Charif Zahrane University Of San Francisco MSIS 625 Case Analysis Strategic IT Transformation at Accenture Presented to Dr. Helmut Buehler April 3th, 2013 Executive Summary Arthur Andersen accounting firm was founded in 1913 to help other businesses adapt to new FRS tax regulations. The firm quickly expanded globally and started offering financial consulting in addition to accounting audit. In late 80s Arthur Andersen was divided into two entities, Andersen and Andersen Consulting. High
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Starting with the End in Sight: Integrating Finance After a Merger 2 When two companies merge, integrating their Finance functions is a major imperative. Variations in financial standards and procedures can prevent the merged entity’s Finance function from effective daily operations, impacting both internal and external stakeholders. Integration of this key function is also time-sensitive: the entity’s leaders, not to mention investors, demand consolidated financial statements, earnings and
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Abstract: This case study is about the strategies which are being implemented by Accenture in order to allow for the transformation of information technology. Information technology leaders face a lot of challenges and in order to meet the challenges and high expectations of IT services and even with reducing cost and meeting the future needs of the business. This case study tells what approaches they have taken to define information architecture. They have faced the challenges of implementing the
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Finance and Performance Management Mastery and the High Performance Business At Accenture, we have always believed that a direct correlation exists between the sophistication of an organization’s finance and performance management capabilities and its overall performance. 2 Now, we’ve put that theory to the test. In a recent landmark study, Accenture examined the relationship between finance and high performance. The results show a tangible link and strong correlation between a high-performance
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Dear All, Accenture Technology Solutions has offered a Live Project at our campus. Accenture has been engaged by a Government organization to conduct a skill gap analysis for the Construction Sector in India. All further details regarding the project have been included in the attached document. You are expected form a team of 4-5 members and prepare a one page Synopsis outlining the overall approach that you propose to work on this project. The team formation should be as follows: • PGDM
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La Transformación Estratégica de TI de Accenture 1. INTRODUCCIÓN Accenture es una compañía global de consultoría, servicios de tecnología y empresa de outsourcing, con más de 261.000 personas trabajando en más de 120 países. Combinando una gran experiencia y capacidades necesarias para su participación activa en todas las industrias y en diversas funciones de negocios, ha realizado extensas investigaciones en las empresas más exitosas del mundo. Accenture colabora con los clientes para ayudarles
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Accenture Insurance Reaping the Benefits of Analytics Six Ways to Make Your Business Intelligence Smarter 1 Gartner research shows that many insurers are still struggling to achieve a 360-degree view of their customers, and part of the issue they are grappling with is the completeness or the accuracy of the data they have on customers across their various repositories.1 Despite their hefty and increasing investments in data warehouses, architectures, analytics, and business intelligence
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Accenture plc is a multinational management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company headquartered in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. It is the world's largest consulting firm measured by revenues[2] and is a constituent of the Fortune Global 500 list.[3] As of August 2013, the company has approximately 266,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries.[2][4] India currently is the single largest employee base for Accenture, with the headcount expected to reach 87,000 in August
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Masters of rural markets: Accenture Research Report The Hallmarks of High Performance Contents Foreword: Unleashing India’s rural multiplier effect Growing business confidence in rural opportunities The attractions and distractions of rural markets 03 05 09 Distinctive capabilities that enable 15 companies to succeed in India’s hinterland Framework factors critical to nurturing distinctive capabilities Developing the right capabilities—and acting on them Last word 28 29 31 2 Foreword
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Arthur Andersen:- Arthur Andersen founded the company in 1913 but after his death Leonard Spacek took the leadership in 1947. Under his leadership of 26 years, Authur Andersen & Co. becomes a genuine international company. They had opened their offices in more than 25 countries with a staff of more than 12000. In 1970’s they started providing consulting services and by the 1988 they become the largest consulting company of the world. However in the mid 1980’s many cases were filed against the
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