Discontinued — last reported Q2 '13

Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

Accenture Compensation and benefits decreased by 0.3% to $468.99M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.3%, from $470.43M to $468.99M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2008
Last reportedQ2 2013

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: is_compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$365.69M$425.47M$423.00M$470.43M$468.99M
QoQ Change+16.3%-0.6%+11.2%-0.3%
YoY Change+16.3%-0.6%+11.2%-0.3%
Range$365.69M$470.43M
CAGR+28.2%
Avg YoY Growth+6.7%
Median YoY Growth+5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture's compensation and benefits?
Accenture (ACN) reported compensation and benefits of $468.99M in Q4 2025.
How has Accenture's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Accenture's compensation and benefits decreased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $470.43M to $468.99M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.

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