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Accounting Terminology - Advanced

The subject being tested is accounting terminology for individuals that are quite familiar with accounting and have worked with client data for at least two years. It is not applicable to individuals who are not familiar with the process of producing a financial statement. The topics covered are financial statement terms, payroll terms, basic accounting terms, and general ledger terms.

Accounting Terminology - Basic

The subject being tested is accounting terminology for individuals that are familiar with accounting and have worked with client data for at least a year. It is not applicable to individuals who are not familiar with the process of producing a financial statement. The topics covered are financial statement terms, payroll terms, basic accounting terms, and general ledger terms.

Accounts Payable Test

This test aims at assessing the skill level of an Accounts Payable candidate. It addresses the following accounts payable functions; bookkeeping, cash flow, accounting procedures and practices, reports reconciliation, invoice handling, cash management, generating reports, and maintaining master vendor files, among others. This test is appropriate to administer to accounts payable staff.

Accounts Payable - Canadian

The Canadian Accounts Payable test is designed to evaluate the efficacy of an individual in performing functions often associated with Accounts Payable in Canada. The test primarily focuses on coding, payment terms and calculating discounts.

Accounts Receivable Test - New Version!

The Accounts Receivable assessment is designed for an Accounts Receivable Clerk Position. Topics include A/R Principles, Credit to Customer, Invoice/Billing Concepts, Journal Entries, Cash Flow, Applying Payments, and Collections.

Accounts Receivable Test - Canadian

The Canadian Accounts Receivable test is designed to evaluate the efficacy of the test taker in performing Accounts Receivable functions in Canada. The test primarily focuses on calculating fees, customer account analyses, and handling disputes and discrepancies.

ADP - Payroll

ADP - Payroll puts a comprehensive and easy-to-use payroll solution right on the company PC - and supports you with industry-leading software and the system support specialist, allowing the employer to run the payroll process from the company office. ADP payroll processes what the company transmits to them as a matter of payroll information, such as hours worked, payroll periods and employee information in order to generate checks, payroll taxes reports and payroll forms. The ADP Payroll Knowledge test focuses primarily on running the ADP payroll system. Those using ADP Payroll should know principles of payroll, such as wages calculation, methods of payments, payroll deductions, statutory and voluntary deductions, tax depositing and filing and year-end reporting in addition to the ADP system. This test is appropriate to administer to people with one or two years experience in payroll and knowledge of ADP Payroll for Windows functions. With some experience in filing and depositing taxes, labor laws, including but not limited to wages compensation, anybody can run successfully the ADP Payroll system from start a new cycle to year end reports.

Advanced Accounting Test

The Advanced Accounting test is designed to screen applicants of approximately three to five years experience in accounting. It covers the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, and Auditing. Without focusing on a specific software package, the test attempts to focus upon skills used by an accountant in the work environment, and less on the general ledger equivalent of each entry that one would find in an academic test.

Bookkeeping - Professional

The Bookkeeping - Professional assessment measures the test taker's capabilities as a full-charge Bookkeeper. The candidate should be able to pay bills, track receivables, process payroll in full, post journal entries, and maintain a company's books and basic financial statements. Topics include Accounting Principles, Accounts Payable/Coding, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Bank Reconciliation, Depreciation, Financial Statements, Payroll Posting, Closing, and Journal Entries.

Business Income Tax

This test for Business Income Tax is designed to determine the level of tax and accounting knowledge of the test taker. Many of the questions are basic in nature and should be easily handled by someone with as little as one year's experience in the area. Other questions are more detailed and are targeted to those test takers with more experience and who may be pursuing a professional qualification in this area. Topics include Assets, Business Use, Deductions, Inventory, Property, Self-Employment, and Taxes.

Canadian Payroll

The Canadian Payroll test is designed to assess the skill level of the test taker in payroll preparation and principles. It covers many areas including payroll cycle, payroll accounting, payroll regulation, vacation pay, bonus deduction, payroll document, and internal controls. This test is appropriate to administer to those intending to work in a Canadian payroll environment.

Corporate Tax Accounting

The Corporate Tax Accounting test is designed to determine the tax and accounting ability of a candidate who is seeking employment in this field. Many of the questions are basic in nature and should be easily handled by someone with as little as one year's experience in the area. Some of the other questions are more detailed and involved and are targeted to those candidates with more experience who may be pursuing a professional qualification in this area.

Cost Accounting

The Cost Accounting test covers most of the major areas of costing including Process Costing and Standard Costing. Specific topics covered include, but are not limited to, product costing, general costs, manufacturing costs and breakeven points. This test covers cost accounting subject matter of which candidates with as little as 6 months experience should be aware. More advanced level topics are included to determine those candidates with more experience as well as those who are pursuing a professional qualification in Managerial Accounting.

General Accounting

The General Accounting assessment is designed to determine a candidate's level of familiarity with essential accounting terminology and concepts. This test is aimed at office accounting personnel, junior accounting staff, clerks with 1 to 2 years experience, and new accounting graduates. It covers general accounting principles such as debits, credits, adjusting entries, and posting.

General Ledger Knowledge

The General Ledger Knowledge test seeks to determine the knowledge level of a candidate seeking employment in the field of accounting. The questions on this test range in difficulty from basic, which a candidate with as little as one year's experience should be able to answer, to questions which are more challenging and will probably only be answered correctly by those candidates with more experience or those who are seeking professional qualifications in accounting. The balance between basic, intermediate and advanced level questions provides an adequate reflection of a candidate's knowledge base. The test is designed to be relevant to candidates who have worked with either manual or computerized systems, as well as a combination of the two.

Individual Income Tax

The Individual Income Tax test covers a broad range of topics such as income, deductions, exemptions, filing status and credits. This test is appropriate to administer to those who need to have an in-depth knowledge of how to prepare individual income tax returns.

JD Edwards

The JD Edwards test is intended to test the knowledge of the test taker in working with JD Edwards on a day to day basis. Such topical areas addressed are journal entry manipulation, general JD Edwards movements, model journal entries, G/L research, batch approval and posting as well as inter-company transactions.

MAS90 - Bookkeeping

MAS 90 Bookkeeping is an all around program that is easy to use and very flexible. The MAS 90 test includes various accounting modules for easy processing of data. Each module forms a complete, flexible and accurate accounting software system. An example of some of the modules included are General Ledger, which streamlines the bookkeeping and accounting transactions while providing an unlimited selection of financial reporting capabilities. The next module is Accounts Receivable, which is used to track receivables, prepare invoices and billing from within the system, create customer statements as needed, plan and prepare cash flow and statements and provides extensive reporting features as well. Another module is Accounts Payable, which can be used to set up accounting by department or division, audit all changes, print vendor checks within the system, and use multiple bank accounts. The next module is Bank Reconciliation, which can drastically simplify your monthly reconciliation process as well as detect any errors and unrecorded transactions between your books and bank statements. Those using MAS 90 Bookkeeping and it's various modules should know principles of accounting, such as data entry and write up procedures, processing of financial statements, billing methods and payment processing methods, payroll procedures and deduction processing in addition to the MAS 90 system. This test is appropriate to administer to people with one or two years experience in accounting and knowledge of MAS 90 Bookkeeping for Windows functions, with some experience in Accounts Payables and Receivables. With continued use, anybody can master the use-friendly modules in MAS 90 and process professional reports, which can be tailored to suit everyone's needs.

Partnership Tax Accounting

The Partnership Tax Accounting test covers accounting, tax and strategic issues in partnerships. Specific topical areas include distributing partnership income, amortization, guaranteed payments, and filing partnership returns. The test is appropriate for those applying for positions as a partnership tax accountant. The questions vary between basic, intermediate and advanced levels.

Payroll Clerk

The Payroll Clerk test is a multiple choice test that measures knowledge of administration and calculation of payroll. It assesses the test taker's knowledge of basic payroll principles including calculating wages, federal taxes and basic payroll regulations and is designed for clerical workers and bookkeepers who are responsible for payroll.

Payroll Management

The Payroll Management test focuses on commonly used phrases, terminology and methodologies used in payroll processes. Specifically, it addresses such topics as legal issues, regulating agencies, taxation, payroll and compensation calculations, among others. Included are items of basic, intermediate, and advanced level knowledge that may be employed in assessing the skill level of those working in the field.

Peachtree Accounting 2003

Peachtree Accounting software is one of the most widely used accounting packages for small businesses. It is available off-the-shelf with the most commonly used accounting modules, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory and job costing. This test is appropriate to administer to those who are expected to work with Peachtree Accounting software, within the structure of their job description.

Quickbooks Pro 2000

QuickBooks Pro 2000 is an accounting software used primarily by medium sized businesses. This test is designed to cover basic bookkeeping functions and should be administered to accountants, accounts payable and receivable, and general bookkeepers responsible for maintaining computerized financial information. Skills such as paying bills, creating checks, generating reports and setting up accounts are evaluated.

Quicken Basic 2003

Quicken Basic 2003 is an accounting software used primarily by individuals and small companies. This test is designed for anyone who needs to use Quicken to perform basic bookkeeping functions. Skills such as paying bills, creating checks, generating reports and setting up accounts are evaluated.

Financial Skills Tests

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Auditing

This test for Auditing covers such topical areas as how to pick a client, auditing clients, using professional standards, employing review procedures, and assessing inherent risk. This assessment is appropriate to administer to someone serving in an auditing capacity.

Basic Bank Teller Skills

This Basic Bank Teller skills test is aimed at assessing the skill level of an early-career (less than two years experience) bank teller. The test addresses most aspects of banking including money recognition, customer privacy, basic math, communication, and customer service.

Bank Teller Skills

This skills evaluation was designed for bank teller candidates with varying levels of experience, from basic teller skills to advanced banking product knowledge. The subject matter covered by this exam is predominately technical, including knowledge of basic transaction processing, teller accounting, government regulations in the banking industry, and core bank product knowledge. The majority of the questions are answerable by candidates with about 1 year of teller experience, while the remaining minority of the questions should distinguish the more experienced candidates.

Budget Aide Skills

The aim of this test is to assess the skill level of the test taker in traditional Budget Aide responsibilities. The test is geared toward those that have approximately one year of experience assisting a budget coordinator/supervisor. This test covers basic, intermediate and advanced levels of knowledge associated with this position. The three main areas covered are Accounting Knowledge (vocabulary use, journal entries and problem solving), Budget Knowledge (vocabulary use and problem solving) and Excel Spreadsheet Usage (equations).

Budget Officer Skills

This test covers the skill set necessary for a budget officer to be successful in their position. It includes terminology, accounting, financial and organizational components. Such specific topics covered include macro and micro budgeting, computation, and computer use. The questions range in skill level between basic, intermediate and advanced. This test is intended for the person with at least one year of experience in the field.

Business Objects - Client

This test for Business Objects measures the test taker's understanding of Business Objects Fundamentals. Questions are based on the workshop information provided by Business Objects. Topical areas include Activating Business Objects, Report Building, Conditions, Data Synchronization, Presentation Styles, Functions, Drill Techniques and Formatting and Printing.

Casualty Insurance - Automobile

This test covers knowledge of personal auto insurance. It is intended to be administered to those with approximately one year of experience in the field. Specifically, the test covers liability coverage, medical payments coverage, uninsured motorists coverage, damage to covered autos, endorsements, policy provisions, and underwriting. The material in this test covers general auto insurance information which is not state specific. It is appropriate for any state, however, some states do have laws which may differ from that which is included in this test.

Commercial Banking Knowledge

The Commercial Banking Knowledge test evaluates the skill level of the test taker in a myriad of skill sets applicable to commercial banking. Among the topics are, credit analysis, banking regulations, credit management, documentation, loan and leasing transactions, and governmental regulations.

Commercial Collections

The questions that appear in this test are broken down into three categories; basic, intermediate and advanced. They are questions that should be answered correctly by an individual who possesses approximately 1 year of collection experience. Some of the questions are scenarios similar to those which the collector will be faced with on a daily basis. Others are based on factual information provided under legal categories.

Commercial Insurance Knowledge

The Commercial Insurance Knowledge test aims at assessing the knowledge level of the test taker in basic commercial insurance activities. The topical areas covered include, but are not limited to, general liability, all risk property insurance, principles of insurance, workman's compensation and excess/umbrella liability.

Credit Analyst

The purpose of this test is to closely detect the knowledge of the test taker in the areas of Credit/Collections, Analyzing Financial Statements, governing secure transactions regarding International Trade, as well as the degree of familiarity with well known financial reporting companies such as D&B and NACM. Additional tasks tested are the reactions of the candidate in credit hold emergencies, interaction with high-risk customers and Credit analysis. This test is designed for Credit Analysts only.

Credit Management

The Credit Management test covers such issues as maintenance of internal controls, effects time and risk of collections, granting of credit, analysis of financial reporting and knowledge of computerized security controls, among others. The test questions are divided into three categories; basic, intermediate and advanced. These categories should be used as an aid in determining the corresponding skill level of the test taker.

Customer Service Mindset Survey

Customer Service Skills Survey measures the test taker's understanding of and attitude about customer service practices. This survey is designed to measure the customer service aptitude of any customer service representative and may be administered to those who deal with internal or external customers such as customer service, technical support or retail sales workers. Most questions have a best and second best answer, scoring 2 and 1 points respectively. The best possible points for this survey is 144, however also provided is a percentage score that is based on points scored.

Financial Analysis

The Financial Analysis test covers techniques of financial analysis employed as a practical means of managing and measuring business performance. The test covers such topical areas as the preparation and maintenance of balance sheets, operating statements and cash flow statements as well as performing market analysis, economic analysis, operation analysis and financial accounting. This test is appropriate to administer to those applying to work as a financial analyst.

Financial Management

The Financial Management Test is designed to assess various skill levels and competencies in the financial management of a company. The test is specifically geared towards assessing skill level and basic knowledge of 1) financial markets and interest rates, 2) the financial management of working capital, 3) the determination of optimal capital structure and firm valuation, 4) accounting and controlling, 5) applying financial planning and decision support principles, and 6) understanding business combinations and restructurings. These are the concepts and areas of knowledge that the finance manager must deal with on a daily basis. The target audience would be those persons applying for managerial and staff positions in financial planning and analysis; financial and cost accounting (CFO, Controller, Accounting Manager) including managerial positions in receivables, payables and inventory; and treasury management/staff functions.

Financial Math

The Financial Math test covers a variety of topics such as interest, ratios, banking, and basic arithmetic. This test is appropriate to administer to those who will be required to perform financial math on the job.

Financial Spelling

The Financial Spelling test measures a user's ability to spell financial terms. The test is in a text editing format. The test taker is required to identify whether a word is spelled correctly and if necessary, edit misspelled words. This test is designed for financial office personnel and administrative assistants who need to have the ability to spell financial terms accurately.

Fixed Assets

A Fixed Asset is a long-term, tangible asset that is not expected to be liquidated in the current or upcoming fiscal year. The Fixed Assets assessment's topics includes identifying items classification on Balance Sheets vs. Income Statements, Expenses vs. Assets, and more. The majority of questions are very straightforward for the candidate who has at least one year's experience in accounting.

Great Plains

The Great Plains test aims at assessing the skill level of the test taker in using Great Plains in the professional environment. Topical areas included, but not limited to; Great Plains Windows, Reports, Inquires, and Transactions. This test is intended to be administered to people expected to employ their working knowledge of Great Plains in the field.

Investment Management: US Equities and Equities Products

The Investment Management test is aimed as assessing the degree of knowledge of the test taker in investment management subject matter. Knowledge from the basic skill level, such as the reading a displayed market, to the advanced level, such as grasping the components of market indicators, are tested. This test is appropriate to administer to those with a general understanding of the US equity markets.

Loan Officer Skills

The Loan Officer Skills test is designed to assess the proficiency of a loan officer in four major categories. These categories are as follows: Consumer lending, commercial lending, mortgage lending and regulatory compliance. This test is appropriate to administer to those working or intending to work as a loan officer.

Loan Processing

The Loan Processing test is a recapitulation of loan processing and investor dedication in capital markets, or as more commonly referred to in the mortgage banking industry as "the secondary market." Mortgage banking is clearly the most complex and quantitative customer financial business. It demands a very high level of discipline and analytical rigor that is not a high requirement in other businesses. Advances in automation technology have made "tracking" of essential documentation by loan processors less laborious. Thus, the mindset of loan processors is on input accuracy, assembling necessary loan documentation, and is not a judgment step, which is the responsibility of loan underwriting. The confluence of increased standardization and increased economic returns has made mortgage lending an attractive investment and business. Such topics covered in this exam are procedural ratification, file maintenance, workflow, and industry terminology.

Loan Underwriting Knowledge

The Loan Underwriting test is aimed at evaluating the test taker’s knowledge of the policies and procedures commonly employed in the loan underwriting arena for the banking and loans industry. Such topical areas included are loan approval, underwriting methodology, appraiser qualifications, credit information, title exceptions, and various practices and procedures. This test is appropriate to administer to those with one to two years of experience in loan underwriting.

Payroll

The Payroll test is designed to assess the skill level of the test taker in payroll preparation and principles. It covers many areas including payroll preparation, payroll taxes, the calculation of relevant payroll taxes, payroll functions and credits that can be applied to income that is earned. The test is appropriate to administer to those intending to work in a payroll environment.

PeopleSoft Financials

PeopleSoft is one of the most popular ERP solutions in America. PeopleSoft has developed different modules like HRMS, Finance, Manufacturing and Distribution, etc. PeopleSoft Financials is quite a strong software package and includes different modules like General Ledgers, Payables, Receivables, etc. This assessment is designed to test the functional knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials from first year through quite experienced professionals and contains questions on such topics as vendor information, customer information, function keys, and payment posting.

Property Insurance

This test is aimed at determining an individual’s competency and experience level in dealing with various Property Insurance issues including knowledge of legal terms, the policies, the law and general insurance knowledge.

Property Management

Property Managers have multiple responsibilities associated with caring for a physical asset, generating income from that asset, as well as consideration for the needs of the tenants and the guidelines of the local, state and federal government. Unlike technical fields, Property Management is not a factor specific job. One will find that there are many different areas that present different requirements as well as that pose different challenges. This test for Property Management is appropriate to administer to those that have basic knowledge of real estate maintenance, accounting, and of course, local, state and federal laws that apply to the rental market.

Purchasing Fundamentals

The purchasing fundamentals test covers various aspects of the purchasing profession. Areas tested include understanding the purchasing function, working vocabulary, purchasing policies, inventory management, vendor management, negotiation skills, and technical skills. The test is appropriate for the test taker with one year of basic purchasing experience, but intermediate and advanced questions are included in order to give the test taker the opportunity to reveal advanced potential and skills. Ethics are an important aspect of purchasing and ethical test questions are included under the policy questions task set.

Reconciliation

The Reconciliation test is aimed as assessing the test taker's skills in a myriad of areas that full under the tent of reconciliation. Topics include; Journal Entries, Monthly Statements, Inventory, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, and Depreciation.

SAP for Users

SAP is a financial tool that integrates financial, management and business performance processes. It allows the assessment and input of financial, asset, and cost accounting information and procedures as well as production operations and materials. This test gauges the level of knowledge of SAP by those individuals operating in an entry to mid-level position, dealing with financial analysis or accounting. Typical SAP work for these individuals requires a basic understanding of accounting principles and how those principles are addressed in the SAP environment. This test is NOT intended for SAP developers.

Title Insurance Knowledge

The Title Insurance test is aimed at evaluating the skill level of the test taker in applying policies and procedures commonly employed in the title insurance arena for Real Estate. Such topical areas included are: real estate vocabulary and documents, laws affecting titles, liens and encumbrances and closing practices. This test is appropriate to administer to those with one to two years of experience in Real Estate title insurance.

U.K. SAP for Users - New!

SAP is a financial tool that integrates financial, management, and business performance processes. It allows the assessment and input of financial, asset, and cost accounting information and procedures as well as production operations and materials. This test gauges the level of knowledge of SAP by those individuals operating in an entry to mid-level position, dealing with financial analysis or accounting in the U.K. Typical SAP work for these individuals requires a basic understanding of accounting principles and how those principles are addressed in the SAP environment. This test is NOT intended for SAP developers.

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