Cash and cash equivalents (USD, thousands)

Short-term investments (USD, thousands)

Receivables and contract assets (USD, thousands)

Other current assets (USD, thousands)

Total current assets (USD, thousands)

Contract assets, non-current (USD, thousands)

Investments, non-current (USD, thousands)

Property and equipment, net (USD, thousands)

Lease assets, non-current (USD, thousands)

Goodwill (USD, thousands)

Other non-current assets (USD, thousands)

Total non-current assets (USD, thousands)

TOTAL ASSETS (USD, thousands)

Current portion of long-term debt and bank borrowings (USD, thousands)

Accounts payable (USD, thousands)

Deferred revenues, current (USD, thousands)

Accrued payroll and related benefits (USD, thousands)

Lease liabilities, current (USD, thousands)

Other accrued liabilities (USD, thousands)

Total current liabilities (USD, thousands)

Long-term debt, non-current (USD, thousands)

Lease liabilities, non-current (USD, thousands)

Other non-current liabilities (USD, thousands)

Total non-current liabilities (USD, thousands)

Total Accenture plc shareholders’ equity (USD, thousands)

Noncontrolling interests (USD, thousands)

Total shareholders’ equity (USD, thousands)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (USD, thousands)

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Revenues (USD, thousands)

Cost of Services (USD, thousands)

Sales and Marketing Expenses (USD, thousands)

General and Administrative Costs (USD, thousands)

Business Optimization Costs (USD, thousands)

Total Operating Expenses (USD, thousands)

Operating Income (USD, thousands)

Interest Income (USD, thousands)

Interest Expense (USD, thousands)

Other Income (Expense), Net (USD, thousands)

Income Before Income Taxes (USD, thousands)

Income Tax Expense (USD, thousands)

Net Income (USD, thousands)

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. (USD, thousands)

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests - Other (USD, thousands)

Net Income Attributable to Accenture plc (USD, thousands)

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In Q1 2023, the decline in operating cash flow was primarily driven by **larger cash outflows related to accrued payroll and deferred revenues**, with the impact of a significant **increase in receivables and contract assets** also contributing to the decline. These negative effects were only partially offset by **higher net income and increased share-based compensation expense**.  **[0001467373-22-000370_acn-20221130.htm:7]** 

What contributed to the sharp decline in Operating Cash Flow in Q1 2023?

Why did Free Cash Flow fall so sharply in Q1 2023?

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Net income [USD, thousands]

Depreciation, amortization and other [USD, thousands]

Share-based compensation expense [USD, thousands]

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities [USD, thousands]

Purchases of property and equipment [USD, thousands]

Purchases of businesses and investments, net of cash acquired [USD, thousands]

Proceeds from the sale of businesses and investments, net of cash transferred [USD, thousands]

Other investing, net [USD, thousands]

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities [USD, thousands]

Proceeds from issuance of shares [USD, thousands]

Purchases of shares [USD, thousands]

Proceeds from (repayments of) long-term debt, net [USD, thousands]

Cash dividends paid [USD, thousands]

Other financing, net [USD, thousands]

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities [USD, thousands]

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents [USD, thousands]

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS [USD, thousands]

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period [USD, thousands]

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period [USD, thousands]

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Total Revenue [USD, Thousands]

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) [USD, Thousands]

SG&A [USD, Thousands]

R&D [USD, Thousands]

D&A [USD, Thousands]

Interest Expense [USD, Thousands]

Operating Income (EBIT) [USD, Thousands]

Net Income [USD, Thousands]

EPS - Basic [USD, Units]

EPS - Diluted [USD, Units]

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Adjustments for Non-Cash Items [USD, Thousands]

Stock-Based Compensation [USD, Thousands]

Changes in Working Capital [USD, Thousands]

Capital Expenditures (CapEx) [USD, Thousands]

Proceeds from / Repayments of Debt [USD, Thousands]

Share Repurchases [USD, Thousands]

Dividend Payments [USD, Thousands]

Net Change in Cash [USD, Thousands]

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Utilization (percent)

Workforce (employees)

Annualized Voluntary Attrition (percent)

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Communications, Media & Technology

Financial Services

Health & Public Service

Products

Resources

Other

Consulting

Managed Services

Outsourcing

Total Revenue

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North America

EMEA

Europe

Growth Markets

Americas

Asia Pacific

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Accenture (ACN)

Financials