Accenture PLC
ACN:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume | Avg Volume (10 day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.88 | 0.03 0.04% | 2.55% | 4,100,636 | 3.3M |
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Latest News Headlines for Accenture PLC
Accenture Awards Concern Worldwide an Additional US$3.25 Million to Equip Farmers with Agriculture & Management Skills in Zambia and Malawi
Grant is part of Accenture's corporate citizenship initiative, Skills to Succeed
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 17, 2013--
Accenture and Concern Worldwide today announced that Accenture and Accenture Foundations have awarded Concern an additional grant of US$3.25 million to continue its conservation farming programs in Zambia and Malawi. This grant will build on an established agri-business skills training program, which educates and assists farmers and communities in sustainable farming practices. This grant brings Accenture's direct support of Concern to more than $4.75 million since 2010.
Efma and Accenture Announce Winners of Global Banking Distribution and Marketing Innovation Awards
Retail banks from emerging markets represent half of the winning innovations
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 17, 2013--
Efma, an association whose membership includes nearly one-third of the world's large retail banks, and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) have announced the winners of their inaugural Global Distribution & Marketing Innovation Awards for retail banks. The global program, jointly launched by Efma and Accenture, identifies and awards banks for groundbreaking customer innovations.
Accenture Helps Modernize India's Maharashtra Sales Tax Department
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NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 16, 2013--
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is undertaking a management consulting project to help transform the Maharashtra Government's Department of Sales Tax to maximize revenue collection and strengthen its enforcement function.
Company Background
Accenture plc (Accenture) is engaged in providing management consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The Company's business is structured around five operating groups, which together consists of 19 industry groups serving clients in industries globally. The Company's segment includes Communications, Media & Technology, Financial Services, Health & Public Service, Products and Resources. On April 2, 2013, Accenture of Ireland acquired ChangeTrack Research Pty Ltd. In August, 2013, it completed the acquisition of Mortgage Cadence LLC. In September 2013, Accenture PLC's Accenture Federal Services completed its acquisition of ASM Research. Effective September 4, 2013, Accenture PLC acquired a 51% interest in GPIT Ltd, a provider of information technology services, from Grameenphone Ltd. In October 2013, the Company acquired PRION Group, a consulting and systems integrator that specializes in Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 72.95 | Previous Close 72.85 |
Day High 73.11 | Day Low 72.31 |
52wk High/Date 84.225 / 5/22/2013 | 52wk Low/Date 64.30 / 11/15/2012 |
% off 52wk High -13.47% | % off 52wk Low 13.34% |
Beta (5 Yr) 0.9 | Market Capitalization 50.3B |
Shares Outstanding 689.7M | Volatility Avg 20.66 |
EPS(TTM) 4.87 | P/E Ratio 15.0 |
Dividend Announcement 9/26/2013 | Dividend Yield 2.55% |
Ex-Date 10/9/2013 | Date of Record 10/11/2013 |
Payable 0.93 - SEMI | Payable Date 11/15/2013 |
Last Trade as of 10/18/2013 4:01 PM ET | |
ACN Accenture PLC vs. Peers
| Peers | |
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ACN Accenture PLC | 9.59% |
ACN Accenture PLC | 2.55% |
ACN Accenture PLC | 0.04% |