In this clip, the David and Blake discuss the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant who passed away in July 2024 reportedly due to work-related stress while employed at EY Pune in India. Her death has sparked significant public outrage and prompted a government investigation into the working conditions at EY. The hosts delve into the accusations made by Perayil's mother, who called out EY's global human rights statement as hypocrisy and accused the company of maintaining a toxic work environment that glorified overwork and neglected employee well-being.

The discussion also touches on the broader issue of overwork in the accounting industry, particularly within the Big Four firms, and how it can lead to severe mental and physical health problems. Blake emphasizes the need for society leaders and National Accounting Association leaders to put pressure on these firms to change their behavior and potentially lobby for overtime wage protections or hours limits.

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