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Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations

Accenture Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations remained flat by 0.0% to $24.75M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.0%, from $21.34M to $24.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations shows an upward trend with a 12.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates that older, uncertain tax positions are being cleared from the balance sheet, potentially reducing future tax risk.

Detailed definition

Represents the reduction in unrecognized tax benefits due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for tax assess...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by large multinational corporations with complex tax structures across multiple jurisdictions.

Metric ID: other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_reductions_resulting_fro_c44978

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$62.61M$62.39M$72.04M$85.36M$99.00M
YoY Change-0.4%+15.5%+18.5%+16.0%
Range$62.39M$99.00M
CAGR+12.1%
Avg YoY Growth+12.4%
Median YoY Growth+15.7%
Current Streak3 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations?
Accenture (ACN) reported unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations of $24.75M in Q2 2025.
How has Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations changed year-over-year?
Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations increased by 16.0% year-over-year, from $21.34M to $24.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations has grown at a 12.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $62.61M to $99.00M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits, reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations mean?
The decrease in tax reserves because the time limit for tax authorities to audit those specific tax positions has expired.