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Additions for tax positions of prior years
Accenture Additions for tax positions of prior years remained flat by 0.0% to $125.37M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 425.9%, from $23.84M to $125.37M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Additions for tax positions of prior years shows an upward trend with a 44.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher tax uncertainty or potential future tax settlements.
Detailed definition
Represents the gross increase in unrecognized tax benefits due to tax positions taken in prior periods. This metric trac...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure in tax contingency footnotes for multinational firms.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_increases_resulting_from_bb8d5fHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $115.52M | $29.06M | $99.93M | $95.35M | $501.50M |
| YoY Change | — | -74.8% | +243.9% | -4.6% | +425.9% |
Range$29.06M – $501.50M
CAGR+44.3%
Avg YoY Growth+147.6%
Median YoY Growth+119.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's additions for tax positions of prior years?
- Accenture (ACN) reported additions for tax positions of prior years of $125.37M in Q2 2025.
- How has Accenture's additions for tax positions of prior years changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's additions for tax positions of prior years increased by 425.9% year-over-year, from $23.84M to $125.37M.
- What is the long-term trend for Accenture's additions for tax positions of prior years?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's additions for tax positions of prior years has grown at a 44.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $115.52M to $501.50M.
- What does additions for tax positions of prior years mean?
- The increase in potential tax liabilities due to reassessments of prior-year tax positions.