Accenture is a professional services company focusing on management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing. Â Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, Accenture has grown to have a strong presence in over 120 countries. The firm employs approximately 674,000 professionals dedicated to helping clients become high-performance businesses and governments. Accenture's extensive research on the world's most successful companies, along with its comprehensive capabilities across various industries and business functions, enable it to effectively collaborate with clients and deliver unparalleled results.
Accenture boasts an annual revenue of $61.6 billion. The company is led by CEO Julie Spellman Sweet and is known for its commitment to diversity, with 37.6% female and 52.9% ethnic minority employees. However, it has a notably high proportion of Democratic Party-affiliated employees at 78%. The average employee at Accenture earns an annual salary of $85,479, which is comparatively lower than some of its competitors like McKinsey & Company Inc, Avanade, and Ernst & Young. Despite this, Accenture maintains excellent employee retention, with staff members usually staying with the company for 4.7 years.
