Assistant Accounts Interview Question:

Tell me how do you feel about creative accounting?

Submitted by: Muhammad

There are two types of accountants. Those that follow their job description to the word, and nothing more, and those who go the extra mile to apply their knowledge of financial accounting, tax laws, legal loop holes, and financial reporting to find creative solutions for cutting costs, reducing expenses, lowering taxes, and finding inexpensive financing. Hands down, employers prefer the second type.

Employers want creative accountants--accountants that will go above and beyond the "traditional" role of record keeping and financial reporting, and bring added value to the company. Employers want creative accountants, accountants who use creative accounting to save money and find new opportunities for the company.

In answering this question, your goal is two fold. First, you want to demonstrate that you are a creative accountant. Second, you want to demonstrate that although you're a creative accountant, you'd never do anything illegal, dishonest or that would compromize the reputation of the company.
Submitted by: Muhammad