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Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant? |
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Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company? |
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What kind of experience do you have preparing or assisting in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses? |
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Describe methods you have found effective to review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns. |
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Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation. |
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Would you consider analyzing data or information a strength? How so? |
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Share your approach to compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables. |
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Provide an example when your ethics were tested. |
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Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company. |
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Share an example when you interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances. |
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Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome? |
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Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.) |
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Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check? |
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Tell me about the last time when you consulted tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns. What did you learn? |
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Tell me about an experience in which you analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution to a problem. |
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