EY firings highlight multitasking, professional training woes.

The article discusses the recent firings at Ernst & Young due to employees taking multiple online training classes simultaneously, which was deemed an ethical breach by the firm. The demands faced by CPAs, such as understaffing and the need for continuing education credits, were cited as reasons for the multitasking practice. While some experts supported EY's actions, others felt the punishment may have been excessive, and there were discussions about the need for clearer guidelines on training practices in the future. [Extracted from the article]