Accenture (NYSE: ACN) Chief Accounting Officer acquires 101 shares in equity program

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Accenture plc Chief Accounting Officer Melissa A. Burgum acquired additional company stock through a compensation-linked program. She received 101 Class A ordinary shares at $198.31 per share, increasing her direct holdings to 8,331 shares. The transaction is reported as a grant or award acquisition.

According to the footnote, the shares were purchased from Accenture under the Accenture Voluntary Equity Investment Program, indicating participation in a structured company equity program rather than an open-market trade.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine equity award via company investment program; modest size, neutral signal.

Chief Accounting Officer Melissa A. Burgum acquired 101 Accenture Class A ordinary shares at $198.31 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 8,331 shares. The transaction is coded as an award-type acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

The footnote explains the shares were obtained from Accenture under the Accenture Voluntary Equity Investment Program, a structured equity plan. With only one small award and no sales or derivative exercises disclosed, this filing mainly documents routine compensation-related share accumulation.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Burgum Melissa A

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A ordinary shares	101	$198.31	$20K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A ordinary shares — 8,331 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 101 shares Price per share: $198.31 per share Post-transaction holdings: 8,331 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 101 shares Class A ordinary shares acquired in award-type transaction

Price per share $198.31 per share Acquisition price for 101 Class A ordinary shares

Post-transaction holdings 8,331 shares Direct Class A ordinary share holdings after transaction

Key Terms

Class A ordinary shares, Accenture Voluntary Equity Investment Program, grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

Class A ordinary shares financial

"Class A ordinary shares acquired by Melissa A. Burgum"

Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.

Accenture Voluntary Equity Investment Program financial

"purchased from Accenture pursuant to the Accenture Voluntary Equity Investment Program"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description states Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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)
04/05/2026

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)

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	04/05/2026		A		101(1)	A	$198.31	8,331	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. Purchase of Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares from Accenture pursuant to the Accenture Voluntary Equity Investment Program.

Remarks:

	/s/ Danika Haueisen, Attorney-in-Fact for Melissa A. Burgum	04/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Accenture (ACN) officer Melissa A. Burgum report on this Form 4?

Melissa A. Burgum reported acquiring 101 Class A ordinary shares of Accenture at $198.31 each. The filing shows her direct holdings increased to 8,331 shares, reflecting a small, compensation-linked equity acquisition rather than an open-market stock trade.

How many Accenture (ACN) shares does Melissa A. Burgum hold after the reported transaction?

After the reported transaction, Melissa A. Burgum directly holds 8,331 Accenture Class A ordinary shares. This total includes the newly acquired 101 shares from the award-type transaction disclosed, giving investors context on her current equity stake in the company.

What price was paid for the Accenture (ACN) shares in this Form 4 transaction?

The reported transaction shows 101 Accenture Class A ordinary shares acquired at a price of $198.31 per share. This per-share figure comes directly from the Form 4 and applies specifically to the award-type acquisition reported for Melissa A. Burgum.

Was the Accenture (ACN) Form 4 transaction an open-market trade?

The transaction was not an open-market trade. A footnote states the shares were purchased from Accenture under the Accenture Voluntary Equity Investment Program, indicating acquisition through a company equity program rather than buying on a public stock exchange.

What does the transaction code "A" mean in this Accenture (ACN) Form 4?

The Form 4 uses transaction code "A", indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. It reflects that Melissa A. Burgum acquired 101 Accenture Class A ordinary shares through a structured arrangement, rather than a discretionary open-market purchase or sale.

Does this Accenture (ACN) Form 4 show any stock sales by Melissa A. Burgum?

This Form 4 does not report any stock sales. It shows only one acquisition of 101 Class A ordinary shares under an award-type transaction. No dispositions, tax withholdings, or derivative exercises are listed in the transaction summary provided.