Before you even try to answer this question, you need to realize all people make mistakes--and the interviewer knows this. Telling the interviewer you never makes mistakes will be unbelievable, even dishonest. However, accounting mistakes can prove very costly for employers so you do need to convince your prospective employer that you rarely make mistakes and that you take very precaution to ensure mistakes aren't made.

In your response, tell the interviewer the steps you take to ensure mistakes are rarely made. These should/could include the following:

☛ Perform important accounting tasks on both paper and the computer, and then compare results.

☛ Double-check everything, and triple-check the most important reports and records.

☛ Never guess. If you aren't 100% sure check with someone that knows.

☛ Have another accountant peform the same task and compare results.

☛ Look into the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) for confirmation for your results.