Cover Page
Cover Page - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
May 31, 2023 | Jun. 08, 2023 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | May 31, 2023 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 001-34448 | |
Entity Registrant Name | Accenture plc | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | L2 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0627530 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Grand Canal Square | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Grand Canal Harbour | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dublin | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 2 | |
Entity Address, Country | IE | |
Country Region | 353 | |
City Area Code | 1 | |
Local Phone Number | 646-2000 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0000225 per share | |
Trading Symbol | ACN | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001467373 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --08-31 | |
Class A Ordinary Shares | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 664,311,732 | |
Class X Ordinary Shares | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 335,238 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 8,535,446 | $ 7,889,833 |
Short-term investments | 4,482 | 3,973 |
Receivables and contract assets | 12,582,660 | 11,776,775 |
Other current assets | 2,257,485 | 1,940,290 |
Total current assets | 23,380,073 | 21,610,871 |
NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
Contract assets | 66,432 | 46,844 |
Investments | 176,259 | 317,972 |
Property and equipment, net | 1,534,927 | 1,659,140 |
Lease assets | 2,743,382 | 3,018,535 |
Goodwill | 14,461,094 | 13,133,293 |
Deferred contract costs | 852,188 | 807,940 |
Deferred tax assets | 4,105,869 | 4,001,200 |
Other non-current assets | 2,808,051 | 2,667,595 |
Total non-current assets | 26,748,202 | 25,652,519 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 50,128,275 | 47,263,390 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
Current portion of long-term debt and bank borrowings | 10,389 | 9,175 |
Accounts payable | 2,388,474 | 2,559,485 |
Deferred revenues | 5,101,692 | 4,478,048 |
Accrued payroll and related benefits | 6,632,448 | 7,611,794 |
Income taxes payable | 688,525 | 646,471 |
Lease liabilities | 690,584 | 707,598 |
Other accrued liabilities | 1,580,416 | 1,510,925 |
Total current liabilities | 17,092,528 | 17,523,496 |
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
Long-term debt | 43,865 | 45,893 |
Deferred revenues | 687,098 | 712,715 |
Retirement obligation | 1,678,405 | 1,692,152 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 402,984 | 318,584 |
Income taxes payable | 1,270,733 | 1,198,139 |
Lease liabilities | 2,351,375 | 2,563,090 |
Other non-current liabilities | 539,358 | 462,233 |
Total non-current liabilities | 6,973,818 | 6,992,806 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||
Restricted share units | 2,030,576 | 2,091,382 |
Additional paid-in capital | 12,637,709 | 10,679,180 |
Treasury shares, at cost: Ordinary, 40,000 shares as of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022; Class A ordinary, 33,323,829 and 33,393,703 shares as of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively | (6,127,121) | (6,678,037) |
Retained earnings | 18,692,118 | 18,203,842 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,900,923) | (2,190,342) |
Total Accenture plc shareholders’ equity | 25,332,431 | 22,106,097 |
Noncontrolling interests | 729,498 | 640,991 |
Total shareholders’ equity | 26,061,929 | 22,747,088 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 50,128,275 | 47,263,390 |
Ordinary Shares | ||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||
Ordinary shares, value | 57 | 57 |
Class A Ordinary Shares | ||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||
Ordinary shares, value | 15 | 15 |
Class X Ordinary Shares | ||
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||
Ordinary shares, value | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) | May 31, 2023 € / shares shares | May 31, 2023 $ / shares shares | Aug. 31, 2022 € / shares shares | Aug. 31, 2022 $ / shares shares |
Ordinary Shares | ||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Ordinary shares, par value (USD per share) | € / shares | € 1 | € 1 | ||
Ordinary shares, shares authorized (in shares) | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Ordinary shares, shares issued (in shares) | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Treasury shares, ordinary shares (in shares) | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Class A Ordinary Shares | ||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Ordinary shares, par value (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.0000225 | $ 0.0000225 | ||
Ordinary shares, shares authorized (in shares) | 20,000,000,000 | 20,000,000,000 | 20,000,000,000 | 20,000,000,000 |
Ordinary shares, shares issued (in shares) | 664,125,473 | 664,125,473 | 664,561,282 | 664,561,282 |
Treasury shares, ordinary shares (in shares) | 33,323,829 | 33,323,829 | 33,393,703 | 33,393,703 |
Class X Ordinary Shares | ||||
Statement [Line Items] | ||||
Ordinary shares, par value (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.0000225 | $ 0.0000225 | ||
Ordinary shares, shares authorized (in shares) | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Ordinary shares, shares issued (in shares) | 335,238 | 335,238 | 500,837 | 500,837 |
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding (in shares) | 335,238 | 335,238 | 500,837 | 500,837 |
Consolidated Income Statements
Consolidated Income Statements - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
REVENUES: | ||||
Revenues | $ 16,564,585 | $ 16,158,803 | $ 48,126,545 | $ 46,170,649 |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||
Cost of services | 11,035,515 | 10,844,069 | 32,576,567 | 31,415,167 |
Sales and marketing | 1,738,621 | 1,660,919 | 4,852,207 | 4,530,158 |
General and administrative costs | 1,084,288 | 1,050,697 | 3,209,539 | 3,126,332 |
Business optimization costs | 346,873 | 0 | 591,263 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | 14,205,297 | 13,555,685 | 41,229,576 | 39,071,657 |
OPERATING INCOME | 2,359,288 | 2,603,118 | 6,896,969 | 7,098,992 |
Interest income | 81,818 | 8,727 | 176,782 | 22,046 |
Interest expense | (11,208) | (12,050) | (30,122) | (34,449) |
Other income (expense), net | 201,783 | (8,877) | 136,576 | (39,089) |
Loss on disposition of Russia business | 0 | (96,294) | 0 | (96,294) |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 2,631,681 | 2,494,624 | 7,180,205 | 6,951,206 |
Income tax expense | 583,346 | 675,308 | 1,584,887 | 1,654,631 |
NET INCOME | 2,048,335 | 1,819,316 | 5,595,318 | 5,296,575 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. | (2,101) | (1,902) | (5,790) | (5,578) |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests – other | (36,238) | (31,339) | (90,934) | (78,956) |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCENTURE PLC | $ 2,009,996 | $ 1,786,075 | $ 5,498,594 | $ 5,212,041 |
Weighted average Class A ordinary shares: | ||||
Basic (in shares) | 631,535,162 | 632,749,442 | 630,826,230 | 632,969,487 |
Diluted (in shares) | 638,743,434 | 641,004,741 | 638,404,751 | 643,692,440 |
Earnings per Class A ordinary share: | ||||
Basic (in USD per share) | $ 3.18 | $ 2.82 | $ 8.72 | $ 8.23 |
Diluted (in USD per share) | 3.15 | 2.79 | 8.62 | 8.11 |
Cash dividends per share (in USD per share) | $ 1.12 | $ 0.97 | $ 3.36 | $ 2.91 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
NET INCOME | $ 2,048,335 | $ 1,819,316 | $ 5,595,318 | $ 5,296,575 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX: | ||||
Foreign currency translation | 13,252 | (231,311) | 210,045 | (442,664) |
Defined benefit plans | 6,722 | 10,292 | 104,941 | 6,865 |
Cash flow hedges | 23,373 | (57,642) | (25,567) | (98,850) |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCENTURE PLC | 43,347 | (278,661) | 289,419 | (534,649) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 827 | (4,456) | 6,165 | (10,032) |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 2,092,509 | 1,536,199 | 5,890,902 | 4,751,894 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCENTURE PLC | 2,053,343 | 1,507,414 | 5,788,013 | 4,677,392 |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 39,166 | 28,785 | 102,889 | 74,502 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ 44,174 | $ (283,117) | $ 295,584 | $ (544,681) |
Consolidated Shareholders' Equi
Consolidated Shareholders' Equity Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ 24,457,278 | $ 21,156,979 | $ 22,747,088 | $ 20,097,114 |
Net income | 2,048,335 | 1,819,316 | 5,595,318 | 5,296,575 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 44,174 | (283,117) | 295,584 | (544,681) |
Purchases of Class A shares | (787,299) | (972,171) | (3,321,982) | (3,506,617) |
Cancellation of treasury shares | 0 | |||
Share-based compensation expense | 472,695 | 407,257 | 1,530,034 | 1,319,555 |
Purchases/redemptions of Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. exchangeable shares and Class X shares | (1,638) | (3,868) | (4,274) | |
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs | 537,016 | 497,974 | 1,344,637 | 1,199,851 |
Dividends | (707,742) | (613,785) | (2,121,331) | (1,843,576) |
Other, net | (890) | (730) | (3,551) | (2,224) |
Ending Balance | $ 26,061,929 | 22,011,723 | $ 26,061,929 | 22,011,723 |
Class X Ordinary Shares | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance (in shares) | 500,837 | |||
Ending Balance (in shares) | 335,238 | 335,238 | ||
Common Stock | Ordinary Shares | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ 57 | $ 57 | $ 57 | $ 57 |
Beginning Balance (in shares) | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Ending Balance | $ 57 | $ 57 | $ 57 | $ 57 |
Ending Balance (in shares) | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Common Stock | Class A Ordinary Shares | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ 15 | $ 15 | $ 15 | $ 15 |
Beginning Balance (in shares) | 662,406,000 | 662,417,000 | 664,561,000 | 656,591,000 |
Cancellation of treasury shares (in shares) | 8,828,000 | |||
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs (in shares) | 1,719,000 | 1,568,000 | 8,392,000 | 7,394,000 |
Ending Balance | $ 15 | $ 15 | $ 15 | $ 15 |
Ending Balance (in shares) | 664,125,000 | 663,985,000 | 664,125,000 | 663,985,000 |
Common Stock | Class X Ordinary Shares | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Beginning Balance (in shares) | 339,000 | 504,000 | 501,000 | 513,000 |
Purchases/redemptions of Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. exchangeable shares and Class X shares (in shares) | (4,000) | (166,000) | (9,000) | |
Ending Balance | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Ending Balance (in shares) | 335,000 | 504,000 | 335,000 | 504,000 |
Common Stock | Restricted Share Units | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ 1,636,155 | $ 1,438,596 | $ 2,091,382 | $ 1,750,784 |
Share-based compensation expense | 406,504 | 346,666 | 1,407,869 | 1,210,825 |
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs | (40,094) | (55,313) | (1,553,088) | (1,285,617) |
Dividends | 28,011 | 23,981 | 84,413 | 77,938 |
Ending Balance | 2,030,576 | 1,753,930 | 2,030,576 | 1,753,930 |
Additional Paid-in Capital | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | 12,163,671 | 10,065,790 | 10,679,180 | 8,617,838 |
Purchases of Class A shares | 703 | 925 | 3,021 | 3,388 |
Cancellation of treasury shares | (175,701) | |||
Share-based compensation expense | 66,191 | 60,591 | 122,165 | 108,730 |
Purchases/redemptions of Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. exchangeable shares and Class X shares | (1,638) | (3,868) | (4,274) | |
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs | 406,315 | 405,704 | 2,006,131 | 1,795,507 |
Other, net | 2,467 | 1,272 | 6,781 | 13,093 |
Ending Balance | 12,637,709 | 10,534,282 | 12,637,709 | 10,534,282 |
Treasury Shares | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ (5,593,010) | $ (5,297,349) | $ (6,678,037) | $ (3,408,491) |
Beginning Balance (in shares) | 31,181,000 | 29,035,000 | 33,434,000 | 24,545,000 |
Purchases of Class A shares | $ (787,299) | $ (972,171) | $ (3,321,982) | $ (3,506,617) |
Purchases of Class A shares (in shares) | (2,815,000) | (3,102,000) | (12,110,000) | (10,119,000) |
Cancellation of treasury shares (in shares) | 8,828,496 | |||
Cancellation of treasury shares | $ 2,595,281 | |||
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs (in shares) | 632,000 | 569,000 | 3,352,000 | 3,096,000 |
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs | $ 253,188 | $ 147,118 | $ 1,277,617 | $ 792,706 |
Ending Balance | $ (6,127,121) | $ (6,122,402) | $ (6,127,121) | $ (6,122,402) |
Ending Balance (in shares) | 33,364,000 | 31,568,000 | 33,364,000 | 31,568,000 |
Retained Earnings | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | $ 17,500,001 | $ 16,028,399 | $ 18,203,842 | $ 13,988,748 |
Net income | 2,009,996 | 1,786,075 | 5,498,594 | 5,212,041 |
Cancellation of treasury shares | (2,419,580) | |||
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs | (82,866) | (387,229) | (103,889) | |
Dividends | (735,013) | (637,116) | (2,203,509) | (1,919,542) |
Ending Balance | 18,692,118 | 17,177,358 | 18,692,118 | 17,177,358 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | (1,944,270) | (1,675,485) | (2,190,342) | (1,419,497) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 43,347 | (278,661) | 289,419 | (534,649) |
Ending Balance | (1,900,923) | (1,954,146) | (1,900,923) | (1,954,146) |
Total Accenture plc Shareholders’ Equity | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | 23,762,619 | 20,560,023 | 22,106,097 | 19,529,454 |
Net income | 2,009,996 | 1,786,075 | 5,498,594 | 5,212,041 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 43,347 | (278,661) | 289,419 | (534,649) |
Purchases of Class A shares | (786,596) | (971,246) | (3,318,961) | (3,503,229) |
Cancellation of treasury shares | 0 | |||
Share-based compensation expense | 472,695 | 407,257 | 1,530,034 | 1,319,555 |
Purchases/redemptions of Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. exchangeable shares and Class X shares | (1,638) | (3,868) | (4,274) | |
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs | 536,543 | 497,509 | 1,343,431 | 1,198,707 |
Dividends | (707,002) | (613,135) | (2,119,096) | (1,841,604) |
Other, net | 2,467 | 1,272 | 6,781 | 13,093 |
Ending Balance | 25,332,431 | 21,389,094 | 25,332,431 | 21,389,094 |
Noncontrolling Interests | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning Balance | 694,659 | 596,956 | 640,991 | 567,660 |
Net income | 38,339 | 33,241 | 96,724 | 84,534 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 827 | (4,456) | 6,165 | (10,032) |
Purchases of Class A shares | (703) | (925) | (3,021) | (3,388) |
Issuances of Class A shares for employee share programs | 473 | 465 | 1,206 | 1,144 |
Dividends | (740) | (650) | (2,235) | (1,972) |
Other, net | (3,357) | (2,002) | (10,332) | (15,317) |
Ending Balance | $ 729,498 | $ 622,629 | $ 729,498 | $ 622,629 |
Consolidated Cash Flows Stateme
Consolidated Cash Flows Statements - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Net income | $ 2,048,335 | $ 1,819,316 | $ 5,595,318 | $ 5,296,575 |
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities — | ||||
Depreciation, amortization and other | 601,099 | 524,186 | 1,639,804 | 1,553,311 |
Share-based compensation expense | 1,530,034 | 1,319,555 | ||
Deferred tax expense (benefit) | (136,237) | (27,784) | ||
Other, net | (228,922) | (99,979) | ||
Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions — | ||||
Receivables and contract assets, current and non-current | (410,214) | (2,594,564) | ||
Other current and non-current assets | (588,958) | (713,632) | ||
Accounts payable | (242,633) | 142,286 | ||
Deferred revenues, current and non-current | 381,121 | 585,497 | ||
Accrued payroll and related benefits | (1,064,577) | 489,743 | ||
Income taxes payable, current and non-current | 57,745 | 360,262 | ||
Other current and non-current liabilities | (417,601) | (560,251) | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 6,114,880 | 5,751,019 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (347,878) | (540,947) | ||
Purchases of businesses and investments, net of cash acquired | (1,334,007) | (2,212,388) | ||
Proceeds from the sale of businesses and investments, net of cash transferred | 418,113 | (108,099) | ||
Other investing, net | 8,392 | 9,397 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (1,255,380) | (2,852,037) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of shares | 1,344,637 | 1,199,851 | ||
Purchases of shares | (3,325,850) | (3,510,891) | ||
Proceeds from (repayments of) long-term debt, net | (364) | (11,530) | ||
Cash dividends paid | (2,121,331) | (1,843,576) | ||
Other financing, net | (62,117) | (43,468) | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (4,165,025) | (4,209,614) | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (48,862) | (153,974) | ||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 645,613 | (1,464,606) | ||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period | 7,889,833 | 8,168,174 | ||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period | $ 8,535,446 | $ 6,703,568 | 8,535,446 | 6,703,568 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||
Income taxes paid, net | $ 1,774,337 | $ 1,264,631 |
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements of Accenture plc and its controlled subsidiary companies have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. We use the terms “Accenture,” “we” and “our” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements to refer to Accenture plc and its subsidiaries. These Consolidated Financial Statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on October 12, 2022. The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of results for these interim periods. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. Allowance for Credit Losses—Client Receivables and Contract Assets As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, the total allowance for credit losses recorded for client receivables and contract assets was $26,770 and $25,786, respectively. The change in the allowance is primarily due to immaterial write-offs and changes in gross client receivables and contract assets. Investments All available-for-sale securities and liquid investments with an original maturity greater than three months but less than one year are considered to be Short-term investments. Non-current investments consist of equity securities in publicly-traded and privately-held companies and are accounted for using either the equity or fair value measurement alternative method of accounting (for investments without readily determinable fair values). Our non-current investments are as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 Equity method investments $ 22,816 $ 164,164 Investments without readily determinable fair values 153,443 153,808 Total non-current investments $ 176,259 $ 317,972 For investments in which we can exercise significant influence but do not control, we use the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and our proportionate share of gains and losses of the investee are included as a component of Other income (expense), net. As of August 31, 2022, our equity method investments consisted primarily of an investment in Duck Creek Technologies. On March 30, 2023, Duck Creek Technologies was acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $19.00 per share. As part of this transaction, we received proceeds of $400,355 and recorded a gain of $252,920 in Other income (expense), net during the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Depreciation and Amortization As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, total accumulated depreciation was $2,766,344 and $2,490,187, respectively. See table below for a summary of depreciation on fixed assets, deferred transition amortization, intangible assets amortization and operating lease cost for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Depreciation $ 165,053 $ 150,272 $ 446,844 $ 438,937 Amortization - Deferred transition 91,480 68,420 247,080 203,957 Amortization - Intangible assets 101,814 109,855 331,095 328,228 Operating lease cost 240,601 193,209 605,329 576,320 Other 2,151 2,430 9,456 5,869 Total depreciation, amortization and other $ 601,099 $ 524,186 $ 1,639,804 $ 1,553,311 Business Optimization During the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we initiated actions to streamline our operations, transform our non-billable corporate functions and consolidate our office space to reduce costs. We recorded $346,873 and $591,263 of business optimization costs during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 , respectively, primarily for employee severance. Total b usiness optimization costs by reportable operating segment are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 North America $ 96,349 $ 273,329 Europe 166,463 206,840 Growth Markets 84,061 111,094 Total business optimization costs $ 346,873 $ 591,263 We continue to expect to record total business optimization costs of approximately $1.5 billion related to these actions, with approximately $800 million in fiscal 2023 and $700 million in fiscal 2024. This consists of approximately $1.2 billion of employee severance and other personnel costs and $300 million of costs related to the consolidation of office space. The actual amount and timing of severance and other personnel costs are dependent in part upon local country consultation processes and regulations and may differ from our current expectations and estimates. |
Revenues
Revenues | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Revenues [Abstract] | |
Revenues | Revenues Disaggregation of Revenue See Note 11 (Segment Reporting) to these Consolidated Financial Statements for our disaggregated revenues. Remaining Performance Obligations We had remaining performance obligations of approximately $26 billion and $24 billion as of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively. Our remaining performance obligations represent the amount of transaction price for which work has not been performed and revenue has not been recognized. The majority of our contracts are terminable by the client on short notice with little or no termination penalties, and some without notice. Under Topic 606, only the non-cancelable portion of these contracts is included in our performance obligations. Additionally, our performance obligations only include variable consideration if we assess it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty is resolved. Based on the terms of our contracts, a significant portion of what we consider contract bookings is not included in our remaining performance obligations. We expect to recognize approximately 37% of our remaining performance obligations as of May 31, 2023 as revenue in fiscal 2023, an additional 35% in fiscal 2024, and the balance thereafter. Contract Estimates Adjustments in contract estimates related to performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in prior periods were immaterial for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022. Contract Balances Deferred transition revenues were $687,098 and $712,715 as of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively, and are included in Non-current deferred revenues. Costs related to these activities are also deferred and are expensed as the services are provided. Deferred transition costs were $852,188 and $807,940 as of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively, and are included in Deferred contract costs. Generally, deferred amounts are protected in the event of early termination of the contract and are monitored regularly for impairment. Impairment losses are recorded when projected remaining undiscounted operating cash flows of the related contract are not sufficient to recover the carrying amount of contract assets. The following table provides information about the balances of our Receivables and Contract assets, net of allowance, and Contract liabilities (Deferred revenues): As of May 31, 2023 As of August 31, 2022 Receivables $ 11,005,863 $ 10,484,211 Contract assets (current) 1,576,797 1,292,564 Receivables and contract assets, net of allowance (current) 12,582,660 11,776,775 Contract assets (non-current) 66,432 46,844 Deferred revenues (current) 5,101,692 4,478,048 Deferred revenues (non-current) 687,098 712,715 Changes in the contract asset and liability balances during the nine months ended May 31, 2023 were a result of normal business activity and not materially impacted by any other factors. Revenues recognized during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 that were included in Deferred revenues as of February 28, 2023 and August 31, 2022 were $2.7 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively. Revenues recognized during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022 that were included in Deferred revenues as of February 28, 2022 and August 31, 2021 were $2.5 billion and $3.5 billion, respectively. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Basic earnings per share Net income attributable to Accenture plc $ 2,009,996 $ 1,786,075 $ 5,498,594 $ 5,212,041 Basic weighted average Class A ordinary shares 631,535,162 632,749,442 630,826,230 632,969,487 Basic earnings per share $ 3.18 $ 2.82 $ 8.72 $ 8.23 Diluted earnings per share Net income attributable to Accenture plc $ 2,009,996 $ 1,786,075 $ 5,498,594 $ 5,212,041 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. (1) 2,101 1,902 5,790 5,578 Net income for diluted earnings per share calculation $ 2,012,097 $ 1,787,977 $ 5,504,384 $ 5,217,619 Basic weighted average Class A ordinary shares 631,535,162 632,749,442 630,826,230 632,969,487 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon redemption/exchange of noncontrolling interests (1) 660,083 673,775 664,324 677,363 Diluted effect of employee compensation related to Class A ordinary shares 6,505,805 7,513,927 6,830,076 9,834,622 Diluted effect of share purchase plans related to Class A ordinary shares 42,384 67,597 84,121 210,968 Diluted weighted average Class A ordinary shares 638,743,434 641,004,741 638,404,751 643,692,440 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.15 $ 2.79 $ 8.62 $ 8.11 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Accenture plc: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Foreign currency translation Beginning balance $ (1,655,527) $ (1,186,417) $ (1,852,320) $ (975,064) Foreign currency translation 12,897 (235,827) 217,607 (455,075) Income tax benefit (expense) 1,152 110 (1,479) 2,477 Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (797) 4,406 (6,083) 9,934 Foreign currency translation, net of tax 13,252 (231,311) 210,045 (442,664) Ending balance (1,642,275) (1,417,728) (1,642,275) (1,417,728) Defined benefit plans Beginning balance (250,552) (563,385) (348,771) (559,958) Reclassifications into net periodic pension and 8,712 12,579 143,602 7,881 Income tax benefit (expense) (1,984) (2,276) (38,552) (1,009) Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (6) (11) (109) (7) Defined benefit plans, net of tax 6,722 10,292 104,941 6,865 Ending balance (243,830) (553,093) (243,830) (553,093) Cash flow hedges Beginning balance (38,191) 74,317 10,749 115,525 Unrealized gain (loss) 25,722 (37,978) (66,994) (31,924) Reclassification adjustments into Cost of services 4,115 (27,449) 24,721 (78,142) Income tax benefit (expense) (6,440) 7,724 16,679 11,111 Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (24) 61 27 105 Cash flow hedges, net of tax 23,373 (57,642) (25,567) (98,850) Ending balance (1) (14,818) 16,675 (14,818) 16,675 Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (1,900,923) $ (1,954,146) $ (1,900,923) $ (1,954,146) |
Business Combinations
Business Combinations | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Business Combinations | Business Combinations During the nine months ended May 31, 2023, we completed individually immaterial acquisitions for total consideration of $1,315,925, net of cash acquired. The pro forma effects of these acquisitions on our operations were not material. |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segment are as follows: August 31, Additions/ Foreign May 31, 2023 North America $ 7,744,582 $ 293,229 $ (16,741) $ 8,021,070 Europe 4,134,091 452,915 269,623 4,856,629 Growth Markets 1,254,620 366,380 (37,605) 1,583,395 Total $ 13,133,293 $ 1,112,524 $ 215,277 $ 14,461,094 Goodwill includes immaterial adjustments related to prior period acquisitions. Intangible Assets Our definite-lived intangible assets by major asset class are as follows: August 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 Intangible Asset Class Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Customer-related $ 2,498,001 $ (842,056) $ 1,655,945 $ 2,667,461 $ (969,779) $ 1,697,682 Technology 283,251 (96,782) 186,469 287,727 (127,137) 160,590 Patents 126,950 (70,745) 56,205 124,293 (69,930) 54,363 Other 62,875 (30,686) 32,189 66,919 (40,471) 26,448 Total $ 2,971,077 $ (1,040,269) $ 1,930,808 $ 3,146,400 $ (1,207,317) $ 1,939,083 Total amortization related to our intangible assets was $101,814 and $331,095 for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively. Total amortization related to our intangible assets was $109,855 and $328,228 for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022, respectively. Estimated future amortization related to intangible assets held as of May 31, 2023 is as follows: Fiscal Year Estimated Amortization Remainder of 2023 $ 107,772 2024 394,822 2025 361,876 2026 312,945 2027 250,085 Thereafter 511,583 Total $ 1,939,083 |
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Shareholders' Equity | Shareholders’ Equity Cancellation of Treasury Shares During the nine months ended May 31, 2023, we cancelled 8,828,496 Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares that were held as treasury shares and had an aggregate cost of $2,595,281. The effect of the cancellation of these treasury shares was recognized in Class A ordinary shares and Additional paid-in capital with the residual recorded in Retained earnings. There was no effect on total shareholders’ equity as a result of this cancellation. Dividends Our dividend activity during the nine months ended May 31, 2023 is as follows: Dividend Per Accenture plc Class A Accenture Canada Holdings Total Cash Dividend Payment Date Record Date Cash Outlay Record Date Cash Outlay November 15, 2022 $ 1.12 October 13, 2022 $ 704,938 October 11, 2022 $ 629 $ 705,567 February 15, 2023 1.12 January 12, 2023 707,156 January 10, 2023 866 708,022 May 15, 2023 1.12 April 13, 2023 707,002 April 11, 2023 740 707,742 Total Dividends $ 2,119,096 $ 2,235 $ 2,121,331 The payment of cash dividends includes the net effect of $84,413 of additional restricted stock units being issued as a part of our share plans, which resulted in 297,073 restricted share units being issued. Subsequent Event On June 21, 2023, the Board of Directors of Accenture plc declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.12 per share on our Class A ordinary shares for shareholders of record at the close of business on July 13, 2023 payable on August 15, 2023. |
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments Derivatives In the normal course of business, we use derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk. Our derivative financial instruments consist of deliverable and non-deliverable foreign currency forward contracts. Cash Flow Hedges For a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in estimated fair value of a hedging instrument is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of Shareholders’ Equity and is reclassified into Cost of services in the Consolidated Income Statements during the period in which the hedged transaction is recognized. For information related to derivatives designated as cash flow hedges that were reclassified into Cost of services during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, as well as those expected to be reclassified into Cost of services in the next 12 months, see Note 4 (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) to these Consolidated Financial Statements. Other Derivatives Realized gains or losses and changes in the estimated fair value of foreign currency forward contracts that have not been designated as hedges were net losses of $72,091 and $94,351 for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, and net losses of $31,285 and $67,812 for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022, respectively. Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in Other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Income Statements and are offset by gains and losses on the related hedged items. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The notional and fair values of all derivative instruments are as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 Assets Cash Flow Hedges Other current assets $ 56,648 $ 89,867 Other non-current assets 39,624 69,209 Other Derivatives Other current assets 6,986 8,657 Total assets $ 103,258 $ 167,733 Liabilities Cash Flow Hedges Other accrued liabilities $ 54,887 $ 61,156 Other non-current liabilities 25,743 42,537 Other Derivatives Other accrued liabilities 90,903 83,792 Total liabilities $ 171,533 $ 187,485 Total fair value $ (68,275) $ (19,752) Total notional value $ 13,373,535 $ 11,095,604 We utilize standard counterparty master agreements containing provisions for the netting of certain foreign currency transaction obligations and for the set-off of certain obligations in the event of an insolvency of one of the parties to the transaction. In the Consolidated Balance Sheets, we record derivative assets and liabilities at gross fair value. The potential effect of netting derivative assets against liabilities under the counterparty master agreements is as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 Net derivative assets $ 46,349 $ 140,073 Net derivative liabilities 114,624 159,825 Total fair value $ (68,275) $ (19,752) |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes We apply an estimated annual effective tax rate to our year-to-date operating results to determine the interim provision for income tax expense. In addition, we recognize taxes related to unusual or infrequent items or resulting from a change in judgment regarding a position taken in a prior year as discrete items in the interim period in which the event occurs. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022 were 22.2% and 27.1%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2023 was primarily due to lower tax expense from changes in the geographic distribution of earnings, the tax impact from an investment gain and higher benefits from adjustments to prior year tax liabilities. Our effective tax rates for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022 were 22.1% and 23.8%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 was primarily due to lower tax expense from changes in the geographic distribution of earnings, higher benefits from adjustments to prior year tax liabilities and the tax impact from an investment gain, partially offset by lower tax benefits from share-based payments. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Indemnifications and Guarantees In the normal course of business and in conjunction with certain client engagements, we have entered into contractual arrangements through which we may be obligated to indemnify clients with respect to certain matters. As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, our aggregate potential liability to our clients for expressly limited guarantees involving the performance of third parties was approximately $1,750,000 and $1,349,000, respectively, of which all but approximately $51,000 and $49,000, respectively, may be recovered from the other third parties if we are obligated to make payments to the indemnified parties as a consequence of a performance default by the other third parties. For arrangements with unspecified limitations, we cannot reasonably estimate the aggregate maximum potential liability, as it is inherently difficult to predict the maximum potential amount of such payments, due to the conditional nature and unique facts of each particular arrangement. As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, we have issued or provided guarantees in the form of letters of credit and surety bonds of $1,239,648 and $1,116,298, respectively, the majority of which support certain contracts that require us to provide them as a guarantee of our performance. These guarantees are typically renewed annually and remain in place until the contractual obligations are satisfied. In general, we would only be liable for these guarantees in the event we defaulted in performing our obligations under each contract, the probability of which we believe is remote. To date, we have not been required to make any significant payment under any of the arrangements described above. We have assessed the current status of performance/payment risk related to arrangements with limited guarantees, warranty obligations, unspecified limitations, indemnification provisions, letters of credit and surety bonds, and believe that any potential payments would be immaterial to the Consolidated Financial Statements, as a whole. Legal Contingencies As of May 31, 2023, we or our present personnel had been named as a defendant in various litigation matters. We and/or our personnel also from time to time are involved in investigations by various regulatory or legal authorities concerning matters arising in the course of our business around the world. Based on the present status of these matters, management believes the range of reasonably possible losses in addition to amounts accrued, net of insurance recoveries, will not have a material effect on our results of operations or financial condition. On July 24, 2019, Accenture was named in a putative class action lawsuit filed by consumers of Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The complaint alleges negligence by us, and seeks monetary damages, costs and attorneys’ fees and other related relief, relating to a data security incident involving unauthorized access to the reservations database of Starwood Worldwide Resorts, Inc. (“Starwood”), which was acquired by Marriott on September 23, 2016. Since 2009, we have provided certain IT infrastructure outsourcing services to Starwood. On October 27, 2020, the court issued an order largely denying Accenture’s motion to dismiss the claims against us. On May 3, 2022, the court issued an order granting in part the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification, which we are appealing. Oral argument on the appeal was held on May 3, 2023. We continue to believe the lawsuit is without merit and we will vigorously defend it. At present, we do not believe any losses from this matter will have a material effect on our results of operations or financial condition. |
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Reporting | Segment Reporting Our reportable segments are our three geographic markets, which are North America, Europe and Growth Markets. Information regarding reportable segments, industry groups and type of work is as follows: Revenues Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Geographic Markets North America $ 7,720,903 $ 7,613,629 $ 22,741,597 $ 21,597,880 Europe 5,615,466 5,350,360 15,987,685 15,460,313 Growth Markets 3,228,216 3,194,814 9,397,263 9,112,456 Total Revenues $ 16,564,585 $ 16,158,803 $ 48,126,545 $ 46,170,649 Industry Groups (1) Communications, Media & Technology $ 2,880,187 $ 3,222,525 $ 8,745,192 $ 9,118,790 Financial Services 3,138,181 3,079,418 9,104,444 8,869,296 Health & Public Service 3,266,347 2,917,028 9,289,961 8,333,915 Products 4,968,399 4,806,180 14,352,759 13,797,044 Resources 2,311,471 2,133,652 6,634,189 6,051,604 Total Revenues $ 16,564,585 $ 16,158,803 $ 48,126,545 $ 46,170,649 Type of Work Consulting $ 8,693,030 $ 9,032,484 $ 25,416,160 $ 25,747,095 Managed Services (2) 7,871,555 7,126,319 22,710,385 20,423,554 Total Revenues $ 16,564,585 $ 16,158,803 $ 48,126,545 $ 46,170,649 (1) Effective June 1, 2022, we revised the reporting of our industry groups for the movement of Aerospace & Defense from Communications, Media & Technology to Products. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. (2) Previously referred to as our outsourcing business. Operating Income Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Geographic Markets North America $ 1,241,245 $ 1,379,828 $ 3,374,986 $ 3,715,155 Europe 631,547 693,512 1,895,180 1,969,997 Growth Markets 486,496 529,778 1,626,803 1,413,840 Total Operating Income $ 2,359,288 $ 2,603,118 $ 6,896,969 $ 7,098,992 |
Basis of Presentation (Policies
Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements of Accenture plc and its controlled subsidiary companies have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. We use the terms “Accenture,” “we” and “our” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements to refer to Accenture plc and its subsidiaries. These Consolidated Financial Statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on October 12, 2022. The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of results for these interim periods. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. |
Allowance for Credit Losses - Client Receivables and Contract Assets | Allowance for Credit Losses—Client Receivables and Contract Assets As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, the total allowance for credit losses recorded for client receivables and contract assets was $26,770 and $25,786, respectively. The change in the allowance is primarily due to immaterial write-offs and changes in gross client receivables and contract assets. |
Investments | Investments All available-for-sale securities and liquid investments with an original maturity greater than three months but less than one year are considered to be Short-term investments. Non-current investments consist of equity securities in publicly-traded and privately-held companies and are accounted for using either the equity or fair value measurement alternative method of accounting (for investments without readily determinable fair values). Our non-current investments are as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 Equity method investments $ 22,816 $ 164,164 Investments without readily determinable fair values 153,443 153,808 Total non-current investments $ 176,259 $ 317,972 |
Income Taxes | We apply an estimated annual effective tax rate to our year-to-date operating results to determine the interim provision for income tax expense. In addition, we recognize taxes related to unusual or infrequent items or resulting from a change in judgment regarding a position taken in a prior year as discrete items in the interim period in which the event occurs. |
Commitments and Contingencies | In the normal course of business and in conjunction with certain client engagements, we have entered into contractual arrangements through which we may be obligated to indemnify clients with respect to certain matters. As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, our aggregate potential liability to our clients for expressly limited guarantees involving the performance of third parties was approximately $1,750,000 and $1,349,000, respectively, of which all but approximately $51,000 and $49,000, respectively, may be recovered from the other third parties if we are obligated to make payments to the indemnified parties as a consequence of a performance default by the other third parties. For arrangements with unspecified limitations, we cannot reasonably estimate the aggregate maximum potential liability, as it is inherently difficult to predict the maximum potential amount of such payments, due to the conditional nature and unique facts of each particular arrangement. |
Basis of Presentation (Tables)
Basis of Presentation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Non-current Investments | Our non-current investments are as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 Equity method investments $ 22,816 $ 164,164 Investments without readily determinable fair values 153,443 153,808 Total non-current investments $ 176,259 $ 317,972 |
Schedule of Depreciation, Amortization and Other | See table below for a summary of depreciation on fixed assets, deferred transition amortization, intangible assets amortization and operating lease cost for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Depreciation $ 165,053 $ 150,272 $ 446,844 $ 438,937 Amortization - Deferred transition 91,480 68,420 247,080 203,957 Amortization - Intangible assets 101,814 109,855 331,095 328,228 Operating lease cost 240,601 193,209 605,329 576,320 Other 2,151 2,430 9,456 5,869 Total depreciation, amortization and other $ 601,099 $ 524,186 $ 1,639,804 $ 1,553,311 |
Schedule of Business Optimization Costs | Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 North America $ 96,349 $ 273,329 Europe 166,463 206,840 Growth Markets 84,061 111,094 Total business optimization costs $ 346,873 $ 591,263 |
Revenues (Tables)
Revenues (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Revenues [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Deferred Revenues) | The following table provides information about the balances of our Receivables and Contract assets, net of allowance, and Contract liabilities (Deferred revenues): As of May 31, 2023 As of August 31, 2022 Receivables $ 11,005,863 $ 10,484,211 Contract assets (current) 1,576,797 1,292,564 Receivables and contract assets, net of allowance (current) 12,582,660 11,776,775 Contract assets (non-current) 66,432 46,844 Deferred revenues (current) 5,101,692 4,478,048 Deferred revenues (non-current) 687,098 712,715 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share | Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Basic earnings per share Net income attributable to Accenture plc $ 2,009,996 $ 1,786,075 $ 5,498,594 $ 5,212,041 Basic weighted average Class A ordinary shares 631,535,162 632,749,442 630,826,230 632,969,487 Basic earnings per share $ 3.18 $ 2.82 $ 8.72 $ 8.23 Diluted earnings per share Net income attributable to Accenture plc $ 2,009,996 $ 1,786,075 $ 5,498,594 $ 5,212,041 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. (1) 2,101 1,902 5,790 5,578 Net income for diluted earnings per share calculation $ 2,012,097 $ 1,787,977 $ 5,504,384 $ 5,217,619 Basic weighted average Class A ordinary shares 631,535,162 632,749,442 630,826,230 632,969,487 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon redemption/exchange of noncontrolling interests (1) 660,083 673,775 664,324 677,363 Diluted effect of employee compensation related to Class A ordinary shares 6,505,805 7,513,927 6,830,076 9,834,622 Diluted effect of share purchase plans related to Class A ordinary shares 42,384 67,597 84,121 210,968 Diluted weighted average Class A ordinary shares 638,743,434 641,004,741 638,404,751 643,692,440 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.15 $ 2.79 $ 8.62 $ 8.11 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Accenture plc: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Foreign currency translation Beginning balance $ (1,655,527) $ (1,186,417) $ (1,852,320) $ (975,064) Foreign currency translation 12,897 (235,827) 217,607 (455,075) Income tax benefit (expense) 1,152 110 (1,479) 2,477 Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (797) 4,406 (6,083) 9,934 Foreign currency translation, net of tax 13,252 (231,311) 210,045 (442,664) Ending balance (1,642,275) (1,417,728) (1,642,275) (1,417,728) Defined benefit plans Beginning balance (250,552) (563,385) (348,771) (559,958) Reclassifications into net periodic pension and 8,712 12,579 143,602 7,881 Income tax benefit (expense) (1,984) (2,276) (38,552) (1,009) Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (6) (11) (109) (7) Defined benefit plans, net of tax 6,722 10,292 104,941 6,865 Ending balance (243,830) (553,093) (243,830) (553,093) Cash flow hedges Beginning balance (38,191) 74,317 10,749 115,525 Unrealized gain (loss) 25,722 (37,978) (66,994) (31,924) Reclassification adjustments into Cost of services 4,115 (27,449) 24,721 (78,142) Income tax benefit (expense) (6,440) 7,724 16,679 11,111 Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (24) 61 27 105 Cash flow hedges, net of tax 23,373 (57,642) (25,567) (98,850) Ending balance (1) (14,818) 16,675 (14,818) 16,675 Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (1,900,923) $ (1,954,146) $ (1,900,923) $ (1,954,146) |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Goodwill | The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segment are as follows: August 31, Additions/ Foreign May 31, 2023 North America $ 7,744,582 $ 293,229 $ (16,741) $ 8,021,070 Europe 4,134,091 452,915 269,623 4,856,629 Growth Markets 1,254,620 366,380 (37,605) 1,583,395 Total $ 13,133,293 $ 1,112,524 $ 215,277 $ 14,461,094 |
Schedule of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets | Our definite-lived intangible assets by major asset class are as follows: August 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 Intangible Asset Class Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Customer-related $ 2,498,001 $ (842,056) $ 1,655,945 $ 2,667,461 $ (969,779) $ 1,697,682 Technology 283,251 (96,782) 186,469 287,727 (127,137) 160,590 Patents 126,950 (70,745) 56,205 124,293 (69,930) 54,363 Other 62,875 (30,686) 32,189 66,919 (40,471) 26,448 Total $ 2,971,077 $ (1,040,269) $ 1,930,808 $ 3,146,400 $ (1,207,317) $ 1,939,083 |
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets | Estimated future amortization related to intangible assets held as of May 31, 2023 is as follows: Fiscal Year Estimated Amortization Remainder of 2023 $ 107,772 2024 394,822 2025 361,876 2026 312,945 2027 250,085 Thereafter 511,583 Total $ 1,939,083 |
Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
Shareholders' Equity (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Dividend Activity | Our dividend activity during the nine months ended May 31, 2023 is as follows: Dividend Per Accenture plc Class A Accenture Canada Holdings Total Cash Dividend Payment Date Record Date Cash Outlay Record Date Cash Outlay November 15, 2022 $ 1.12 October 13, 2022 $ 704,938 October 11, 2022 $ 629 $ 705,567 February 15, 2023 1.12 January 12, 2023 707,156 January 10, 2023 866 708,022 May 15, 2023 1.12 April 13, 2023 707,002 April 11, 2023 740 707,742 Total Dividends $ 2,119,096 $ 2,235 $ 2,121,331 |
Financial Instruments (Tables)
Financial Instruments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Notional and Fair Values of Derivative Instruments | The notional and fair values of all derivative instruments are as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 Assets Cash Flow Hedges Other current assets $ 56,648 $ 89,867 Other non-current assets 39,624 69,209 Other Derivatives Other current assets 6,986 8,657 Total assets $ 103,258 $ 167,733 Liabilities Cash Flow Hedges Other accrued liabilities $ 54,887 $ 61,156 Other non-current liabilities 25,743 42,537 Other Derivatives Other accrued liabilities 90,903 83,792 Total liabilities $ 171,533 $ 187,485 Total fair value $ (68,275) $ (19,752) Total notional value $ 13,373,535 $ 11,095,604 |
Schedule of Netting Derivative Assets against Liabilities under Counterparty Master Agreements | The potential effect of netting derivative assets against liabilities under the counterparty master agreements is as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 Net derivative assets $ 46,349 $ 140,073 Net derivative liabilities 114,624 159,825 Total fair value $ (68,275) $ (19,752) |
Segment Reporting (Tables)
Segment Reporting (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Reportable Segments | Information regarding reportable segments, industry groups and type of work is as follows: Revenues Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Geographic Markets North America $ 7,720,903 $ 7,613,629 $ 22,741,597 $ 21,597,880 Europe 5,615,466 5,350,360 15,987,685 15,460,313 Growth Markets 3,228,216 3,194,814 9,397,263 9,112,456 Total Revenues $ 16,564,585 $ 16,158,803 $ 48,126,545 $ 46,170,649 Industry Groups (1) Communications, Media & Technology $ 2,880,187 $ 3,222,525 $ 8,745,192 $ 9,118,790 Financial Services 3,138,181 3,079,418 9,104,444 8,869,296 Health & Public Service 3,266,347 2,917,028 9,289,961 8,333,915 Products 4,968,399 4,806,180 14,352,759 13,797,044 Resources 2,311,471 2,133,652 6,634,189 6,051,604 Total Revenues $ 16,564,585 $ 16,158,803 $ 48,126,545 $ 46,170,649 Type of Work Consulting $ 8,693,030 $ 9,032,484 $ 25,416,160 $ 25,747,095 Managed Services (2) 7,871,555 7,126,319 22,710,385 20,423,554 Total Revenues $ 16,564,585 $ 16,158,803 $ 48,126,545 $ 46,170,649 (1) Effective June 1, 2022, we revised the reporting of our industry groups for the movement of Aerospace & Defense from Communications, Media & Technology to Products. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. (2) Previously referred to as our outsourcing business. Operating Income Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 Geographic Markets North America $ 1,241,245 $ 1,379,828 $ 3,374,986 $ 3,715,155 Europe 631,547 693,512 1,895,180 1,969,997 Growth Markets 486,496 529,778 1,626,803 1,413,840 Total Operating Income $ 2,359,288 $ 2,603,118 $ 6,896,969 $ 7,098,992 |
Basis of Presentation - Additio
Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2024 | Aug. 31, 2023 | Mar. 30, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 | |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||||||
Allowance for credit losses for client receivables and contract assets | $ 26,770 | $ 26,770 | $ 25,786 | |||||
Accumulated depreciation | 2,766,344 | 2,766,344 | $ 2,490,187 | |||||
Business optimization costs | 346,873 | $ 0 | 591,263 | $ 0 | ||||
Expected business optimization costs | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | ||||||
Employee Severance and Other Personnel Costs | ||||||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||||||
Expected business optimization costs | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | ||||||
Consolidation of Office Space | ||||||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||||||
Expected business optimization costs | 300,000 | $ 300,000 | ||||||
Forecast | ||||||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||||||
Expected business optimization costs | $ 700,000 | $ 800,000 | ||||||
Duck Creek Technologies | ||||||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||||||
Proceeds from equity method investment transaction | 400,355 | |||||||
Grain from equity method investment transaction | $ 252,920 | |||||||
Duck Creek Technologies | Vista Equity Partners | ||||||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||||||
Acquisition price per share (in USD per share) | $ 19 |
Basis of Presentation - Investm
Basis of Presentation - Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Equity method investments | $ 22,816 | $ 164,164 |
Investments without readily determinable fair values | 153,443 | 153,808 |
Total non-current investments | $ 176,259 | $ 317,972 |
Basis of Presentation - Depreci
Basis of Presentation - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||
Depreciation | $ 165,053 | $ 150,272 | $ 446,844 | $ 438,937 |
Amortization - Deferred transition | 91,480 | 68,420 | 247,080 | 203,957 |
Amortization - Intangible assets | 101,814 | 109,855 | 331,095 | 328,228 |
Operating lease cost | 240,601 | 193,209 | 605,329 | 576,320 |
Other | 2,151 | 2,430 | 9,456 | 5,869 |
Total depreciation, amortization and other | $ 601,099 | $ 524,186 | $ 1,639,804 | $ 1,553,311 |
Basis of Presentation - Busines
Basis of Presentation - Business Optimization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Total business optimization costs | $ 346,873 | $ 0 | $ 591,263 | $ 0 |
North America | ||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Total business optimization costs | 96,349 | 273,329 | ||
Europe | ||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Total business optimization costs | 166,463 | 206,840 | ||
Growth Markets | ||||
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | ||||
Total business optimization costs | $ 84,061 | $ 111,094 |
Revenues - Additional Informati
Revenues - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2022 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |||||
Remaining performance obligation | $ 26,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $ 24,000,000 | ||
Deferred transition revenues | 687,098 | 687,098 | 712,715 | ||
Deferred transition costs | 852,188 | 852,188 | $ 807,940 | ||
Revenues recognized that were included in deferred revenues | $ 2,700,000 | $ 2,500,000 | $ 3,700,000 | $ 3,500,000 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-06-01 | |||||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of remaining performance obligation expected to be recognized | 37% | 37% | |||
Timing of satisfaction of remaining performance obligation | 3 months | 3 months | |||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-09-01 | |||||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of remaining performance obligation expected to be recognized | 35% | 35% | |||
Timing of satisfaction of remaining performance obligation | 1 year | 1 year |
Revenues - Schedule of Revenue
Revenues - Schedule of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
Revenues [Abstract] | ||
Receivables | $ 11,005,863 | $ 10,484,211 |
Contract assets (current) | 1,576,797 | 1,292,564 |
Receivables and contract assets, net of allowance (current) | 12,582,660 | 11,776,775 |
Contract assets (non-current) | 66,432 | 46,844 |
Deferred revenues (current) | 5,101,692 | 4,478,048 |
Deferred revenues (non-current) | $ 687,098 | $ 712,715 |
Earnings Per Share (Details)
Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Basic earnings per share | ||||
Net income attributable to Accenture plc | $ 2,009,996 | $ 1,786,075 | $ 5,498,594 | $ 5,212,041 |
Basic weighted average Class A ordinary shares (in shares) | 631,535,162 | 632,749,442 | 630,826,230 | 632,969,487 |
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share) | $ 3.18 | $ 2.82 | $ 8.72 | $ 8.23 |
Diluted earnings per share | ||||
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCENTURE PLC | $ 2,009,996 | $ 1,786,075 | $ 5,498,594 | $ 5,212,041 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. | 2,101 | 1,902 | 5,790 | 5,578 |
Net income for diluted earnings per share calculation | $ 2,012,097 | $ 1,787,977 | $ 5,504,384 | $ 5,217,619 |
Basic weighted average Class A ordinary shares (in shares) | 631,535,162 | 632,749,442 | 630,826,230 | 632,969,487 |
Class A ordinary shares issuable upon redemption/exchange of noncontrolling interests (in shares) | 660,083 | 673,775 | 664,324 | 677,363 |
Diluted effect of employee compensation related to Class A ordinary shares (in shares) | 6,505,805 | 7,513,927 | 6,830,076 | 9,834,622 |
Diluted effect of share purchase plans related to Class A ordinary shares (in shares) | 42,384 | 67,597 | 84,121 | 210,968 |
Diluted weighted average Class A ordinary shares (in shares) | 638,743,434 | 641,004,741 | 638,404,751 | 643,692,440 |
Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share) | $ 3.15 | $ 2.79 | $ 8.62 | $ 8.11 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2022 | |
Foreign currency translation | |||||
Beginning balance | $ (1,655,527) | $ (1,186,417) | $ (1,852,320) | $ (975,064) | |
Foreign currency translation | 12,897 | (235,827) | 217,607 | (455,075) | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | 1,152 | 110 | (1,479) | 2,477 | |
Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests | (797) | 4,406 | (6,083) | 9,934 | |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax | 13,252 | (231,311) | 210,045 | (442,664) | |
Ending balance | (1,642,275) | (1,417,728) | (1,642,275) | (1,417,728) | |
Defined benefit plans | |||||
Beginning balance | (250,552) | (563,385) | (348,771) | (559,958) | |
Reclassifications into net periodic pension and post-retirement expense | 8,712 | 12,579 | 143,602 | 7,881 | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | (1,984) | (2,276) | (38,552) | (1,009) | |
Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests | (6) | (11) | (109) | (7) | |
Defined benefit plans, net of tax | 6,722 | 10,292 | 104,941 | 6,865 | |
Ending balance | (243,830) | (553,093) | (243,830) | (553,093) | |
Cash flow hedges | |||||
Beginning balance | (38,191) | 74,317 | 10,749 | 115,525 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) | 25,722 | (37,978) | (66,994) | (31,924) | |
Reclassification adjustments into Cost of services | 4,115 | (27,449) | 24,721 | (78,142) | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | (6,440) | 7,724 | 16,679 | 11,111 | |
Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests | (24) | 61 | 27 | 105 | |
Cash flow hedges, net of tax | 23,373 | (57,642) | (25,567) | (98,850) | |
Ending Balance | (14,818) | 16,675 | (14,818) | 16,675 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ (1,900,923) | $ (1,954,146) | (1,900,923) | $ (1,954,146) | $ (2,190,342) |
Net unrealized gains expected to be reclassified in the next twelve months | $ 1,761 |
Business Combinations (Details)
Business Combinations (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Individually Immaterial Acquisitions | |
Business Acquisitions [Line Items] | |
Total considerations, net of cash acquired | $ 1,315,925 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 13,133,293 |
Additions/ Adjustments | 1,112,524 |
Foreign Currency Translation | 215,277 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 14,461,094 |
North America | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 7,744,582 |
Additions/ Adjustments | 293,229 |
Foreign Currency Translation | (16,741) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 8,021,070 |
Europe | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 4,134,091 |
Additions/ Adjustments | 452,915 |
Foreign Currency Translation | 269,623 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 4,856,629 |
Growth Markets | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,254,620 |
Additions/ Adjustments | 366,380 |
Foreign Currency Translation | (37,605) |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 1,583,395 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Table by Major Class (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 3,146,400 | $ 2,971,077 |
Accumulated Amortization | (1,207,317) | (1,040,269) |
Net Carrying Amount | 1,939,083 | 1,930,808 |
Customer-related | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 2,667,461 | 2,498,001 |
Accumulated Amortization | (969,779) | (842,056) |
Net Carrying Amount | 1,697,682 | 1,655,945 |
Technology | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 287,727 | 283,251 |
Accumulated Amortization | (127,137) | (96,782) |
Net Carrying Amount | 160,590 | 186,469 |
Patents | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 124,293 | 126,950 |
Accumulated Amortization | (69,930) | (70,745) |
Net Carrying Amount | 54,363 | 56,205 |
Other | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 66,919 | 62,875 |
Accumulated Amortization | (40,471) | (30,686) |
Net Carrying Amount | $ 26,448 | $ 32,189 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | Aug. 31, 2022 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||
Amortization related to intangible assets | $ 101,814 | $ 109,855 | $ 331,095 | $ 328,228 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract] | |||||
Remainder of 2023 | 107,772 | 107,772 | |||
2024 | 394,822 | 394,822 | |||
2025 | 361,876 | 361,876 | |||
2026 | 312,945 | 312,945 | |||
2027 | 250,085 | 250,085 | |||
Thereafter | 511,583 | 511,583 | |||
Net Carrying Amount | $ 1,939,083 | $ 1,939,083 | $ 1,930,808 |
Shareholders' Equity - Addition
Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 21, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Dividends [Line Items] | |||||
Cancellation of treasury shares | $ 0 | ||||
Dividends | $ (707,742) | $ (613,785) | $ (2,121,331) | $ (1,843,576) | |
Treasury Shares | |||||
Dividends [Line Items] | |||||
Cancellation of treasury shares (in shares) | 8,828,496 | ||||
Cancellation of treasury shares | $ 2,595,281 | ||||
Restricted Share Units | |||||
Dividends [Line Items] | |||||
Shares issued (in shares) | 297,073 | ||||
Restricted Share Units | Common Stock | |||||
Dividends [Line Items] | |||||
Dividends | $ 28,011 | $ 23,981 | $ 84,413 | $ 77,938 | |
Class A Ordinary Shares | Subsequent Event | |||||
Dividends [Line Items] | |||||
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in USD per share) | $ 1.12 | ||||
Class A Ordinary Shares | Common Stock | |||||
Dividends [Line Items] | |||||
Cancellation of treasury shares (in shares) | 8,828,000 |
Shareholders' Equity - Dividend
Shareholders' Equity - Dividend Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||
Apr. 13, 2023 | Apr. 11, 2023 | Jan. 12, 2023 | Jan. 10, 2023 | Oct. 13, 2022 | Oct. 11, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | Feb. 28, 2023 | Nov. 30, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Dividend Per Share (in USD per share) | $ 1.12 | $ 0.97 | $ 3.36 | $ 2.91 | ||||||||
Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 2,235 | |||||||||||
Accenture Plc Ordinary Shares And Accenture Canada Holdings Inc Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | 2,121,331 | |||||||||||
Class A Ordinary Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 2,119,096 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment November 2022 | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Dividend Per Share (in USD per share) | $ 1.12 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment November 2022 | Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 629 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment November 2022 | Accenture Plc Ordinary Shares And Accenture Canada Holdings Inc Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 705,567 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment November 2022 | Class A Ordinary Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 704,938 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment February 2023 | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Dividend Per Share (in USD per share) | $ 1.12 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment February 2023 | Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 866 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment February 2023 | Accenture Plc Ordinary Shares And Accenture Canada Holdings Inc Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 708,022 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment February 2023 | Class A Ordinary Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 707,156 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment May 2023 | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Dividend Per Share (in USD per share) | $ 1.12 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment May 2023 | Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 740 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment May 2023 | Accenture Plc Ordinary Shares And Accenture Canada Holdings Inc Exchangeable Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 707,742 | |||||||||||
Dividend Payment May 2023 | Class A Ordinary Shares | ||||||||||||
Dividends [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Total Cash Outlay | $ 707,002 |
Financial Instruments - Additio
Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Losses recognized in income on derivatives | $ 72,091 | $ 31,285 | $ 94,351 | $ 67,812 |
Financial Instruments - Notiona
Financial Instruments - Notional and Fair Values of All Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
Assets | ||
Total assets | $ 103,258 | $ 167,733 |
Liabilities | ||
Total liabilities | 171,533 | 187,485 |
Total fair value | (68,275) | (19,752) |
Total notional value | 13,373,535 | 11,095,604 |
Cash Flow Hedges | Other current assets | ||
Assets | ||
Total assets | 56,648 | 89,867 |
Cash Flow Hedges | Other non-current assets | ||
Assets | ||
Total assets | 39,624 | 69,209 |
Cash Flow Hedges | Other accrued liabilities | ||
Liabilities | ||
Total liabilities | 54,887 | 61,156 |
Cash Flow Hedges | Other non-current liabilities | ||
Liabilities | ||
Total liabilities | 25,743 | 42,537 |
Other Derivatives | Other current assets | ||
Assets | ||
Total assets | 6,986 | 8,657 |
Other Derivatives | Other accrued liabilities | ||
Liabilities | ||
Total liabilities | $ 90,903 | $ 83,792 |
Financial Instruments - Offsett
Financial Instruments - Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Net derivative assets | $ 46,349 | $ 140,073 |
Net derivative liabilities | 114,624 | 159,825 |
Total fair value | $ (68,275) | $ (19,752) |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Effective tax rates | 22.20% | 27.10% | 22.10% | 23.80% |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | May 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Expressly limited performance guarantee | $ 1,750,000 | $ 1,349,000 |
Portion of guarantee not recoverable | 51,000 | 49,000 |
Letter of credit and surety bonds outstanding | $ 1,239,648 | $ 1,116,298 |
Segment Reporting - Additional
Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2023 reportableSegment | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Number of reportable segments | 3 |
Segment Reporting - Reportable
Segment Reporting - Reportable Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | $ 16,564,585 | $ 16,158,803 | $ 48,126,545 | $ 46,170,649 |
Total Operating Income | 2,359,288 | 2,603,118 | 6,896,969 | 7,098,992 |
Consulting | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 8,693,030 | 9,032,484 | 25,416,160 | 25,747,095 |
Managed Services | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 7,871,555 | 7,126,319 | 22,710,385 | 20,423,554 |
Communications, Media & Technology | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 2,880,187 | 3,222,525 | 8,745,192 | 9,118,790 |
Financial Services | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 3,138,181 | 3,079,418 | 9,104,444 | 8,869,296 |
Health & Public Service | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 3,266,347 | 2,917,028 | 9,289,961 | 8,333,915 |
Products | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 4,968,399 | 4,806,180 | 14,352,759 | 13,797,044 |
Resources | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 2,311,471 | 2,133,652 | 6,634,189 | 6,051,604 |
North America | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 7,720,903 | 7,613,629 | 22,741,597 | 21,597,880 |
Total Operating Income | 1,241,245 | 1,379,828 | 3,374,986 | 3,715,155 |
Europe | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 5,615,466 | 5,350,360 | 15,987,685 | 15,460,313 |
Total Operating Income | 631,547 | 693,512 | 1,895,180 | 1,969,997 |
Growth Markets | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Total Revenues | 3,228,216 | 3,194,814 | 9,397,263 | 9,112,456 |
Total Operating Income | $ 486,496 | $ 529,778 | $ 1,626,803 | $ 1,413,840 |