About Accenture plc (ACN)

Company Description:

Accenture plc is a leading global professional services company, offering a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. With expertise across more than 40 industries and all business functions, Accenture operates at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

Founded in Hamilton, Bermuda in 1989, Accenture re-domiciled to Ireland in 2009 and is currently headquartered at 1 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin. It stands as a testament to the transformative power of information technology services in the global market.

Main Product(s):

Accenture provides a spectrum of services including consulting, interactive, technology and operations services with digital capabilities across all of these services.

Short History of Accenture plc:

• 1989 – Accenture began as a business and technology consulting division of accounting firm Arthur Andersen.
• 2001 – The firm became a separate entity and rebranded to Accenture.
• 2009 – Accenture plc re-domiciled to Ireland from Bermuda.
• 2011 – Listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
• 2019 – Julie Sweet was appointed CEO.
• 2020 – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Accenture continued to grow, highlighting the demand for digital transformation services.
• 2023 – The latest data reflects that Accenture has a workforce of over 733,000 employees.