Ernst & Young

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, providing insights and services to help organizations manage their business complexities and improve their performance.

CCI Score

-48.74

0.03% April 18

Latest Event

EY Rolls Out 150 AI Tax Agents

Ernst & Young is deploying 150 AI tax agents to automate tasks such as tax compliance, document review, and data collection. This move marks a shift from traditional human-led consulting to an automated, technology-driven process that raises concerns about worker displacement and eroding labor rights.

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Latest Events

APR

14

2025

EY Rolls Out 150 AI Tax Agents
-30.00

Ernst & Young is deploying 150 AI tax agents to automate tasks such as tax compliance, document review, and data collection. This move marks a shift from traditional human-led consulting to an automated, technology-driven process that raises concerns about worker displacement and eroding labor rights.
FEB

06

2025

Ernst & Young Political Influence in 2024 Cycle
-63.74

Ernst & Young's profile for the 2024 election cycle reveals the firm contributed approximately $3.4 million and spent $1.7 million on lobbying, with 10 out of 11 of its lobbyists having previously held government positions. This data, released by various agencies including the FEC on February 06, 2025, raises concerns over the firm's deep entanglement with political power through both financial contributions and a revolving door of former government officials.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 14

Ernst & Young's significant campaign contributions ($3.4M) and lobbying expenditures ($1.7M) demonstrate active involvement in politics. This level of financial engagement, combined with the fact that a large majority of its lobbyists have prior government experience, underscores a potential revolving door scenario that can compromise democratic accountability and foster authoritarian influence.

Ernst & Young Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
-60

Executive Political Engagement

April 14

The fact that 10 out of 11 EY lobbyists in 2024 had previously held government positions highlights a revolving door dynamic. This can lead to conflicts of interest and may encourage policies that favor corporate influence over the public interest, undermining democratic processes.

Ernst & Young Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
OCT

23

2024

EY Fires Employees Over Concurrent Training Sessions
-57.15

During EY Ignite Learning Week in May, dozens of employees in the US were terminated after attending multiple online training courses simultaneously. The firings, which have drawn backlash from former staff alleging unclear communication and an oppressive work culture, exemplify concerns about unfair labor practices and a high-pressure environment at the firm.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 14

The event highlights potentially authoritarian labor practices at EY, where unclear communications regarding training expectations and a culture of high workloads and internal competition led to the termination of employees. Such practices undermine worker rights and contribute to an oppressive work environment, reflecting a troubling disregard for ethical labor relations.

Fired EY employees hit back after losing jobs for watching multiple training videos at once
MAY

15

2024

EY Fires Dozens for Alleged Training Cheating
-63.80

In May 2024, during the EY Ignite Learning Week, the firm dismissed dozens of US employees for allegedly 'cheating' by attending overlapping mandatory online training sessions. The move, defended as a reinforcement of the company’s global code of conduct, has sparked internal criticism regarding disproportionate enforcement and a punitive approach towards employee development.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 14

The decision to fire employees over alleged simultaneous session attendance reflects an authoritarian, heavy-handed labor management approach that undermines fair treatment and worker rights. The action, coming on the heels of previous controversies including extreme work conditions, contributes negatively to EY’s record on labor relations and ethical responsibility.

Why did EY fire dozens of US staff for attending mandatory training ...
JUL

27

2023

EY External Review Exposes Toxic Workplace Culture
-50.47

A landmark external review of EY Oceania revealed alarming rates of bullying, racism, and sexual harassment, alongside excessive working hours that have compromised employee mental health. Despite management’s promises to address these issues, the report highlights deeply entrenched problems within the firm's labor practices.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 14

The review uncovered significant labor rights violations at EY, including bullying (15%), sexual harassment (10%), and racism (8%), as well as unsustainable long working hours adversely affecting employee wellbeing. These findings highlight severe issues in labor relations and human rights practices, marking a negative impact on workers—a core concern for anti-fascist and progressive values.

Bullied, overworked and subject to racism: EY's toxic culture revealed in landmark external review as firm promises change
JUL

14

2014

SEC Fines EY for Prohibited Lobbying on Behalf of Audit Clients
-27.25

The SEC charged Ernst & Young after its subsidiary, Washington Council EY, lobbied congressional staff on behalf of audit clients, violating auditor independence rules. EY paid over $4 million in monetary sanctions and was criticized for undermining the objectivity required for audit practices. The case also highlighted past political contributions by EY PACs and employees during the 2014 election cycle.
-80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 14

Ernst & Young’s subsidiary engaged in lobbying activities on behalf of audit clients, pressuring congressional staff and seeking legislative advantages. Such actions conflicted with auditor independence standards, resulting in SEC sanctions and highlighting problematic political influence practices that undermine democratic accountability.

EY Is In Trouble With the SEC For Lobbying On Behalf of Audit Clients