Accenture
24 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 19 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Customers
U.S. federal government
earns from · 8% of total revenues in fiscal 2025named as a riskOur work with clients in the U.S. federal government is delivered through Accenture Federal Services, a U.S. company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, and represented approximately 36% of Health & Public Service revenues, 15% of Americas revenues and 8% of total revenues in fiscal 2025.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ADSK, AKAM, AMRC, APG, CACI, CBRE, CI, CRM and 25 more
Forbes Global 2000 companies
earns fromOur revenues are derived primarily from Forbes Global 2000 companies, governments and government agencies.Business (Item 1)
Partners and platforms
Ecosystem technology partners
depends onnamed as a riskA very significant portion of our revenue and solutions and services are based on technology, including platforms and software, provided by our ecosystem partners.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Places
India
concentrated innamed as a riskWhile our delivery centers are located throughout the world, we have based large portions of our delivery capability in India and the Philippines, where we have the largest and second largest number of our people located, respectively.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AAPL, AJG, AKAM, AMZN, AOS, AVGO, AVY and 54 more
Ireland
operates innamed as a riskWe are incorporated in Ireland and Irish law differs from the laws in effect in the United States and might afford less protection to our shareholders.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAPL, ADI, AGX, BEN, CDNS, CELH, COR, DDOG and 13 more
Philippines
concentrated innamed as a riskWhile our delivery centers are located throughout the world, we have based large portions of our delivery capability in India and the Philippines, where we have the largest and second largest number of our people located, respectively.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ADI, AEHR, COF, FDS, HRL, INTU, LITE, MCHP and 5 more
Commodities and inputs
Japanese yen
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskThese hedges, the most significant of which are U.S. dollar/Japanese yen, U.S. dollar/Indian rupee, U.S. dollar/Euro, U.S. dollar/U.K. pound, U.S. dollar/Australian dollar, U.S. dollar/Swiss franc, U.S. dollar/Philippine peso and U.S. dollar/Chinese yuan, are intended to offset remeasurement of the underlying assets and liabilities.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ABBV, ABT, ADBE, ALK, AMAT, AMKR, BMY, COO and 24 more
Indian rupee
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskAn increase in the value of certain currencies, such as the Indian rupee or Philippine peso, against the currencies in which our revenue is recorded could increase costs for delivery of services at off-shore sites by increasing labor and other costs that are denominated in local currency.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ADBE, AJG, AVY, BEN, CIEN, CTSH, EEFT, FDS and 11 more
Philippine peso
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskAn increase in the value of certain currencies, such as the Indian rupee or Philippine peso, against the currencies in which our revenue is recorded could increase costs for delivery of services at off-shore sites by increasing labor and other costs that are denominated in local currency.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Regulators
U.S. Department of Justice
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, after Accenture Federal Services (“AFS”) made a voluntary disclosure to the U.S. government, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a civil and criminal investigation concerning whether one or more employees provided inaccurate submissions to an assessor who was evaluating on behalf of the U.S. government an AFS service offering and whether the service offering fully implemented required federal security controls.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAPL, AMAT, ASO, BEN, BSX, CAH, CDNA, CDW and 21 more
U.S. Department of Defense
subject tonamed as a riskWe elected to enter into a proxy agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense that enhances the ability of our U.S. federal government contracting subsidiary to perform certain work for the U.S. government.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ALSN, AVAV, CLS, CRWD, FLR, HEI, JCI, LMT and 12 more
Defense Contract Audit Agency
subject tonamed as a riskU.S. government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, routinely audit our contract costs, including allocated indirect costs, for compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by BA, CACI, CDRE, FLR, HII, KTOS, LDOS, LMT and 6 more
European Commission state aid investigations
subject tonamed as a riskThe European Commission has been conducting investigations, focusing on whether local country tax rulings or tax legislation provides preferential tax treatment that violates European Union state aid rules.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by TT
General Services Administration (GSA)
subject tonamed as a riskIn addition, the General Services Administration (GSA)–the U.S. federal procurement agency–has instructed all federal agencies to review their contracts with consulting firms and technology product resellers contracting with the U.S. federal government, including AFS.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Laws and programs
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
subject to · up to 4% of worldwide revenuenamed as a riskFor example, failure to comply with the GDPR may lead to regulatory enforcement actions, which can result in monetary penalties of up to 4% of worldwide revenue, orders to discontinue certain data processing operations, civil lawsuits, or reputational damage.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ADSK, AIG, ALK, AMG, ANET, APG, AXON, BAX and 61 more
OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax
subject tonamed as a riskIreland and other countries where we operate have enacted Pillar Two, the OECD’s global minimum tax rate, which applies to us beginning with fiscal year 2025.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ABNB, ADI, ADM, ADSK, AKAM, ALB, AMAT, APH and 70 more
EU AI Act
subject tonamed as a riskSeveral jurisdictions where we operate are considering or have proposed or enacted legislation and policies regulating AI and non-personal data, such as the European Union’s AI Act.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ADBE, AMD, AXON, CGNX, CRM, CRWD, CTSH, DOCN and 36 more
U.S. False Claims Act
subject tonamed as a riskIf a government client discovers improper or illegal activities in the course of audits or investigations, or alleges that such conduct occurred, we may become subject to various civil and criminal penalties, including those under the civil U.S. False Claims Act, and administrative sanctions, which may include termination of contracts, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments, fines and suspensions or debarment from doing business with other agencies of that government.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by ASTS, CDW, CHE, CI, CVS, DGX, FLR, GE and 13 more
Federal Acquisition Regulation
subject tonamed as a riskU.S. government agencies, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency, routinely audit our contract costs, including allocated indirect costs, for compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AIR, ALSN, ASTS, AXON, BWXT, CACI, CDRE, CLS and 12 more
Russia sanctions
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, as a result of the sanctions imposed in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, we are restricted from offering certain of our services to clients in some locations.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AIR, BAM, BF/B, CW, DASH, DIS, GIS, KLAC and 5 more
Department of Government Efficiency
subject tonamed as a riskIn 2025, the U.S. administration began efforts to reduce federal spending and the size of the federal workforce under the guidance of the Department of Government Efficiency.Risk factors (Item 1A)
H-1B visa program
subject tonamed as a riskAlthough only a very small percentage of our people in the U.S. are on H-1B visas, changes in immigration laws or policies, or the application of those laws and policies, could limit the availability of H-1B or other visas in the U.S.Risk factors (Item 1A)
U.S. executive order on federal contractor DEI certification
subject tonamed as a riskOn January 21, 2025, an executive order was issued requiring U.S. federal contractors to certify that they do not operate any programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion that violate any applicable federal anti-discrimination laws.Risk factors (Item 1A)
U.S.-Ireland tax treaty
subject tonamed as a riskOur inability to rely on the treaty would subject us to increased taxation or significant additional expense.Risk factors (Item 1A)