[AJE]

-Small online consulting startup got acquired by a big box public retailer (specialize in one of their niche focuses).
-20 employees
-Senior accountant position

What sort of stuff should I prep for to discuss? Do I need to have an understanding of stock compensation expense etc? I mostly work NFPs, healthcare, and education in my public job and have only been here a bit over a year and a half.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to prepare for this (e.g., what are some accounting topics that I should be able to discuss besides my work/personal history?

Thanks!

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[Missy]

I kind of doubt you'd be discussing stock compensation at the subsidiary level that's usually handled at the big box company level but you never know. I'd be prepared to demonstrate you understand whatever accounting software they use, likely QuickBooks and be prepared for them to ask if you're able to handle a software conversation if they integrate to the parent company's erp system. Also there's a good chance they'd ask about fixed assets and depreciation, accruals, reconciliations, possibly budgeting and forecasting. Also since it's consulting they'll likely want to discuss time and expense (possibly reimbursements and billing unless they've got someone else to do that) accruals and work in process.

Licensed Massachusetts Non Reporting CPA since 2012
Finance/Admin/HR Manager

[Valar Dohaeris]

Why would you even think you need to discuss stock compensation expense? What is different about stock comp versus any other section of the codification as it relates to this position you're interviewing for?

Perhaps, a job description would help your efforts here. 🙂

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