Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill

Communications And Technology — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2014
Last reportedQ2 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or growing balance indicates successful integration and value preservation, whereas a significant decline suggests potential impairment of past acquisition strategies.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative balance of goodwill associated with the Communications and Technology segment, arising fr...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by large-scale consulting firms that grow through frequent strategic acquisitions.

Metric ID: acn_segment_communications_and_technology_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does communications and technology — goodwill mean?
The total accumulated goodwill value assigned to the Communications and Technology segment from past acquisitions.