Accenture net revenue rises 8.6%

Company saw higher demand from North American customers

Consulting and outsourcing company Accenture Plc reported an 8.6% rise in quarterly net revenue, driven by higher demand from customers in North America.

The net income attributable to Accenture rose to $897.2 million, or $1.41 per share, in the third quarter ended May 31, from $793.7 million, or $1.24 per share, a year earlier.

Net revenue, or revenue before reimbursements, rose to $8.43 billion from $7.77 billion.