Grant Thornton Interview Questions

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Interview Experience (100%)

The Interview Experience is a score from 1 star (very negative) to 5 stars (very positive) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

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The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire dataset.

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Interview Difficulty (70%)

The Interview Difficulty is a score ranging from very difficult (red) to very easy (green) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.

2.3
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% Interns - FT Offers (97%)

The % of Interns Getting a Full Time Offer chart is meant to provide a realistic estimate of the hiring practices of the company based on the reviews at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few reviews). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to the simple company average and away from the average of the entire data set.

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Interviews at Grant Thornton

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Year 2022
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Advisory
Location Minneapolis
Experience
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Difficulty
Average
Intern
Year 2023
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Audit
Location Birmingham
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Very Easy
Intern
Year 2022
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Valuation
Location Charlotte
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Easy
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Year 2022
Job Title 1st Year Associate
Group/Division Generalist
Location Bellevue
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
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Year 2021
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Audit
Location Seattle
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
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Year 2021
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Mergers and Acquisitions
Location Arlington
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Year 2021
Job Title 1st Year Associate
Group/Division Transaction Advisory Services
Location Edmonton
Experience
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Difficulty
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Year 2018
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Valuation
Location New York
Experience
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Difficulty
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Associate Consultant
Year 2017
Job Title Associate Consultant
Group/Division Valuation
Location Denver
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Difficulty
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1st Year Analyst
Year 2017
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Advisory
Location Chicago
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Very Easy

Interview Questions & Answers - Grant Thornton Examples

Valuation & Modeling Intern Interview - Advisory

Anonymous employee in Minneapolis
Interviewed: September 2022
Date Submitted: Aug 13, 2023
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
I applied through campus job-board - Had a 15 minute phone screen with HR and then a week later had a 30 minute teams call with Manager and Managing Director (15 minutes each). Mostly behavioral questions with a couple very easy accounting related technicals.
Interview Questions
"Describe what you think this means: A leader is constantly casting a shadow"
What are some valuation techniques?
Why Grant Thornton?
Describe a time you encountered an unexpected challenge?
Sample Answer

Audit Intern Interview - Audit

Anonymous employee in Birmingham
Interviewed: February 2023
Date Submitted: Apr 14, 2023
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
It was with an Audit Manager from the office I was applying to. They asked me competency based questions based off of my CV and the statement I provided them with that supplemented my application. There was one interview only but there were previous 'coaching calls' with HR staff. Just make sure you are aware of the ACA and how to get the qualification with regards to exams and practical work experience. Further to this, I would recommend having good questions to the interviewer about their role in order to make sure you demonstrate interest in their area. The company was extremely nice and helpful when providing information about the application process via coaching calls and regular communications. Furthermore, there was a Q and A drop-in session they provided to ask any questions about the final round interview.

Everyone seemed nice during the process and I was quite impressed with the regular updates provided via email, workday and telephone. Overall, I encountered 1 Audit Manager and 1 HR Member of staff. Both were extremely helpful.
Interview Questions
Why do you want to complete the ACA? How does it tie into the division you applied for?
Describe a time when you analysed data? How did you go about it?
How do we rank in the industry in the United Kingdom?
Sample Answer

Valuation and Modeling Internship Interview - Valuation

Anonymous interview candidate in Charlotte
Interviewed: October 2022
Date Submitted: Nov 29, 2022
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
The interview process was swift and professional. I initially received an email that I was selected for an interview, then completed 2 interview back to back. 1 with the managing director and 1 with a senior vice president. Neither were technical.
Interview Questions
I received questions about why valuation and modeling as well as why Grant Thornton. These were the most difficult questions I received.
Sample Answer

Strategy Consulting Associate Interview - Generalist

Anonymous employee in Bellevue
Interviewed: October 2022
Date Submitted: Oct 16, 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Skills Test
Interview
Generally, a behavioral interview is given before you are cleared for the case interview. For some reason, I was booked for both on the same day, with the case interview first.
Interview Questions
Tell me about a company that has not been doing so well lately and some things they could do to turn it around?
Sample Answer

Intern Interview - Audit

Anonymous employee in Seattle
Interviewed: October 2021
Date Submitted: Aug 25, 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
The hiring process was very quick. I applied online then received an interview invitation. The interview consisted of two 30 minutes back to back interview, one on one with a partner of the firm. It was very basic behavioral for the first one and the second one had me introduced myself then ask questions (so it was like me interviewing the firm and getting to learn more).
Interview Questions
The questions were very standard. Tell me -about a time … All behavioral and getting to see how you work with others and perform in professional environment.
Sample Answer

M&A Transaction Advisory Intern Interview - Mergers and Acquisitions

Anonymous employee in Arlington
Interviewed: September 2021
Date Submitted: Jul 01, 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Very simple back-to-back video calls. Just behavioral, they really want to know who you are. Not hard.
Interview Questions
Nothing
Sample Answer

Associate, Transaction Advisory Services Interview - Transaction Advisory Services

Anonymous interview candidate in Edmonton
Interviewed: June 2021
Date Submitted: Aug 29, 2021
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Skills Test
Interview
1. HR Screening (calls you to ask some basic questions and making sure you're not weird, around 5-10 minutes)
2. Interview with Senior Manager and Senior HR Leader from the office location you applied for
3. Case Interview (building a M&A Teaser + economic update of Alberta)
4. Interview with Partner you'd work with and other teammates
Interview Questions
All Grant Thornton interviews in Canada are pretty behavioural and based on your resume. So not many difficult questions.
-How much do you know about financial modeling? What type of modeling have you done in the past?
-What do you know about our department and why Grant Thornton?
-How confident are you with Excel?
Sample Answer

Associate Interview - Valuation

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: October 2018
Date Submitted: May 07, 2019
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Skills Test
Background Check
Interview
Fairly straight forward. Asked to walk through a DCF, multiples, Excel skills, CAPM, Beta, etc. The interview mainly involved around technical questions, with seemingly few personality fit and behavioral questions. Easy to get by with a strong understanding of basic corporate finance concepts.
Interview Questions
Was asked extensively about CAPM and Beta. The interviewer was clearly seeking a very specific response, which I was able to provide after a lot of prodding in the right direction. However, in my roundabout way to the very specific correct answer, I was able to give several incorrect answers and explanations that demonstrated I understood the subject well, although I did not arrive at the desired answer on my own.

Additionally, was asked basic Excel modeling concepts - VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.
Sample Answer

Corporate Finance Associate Interview - Valuation

Anonymous employee in Denver
Interviewed: November 2017
Date Submitted: Jul 02, 2018
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Background Check
Interview
I submitted a resume my resume to the university career center and was selected for an on-campus interview. I had a one on one interview with the MD and was asked mostly fit/personality questions. The interview lasted about 45 minutes. After a week, I was notified I made it to the next round at their corporate office downtown. This was a super day of sorts, but the position required a winter start, so it eliminated some competition for the valuation role. The interview process consisted of a group interview and a 1 on 1 with the other senior. Once again, nothing overly technical. They really just wanted to see if you weren't an idiot. After the interview process, we were taken out to lunch with some members of the team and other interviewers. This was a chance to show your ability to communicate in groups and how you would handle it in front of your competition. After lunch, we were told we'd hear back soon. Two weeks later I received an offer.
Interview Questions
Truly, I was asked mostly fit questions. Due to the niche services offered by the team, I assume they went into the hiring process knowing they would have to teach most of their model. A typical question I received was, "I see xxx on your resume, can you explain your thought process when you performed this task?" They wanted to see if I was capable of critically thinking. No trick questions were asked. The team was small, so they really wanted to see if I was coachable and someone they could work with on a daily basis.
Sample Answer

Advisory Associate Interview - Advisory

Anonymous employee in Chicago
Interviewed: October 2017
Date Submitted: Jun 22, 2018
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Background Check
Interview
The interview process started at the college campus and was a simple interview that was very conversation like.
Interview Questions
Most of the questions were centered around the interviewee and was more conversation like. Since the position requires a lot of face to face contact with clients as well as people on your team, I believe the interview was focused on seeing how well you can keep a conversation with a stranger. Most questions keyed in on the interviewee's skills and interest and how his/her's experiences can relate to the job at hand. The interview process also expected a lot of questions to be asked by the interviewee.
Sample Answer
$1bn+
Est Annual Revenue
Industry
Accounting

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