Document and Entity Information - shares |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Nov. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 12, 2016 |
|
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 30, 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Trading Symbol | ACN | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Accenture plc | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001467373 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --08-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Class A ordinary shares | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 659,108,604 | |
| Class X Ordinary Shares | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 21,320,949 |