Background: From Andersen Consulting to AI PowerhouseAccenture’s journey began in 1957 as the business and technology consulting division of Arthur Andersen. By 1989, it was formalised as Andersen Consulting, focusing on IT systems integration and business strategy. The 2001 Enron scandal prompted a split, leading to a rebranding as Accenture, derived from “accent on the future” on January 1, 2001. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, for tax optimisation, Accenture went public on the NYSE in July 2001, raising $1.7 Bn. By 2020, it employed over 500,000 people, served 91 of the Fortune Global 100, and generated $44.3 Bn in revenue. The 2010s marked a pivot to digital transformation, cloud computing, and analytics, with Accenture’s five business segments, Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song driving growth . By Q3 FY2025, Accenture’s workforce reached 790,000 (5% YoY growth, despite 16% voluntary attrition), with operations in 120+ count...