Kevin Overholt Designing, testing, and supporting both custom software and custom hardware. On-site management of computer systems. Providing consulting services for both large companies and/or individual consumers. Providing Software as a Service (SAAS) Edwards, Jeremy. "IBISWorld Industry Report 54151: IT Consulting in the US." IBISWorld. IBISWorld, Dec. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2014. Corporate Profit Private Investment in Computers and Software Government Investment Demand from Finance and Insurance industries Edwards, Jeremy. "IBISWorld Industry Report 54151: IT Consulting in the US." IBISWorld. IBISWorld, Dec. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2014. Communication Equipment Manufacturers Computer Manufacturers Software Publishers Computer Peripheral Manufacturing Edwards, Jeremy. "IBISWorld Industry Report 54151: IT Consulting in the US." IBISWorld. IBISWorld, Dec. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2014. Finance and Insurance Industries Public Administration Wholesale Trade Information Healthcare and Social Assistance Individual Consumer Services Edwards, Jeremy. "IBISWorld Industry Report 54151: IT Consulting in the US." IBISWorld. IBISWorld, Dec. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2014. Recent boom in 2010 due to inventory depletion. Slow growth expected of 4.6-5.7% compounded annually from 2014-2018. Asia-Pacific and Latin America are the two leading expected growth regions. Cloud services will be industry growth leader in the foreseeable future. Government cuts may cause potential problems for IT consulting services. Cathers, Dylan. "Computers: Commercial Services." NetAdvantage. S&P Capital IQ, Nov. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2014. Currently the world’s largest consulting firm. Specializes in management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing. Incorporated in Ireland, Operational Headquarters in Chicago, IL. Traded as ACN on the NYSE. http://www.accenture.com/us-en/company/Pages/index.aspx Risk Management Global Delivery Cloud Integration Mobility Ultimately responsible for sales, delivery, and leadership of most project-based work. http://www.accenture.com/us-en/consulting/Pages/index.aspx Focus on software manufacture, integration, and application. Proven track record for complex, end-to-end transformational projects. Offer innovation that drives growth for companies. http://www.accenture.com/us-en/Pages/service-it-services-overview.aspx Focus on Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Applying process capacity around the globe. Strengthens flexibility and profitability for firms large and small. Internal Favorable Unfavorable Strengths Weaknesses • • • External Global Reach Talented Employees Growing Service Line Opportunities • • • Steady Growth Field Constant Innovation Increase in Outsourcing Activities http://yousigma.com/comparativeanalysis/accentureltd.html • • Demand for services not guaranteed Non-continuous client contracts Threats • • Economic fluctuations Government Regulators (In Millions of USD) FY2013 FY2012 FY2011 Revenue $ 30,394.28 $ 29,777.99 $ 27,352.91 Operating Expense $ 26,055.60 $ 25,906.44 $ 23,882.46 Operating Income $ 4,338.68 $ 3,871.55 $ 3,470.46 Net Income $ 3,281.88 $ 2,553.51 $ 2,277.68 EPS (Diluted) $ 4.62 $ 3.84 $ 3.40 Profit Margin % 16.65% 14.94% 14.53% Stock Price - Year End $ 77.47 $ 67.92 $ 57.93 http://edgar.sec.gov
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