Preview Questions Financial Analyst | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When conducting sensitivity analysis in BFSI, what is the primary variable for stress testing?

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Operating expense ratios

Liquidity ratios

Interest rate fluctuations

Loan default rates

Question 2: What does a low or declining net interest margin (NIM) typically signify for a financial institution?

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It shows the bank has improved operational efficiency

It means the bank has a diversified asset base

It indicates the bank's loan portfolio is highly profitable

It suggests the bank may be facing pressure on profitability from interest rate fluctuations

Question 3: How do you handle adjustments for unrealized gains or losses in a financial report under IFRS?

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I adjust the financial statement according to fair value principles, recognizing gains or losses in equity

I assume they are irrelevant and do not adjust for them

I recognize unrealized gains and losses directly in the income statement

I exclude unrealized gains or losses from the financial report entirely

Question 4: What method would you use to assess operational risk in a financial institution?

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I assume that operational risk is covered by the institution's insurance policies

I analyze historical data on operational losses without considering potential future risks

I conduct scenario analysis and perform qualitative assessments of internal processes, considering the likelihood of operational failures

I focus only on financial losses and ignore operational risks like human error or system failures

Question 5: Which accounting standard governs the reporting of financial instruments in BFSI?

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IFRS 9

IFRS 16

IAS 21

IFRS 15

Question 6: In evaluating a potential investment in a financial firm, which metric would be most relevant for understanding its capital adequacy?

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Return on equity (ROE)

Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)

Tier 1 capital ratio

Earnings per share (EPS)