Mystery
EY Accounting slang
Fun Facts
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About EY
100

What is a Staff 1?

It is an associate entry level 1 position

100

What are the three sections of a Balance Sheet?

Asset, Liability, and Equity

100

What is the Cafecito challenge?

A contest to see who makes the best cafecito in the Miami office.

100

Does EY offer Internship opportunities?

Yes

100

What does EY stand for?

Ernst & Young

200

When is the typical Audit busy season?

Winter (Jan-Mar)

200

What does GL stand for?

General ledger

200

How many offices does EY have globally?

Over 700

200

Do you get a Buddy or Counselor at EY?

Trick Question: You get both!

A Buddy and Counselor

200

How many countries does EY operate in?

It is located in more than 150 Countries

300

What are our names?

-Bianca, Ke, Diego, Nathan and Jack

300

What is a rollfoward?

When you bring in prior year work papers and update them to the new fiscal year.

300

How many offices are located in Florida?

6-

Miami, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa 


300

Where can I apply for an internship opportunity?

On our EY job board 

300

Name 2 Benefits EY has to offer?

-19 paid holidays in calendar year 2025, including four-day weekends and weeklong winter and summer breaks

-Flexible vacation policy

-Medical, dental and eyecare benefits

-Retirement savings (401(k)) and pension — Part A/B

-EY student loan refinancing

-EY Wellbeing Fund — up to 100% reimbursement of the cost of vacation travel, gym memberships, exercise equipment, fitness subscriptions, ergonomic home office furniture, video gaming consoles and more…up to $1,000 a year

-Savings on auto, home and pet insurance

-Wellhub — access to a network of more than 10,000 fitness facilities in the US with a single monthly membership, including streaming workouts

-Up to 25 sessions with a therapist or mental health coach per calendar year at no cost

-EY Perks at Work — employee discounts on travel, electronics, event tickets, food, home decor, flowers and more

-EY Navigate™ no-cost financial planning service

-EY Pathways to Parenthood and Pathways to Transition — up to $50,000

-Domestic partner benefits, LGBT+ healthcare navigation and gender-affirming care

-EY Assist for child, adolescent, adult and self-care services; education; and finance and legal matters

400

When is the tax deadline?

April 15

400

What are perm files?

Permanent documents are legal documents such as contracts and agreements.

400

What is EY Connect day?

EY connect day is a day where the entire firm come together to volunteer in our local communities.

400

How many service lines does EY have and what are they?

4

-Assurance, Consulting, Tax, EY-Parthenon, and Core Business Services

400

How many Business Resource Groups does EY have?

12

-Access Abilities, Black Professional Network, International Culture Exchange Community, Latinx Professional Network, Pan Asian Professional Network, Jewish Community, Middle Eastern and North African Community, Today's Families Community, Veterans Network.

500

What is the Accounting Equation

A=L+OE

OR

A-L=OE

500

What is the Revenue Recognition Principle?

Record revenue when it is earned, meaning when a company has fulfilled its obligation to deliver goods or services to a customer, regardless of when cash is received.

500

How many floors does EY have in the Miami office have?

1.5

500

Does EY offer resources to help for pursing a CPA?

Yes, EY will provide Becker.

500

What is the EY motto?

Shape the future with confidence