A certified public accountant performs a number of functions, such as filing of tax returns for corporate as well as individual clients, accounting services for enterprises, independent attestation, audit services, for governmental non-governmental as well as non-profit organizations.

Needless to say, they form the backbone of the financial structure of the organization. They are responsible for ensuring that the financial health of the organization of the organization is in good shape.

Now, if you are a CPA appearing for a job interview, then in that case, the following are some of the questions that you are likely to face:

1. Accounting principles
In most probability, you will be asked questions based on basic accounting principles. Although they might be elementary for you, yet, overconfidence may make a huge dent in your prospects. It is therefore; better to brush up the basic accounting principles, before you appear for the interview. It would also be better to brush up accounting principles related to audits of the type of company where you are appearing for an interview.

2. Tax implications
Another question that you are likely to face would be in regard to recent tax laws and implications. In fact, you will probably face a number of questions related to it. So, it is better to get yourself abreast with the latest tax laws, changes as well as the implications of these changes. You do not have to cram up unnecessary information. What you need to do, is to focus on the sector, in which you wish to enter. So, if the company, where you are going to appear for an interview deals in automobiles then in that case, there is no point in cramming up tax law changes related to agricultural business; focus on tax law changes pertaining to the automobile sector.

3. Few suggestions
In order to evaluate your analytical skills, you may also be asked to give a few suggestions, by which the costs of the company can be lowered. This might be done in the form of case studies. As it is, case studies are one of the best ways to judge the analytical skills of the candidate. Hence it would be better, that you go through as many case studies, as you can.

Apart from the above questions, you will also be asked questions related to your previous jobs, in case you are not a fresher. It is always better to prepare for such questions, before you appear for an interview.