This document summarizes the history and growth of Accenture from its founding in 1913 as Andersen, Delany & Co. to the present day. It traces key events like the launch of its consulting arm in 1942, becoming independent from Arthur Andersen in 2000 and rebranding as Accenture. Accenture introduced incentives for meeting business targets and had a successful $1.7 billion IPO in 2001. It launched major ad campaigns from 2002-2009 featuring slogans like "Innovation Delivered" and a high-profile partnership with Tiger Woods. Accenture continues to be a global leader in consulting, with a presence in over 120 countries and recognition as one of the world's most admired IT companies.