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Accenture PLC is a technology-sector company classified within the IT Services industry. Its operations focus on strategic consulting, technology services, and business process outsourcing (BPO), with a corporate structure formed after the separation of Arthur Andersen’s consulting division.
The split occurred amid legal disputes and the need to fully detach from Arthur Andersen, enabling greater autonomy to expand service offerings centered on digital transformation. The Accenture brand was created from the expression “Accent on the Future,” reflecting its emphasis on technological innovation and enterprise digitalization.
The company’s service portfolio includes digital transformation consulting, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the deployment of integrated systems (ERP). It also develops sector-specific solutions for healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and the public sector.
With global operations, the company has a presence in more than 120 countries, with offices strategically located across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. In Brazil, it operates in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, and Recife, serving both domestic and multinational companies with local operations.
Key market drivers influencing its business include accelerating digital transformation, the rising adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, and growing demand for ESG-focused solutions. Its competitive landscape includes consulting and technology firms such as Deloitte, IBM, Capgemini, and Tata Consultancy Services.
Accenture’s operating structure is organized into five business groups: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. Each group serves specific industries, supported by specialized teams and globally distributed innovation hubs.
The company’s headquarters is located in Dublin, Ireland, and its shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker ACN, with access in Brazil through the BDR ACNB34.
History and Foundation
Accenture PLC was founded in 2000 in Dublin, Ireland, following the separation of Arthur Andersen’s consulting division. The split, resulting from an arbitration process, marked the beginning of Accenture as an independent entity focused exclusively on consulting and technology services.
In its early years, the company concentrated on strengthening its brand and expanding its global footprint. A key initial challenge was establishing market credibility without the Arthur Andersen association.
Growth was driven by service diversification and strategic acquisitions. The company broadened its structure by adding capabilities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, enabling expansion into new markets and sectors of the global economy.
Accenture completed its initial public offering (IPO) in 2001 on the NYSE under the ticker ACN. Since then, the company has strengthened its capabilities through acquisitions specializing in digital technology, ESG solutions, and automation.
With the integration of new platforms, Accenture became one of the global leaders in digital transformation. Decades later, between 2020 and 2024, it intensified investments in sustainability, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based services.
Additional Information
The Company Accenture PLC (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market cap of $ 156.90 Billions, having an equity of $ 32.24 Billions.
With a total of 506.000 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Computer Services.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 69.67 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 7.68 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 20.43, a P/BV ratio of 4.87 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of ACN was at 2.41%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker ACN.
