I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Grant Thornton (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The interview process started with school interviews, dinner and then office visit.Two sets of interview at school, once they would screen you and then invite you for a dinner where we would socialize with the partner level employees. And then one will have the official office visit, where one would meet the higher management to get an insight of the firm, followed by more interviews with the tax department managers, go out for lunch and then more group meetings to understand the business.
I applied online. I interviewed at Grant Thornton (Kuala Lumpur)
Interview
I applied through the ACCA Employer website under the Penang branch.
The interview process took place on 8 January 2026 and consisted of three stages on the same day:
1) Filling up an application form
2) Completing an assessment
3) An interview with the Director, only 1 person involve
The interview was conducted in a casual and conversational manner. Questions mainly focused on self-introduction, reasons for leaving my previous job, and an explanation regarding a six-month career break. I was also given the opportunity to ask questions.
As of 19 January 2026, I have not yet received any update regarding the outcome.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
self-introduction, reasons for leaving my previous job, and an explanation regarding a six-month career break. I was also given the opportunity to ask questions.
In the first interview, I get through two 30 min interview with the office partner, then I got another phone interview later in the week, then I received a phone call about offer
I interviewed at Grant Thornton (Newport Beach, CA)
Interview
Two 30 minute interviews back to back, very laid back conversation, they're just trying to see if you're personality is a good fit for the team. Heard back exacrly 48 hours after the interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a personal issue you've experienced and how you got through it.