Accenture plc
For the period ended Aug 31, 2026. Filed Oct 16, 2026.
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FY2026 · Filed Oct 16, 2026
ACN$258.51+1.6%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026
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Consolidated Cash Flows Statements
| Table of Contents | Consolidated Financial Statements(In thousands of U.S. dollars) |
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Consolidated Cash Flows Statements
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||
| Net income | $8,522,882 | $7,832,400 | $7,419,197 |
| Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities— | |||
| Depreciation, amortization and other | 2,355,282 | 2,441,594 | 2,168,038 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,100,433 | 2,093,878 | 1,941,590 |
| Deferred tax expense (benefit) | 125,071 | 357,348 | (93,988) |
| Other, net | (42,455) | (200,473) | (144,920) |
| Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions— | |||
| Receivables and contract assets, current and non-current | (1,282,203) | (1,021,191) | (601,935) |
| Other current and non-current assets | (652,262) | (1,067,698) | (853,202) |
| Accounts payable | 270,211 | (110,554) | 46,512 |
| Deferred revenues, current and non-current | 520,558 | 706,585 | 28,401 |
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | 1,177,578 | 904,322 | (614,771) |
| Income taxes payable, current and non-current | (46,211) | (300,251) | 114,076 |
| Other current and non-current liabilities | (685,538) | (161,561) | (277,971) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 12,363,346 | 11,474,399 | 9,131,027 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (742,748) | (600,039) | (516,509) |
| Purchases of businesses and investments, net of cash acquired | (4,940,884) | (1,471,255) | (6,582,702) |
| Proceeds from the sale of businesses and investments, net of cash transferred | 37,172 | 36,834 | 28,721 |
| Other investing, net | 9,772 | 14,810 | 8,672 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (5,636,688) | (2,019,650) | (7,061,818) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
| Proceeds from issuance of shares | 1,341,025 | 1,353,753 | 1,418,131 |
| Purchases of shares | (7,520,965) | (4,619,497) | (4,524,646) |
| Proceeds from debt | 4,979,215 | 5,061,085 | 1,599,033 |
| Repayments of debt | — | (931,885) | (771,246) |
| Cash dividends paid | (3,987,313) | (3,700,169) | (3,241,479) |
| Other financing, net | (126,458) | (111,621) | (543,301) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (5,314,496) | (2,948,334) | (6,063,508) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (59,420) | (32,155) | (46,264) |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 1,352,742 | 6,474,260 | (4,040,563) |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period | 11,478,729 | 5,004,469 | 9,045,032 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period | $12,831,471 | $11,478,729 | $5,004,469 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||
| Interest paid | $265,799 | $155,428 | $37,182 |
| Income taxes paid, net | $2,638,118 | $2,471,554 | $2,386,620 |
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