Accenture PLC (ACN)

Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:

Computers, related equipment and software	2 to 7 years
Furniture and fixtures	5 to 10 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of lease term or 15 years

Source: Accenture PLC, Annual Report

Accenture PLC, Statement of Financial Position, Property, Plant and Equipment

USD $ in thousands

Source: Based on data from Accenture PLC Annual Reports

Item	Description	The company
Computers, related equipment and software	Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable asset used in production process to produce goods and services.	Accenture PLC's computers, related equipment and software increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Furniture and fixtures	Carrying amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived, depreciable asset commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures.	Accenture PLC's furniture and fixtures increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Leasehold improvements	Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable asset that is an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement.	Accenture PLC's leasehold improvements increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Property and equipment, gross	Carrying amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, physical structures, machinery, vehicles, furniture, computer equipment, construction in progress, and similar items. Amount does not include depreciation.	Accenture PLC's property and equipment, gross increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Property and equipment, net	Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment.	Accenture PLC's property and equipment, net increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

Accenture PLC, Property, Plant and Equipment Ratios

Ratio	Description	The company
Average age	As long as straight-line depreciation is used, this is an accurate estimate of asset age as a percentage of depreciable life. The relative age is a useful measure of whether the company's fixed asset base is old or new. Newer assets are likely to be more efficient.	Accenture PLC's average age of depreciable property, plant and equipment improved from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Estimated total useful life	Over longer time periods, this ratio is a useful measure of company's depreciation policy and can be used for comparisons with competitors.	Accenture PLC's estimated total useful life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Estimated time elapsed since purchase	The approximate age in years of a company's fixed assets. Useful for comparison purposes.	Accenture PLC's estimated time elapsed since purchase of depreciable property, plant and equipment improved from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.
Estimated remaining life		Accenture PLC's estimated remaining life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Average age	As long as straight-line depreciation is used, this is an accurate estimate of asset age as a percentage of depreciable life. The relative age is a useful measure of whether the company's fixed asset base is old or new. Newer assets are likely to be more efficient.	Accenture PLC's average age of depreciable property, plant and equipment improved from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Estimated total useful life	Over longer time periods, this ratio is a useful measure of company's depreciation policy and can be used for comparisons with competitors.	Accenture PLC's estimated total useful life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Estimated time elapsed since purchase	The approximate age in years of a company's fixed assets. Useful for comparison purposes.	Accenture PLC's estimated time elapsed since purchase of depreciable property, plant and equipment improved from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.

2017 Calculations

Ratio	Description	The company
Estimated remaining life		Accenture PLC's estimated remaining life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2015 to 2016 and from 2016 to 2017.