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Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Accenture Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions remained flat by 0.0% to $78.69M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 65.9%, from $47.42M to $78.69M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions shows an upward trend with a 23.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate the successful resolution of past tax risks.
Detailed definition
Represents the reduction in unrecognized tax benefits (liabilities) due to the resolution of tax positions from prior pe...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in the tax footnote for all large public companies.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_decreases_resulting_from_21678aHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $133.35M | $69.02M | $152.80M | $189.69M | $314.74M |
| YoY Change | — | -48.2% | +121.4% | +24.1% | +65.9% |
Range$69.02M – $314.74M
CAGR+23.9%
Avg YoY Growth+40.8%
Median YoY Growth+45.0%
Current Streak3 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions?
- Accenture (ACN) reported unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions of $78.69M in Q2 2025.
- How has Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions increased by 65.9% year-over-year, from $47.42M to $78.69M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions has grown at a 23.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $133.35M to $314.74M.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits, decrease resulting from prior period tax positions mean?
- The reduction in tax reserves as prior-year tax uncertainties are resolved or expire.