Accenture raises annual forecast, posts strong growth on record orders

Company announces one-time bonus, equal to one week of base pay, for employees below managing director

IT consulting firm Accenture on Thursday raised its full-year revenue forecast, reporting an 8 per cent increase in second quarter revenue (in dollar terms) helped by record bookings of $16 billion.

The company announced a one-time bonus, equal to one week of base pay, for employees below managing director to recognise “the exceptional contributions and dedication of all Accenture people to its clients during this challenging year”.

The company employed over 5 lakh people globally at the end of last fiscal year. There was no data available to ascertain how many people fall below the designation of managing director.

Accenture raised its full