Human Resource Services Department

Thank you for your interest in the position of Auditor-Appraiser III. Your completed responses to this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process.  Responses should be thorough and specific.  A lack of adequate detail in the supplemental responses and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment.  Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental responses.  It is advisable that the answers to the supplemental questions are reflective of the information listed on your application.

To be admitted into the Auditor-Appraiser III examination, applicants must be qualified to perform California Revenue and Taxation Code audits under R&TC Section 469.

1.   Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting from
      an accredited college or university, or

2.   Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, with a specialization in
      accounting defined as a minimum of 18 units in accounting courses
      that included 6 units of basic/introductory accounting and 6 units of
      intermediate accounting, together with 3 units of auditing, and/or 3
      units of federal/state tax and/or 3 units of cost accounting and/or 3
      units of advanced accounting. (The unit requirements herein are
      expressed as semester units. Equivalent quarter units are
      acceptable. Courses in business law, economics or related areas do
      not satisfy the requirements of R&TC Section 670[d]), or

3.  Possession of a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant
     in the State of California.

Do you possess a current, valid, permanent appraiser's certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization?

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, or a specialization in Accounting as defined under the Minimum Qualifications?

Did you complete the accounting courses required to perform R & TC Section 469 audits?  If "yes", please indicate:

COURSES

• Basic/introductory accounting
• Intermediate accounting
• Advanced accounting
• Auditing
• Federal/State Tax
• Cost Accounting

Number of Units (Specify Semester or Quarter)
Name of College where courses were completed

Do you possess the equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the office of a California Assessor or the office of the California Board of Equalization at the level equivalent to Auditor-Appraiser II in the Alameda County service, which included the performance of R & TC Section 469 audits, records and appraisals of business fixtures for ad valorem tax purposes?

If yes, please indicate the following:

• Title of Position(s)
• Company/Department
• Hours Worked Per Week
• Dates of Employment

If no, please type "N/A".

Do you possess the equivalent of four years full-time professional experience as an auditor or accountant preparing financial statements and managerial reports, which included two years of full-time experience preparing and reviewing audited financial statements and tax returns?

If yes, please indicate the following:

• Title of Position(s)
• Company/Department
• Hours Worked Per Week
• Dates of Employment

If no, please type "N/A".

Do you possess a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California?

Describe in detail your full-time work experience performing records audit or business property appraisals for tax assessment purposes.

Describe a recent business property audit or appraisal that was particularly complex and required a high degree of skill to complete.  In your answer, state clearly what made the audit or appraisal challenging, and what knowledge and skills you applied to successfully complete the assignment.

The supplemental questions above were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for the position.  Only the most suitably and best quaified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews.  By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process. 

Do you understand the above statement?