Formation of Andersen Consulting
Accenture originally started as Andersen Consulting, a division of Arthur Andersen, formed in 1989 to provide business and technology consulting services.
1989
2000
Rebranding to Accenture
In 2000, Andersen Consulting rebranded itself as Accenture, a name derived from "Accent on the future."
2001
Accenture IPO
Accenture went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ACN, raising $1.7 billion in its initial public offering (IPO).
2002
Separation from Arthur Andersen
Accenture formally separated from Arthur Andersen after a legal arbitration, establishing itself as an independent entity.
2009
Accenture becomes a Fortune 500 company
Accenture was listed on the Fortune 500 for the first time, recognizing its growth and success in the professional services industry.
2011
Acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies
Accenture acquired Duck Creek Technologies, a provider of software to the insurance industry, enhancing its capabilities in the insurance sector.
2013
Launch of Accenture Digital
Accenture launched Accenture Digital, a new business unit to focus on digital marketing, analytics, and mobility services.
2015
Acquisition of Cloud Sherpas
Accenture acquired Cloud Sherpas, a leading cloud advisory and technology services firm, to strengthen its cloud services offering.
2017
Formation of Accenture Security
Accenture formed Accenture Security to address the growing demand for cybersecurity services and solutions.
2018
Acquisition of Kogentix
Accenture acquired Kogentix, a provider of artificial intelligence and big data solutions, to enhance its data analytics capabilities.
2019
Acquisition of Droga5
Accenture acquired Droga5, a renowned creative agency, to bolster its creative and marketing capabilities within Accenture Interactive.
2020
COVID-19 Response
Accenture played a significant role in helping businesses navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by accelerating digital transformation and remote work solutions.
2021
Launch of Accenture Cloud First
Accenture launched Accenture Cloud First, a new multi-service group with a $3 billion investment over three years to help clients accelerate their move to the cloud.
2022
Acquisition of Linkbynet
Accenture acquired Linkbynet, a French cloud services provider, to expand its cloud capabilities in Europe.
2023
Expansion of Sustainability Services
Accenture expanded its sustainability services to help clients achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, reflecting the growing importance of sustainability in business.
