Accenture Plc ([url=http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/acn]ACN[/url]) operates as a management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. The current Accenture trailing twelve months (ttm) P/E ratio is 16.1 The forward P/E ratio is 14.4, making Accenture an attractive investment possibility. In the last month, Accenture has increased in price 6.98%, with a one-year change of 22.23%. With a performance in the stock of over 20% it is not hard to imagine why Accenture beat the broad market average index of the S&P 500. The year to date difference is an impressive 25.21% better return. The recent history of earnings beats helps to explain the performance of the stock. Take a look at the quarterly trend and the delivery of results above the expectations. [url=http://static.seekingalpha.com/uploads/2011/10/7/saupload_ACN-PerShareEarningsSurprises-10-07-11.png][img]http://static.seekingalpha.com/uploads/2011/10/7/saupload_ACN-PerShareEarningsSurprises-10-07-11_thumb1.png[/img][/url] Accenture has an upcoming dividend in the amount of $0.68 that can be gained by buying the stock before the ex-dividend date of October 12, 2011. Continue [url]http://seekingalpha.com/article/298277-accenture-providing-a-rich-dividend-to-investors[/url]