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Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Accenture Defined Contribution Plan, Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $237.30M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.8%, from $228.52M to $237.30M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan, Cost shows an upward trend with a 10.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase typically correlates with headcount growth or enhanced employee benefit packages, reflecting investment in human capital.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized for contributions made to defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) or similar retirement...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for all companies offering competitive employee benefits.
Metric ID:
other_defined_contribution_plan_cost_recognizedHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $646.52M | $823.72M | $976.23M | $914.09M | $949.21M |
| YoY Change | — | +27.4% | +18.5% | -6.4% | +3.8% |
Range$646.52M – $976.23M
CAGR+10.1%
Avg YoY Growth+10.9%
Median YoY Growth+11.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost?
- Accenture (ACN) reported defined contribution plan, cost of $237.30M in Q2 2025.
- How has Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost increased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $228.52M to $237.30M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's defined contribution plan, cost has grown at a 10.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $646.52M to $949.21M.
- What does defined contribution plan, cost mean?
- The cost to the company for matching or contributing to employee retirement savings plans.