All Brands Owned by Accenture plc

What does Accenture own?
Accenture owns a large network of consulting and technology subsidiaries. Its visible businesses include Accenture Song, Industry X, LearnVantage, and Udacity. Many acquired firms are absorbed into the Accenture name rather than operated as permanent consumer brands.

Is Accenture publicly traded?
Yes. Accenture plc's Class A ordinary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under ACN. Buying ACN provides exposure to the whole group, not a separate Udacity share.

Who founded Accenture?
Accenture developed from Arthur Andersen's consulting practice. Andersen Consulting became a separate business unit in 1989 and adopted the Accenture name in 2001 after separating from Arthur Andersen.

Where is Accenture headquartered?
Accenture is incorporated in Ireland and has its principal executive offices in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Its employees and client delivery centers are distributed worldwide.

How many brands does Accenture own?
Accenture has acquired hundreds of businesses, but it does not publish a fixed consumer-style brand count. Most acquired names become capabilities within Accenture. Udacity is one acquired name that remains customer facing.

Who owns Accenture?
Public shareholders own Accenture. No single parent company controls it, and its shares do not use a founder-controlled dual-class voting structure.

When did Accenture acquire Udacity?
Accenture announced the agreement in March 2024 and completed it in May 2024. The purchase price was not disclosed. Udacity became part of Accenture LearnVantage.