01 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Error Checking82%
Bookkeeping and Accounting74%
Numerical Reasoning68%
Compliance & Ethics64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of finance skills.
The Audit Associate template combines Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests50minutes60questions in total
02 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Bookkeeping and Accounting
Checks double entry, ledgers, reconciliations and period-end adjustments, following IFRS.
- Double entry
- Ledgers and trial balance
- Period-end adjustments
03 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Numerical Reasoning
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.
- Tables & charts
- Percentages & ratios
- Interpreting figures
04 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Compliance & Ethics
Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.
- Ethical decisions
- Following procedures
- Raising concerns
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate figures, records and financial processes.
You receive a result for each included test: Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a sample of records against the audit brief.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Hiring an Audit Associate, sometimes advertised as external auditor? Try a Numerical Reasoning question built around checking a sample of records against the audit brief.
Audit Associate: checking a sample of records against the audit briefWorkplace example
The team gets through 25 ledger entries an hour across a 7-hour day.
| Per hour | Hours |
|---|---|
| 25 | 7 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Audit Associate assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics. It brings together evidence about accurate figures, records and financial processes, giving you areas to explore when checking a sample of records against the audit brief.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a sample of records against the audit brief to explore practical application. Ask them to explain their sampling checks, document discrepancies and separate evidence from assumptions.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Bookkeeping and AccountingUse a short Bookkeeping and Accounting work sample to explore how they apply double entry and ledgers and trial balance.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Audit Associate vacancy?
Yes. Start with Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Error Checking to explore comparing records. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Audit Associate work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a sample of records against the audit brief to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Error Checking included?
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure. Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Audit Associate assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Error Checking, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Numerical Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?
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