EY
Ernst & Young Global Limited
Company Overview
EY (Ernst & Young) is one of the Big Four professional services firms, providing assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services to clients across the globe. Formed from the 1989 merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., EY has over 392,000 professionals in 150+ countries. The firm is known for its strong people culture, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and leadership in ESG and sustainability assurance. EY Parthenon (the firm\'s strategy consulting division) competes with McKinsey, BCG, and Bain for high-end strategy work. EY wavespace innovation centers help clients co-create digital solutions. The firm\'s tagline "Building a better working world" reflects its focus on long-term value creation for clients, people, and society.
Service Lines
- Financial Statement Audit
- Internal Audit
- Climate & Sustainability Assurance
- Cybersecurity Assurance
- Data Analytics & AI
- ESG Reporting
- IPO Readiness
- Corporate Tax
- International Tax
- Transfer Pricing
- Indirect Tax
- M&A Tax
- People Advisory
- Global Mobility
- Tax Technology
- Business Consulting
- Technology Consulting
- Strategy & Transactions
- Risk Consulting
- Supply Chain
- Customer Experience
- Enterprise Transformation
- M&A Advisory
- Valuation
- Due Diligence
- Restructuring
- Capital Markets
- Real Estate Advisory
- Infrastructure Advisory
- Strong people culture and work-life balance — EY is consistently ranked as a top employer for diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, attracting talent that values culture alongside compensation
- EY Parthenon strategy consulting — the only Big Four firm with a dedicated strategy division that genuinely competes with McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, offering strategy + implementation under one roof
- Leadership in emerging markets and ESG — EY has the strongest presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific among the Big Four, and is a pioneer in sustainability assurance and climate risk reporting
EY has been recognized as one of the World\'s Most Attractive Employersby Universum and consistently ranks as a top employer byFortune,LinkedIn, andGlassdoor. EY is particularly recognized for diversity and inclusion, including programs for women in technology, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and veterans. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program is one of the most prestigious business awards globally. EY has also been recognized for innovation in AI and ESG reporting, and its wavespace innovation centers have won awards for digital transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EY stand for?
EY stands for Ernst & Young, formed from the 1989 merger of two accounting firms: Ernst & Whinney (founded 1903) and Arthur Young & Co. (founded 1906). The firm rebranded to simply "EY" in 2013, with the tagline "Building a better working world."
What services does EY offer?
EY offers four main service lines: Assurance (financial audit, ESG assurance, cybersecurity), Tax (corporate tax, transfer pricing, M&A tax), Consulting (business consulting, technology, risk), and Strategy and Transactions (M&A advisory, valuation, due diligence). EY also has a dedicated AI and data analytics practice.
How does EY compare to Deloitte and PwC?
EY is the third-largest professional services firm by revenue (after Deloitte and PwC). EY is traditionally known for: (1) Strong people culture and work-life balance initiatives. (2) Leadership in ESG and sustainability assurance. (3) Strong presence in emerging markets and the Middle East. (4) EY Parthenon (strategy consulting) competing with pure strategy firms. (5) EY wavespace — innovation labs for client co-creation.
What is EY Parthenon?
EY Parthenon is EY's strategy consulting division, created from the acquisition of The Parthenon Group in 2014. EY Parthenon competes with McKinsey, BCG, and Bain for strategy work, particularly in private equity, corporate strategy, and M&A. It operates as a distinct brand within EY with its own recruiting and compensation structure.
What is EY wavespace?
EY wavespace is a global network of innovation centers and labs where EY teams collaborate with clients on digital transformation, AI, and emerging technology. wavespace combines design thinking, agile methodologies, and deep industry expertise to help clients prototype and scale new solutions. It's EY's answer to Deloitte Digital and Accenture Innovation Centers.
How do I get hired by EY?
EY recruits from universities globally through campus programs, internships, and experienced hire channels. Key hiring areas: audit, tax, consulting, technology, ESG, and data analytics. EY emphasizes diversity and inclusion in recruiting, with programs for women in technology, veterans, and underrepresented groups. EY is known for its collaborative culture and investment in professional development.
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