The world's largest management consulting firm and technology service provider, the world's largest Fortune 500 company, is committed to helping customers improve business performance through the implementation of enterprise resource planning and other solutions
Accenture is a global professional services firm registered in Ireland. With a wealth of industry experience, capabilities and in-depth research into the world's most successful companies, Accenture works with clients to help them become high-performing businesses and governments. As a Fortune Global 500 company, Accenture employs more than 305,000 people worldwide and serves clients in more than 120 countries. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014, the company posted net revenues of $30 billion.
Accenture is the world's largest management consulting firm and technology services provider, it was originally the management consulting arm of Arthur Andersen accounting firm in the world, in 1953 Arthur Andersen accounting firm to help General Electric Company (GE) improve payroll processing efficiency, installed the first commercial computer in the United States, and since then ushered in the era of data processing, the project leader at that time, Joe Glickauf is later known as the father of computer and high-tech consulting, Pioneering the use of computers and high-tech to solve problems in management consulting, the project marked the beginning of Arthur Andersen's consulting business, which was renamed Accenture in 2001 as the consulting business eventually outstripped the audit component and the bloated consulting division became unrelenting, founded Andersen Consulting in 1989, and completely separated from Arthur Andersen financially in 2000, and changed its name to Accenture in 2001. Ranked 385th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 list.
Accenture has been a long-standing choice for the world's leading businesses and governments, and we work with organizations of all sizes. There are 94 of the Fortune Global 100 companies, and three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500 companies are our customers. We strive to meet the needs of our customers and actively enhance and expand our partnerships. Of Accenture's top 100 clients ranked by revenue in fiscal 2011, all 100 were customers for more than five consecutive years, and 92 were long-term customers for more than 10 consecutive years.
Accenture has been operating in Greater China for more than 20 years and has a workforce of more than 9,200 people in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei. As a performance improvement specialist, Accenture is focused on local market success and delivering exceptional customer value and results. Accenture helps clients identify strategies, optimize processes, integrate systems, introduce innovation, and improve overall competitive advantage to achieve superior performance.
Accenture's client service team is made up of a diverse range of professionals, including industry experts, competency experts, and professionals who are familiar with the local market. In addition, professionals at Accenture's delivery centers assist customer service teams in providing customers with fast, reliable, and cost-effective solutions using rigorous methodologies and advanced technology.
Accenture invests around $250 million a year in research and development. Leverage these R&D investments to help clients develop, commercialize and commercialize innovative business strategies and technologies, and develop market-ready solutions for clients. Accenture's research and innovation programs are designed to provide clients with forward-looking insights into developing innovative solutions and strategies for high-performing businesses.
Accenture is uniquely positioned to design winning strategies for our clients and have the ability to implement them to help them achieve their strategic visions. Accenture's projects in China cover a wide range of industries and various types of solutions. Accenture advises and services large state-owned enterprises on their transformation into more market-driven enterprises. Accenture also advises clients on organizational restructuring or people performance management. In addition, Accenture has been a leader in the Chinese market in the field of e-commerce and information systems consulting services.
