Interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized
Accenture Interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized remained flat by 0.0% to -$5.01M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 153.6%, from $9.35M to -$5.01M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized shows a downward trend with a -13.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in expense signals higher potential costs associated with tax disputes or delayed resolution of tax matters.
Detailed definition
Represents the net expense or benefit recognized in the income statement related to interest and penalties on unrecogniz...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in the tax footnote regarding the financial impact of tax contingencies.
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_696650Historical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $35.29M | $25.37M | $21.14M | $37.40M | -$20.04M |
| YoY Change | — | -28.1% | -16.7% | +76.9% | -153.6% |
Interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized?
- Accenture (ACN) reported interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized of -$5.01M in Q2 2025.
- How has Accenture's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized decreased by 153.6% year-over-year, from $9.35M to -$5.01M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized has grown at a -13.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $35.29M to -$20.04M.
- What does interest expense and penalties, net (benefit)/charge recognized mean?
- The cost of interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions.