roles can I use the Financial Analyst Test for?

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

How is the Financial Analyst Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

  • Implementing advanced accounting principles
  • Performing complex bookkeeping tasks accurately
  • Mastering advanced Excel functionalities
  • Interpreting complex financial statements
  • Developing advanced budgeting and forecasting models
  • Applying advanced financial ratio analysis techniques
  • Executing advanced investment analysis strategies
  • Implementing advanced risk management methodologies
  • Analyzing advanced cost of capital scenarios
  • Evaluating complex capital budgeting decisions

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Have questions about the Financial Analyst Hiring Test?

What is Financial Analyst Test?

The Financial Analyst Test assesses candidates' knowledge and expertise in financial analysis. It is used by recruiters to evaluate skills in accounting principles, Excel proficiency, financial statements, budgeting, and more.

Can I combine Financial Analyst Test with another test?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test that includes multiple skills from our test library. For example, you can combine the Financial Analyst Test with the Financial Accounting Test.

What kind of questions are used to evaluate senior candidates?

Senior candidates are evaluated on advanced skills such as implementing advanced accounting principles, mastering Excel functionalities, interpreting complex financial statements, and developing advanced budgeting models.

How to use Financial Analyst Test in my hiring process?

Use the Financial Analyst Test as a pre-screening tool at the start of your recruitment. Include the test link in your job post or invite candidates via email. It helps identify skilled candidates early on.

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

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