Accenture (NYSE: ACN) corrects CAO equity grant to 1,034 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Accenture plc (ACN) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Melissa A. Burgum acquired 1,034 Class A ordinary shares on August 1, 2026 through a grant of restricted share units at a stated price of $0.00 per share, increasing her directly held stake to 9,760 shares.

The amendment explains that an earlier Form 4 had incorrectly shown the grant as 778 restricted share units and post-transaction holdings as 9,504 shares; this filing corrects those figures. The transactions were not marked as pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,034 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Burgum Melissa A

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A ordinary shares F1	1,034	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Class A ordinary shares — 9,760 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. On August 3, 2026, the reporting person filed a Form 4 which inadvertently reported a grant of 778 restricted share units awarded under the Accenture plc Amended and Restated 2010 Share Incentive Plan. Such grant actually covered 1,034 restricted share units. The total securities beneficially owed following the reported transaction was also inadvertently understated on the original Form 4 as 9,504 shares, rather than 9,760 shares.

Key Figures

Restricted share units granted: 1,034 shares Stated price per share: $0.00 per share Shares beneficially owned after transaction: 9,760 shares +2 more

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Restricted share units granted 1,034 shares Grant of restricted share units on August 1, 2026

Stated price per share $0.00 per share Equity award to Chief Accounting Officer

Shares beneficially owned after transaction 9,760 shares Direct holdings following the corrected grant

Previously reported RSU grant (incorrect) 778 units Amount originally disclosed on the prior Form 4

Previously reported post-transaction holdings (incorrect) 9,504 shares Holdings figure on the original Form 4 before correction

Key Terms

restricted share units, beneficially owned, Form 4, Accenture plc Amended and Restated 2010 Share Incentive Plan

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restricted share units financial

"reported a grant of 778 restricted share units awarded under the Accenture plc"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

beneficially owned financial

"The total securities beneficially owed following the reported transaction was also"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Form 4 regulatory

"the reporting person filed a Form 4 which inadvertently reported a grant"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Accenture plc Amended and Restated 2010 Share Incentive Plan financial

"restricted share units awarded under the Accenture plc Amended and Restated 2010"

FAQ

What insider transaction did Accenture plc (ACN) disclose for Melissa A. Burgum?

Accenture disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer Melissa A. Burgum received a grant of 1,034 restricted share units representing Class A ordinary shares on August 1, 2026, at a stated price of $0.00 per share, as part of her equity compensation.

Why is this Accenture (ACN) Form 4/A an amendment?

The Form 4/A corrects an earlier Form 4 that had underreported the grant as 778 restricted share units instead of 1,034, and had also understated total securities beneficially owned after the transaction as 9,504 shares instead of 9,760 shares.

How many Accenture (ACN) shares does Melissa A. Burgum own after this transaction?

Following the corrected grant, Melissa A. Burgum is reported as directly owning 9,760 Class A ordinary shares of Accenture plc. The prior Form 4 had mistakenly shown her post-transaction holdings as 9,504 shares.

Was the Accenture (ACN) insider grant to Melissa A. Burgum made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is unchecked, and there is no footnote stating that the grant was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan or other pre-arranged trading arrangement.

What type of security was granted to the Accenture (ACN) Chief Accounting Officer?

Melissa A. Burgum received an award of restricted share units under the Accenture plc Amended and Restated 2010 Share Incentive Plan, which are tied to Class A ordinary shares of Accenture plc.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Burgum Melissa A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ACCENTURE

500 W. MADISON STREET

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60661

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Accenture plc [ ACN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A ordinary shares	08/01/2026		A		1,034(1)	A	$0	9,760(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On August 3, 2026, the reporting person filed a Form 4 which inadvertently reported a grant of 778 restricted share units awarded under the Accenture plc Amended and Restated 2010 Share Incentive Plan. Such grant actually covered 1,034 restricted share units. The total securities beneficially owed following the reported transaction was also inadvertently understated on the original Form 4 as 9,504 shares, rather than 9,760 shares.

Remarks:

	/s/ Danika Haueisen, Attorney-in-Fact for Melissa A. Burgum	08/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)