Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired

Communications Media Technology — Goodwill Acquired

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ1 2019

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate aggressive inorganic growth and investment in the segment, while lower values suggest a focus on organic growth or a pause in M&A activity.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the amount of new goodwill recognized on the balance sheet specifically resulting from business combi...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Goodwill from Acquisitions' reported by other global consulting firms, reflecting the intensity of their M&A pipeline.

Metric ID: acn_segment_communications_media_technology_goodwill_acquired_during_period

Frequently Asked Questions

What does communications media technology — goodwill acquired mean?
The amount of new goodwill added to the Communications, Media, and Technology segment due to companies purchased during the current period.